Have you been looking for an important recording of a conversation on Xiaomi, but can’t find it? POCO) Record calls in an unobvious way – files can be hidden in system folders, cloud storage, or even on the Internet SIM-In this article, we'll look at all possible locations, including hidden directories, and learn how to recover remote conversations.
It is important to understand that the location of files depends on the version of MIUI, the phone model and the recording method (built-in voice recorder, Calls app or third-party programs). For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15, records are stored differently than on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5. We covered all current scenarios - from standard paths to rare exceptions.
1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI
By default, Xiaomi smartphones save call records in a folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec But the path can vary:
- 📁 Main folder: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — There are files with the.amr extension or.mp3, patterned call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.
- 🔄 For older versions. MIUI (before 12): /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/callrec/. Check this path if you do not find files in the main directory.
- 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5): duplicative /storage/emulated/0/Download/CallRecordings/.
To open the folder:
- Launch the File Manager app from Xiaomi.
- Go to the Category section → Audio or use a file name search (e.g., file name search, call_2026).
- If the folder is not visible, turn on the display of hidden files in the file manager settings.
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If the record is not played back, try renaming the file by adding an extension.mp3 Like hand-held, call_20260515_123045.amr → call_20260515_123045.mp3
⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI Global (European firmware) call recording feature may be disabled by default due to limitations GDPR. To activate it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Recorder and turn on microphone access during calls.
2. Recordings in the application "Call Recorder"
In the latest versions of MIUI (14+), the records are integrated directly into the standard Calls app (Phone) to find them:
- Open the Calls app** (Tube icon).
- Go to the Records tab** (or click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Call Records).
If there is no "Records" tab**:
- 🔧 Check the settings: Settings → Annexes → Calls. → Permissions – Enable audio recording and file storage.
- 📥 Update the Calls app via Google Play (if you’re using a global version) MIUI).
- 🌍 On some regional firmware (for example, Indian) the recording function is hidden – you need to change the region to India or Russia in the phone settings.
Open Settings → Applications → Calls → Permissions
Enable access to microphone and storage
Check the version of the Calls app on Google Play
Make sure the function is not blocked by the operator-->
On dual-SIM phones, records can be saved to the same SIM-The card that made the call, if you used the second card. SIM, check the folder /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/sim2/.
3. Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud and Google Drive
If the phone is synced, the records could automatically be uploaded to the cloud.
- ☁️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud. Select "Backups" and check the "Call Records" section (if any). Alternatively, go to i.mi.com, log in and check the Files tab»**.
Google Drive
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Google Drive → Backups → Call Recorder
⚠️ Warning: Mi Cloud only stores call records for 30 days at a free rate, and then they are automatically deleted. To save important files, download them to your device or transfer them to another cloud (for example, Yandex Drive).
| Cloud. | The path to the records | Storage period | Max. File size. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cloud | Mi Cloud → Backups → Call Records | 30 days | 50MB |
| Google Drive | Drive → Backup copies → Call Recorder | No restrictions. | 100MB |
| Yandex Disc. | Manual loading | No restrictions. | 2GB |
4. Third-party applications for recording calls
If you used third-party programs (such as Cube ACR, Call Recorder, or Truecaller) instead of a standard voice recorder, the records are stored in their own folders:
- 🎤 Cube ACR: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackup/ or /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/.
- 📞 Truecaller: /storage/emulated/0/Truecaller/Recordings/ (Premium subscription is required for access).
- 🔊 Call Recorder (from Lovekesh): /storage/emulated/0/CallRecorder/.
Standard Xiaomi voice recorder
Cube ACR
Truecaller
Call Recorder (from Lovekesh)
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⚠️ Note: Since Android 10, many call recording apps have stopped working due to Google restrictions.If your app doesn't record conversations, check out:
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Automatic recording may not work on Android 10+ without root rights, in which case use applications with the speaker recording function (for example, Boldbeast Call Recorder).
7. Problems with recording calls and their solutions
If the records are not saved or missing, check these points:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Records are not retained. | No recording permission | Go to Settings → Applications → Recorder → Permissions and enable access to the microphone and storage. |
| Files are damaged. | Interrupted recording | Try playing the file on your PC using VLC Player or converting to.mp3 via Online-Convert. |
| No sound on the tape. | Locking the microphone | Turn off Do Not Disturb or Sound Profile modes during the call. |
| Records disappear after update | Resetting the application settings | Check the /MIUI/backup/AllBackup/ folder, and there may be backups. |
If the problem is not resolved:
- 📋 Check the call log – it may be that the recording was interrupted due to a network failure.
- 🔄 Reinstall the Calls app (to do this, turn it off in Settings). → Annexes → Calls. → Turn it off, then turn it back on).
- 📡 Make sure there is enough free space on your phone (no records are saved if your phone has less than 500MB of memory).