Where to look for a recording of a conversation on Xiaomi: all ways with pictures

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps capture important conversations, interviews or evidence. However, many users face the problem: where exactly are these records stored after the call is completed? Depending on the version of MIUI, the device model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and the applications used, the path to files may differ. In this article, we will analyze all possible options, from the standard mobile application to third-party services like Google Drive or Mi Cloud.

Xiaomi’s peculiarity is that the company regularly changes the location of system folders and interface. MIUI. For example, in versions before MIUI 12 Records are automatically saved in the folder MIUI/sound_recorder, Now they can be redirected to Recordings or even to the cloud, and if you didn't find files on the standard path, don't panic: we've described alternative methods, including Explorer search and recovery of deleted records, below.

🔍 Important: Before you start searching, make sure that the call recording feature has been activated before the call.In some countries (e.g. EU), it may be disabled by default due to legal restrictions.

1. Standard Phone app: where to look for records

If you used the built-in recording feature in the Dialer app, the files should be saved automatically. Here's how to find them:

📱 For MIUI 14/15 (relevant to Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5):

📁 The path to files in the phone memory:

The records are stored in a folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/

Or (for older versions of MIUI):

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

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Check the Recordings/CallRecord folder in the Explorer

Make sure that the recording function is enabled in the settings of the Phone application

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⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO M5, Redmi 10A) The record may not be saved due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case use third-party applications (see section 4).

2. Search through Files by Google or Mi File Manager

If the records are not displayed in the call log, they can be found manually through the system explorer.

🔎 Method 1: Mi File Manager (built-in) MIUI)

1. Open the Files app (folder icon).
2. Go to the "Category" section» → «Audio».
3. Scroll down to the "CallRecord" or "Recordings" folder.
4. Files will be named by template: Record_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr.

🔎 Method 2: Files by Google (if the Mi File Manager does not show files)

1. Install Files by Google from the Play Market.
2. Open the application → click “Search” (magnifying glass at the top).
3. Enter the request: call_rec or.amr (record format).
4. The system will show all the files found, including hidden ones.

📌 Tip: If the CallRecord folder is empty, check the recording settings in the Phone app: Settings → Recording of conversations → Conservation folder.

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If you can't find any records, try to turn on the hidden files in the Explorer settings: ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.

3. Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

On Xiaomi devices with a tied Mi Account, records can automatically sync to the cloud.

☁️ Search for Mi Cloud:

1. Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with your Mi Account.
3. Select the "Files" section» → «Audio».
4. Look for files with.amr extension or type names CallRecord_....

☁️ Search in Google Drive (if backup was used):

1. Open Google Drive.
2. In the search box, type:audio "call."
3. Check the backup or Xiaomi Backup folders.

⚠️ Attention: Cloud-based records can take up storage space.On the free Mi Cloud tariff, only 5GB is available, and Google Drive is 15GB. Clean up unnecessary files regularly.

4 Third-party recording apps: Cube ACR, Call Recorder

If the built-in recording feature on Xiaomi doesn’t work or works, you can use third-party apps, which offer more features: automatic recording of all calls, cloud storage and transcription.

📲 Top.-3 chat-tap:

• 🔹 Cube ACR — Records both ends of a conversation (your voice and the person you're talking to), supports cloud storage.
• 🔹 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – simple interface, saves records in format.mp3. Download.
• 🔹 Automatic Call Recorder allows you to selectively record calls to numbers from contacts.

📂 Where to look for records from third-party applications:

Each application saves files in its own folder, for example, for Cube ACR, the path would be:

/storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/CallRecordings/

For Automatic Call Recorder:

/storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/

Important: On Android 10+, third-party apps can’t record conversations without notifying the person they’re talking to, and in some countries, this violates privacy laws.

Built-in MIUI

Cube ACR

Call Recorder by Lovekesh

Automatic Call Recorder

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5. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a call record, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether programs like Clean Master have been used to clean up the memory.

🛠️ Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Recycle bin check: Mi File Manager has a shopping cart where files are stored for 30 days.Path: Files → Basket.
• 🔍 Specialized programs: DiskDigger — scans internal memory for deleted audio files. Download. EaseUS MobiSaver — works on a PC, requires a phone connection over the phone. USB.
• ☁️ Cloud Backups: If you have synced with Mi Cloud or Google Drive, check your archives (see Section 3).

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same disk where the records were stored. This can overwrite deleted data. SD-card.

📊 Probability of successful recovery:

Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi users often encounter common mistakes when searching for conversation records, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

❌ Problem 1: There is no record icon in the call log 🎤, although the function was included.

🔧 Decision:

• Check if the record is disabled for a specific contact. In MIUI, you can configure exceptions: Settings → Record conversations → Exceptions.
• Update the phone app to the latest version.
• Restart the device – sometimes the recording service “hangs”.

❌ Problem 2: Records are saved but not reproduced (file corrupted error»).

🔧 Decision:

• Try playing the file on another device (for example, on a PC via VLC Player).
• Convert the format from.amr to.mp3 using an online converter.
• If the file is corrupted, try to restore it through DiskDigger (see Section 5).

❌ Problem 3: On POCO X3 Redmi 9 does not have a conversation record feature.

🔧 Decision:

On some Xiaomi budget models, call recording is disabled at the firmware level.

• Use third-party applications (see section 4).
• Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) where the recording function is unlocked.
• Check your regional settings: in some countries (e.g. India) entry is allowed, but in the EU it is not.

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If recording conversations is critical (for example, for work), use specialized applications like Cube ACR or Otter.ai (with transcription), which are more reliable than built-in solutions and work even on devices with limitations.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions