Where Xiaomi Poco Stores Call Records: A Complete Guide to Search and Save

Have you been searching for a recording of an important conversation on your Xiaomi Poco, but can’t find where it has been saved? or want to enable automatic recording of calls but don’t know how to do it? In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to search for records, hidden folders of the system, and also learn how to configure the recording function so that no important conversation is lost.

Xiaomi Poco smartphones (including Poco X3, Poco X4, Poco X5, Poco X6 and Poco F-series models) use the standard Phone app from MIUI, but the location of records may vary depending on the firmware version and regional settings. In addition, some records may be hidden in system folders or even on the Mi Cloud cloud storage.

If you have never turned on call recording, first check if your model supports it, for example, in some regions (e.g. the EU), recording conversations may be blocked by law, in which case a workaround will be required, as will be discussed below.

1. Where the default call records are stored in Xiaomi Poco

In most Xiaomi Poco models, call records are stored in the standard Rec folder inside the device’s internal memory.

/storage/emulated/0/Rec/

There are a few nuances, however:

• 📁 On some firmware, the folder may be called CallRecord or VoiceRecorder.
• 🔍 If you are using dualities SIM-cards, records can be divided into folders Rec_SIM1 and Rec_SIM2.
• ☁️ When synced with Mi Cloud enabled, records can automatically be uploaded to the cloud and deleted from the device.
• 🔒 Nana MIUI 14+ Access to the folder may be limited – permission will be required through Settings → Annexes → Permits → Warehouse.

To find the folder quickly:

1. Open the Explorer app (Files from Xiaomi).
2. Go to the Category tab → Audio.
3. Scroll down, there should be a Rec or CallRecord folder.

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If there is no folder, try typing.amr or.mp3 in Explorer search, which are formats that store call records.

2. How to enable automatic call recording

If you don't have a conversation record, check if it's enabled in the settings first. Depending on the version of MIUI, the path may vary:

For MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Settings.
3. Select the Recording of conversations (or Call recording in English firmware).
4. Activate the Record Switch automatically.
5. Select which contacts to include: All numbers, Favourites Only, or All except a select few.

On some models (e.g. Poco X3 Pro or Poco F4), this item may be hidden deeper in the menu.

• 🔄 Try updating the Phone app through Google Play.
• 🌍 Check the region of the device: in the EU and some other countries, call recording may be disabled by default due to privacy laws.
• 🛠️ Install an alternative call app (e.g. Cube Call Recorder or Cube Call Recorder) ACR).

3.Why call records are not saved (and how to fix it)

If you have enabled a record but the files do not appear in the Rec folder, the reasons may be as follows:

Regional restrictions are worth paying special attention. Since Android 10, Google has tightened its rules for recording calls, and many manufacturers (including Xiaomi) are turning it off in firmware for the EU, the US and other countries.

1. Change the region of the device to the one where recording is allowed (for example, India or Russia).
2. Use third-party applications that circumvent restrictions (e.g. ACR Call Recorder with root rights).

4 How to transfer call records to a computer or cloud

If you want to keep your records for a long time, you'd better transfer them from your phone. Here are three ways to do this.

Method 1: Through USB-cable

1. Connect Xiaomi Poco to your PC via USB.
2. Select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the notification on your phone.
3. On your computer, open the phone folder and find Internal Storage → Rec.
4. Copy files (usually in.amr or.mp3) on your PC.

Method 2: Through the Mi Cloud

If you have synchronization enabled:

1. Open i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Go to the Records or Call Recordings section.
3. Select the files you need and download them.

Method 3: Through Third-Party Clouds (Google Drive, Telegram)

• 📁 Upload files to Google Drive via the app on your phone.
• 📤 Send your records to Telegram (bot) @SaveAsBot or personal chat).
• 🔗 Use Shareit or Xender to transfer to another phone.

Check the free space on the PC/cloud

Connect your phone in MTP mode

Find the Rec folder in internal memory

Select the files you want (usually with a date in the title)

Copy or archive before transfer-->

5.How to recover deleted call records

If you accidentally delete a record, it's not all lost.

Method 1: Checking the basket

In the Files app from Xiaomi there is a shopping cart where files are stored for up to 30 days:

1. Open the "Conductor» → Basket.
2. Find deleted entries (usually with the.amr extension).
3. Restore them by clicking on the file and selecting Restore.

Method 2: Recovery programs

If the cart is empty, try specialized utilities:

• 🔧 DiskDigger (there is a free version)
• 🔧 Recuva (requires root for deep scanning)
• 🔧 EaseUS MobiSaver (paid, but with trial period)

⚠️ Warning: The more you use your phone after deleting, the lower your chances of recovery. If you suspect data loss, immediately turn off mobile internet and Wi-Fi to minimize memory overwriting.

Method 3: Appealing for Xiaomi

If the records are synced with Mi Cloud, you can try to restore them through support:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Log in to your account and select Data Management → File Recovery.
3. Specify the date when the recording was still on the device.

Note that Xiaomi stores backups for no more than 30 days.

6.Alternative applications for recording calls

If the standard MIUI recording feature doesn’t suit you, you can use third-party apps. Here are the best options for Xiaomi Poco:

To install alternative recording applications:

1. Download APK from an official website (e.g. Boldbeast) or from Google Play.
2. Before installation, allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Installation of unknown applications.
3. Launch the application and provide all the necessary permissions (microphone, storage, access to calls).

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ Many of the call recording apps have stopped working because of Google's limitations, and if standard methods don't work, the only way out is to get root rights or firmware for custom Recovery (TWRP).

7. How to protect call records from outsiders

Records of conversations may contain sensitive information, so they need to be protected.

• 🔒 Encrypting files: Use applications like Cryptomator or ES File Explorer ("Encrypt" function»).
• 👤 Hidden folders: Move entries to a folder with a dot at the beginning of the title (e.g,.private_calls) — It will not be displayed in a standard conductor.
• 🌐 Cloud with Password: Download records to Google Drive or Mega with encryption enabled.
• 📱 Safe apps: Install KeepSafe or GalleryVault for hidden storage.

If you keep records on your phone, you must:

1. Turn off automatic cloud upload (unless you are using Mi Cloud).
2. Set a password to the Rec folder through the Folder Lock app.
3. Clean old records regularly so as not to take up space.

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Never store records of important conversations on your phone alone, always duplicate them to an external drive or to an encrypted cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi Poco