Where in Xiaomi looking for records of phone conversations: hidden folders, MIUI-chips and data recovery

Have you been looking for an important recording of a conversation on Xiaomi, but you can't find it? Or want to set up automatic recording of calls, but you don't know where these files are stored? In Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI firmware, the recordings of conversations are hidden in an unobvious way — they are not in the standard gallery, and the path to the folder depends on the OS version and device model. In this article, we will examine all possible storage locations, including hidden system directories, cloud backups, and even ways to restore deleted records.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't always save records in the same place. 10 Pro MIUI 14 files may be in a folder MIUI/sound_recorder, on POCO F5 And some models, especially in the Chinese market, don't support recording out-of-the-box calls at all, so you'll need workarounds. 15+ the devices and collected relevant data on 2026 year.

Where to store conversation records on Xiaomi by default

In most cases, the call records on Xiaomi are stored in the device's internal memory, not in the root directory, but in the service folders.

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard-position MIUI 12–14 (including Redmi 9/10/11, Xiaomi 12/13).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — It is also important for HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi). 14, POCO X6 Pro).
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.providers.media/ — Duplicate records may appear here if third-party software was used.

To see these folders, you’ll need a file manager with access to hidden directories (such as the built-in MI File Manager or Solid Explorer). Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings, otherwise the MIUI folder may not show. Note: some firmware (especially global ones) have disabled call recording by default due to legal restrictions in individual countries.

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If the folders call_rec or Recordings are empty, check the settings of the Phone app – it is possible that the record is disabled or files are saved to the Mi Cloud cloud.

How to enable automatic call recording

If your Xiaomi records are not saved, first check if this feature is enabled.The algorithm depends on the version of MIUI:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Choose "Settings".
3. Go to the "Recording of conversations" section (on some models - "Recording calls").
4. Turn on the Auto Record switch and select the terms: 🔄 All calls are recorded incoming and outgoing. 📞 Only incoming or outgoing. 📵 Selectively – recording begins after pressing a button during a conversation.

On POCO and new HyperOS devices, the path may be different: Settings → Additional → Call Recording. If you don’t have a call, your firmware doesn’t support the function (often found on European versions due to GDPR), in which case third-party software like Cube Call Recorder or Boldbeast will help.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure that the device has enough memory (records take ~1–2 MB/minute)

Turn off battery optimization for the Phone application (Settings → Applications → Phone → Battery → Without restrictions)

Restart your phone after changing your settings-->

Why the records are not saved: 5 common reasons

Even if the recording function is enabled, the files may not appear in the folder.

Pay special attention to one-way recording – many Xiaomi firmware (especially for India and the EU) block the recording of the voice of the interlocutor for reasons, in which case only your voice will be heard in the file, and a notification will appear on the screen: “Recording this call may violate local laws”, You can circumvent the restriction only through root or special applications.

Yeah, it's all out of the box.

Yes, but only after the setup

No, no function.

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How to find records in the cloud Mi Cloud

If the phone is running out of space or you've turned on sync, the recordings can be automatically uploaded to Mi Cloud to find them:

1. Open the Cloud app (the cloud icon).
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account as you do on your phone.
3. Go to the "Reserve copies" section" → "Other files".
4. Look for a Call Recordings or Sound Recorder folder.

Important: Mi Cloud only stores the records for 30 days at a free rate, and then they are deleted without recovery, to save the files forever:

• 📥 Download them to your computer via i.mi.com.
• 🔄 Enable automatic sync with Google Drive through the Files by Google app.
• 💾 Move the records to SD-card (if supported).

Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a record, you can try to restore it. Success depends on how long it took and whether other applications were used after deleting (they can overwrite the data).

1. Through the MIUI Recycle Bin: Open MI File Manager, go to the Recycle Bin, and the records are stored there for 15 days.
2. With DiskDigger: Install an app from Google Play, select the Audio section, and scan the internal memory, and the app will find files without extension.
3. Connect your phone to your computer in File Transfer (MTP) mode and use Recuva or EaseUS Data Recovery to scan.

⚠️ Note: Do not install recovery software on the same disk where the records were stored, which reduces the chances of success.

If the record was deleted a long time ago (more than a month), try to contact Xiaomi with the IMEI device and approximate date of the call. In rare cases, the company manages to recover data from server backups, but this only works for devices with a Mi Account attached.

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning the record. The optimal time is the first 24 hours.

Hidden Chips of Call Recordings on Xiaomi

Few people know, but MIUI has undocumented features for working with records:

• 🔍 Search by records: In a folder call_rec Create a.nomedia file so that the entries don’t appear in the gallery, but remain accessible through the file manager.
• 🎧 Accelerated listening: Open the record in a standard player MIUI Music, press three dots. → "Reproduction speed” (available 0.75x–2x).
• 📤 Autosending Records: Set up a task in the Automation app (in MIUI 12+), So that the records are immediately sent to email or Telegram.
• 🔒 Password protection: Move entries to the Private folder (created via MI File Manager → "Personal vault").

For advanced users: If you have root access, you can change the way you save records by editing the file. /system/csc/others.xml. Find a line. <CscFeature_VoiceCall_DefaultSavePath> and specify the desired directory (for example, /sdcard/CallRecords/). After the change, restart the phone.

Alternative ways to record calls

If the built-in feature doesn't work or only records your voice, use third-party apps.The best options for Xiaomi are:

⚠️ Attention: On Android 10+ Google has restricted apps from accessing the microphone during calls, so you need to set up your phone to keep third-party recorders running:

1. Insert "Mapping over other windows" for the application.
2. Permission to "Record Sound" and "Access Notifications".
3. Add the application to "Battery Optimization Exceptions".

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 with a MIUI 14) even these measures do not help - they have to be used ADB-If you're not afraid of experimenting, run it in the terminal:

adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output 1

This command allows capture of system audio, but may violate Google Play policy (use at your own risk).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi