Where to save the recordings of conversations on Xiaomi smartphones: all possible storage places

Xiaomi’s smartphone phone recorder is a useful tool for capturing important information, evidence, or just reminders. However, many users are faced with the problem of where exactly these records are stored? Depending on the device model, MIUI version, and application settings, storage paths may vary. In this article, we will look at all possible locations, from standard internal memory folders to cloud services, and also explain how to find records if they are “missing” after updating or resetting.

Equally important, not all Xiaomi models support recording out-of-the-box conversations, for example, European-market devices (Global ROMs) are often devoid of this feature due to legal restrictions, while Chinese versions (China ROMs) or patch firmware (e.g., xiaomi.eu) offer enhanced features. If your smartphone doesn’t have a built-in voice recorder, you’ll have to use third-party apps – and then the ways to save will be different.

Before you start searching, make sure that the recording is actually enabled. Check the settings of the Phone (or Calls): go to Settings → Record conversations. If the option is active but there are no files, they may be saved in a hidden folder or cloud. Next we will look at all options.

1. Standard Ways to Save Records on Xiaomi

On most Xiaomi devices with official MIUI firmware, the default conversation records are stored in the phone's internal memory.

• 📁 folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec — The file format here is.amr or the file format is the standard place for recordings made by an embedded voice recorder.mp3 and are named by pattern Call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.
• 📁 folder Recordings/Call — Alternative path on some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 pro POCO X3 Pro) Often used in firmware xiaomi.eu.
• 📁 folder Download/CallRecordings — It is used on devices with Global ROM, if the recording is enabled through third-party modules (e.g. Google Phone).

To find these folders, use any file manager (such as embedded Files or Solid Explorer). Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings - sometimes entries are hidden in directories with a dot at the beginning of the name (such as,.call_records).

Important: if you connect your phone to your computer through MTP (Like a flash drive, some folders may not show up. ADB-team to view the full catalog tree:

adb shell ls -R /sdcard/ | grep -i "call"

2. Cloud services: where else records can be stored

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, the conversation records can be automatically uploaded there, but this mechanism does not work on all models and depends on regional settings.

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (or go to i.mi.com).
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Go to Files → Audio or Backups → Applications → Phone.

Note: Mi Cloud records are stored in compressed form and may not be available for listening without downloading. Also note that the free cloud tariff provides only 5 GB, so old files can be automatically deleted.

Another option is sync via Google Drive. If you use the Google Phone app (installed on some POCO and Redmi models for the global market), the records can be saved to the Google Drive → Backup → Call Recordings folder.

• 🔍 Open Google Drive in your browser.
• 🔍 In the search box, type:audio "calll".
• 🔍 Check the Recycle Bin partition – sometimes files are deleted from your phone but stay in the cloud for 30 days.

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If the record is not saved in the cloud, but you remember the date of the call, try to restore it through applications like DiskDigger or Recuva (this will require root access or connection of the phone to the PC).

3. Hidden folders and system directories

On some Xiaomi firmware (especially custom ones), conversation records can be stored in non-obvious places that are not accessible through a standard file manager.

To access these folders without root rights, you can use ADB-For example, to copy files from the system directory to SD-map:

adb shell cp -r /data/user/0/com.android.dialer/call_recordings /sdcard/Download/


adb pull /sdcard/Download/call_recordings C:\Temp\

Warning: changing or deleting files in system folders can cause your phone to crash. If you are not sure about your actions, you should consult a specialist.

4. Records from third-party applications

If the built-in recording feature on your Xiaomi is missing or is not running smoothly, you may have used third-party apps such as:

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR (preserve /ACR or /CallRecordings)
• 📱 Call Recorder by Lovekush (Daddy) /CallRecorder)
• 📱 Automatic Call Recorder (Folder) /CallRecords)
• 📱 Boldbeast Call Recorder (Tunestable Path, Often) /Boldbeast)

Each of these applications allows you to set your own directory to save, to find out the exact path:

1. Open the recorder app.
2. Go to Settings → Save folder (or similar section).
3. Note the file format – some programs save.3gp or.wav records.

If you delete the app but the records are still there, look for the packet name. For Cube ACR, for example, the path is /Android/data/com.nll.acr/files/Recordings.

Check the settings of the recorder application

Look for folders with the program name (such as ACR)

Enable the display of hidden files

Try searching by format (.amr,.mp3)

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5. Recovery of deleted records

If the conversation records were deleted accidentally, you can try to restore them, depending on how long it has been since the deletion and how much memory was used.

Method 1: Through Recovery Applications

• 🛠️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files, but it works without root, but it is more efficient with it.
• 🛠️ Recuva (for PC) – connect your phone in Mass Storage mode and scan as a removable drive.
• 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver – specializes in recovering media files from Android.

Method 2: Through backup copies

If you have backup enabled in Mi Cloud or Google Drive, try recovering data from the backup:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Select the latest backup and click Restore.
3. Please specify that you only need to restore Application Data (to avoid erasing your current settings).

⚠️ Warning: Recovery from backup will overwrite the current phone and contact data. VCF-file.

Method 3: Through PC (for advanced users)

If you have root access on your phone, you can use Autopsy or PhotoRec to scan your memory deeply.

sudo photorec /d /sdcard/ (to recover to the phone itself)


sudo photorec /d /mnt/usbstick/ (for saving to a flash drive)

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning files, and each new record or application installation reduces the likelihood of success.

6. Features on different Xiaomi models

The way to save records can vary depending on the device model and version of MIUI. Below is a table with the most common options:

On Android One devices (such as Mi A2/A3), there is no built-in recording feature at all – you will have to install third-party apps. Also note that on some models (such as Redmi 9A), recording works only for incoming calls, and outgoing calls are not fixed.

How do you know your firmware?

Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. If there is EU at the end of the name, it is custom firmware xiaomi.eu, if CN is Chinese, Global is international.

7. Set up automatic record saving

If you record conversations regularly, it makes sense to set up automatic file saving in a convenient location.

For the built-in recorder:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Go to Settings. → Recording of conversations.
3. Enable Auto Record and select which calls to record (all incoming, outgoing only).
4. Click the Save folder and specify the desired path (for example, /CallRecords on SD-map).

For third-party applications (as in Cube ACR):

⚠️ Note: while maintaining records on SD-Make sure it is formatted as internal memory (in the storage settings) or applications may not have access to the files.

It is also recommended to include recording notifications (if permitted by law in your country) so that the interlocutors are aware of the recording of the conversation.

8 Legal aspects of recording conversations

Before using the recording, please read your country's laws, and in most countries, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited unless you are a participant.

• 🇷🇺 In Russia, recording of a conversation is allowed if you participate in it (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation).
• 🇪🇺 In the EU countries, it is necessary to notify the interlocutor of the recording (GDPR).
• 🇺🇸 In the United States, laws vary by state: some have only one-party consent, others have both).

If you are recording conversations for business correspondence or litigation, you must:

1. Save original files without editing.
2. Record the date and time of the recording (this is done automatically in most applications).
3. If necessary, certify the files with a notary.

What happens if you break the law?

Depending on the country, the consequences can range from fines to criminal liability: for example, in Germany, for illegally recording a conversation, you can get a fine of up to €300,000, and in some US states - up to 1 year in prison.

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Always notify the person you are talking to if the conversation is formal or commercial, and this will protect you from legal risks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi