Where to look for Xiaomi call records: All ways to find and save conversations

Have you been looking for an important conversation record on your Xiaomi but can't find it? Or are you just planning to turn on call recording but don't know where to look for files? This problem is familiar to many users of Redmi, POCO and other brands. Unlike iPhones or some Samsung models, where records are stored in obvious folders, on MIUI, the path to audio files may not be obvious - especially if you use third-party apps or cloud services.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places that Xiaomi calls can be stored, from the standard Phone app to hidden folders to cloud storage, how to turn on auto-record, where to search for files manually, and what to do if records suddenly disappear, and we’ll also talk about the little-known nuances of MIUI that affect audio security, such as why records can be moved to another location after a system update, or how to restore deleted files without root rights.

1. Standard Phone app: where the default records are stored

If you recorded calls through the built-in Phone app, the files must automatically be saved to a special folder, but the path to it depends on the version of MIUI and the smartphone model. Most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (starting with MIUI 12) store the records here:

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

To get there:

1. Open any file manager (e.g., the standard Files or Total Commander).
2. Go to the root directory (Inner Memory or /storage/emulated/0/).
3. Find the MIUI folder, then sound_recorder, and in it, call_rec.

If the folders call_rec No, check out the alternatives:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — on some firmware MIUI 13—14.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/CallRecord/ — if the records were downloaded from the cloud.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ is rare, but it is on older versions.

⚠️ Warning: On devices running MIUI Global, the call recording function may be disabled by default due to local laws, requiring MIUI China to be installed or using third-party applications to activate it.

2. How to enable call recording if the function is disabled

On some Xiaomi models (especially those with Global firmware), the conversation recording option is hidden.

Method 1: Through the settings of the "Phone" application

1. Open the phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Settings.
3. Select Call Record (if no item, see Method 2).
4. Turn on the Automatic Record switch or select Record all calls.

Method 2: Through the Engineering Menu (for hidden function)

If the settings do not include the “Record Calls” option, try this method:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##6484###
2. In the menu that appears, select Call Recording (call recording).
3. Activate the Auto Record option.

If the code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

##7325##

3. Third-party write apps: where they save files

If you're using third-party programs like Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Boldbeast, the paths to recordings will be different.

If you don't remember which application you used, check all the folders listed, and records can also be stored in:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/ – if you have manually downloaded files from the cloud.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/media/ [application name]/—for some utilities.

⚠️ Warning: On Android 10+, many call recording apps have stopped working due to Google restrictions. If you have Xiaomi on Android 11/12/13, use Boldbeast with Record Mode=1 setting (under Fix recording issues).

4. Cloud Storage: How to Find Records in Mi Cloud, Google Drive, and Other Services

If the phone was synced, the records could automatically be uploaded to the cloud, and here's where to look for them:

1.Mi Cloud (Xiaomi cloud)

Call records are synced to Mi Cloud only if:

• 🔹 You are using the standard Phone app.
• 🔹 In the settings of the Xiaomi account, the option Sync records is enabled.
• 🔹 The device has MIUI China installed (on Global versions, recording synchronization is often disabled).

To check:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Find the Call Records section (if not, sync is disabled).
3. Upload files to your device if they are in the cloud.

2. Google Drive

Many third-party apps (such as Cube Call Recorder) offer auto-save in Google Drive.

1. Open Google Drive on your computer or mobile app.
2. In the search box, type:audio.
3. Filter files by date or name (usually the name contains a phone number or contact name).

3. Other clouds (Dropbox, OneDrive, Yandex.Disk)

If you have set up a bootup in one of these storages:

• 🔍 In Dropbox: Apps folder → [application name].
• 🔍 In OneDrive: Files → Audio section.
• 🔍 In Yandex.Disk: Application folder → CallRecorder.

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If you record important calls frequently, set up autosynchronization in two clouds (like Google Drive + Dropbox) to protect files if one of the services crashes.

5 What to do if the records are missing: Recover deleted files

If the call records suddenly disappear, don't panic, you can try to recover them.

Step 1: Check the basket

The standard Xiaomi file manager has a shopping cart where files are stored for up to 30 days:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Go to the basket section (dumpster icon).
3. Find files with the.amr,.mp3, or.m4a extension.
4. Restore them by clicking on the file and selecting Restore.

Step 2: Use Recovery Programs

If the files were permanently deleted, try the specialized utilities:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger – Searches for audio files even after formatting (root rights required for deep scanning).
• 🛠️ Recuva (for PC) – connect your phone to your computer in File Transfer mode and scan the internal memory.
• 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver supports recovery of call records with Xiaomi without root.

Important: The less you use your phone after deleting files, the better the chances of recovering them. When you write new data, old files are overwritten.

Step 3: Check the MIUI backups

If you have ever done a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup, the records may have been saved in the archive:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backups.
2. Select the last copy and click Restore.
3. Please indicate that only Call Records need to be restored (if no such option is available, restore all data).

6 How to transfer the recordings of calls to a computer or other phone

If you need to save records for a long time or transfer them to another device, use one of these methods:

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect Xiaomi to your computer using a cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer Mode (not Charging).
3. On your computer, open the folder with records (see section 1).
4. Copy files to any folder on the PC.

Method 2: Wi-Fi (without wires)

Use applications to transfer files over the local network:

• 📶 Send Anywhere generates 6-digit code for fast transfer.
• 📶 LocalSend is an open-source analogue of AirDrop for Android/PK/iOS.
• 📶 Xender supports the transfer of folders as a whole.

Method 3: Through the Cloud

Upload files to the cloud and then download them on another device:

1. Select the entries in the file manager.
2. Click Share → Select the cloud (Mi Cloud, Google Drive, etc.).
3. On another device, open the cloud and download files.

⚠️ Warning: When sending recordings via WhatsApp, Telegram, audio quality may deteriorate due to compression. Use clouds or USB to maintain original quality.

7. Privacy settings: how to protect records from outsiders

Call records may contain sensitive information, so it's important to protect them from accidental access.

1. Pass the file with the records.

Use applications to encrypt folders:

• 🔒 File Lock – allows you to hide and password any files.
• 🔒 AppLock – blocks access to the file manager and the Phone application.
• 🔒 Cryptomator – creates encrypted storage (for power users).

2. set up automatic deletion of old records

To avoid unnecessary files:

1. Open the application settings for recording (e.g. ACR).
2. Find the Auto Clean or Storage Management section.
3. Set a rule, such as “Delete records older than 30 days.”

3. Turn off the recording notifications

By default, many apps show notifications like "Call recording saved," which can confuse the person.

1. Press the notification → click Disable.
2. Or go to Settings → Applications → [name app] → Notifications and turn them off.

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On devices with MIUI Global, recording calls may be prohibited by law in your country. Please check local regulations before using the feature to avoid legal problems.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi