Where to look for call records on Xiaomi Redmi: 7 proven ways

Phone records on Xiaomi Redmi can be used in a variety of situations, from saving important business information to proving in controversial moments, but not everyone knows where these files are stored in the MIUI system, especially if the recording was not conducted through the standard Phone application. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations of records, including hidden folders, cloud services and third-party applications.

It is important to understand that the location of the records depends on several factors: the version of MIUI, the Redmi model (for example, the Redmi Note 12 or Redmi 10C), and whether the firmware or third-party application like Cube Call Recorder or ACR was used to record the recording.

If you have never set up a conversation record specifically, but suspect it may have been automatically recorded, check the settings of the Phone app. In some regions (e.g. Russia), the recording feature is disabled by default due to legal restrictions, but it can be activated manually, then you will learn how to do this and where to search for saved files.

1. Standard place of storage of records in MIUI

By default, calls made through the built-in Phone app (com.android.dialer) are stored in a special folder on the internal drive.

Internal memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec

The files here are.amr or.mp3 (depending on the version MIUI) and named by pattern: Recording_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr. For example, the Record_20260515_143022.amr — This is a record from 15 may 2026 yearly 14:30:22.

• 📁 How to open a folder: Use any file manager (such as Mi File Manager or Total Commander). MIUI plain.
• 🔍 Date search: If you don’t remember the exact time of the call, sort the files in the folder by date of change – the last entries will be at the top.
• 📱 Listening:.amr files are opened by a standard player MIUI, but for convenience, you can use it VLC or MX Player.

V MIUI 14 The newer path to records may be different: Internal memory → Android → data → com.android.dialer → files → call_recordings. Access to this folder is possible only through Root rights or ADB-team.

⚠️ Note: If you have updated MIUI Before the latest version, the standard Phone app may stop saving records to the old folder. Check the recording settings (see next section) and change the save path manually if necessary.

2. settings of call recording in the "Phone" application

Before you search for records, make sure that the recording function has been activated at all, and in MIUI it can be disabled by default or hidden in deep settings.

1. Open the phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Choose "Settings».
3. Go to the "Talk Record" section (in some versions - "Additional" → "Call Record").
4. Activate the “Write Automatically” switch or select “Write Manually” (by the button at the time of the call).

You can change the format of the entry in the same menu (AMR or MP3), quality (low/medium/high) and a save folder. If you have previously changed paths, the records may be in the user directory, for example, on the user directory. SD-map or cloud.

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If you don’t have “Talk Recording” in your settings, your version of MIUI doesn’t support this out of the box feature, so you’ll need to use third-party apps (see Section 4).

3. Search for records through the file manager

If you are not sure where the records are saved, or suspect that they have been moved, use the built-in Mi File Manager or a third-party explorer (for example, Solid Explorer).

1. Open the file manager and go to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/).
2. In the search bar, type in the query:.amr or.mp3 (depending on the format).
3. Pay attention to the folders: MIUI/sound_recorder Recordings (if third-party applications were used) Android/media/com.Micron recording (for some versions) MIUI)

If the search does not give results, try:

• 🔄 Show hidden files: In the file manager settings, enable the option “Show hidden folders».
• 📁 Verification SD-Cards: If you have a memory card installed, look for records in /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Recordings (where XXXX-XXXX — card).
• 🗑️ Basket: In MIUI Deleted files can be temporarily stored in the.trash folder (hidden).

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In the cloud storage (Google Drive, Mi Cloud)

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⚠️ Note: if you are using Redmi with dynamic memory (function) RAM Expansion in MIUI 13+), part of the internal storage can be reserved for RAM, which can lead to automatic deletion of old records when space is scarce. → Warehouse.

4. Third-party applications for recording calls

If the built-in MIUI recording function is missing or is unstable, many users install third-party applications.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It supports automatic recording, cloud backup and encryption. /CubeCallRecorder/.
• 📞 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – a simple interface to save files /CallRecorder/.
• ☁️ Automatic Call Recorder - integrates with Google Drive to automatically download. folder: /AutomaticCallRecorder/.
• 🔒 Blackbox Call Recorder - records even after resetting (requires Root) Stores files in encrypted form.

To find records from these applications:

1. Open the app itself – there’s usually a History or Records tab.
2. Check the folder specified in the application settings (Savement or Storage Path section).
3. Use a search by application name in the file manager (e.g. CubeCallRecorder).

Important: Some applications (like ACR) allow you to set exceptions — they won't record calls from certain contacts. Check this list in the settings if you can't find a specific record.

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If entries from a third-party application are not being played back, try renaming the file by adding an extension.mp3 Like hand-held, call_12345 → call_12345.mp3.

5. Cloud storage and backups

Many Xiaomi Redmi users set up automatic uploads to the cloud, which is convenient if you often reinstall the firmware or fear losing data.

To recover the recordings from Mi Cloud:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select “Backups” and find the latest copy.
3. Click "Restore" and tick "Call Records."

⚠️ Warning: When you recover from Mi Cloud, records can overwrite existing files with the same names.

6.Recovery of deleted records

If the records were deleted accidentally, you can try to restore them using specialized utilities.

• 🛠️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files, works without Root, but with superuser rights finds more data.
• 🔍 Recuva (for PC) – if you connect Redmi to your computer in File Transfer mode (MTP).
• 📱 GT Recovery – Supports recovery of.amr and.mp3 file.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and select “Start Basic Scan” (without Root).
3. Mark the file types: Audio (AMR, MP3).
4. After scanning, select the desired records and click "Restore".
5. Save files to a new folder (not to the same place they were deleted!).

The chances of successful recovery depend on:

• 🕒 Time: The earlier you start your recovery, the higher the likelihood of success.
• 📲 Smartphone Activity: If you were writing new files after deleting, old ones could be overwritten.
• 🔋 Memory type: on SD-Recovery is easier than in internal memory.

7. Alternative methods: ADB and Root access

If standard methods don't work, and records are vital, you can try extracting them through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or using Root rights.

Method 1: Search through ADB

1. Install ADB on PC (instruction: official documentation).
2. Connect Redmi to your computer and allow debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Run the command to search for audio files: adb shell find /storage/emulated/0/ -name ".amr" -o -name ".mp3"
4. Download the files found on PC: adb pull /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ C:\Redmi_Calls\

Method 2: Root access

If you have a Root, use Root Explorer or FX File Explorer to access your system folders:

• Move to the /data/data/com.android.dialer/files/call_recordings/.
• Copy files to a secure location (for example, on a PC).

⚠️ Attention: use ADB or Root can cause a loss of warranty or system failure.Before experimenting, make a full backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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If you are unsure of your ADB or Root skills, it is best to consult a specialist.Incorrect commands can lead to the deletion of all data on the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about call records on Xiaomi Redmi