Where to watch the phone call recording on Xiaomi Redmi 8: the complete guide

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a popular smartphone with call recording, but not everyone knows where to look for saved conversations. Unlike the newer models, where recording is turned on automatically, on Redmi 8 this process requires manual settings or using third-party applications. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to find and listen to records, including hidden folders of the system, cloud services and recovery of deleted files.

It’s important to understand that the standard Phone app on Redmi 8 (with MIUI 10/11/12 firmware) doesn’t always save records in obvious places. Files may hide in service directories or not save at all if the appropriate option is not activated. We’ll look at all possible scenarios, from basic settings to advanced methods using file manager and ADB.

Standard application "Phone": where to look for records

If you recorded a conversation through the built-in Phone app, the files must be stored in a special folder, but on Redmi 8, the path to them depends on the version of MIUI:

• 📁 For MIUI 10/11: note-book /sdcard/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/. The folder can be hidden – enable the display of hidden files in the file manager.
• 📁 For MIUI 12 And newer: the path has changed /sdcard/Recordings/CallRecord/. Here files are sorted by date and subscriber number.
• 🔍 If the folder is not: it is possible that the record is disabled in the settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Permits → Sound recording.

The files are.amr or.mp3 and are named by pattern: CallRecord_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_To listen to them, just open them with any audio player (for example, Google Play Music or Google Play Music). VLC).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 8 firmware automatically deletes records after 30 days. To avoid this, transfer files to another location (for example, Google Drive) or change the storage settings in the Phone app».

How to turn on call recording if the function is disabled

If you can't find the recordings, it's possible that the function is not activated. On Redmi 8, it depends on the region of the firmware:

1. Open the phone app and click on three dots (⋮) top-right.
2. Select Settings → Recording Conversations (or Call Recording in the global version).
3. Activate the “Write Automatically” switch or select “Write Manually” (then a write button will appear during the call).
4. Tell them which calls to record: all, only outgoing or only incoming.

If you don't have a "Talk Record" option, your firmware doesn't support system-level functionality, and a third-party app (more on this below) will help, and check the permissions for the Phone app: Settings → Apps → Phone → Permissions → Microphone and Warehouse must be enabled.

Whether the recording function is enabled in the phone settings |

Is there a permit to access the microphone?|

Is there enough memory space (minimum 100 MB)|

Is the phone app updated to the latest version?-->

Call recording app side

If the built-in feature is not working or missing, use third-party programs. Redmi 8 has a good track record:

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It records automatically, supports cloud storage, minus: requires a superuser rights setting (root) to record both interlocutors.
• 📞 Call Recorder – Automatic Call Recorder is a simple interface that saves records in Google Drive. Works without root, but may not capture the voice of the interlocutor on some firmware.
• 🔊 Truecaller – in addition to identifying numbers, can record calls (the function is available in the premium version).

After installing any of these applications:

1. Run it and provide all the permissions you have requested (microphone, storage, phone).
2. In the settings, select the save format (MP3 or AMR) and the storage folder.
3. Activate automatic recording or use manual mode.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 12.5+ Android blocks the recording of calls by third-party apps without root rights. If the recording doesn't work after installing the program, try rolling back to the next one. MIUI 11 or use Magisk to get root access.

Where records from third-party applications are stored

Each call recording application saves files in its own folder, and here are the typical paths for popular programs:

If the folder is empty, check:

• 🔄 App settings – records may be saved to the cloud (e.g. Google Drive or Dropbox).
• 🗑️ Recycle Bin - Some programs delete files after 7 to 30 days.
• 📱 Memory of the device – if the space is less than 5%, the records may not be saved.

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To quickly find all the entries on your phone, use the built-in file manager search, type in the search box ".amr", ".mp3" or "call" to help detect hidden or moved files.

How to Recover Deleted Call Records

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

• 🔄 PC Recovery: Use Recuva, DiskDigger or EaseUS MobiSaver. Connect your phone in mode MTP And scan your internal memory.
• 📱 Mobile apps: Dumpster (works like a shopping cart) or GT Recovery (Scans memory for deleted files).
• ☁️ Cloud Backups: If you have automatic backup enabled in Google Drive or Mi Cloud, check the CallRecord or Recordings folders».

Critical: the less you use your phone after deleting, the better the chances of recovery. New files overwrite deleted data, so turn off mobile Internet immediately and do not install programs until recovery.

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the program on your PC and connect Redmi 8 via USB.
2. Select internal memory and start a deep scan.
3. Filter the results with.amr/.mp3 extensions.
4. Save the files found on the computer.

⚠️ Attention: Recovery via PC requires disabling the encryption of data on the phone. → Lockdown and protection → Encryption activated with the "Encrypt Phone" option, programs like Recuva won't see files, and only backup will help.

Problems with recording calls on Redmi 8 and their solutions

Redmi 8 users often face typical problems recording conversations, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage.
2. Click on “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
3. Reboot the phone and set up the recording again.

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On Xiaomi Redmi 8 with MIUI 12.5+, recording calls without root only works for your voice. To record a conversationalist, you either need to roll back to MIUI 11 or get superuser rights.

How to transfer recordings to another phone or PC

To save the recordings or make room for Redmi 8, you can transfer them to another medium in a number of ways:

• 📎 Through USB-cable: Connect your phone to your PC in File Transfer mode (MTP). Find the folder with records (see sections above) and copy the files to your computer.

Through the cloud:

1. Upload files to Google Drive, Dropbox or Mi Cloud.
2. Open the cloud on another device and download the records.
3. 📲 Through instant messengers: Send files to yourself in Telegram (save to “Favorites”) or WhatsApp.
4. 🔗 Through FTP-server: Use the application FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer FTP-servers and files download over Wi-Fi.

For the legal significance of the recording, it is better to notify the interlocutor in advance (for example, by voice message “Conversation is recorded”).