Where to find a recording of a conversation in Xiaomi phone: all methods and hidden folders

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that helps to save important conversations, interviews or evidence. However, many users face a problem: once the call is completed, it is not so easy to find the stored audio file. Depending on the device model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.), the versions of MIUI firmware and the application used for calling, the paths to the recordings may vary.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible storage locations, including the standard Phone app, third-party voice recorders, and hidden system folders, and learn how to enable automatic call recording, export files to your PC, and recover deleted audio if they’re suddenly gone. We will pay special attention to the nuances for MIUI 14/15 HyperOS devices, the new shell from Xiaomi, where the logic of file storage has changed.

Standard place of storage of records in the application "Phone"

If you used the built-in recording function in the standard Phone app (the handset icon on the home screen), the audio files are stored in a special section. Here's how to get there:

1. Open the phone app (don’t confuse it with Contacts!).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Select the Records of Conversations.
3. You'll see a list of all the stored audio, sorted by date, and you can listen to it, share it, or delete it.

On some models (Redmi 10, POCO M4 Pro) the path may be slightly different:

• 📞 Phone. → Journal → Menus (⋮) → Records.
• 🔍 If no item, check if the recording function is enabled in the settings: Phone → Settings → Recording of conversations.
• 📁 Alternative path: Files → Internal memory. → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec (old-form MIUI).

Important: B MIUI 14+ and HyperOS records are saved by default to the Mi Cloud cloud if sync is enabled. To find them locally, check the Internal Storage folder. → MIUI → sound_recorder Or use a file search with the.amr extension /.mp3.

Where to look for records if they are not in the standard application

If the phone menu → Recordings are empty, but you are sure that you were recording, check these alternative places:

To see hidden folders (such as MIUI), turn on the display of hidden files in the Files app:

1. Open the Files (Folder Icon).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) → Settings → Enable Show hidden files.
3. Go back to the root directory (Internal Memory) and find the MIUI folder.

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If you recorded through a third-party recorder (such as a Cube ACR or Call Recorder), check the folder of this application in /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/. Often files are stored there in encrypted form and are only accessible through the application itself.

How to enable automatic call recording on Xiaomi

If you want all incoming/outgoing calls to be recorded automatically, activate this feature in the settings:

Enable a record for all contacts|Select the format of storage (cloud/memory)|Check the permissions for the phone application|Set up exceptions (for example, do not record contacts from a favorite one)-->

1. Open the phone. → press three points (⋮) → Settings.
2. Go to the Record of Conversations section.
3. Turn on the Automatic Recording Switch.
4. Choose which calls to record: 📞 All incoming 📱 All outgoing 👥 Only selected contacts 🚫 Delete certain numbers

The device

Mi Cloud

Limitations:

• ⚠️ In some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) Automatic recording may not work due to regional restrictions (in the EU and the US, the function is disabled by law).
• ⚠️ In HyperOS, the path to recording settings has changed: Phone → Profile → Recording settings.
• 🔋 Recording conversations consumes an additional battery (up to 5-10% per hour of conversation).

How to export records to a PC or other device

To save the records on your computer or send them through the messenger, follow this instruction:

Method 1: Through a USB cable

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open the internal memory folder → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec (or alternative path from the table above).
4. Copy the files you want (they usually have the names of the type) call_20260515_123456.amr).

Method 2: Through the cloud

• 🌥️ Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Mi Cloud → Records, select files and click Export.
• 🌍 Google Drive: In the Files app, highlight the records → Share. → Save it to Google Drive.
• ☁️ Telegram: Send files to yourself in Save Messages (limit - up to 2 GB per file).

What to do if records are missing or not saved

If you have been recording but the file is not saved or has disappeared, try these steps:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13 and older records can be automatically deleted after 30 days if the option Clean old files in the storage settings is enabled. → Warehouse → Make room → Cleaning settings.

• 🔍 Check the Recycle Bin: In the Files app, go to the Recycle Bin - it may have been deleted accidentally.
• 🛠️ Restore via Mi Cloud: If sync was enabled, go to i.mi.com → Devices → Backup copies → Records.
• 📱 Use recovery software: DiskDigger (for Android), Recuva (if you connect your phone to a PC), Dr.Fone (paid, but with a high chance of recovery)

Critical information: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70), the default records are stored encrypted and may not appear in the file manager. To see them, use the built-in player in the Phone → Records app or export through Share.

Third-party applications for recording calls: pros and cons

If the built-in recording feature doesn’t suit you (for example, due to poor sound quality or lack of automatic recording), consider third-party applications.

Important in choosing:

• 🛡️ Check Permits: The app must have access to the Microphone, Warehouse and Call Log.
• 📡 Nana MIUI 14+ Some applications may not work due to system limitations. In this case, try Cube ACR Root (super user rights required).
• 🔒 Avoid applications with suspicious permissions (e.g. access to the app). SMS geolocation without cause).

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Third-party apps often give better recording quality than Xiaomi's standard voice recorder, but may conflict with MIUI. Before installing, check user reviews of your smartphone model.

Legal aspects of recording conversations: what you need to know

Before you record telephone conversations, check the regulations of your country. Most regions have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording of a conversation is allowed if you are a party to it (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, the use of the recording in court or public broadcast requires the consent of the second interlocutor.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Similar rules – recording for personal use is allowed, but distribution without consent is prohibited (Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
• 🇪🇺 EU: In most countries (Germany, France) recording a conversation without notifying the other party is considered a violation of privacy law (GDPR).
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, and some (e.g., California) require consent from all participants in a conversation.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to use the recording in court or to resolve disputes, notify the interlocutor in advance of the recording (for example, the phrase: “Conversation is recorded to record information”). Otherwise, the recording may be considered inadmissible evidence.

On Xiaomi devices with EU firmware (e.g. Xiaomi 13T Pro with global MIUI), call recording may be disabled by default due to legal restrictions.

1. Install an alternative firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu).
2. Use third-party applications with VoIP recording support.
3. Get root rights and manually edit system files (not recommended for beginners).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi