Where to look and how to listen to the recordings of calls on Xiaomi: all the ways

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature that helps to capture important details of conversations, contracts or instructions. However, many users face the problem of where these records are stored and how to quickly find them? Depending on the device model and the version of MIUI, the location of files may vary, and sometimes the recording is completely disabled by default.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can access call records, from the standard Dictaphone app to hidden folders in the file manager to cloud services, and how to recover them if you accidentally delete them. If you’re using a Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 or older model like the POCO X3, the instructions are suitable for all options.

1. Standard application "Dictophon" - the main storage of records

On most Xiaomi smartphones, the default call records are stored in the Dictaphone app, which is pre-installed on all devices with MIUI 10 and up to date, to find the recordings:

1. Open the Dictaphone app (if it isn’t on the home screen, check the Tools folder).
2. Go to the Records or Calls tab (name depends on the MIUI version).
3. All the saved conversations will be sorted by date. Click on the recording to listen to it.

⚠️ Note: If you don't see the call tab, the recording function is disabled in the phone settings. → Annexes → Dictaphone → Auto-recording calls.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 12T or POCO F5), records are automatically synced to the Mi Cloud. To check this, open the Recorder → Settings → Cloud Sync. If the option is enabled, the records are duplicated to the cloud and are available even after the phone is reset.

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If the recording doesn't play, try converting it to another format through Google Play's Audio Converter app, often with codecs.

2. Search records through "File Manager"

If the Recorder app doesn't display records, they can be found manually through the File Manager. The path to the folder depends on the version of MIUI:

• 📁 For MIUI 12–14: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/
• 📁 For older versions (MIUI 10–11): /storage/emulated/0/Recorders/ or /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/voice_recorder/
• 📁 For POCO/Redmi custom-made: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/

Record files are usually.amr,.mp3 or.m4a, and can be copied to a computer or played through any player (e.g., VLC or Google Music).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 11+ To see hidden files, in File Manager, click three dots. → Settings → Enable Show hidden files.

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, call records can be automatically uploaded to the cloud to find them:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Check if synchronization is enabled for the Dictaphone application.
3. Go to i.mi.com, log in and open the Dictaphone section.

Alternatively, Google Drive, where some recording applications (like Automatic Call Recorder) save files directly to Google Drive to check:

• 🔍 Open Google Drive on your phone or PC.
• 🔍 In the search box, type:audio.
• 🔍 Check the Call Recordings or Rec folders.

4. Third-party applications for recording calls

If the standard Xiaomi Recorder is not satisfied, you can use alternative programs.

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Records both ends of the conversation, supports cloud storage.
• 🎤 Automatic Call Recorder – Flexible settings (only record certain contacts).
• 🎤 Call Recorder by Lovekesh - Minimalist interface, save in the MP3.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 10+ Many apps can't record conversations due to Google's restrictions.Root access or use of the Accessibility Service (in the app settings) is required to bypass).

To find records in third-party applications:

1. Open the application where the recording was made.
2. Go to the History or Records section.
3. Click on the record to play or export (e.g., Google Drive).

Install an app from Google Play|Provide access to microphone and contacts|Enable the entry in settings (format) MP3/AMR)|Set up exceptions for unwanted contacts|Check the save folder (by default: /CallRecordings/)-->

5. Recovering deleted call records

If the records were accidentally erased, you can try to restore them, and you can do this with programs like DiskDigger, Recuva (for PC) or GT Recovery (for Android).

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Select the Audio section and start the scan.
3. Once completed, check the list of found files with the.amr or.mp3 extension.
4. Restore the required records to a memory card or to the cloud.

Importantly, the less you use your phone after you delete it, the better the chances of recovery, and the new data overwrites the old memory sectors.

For recovery from Mi Cloud:

• 🔄 Go to i.mi.com → Recycle bin (files are stored there for 30 days).
• 🔄 Select the required records and click Restore.

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Recovery is possible only if the files have not been overwritten with new data. On File-Based Encryption devices, the chances are minimal.

6.Why can't the call records be saved?

If the records suddenly cease to be saved, the reasons may be as follows:

• ⚙️ Auto Recording is disabled - check the settings in the Recorder → Auto-recording calls.
• ⚙️ Legal restrictions – in some countries (e.g. the EU) recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited.
• ⚙️ Memory shortage – if the phone has less than 10% of the available space, MIUI Automatically delete old records.
• ⚙️ Conflict with other apps – some messengers (such as WhatsApp) block recording during calls.

🔧 Decision:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version (record bugs are fixed in new builds).
2. Clear the cache of the Dictaphone application in Settings → Applications → Dictaphone → Storage.
3. Try a third-party app (like Cube ACR) with manual settings.

7.Security Other Aspects of Call Recording

Before you record conversations, consider the legal nuances:

• ⚖️ In Russia, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court requires proof of its reliability.
• ⚖️ In the EU (including Schengen countries), recording without notifying the other party is prohibited and may result in a fine.
• ⚖️ In the United States, laws vary by state: some require the consent of all participants in a conversation.

🔒 Security advice:

Store your records in encrypted form (for example, in the Secure Folder folder on Samsung or through Cryptomator). Use secure channels (for example, Telegram Secret Chat or ProtonMail) to transfer files.

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If you're recording a business conversation, notify the person at the beginning of the call, "The conversation is recorded to record the arrangements," which will protect you from legal risks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi