Where to look for phone records on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Did you have an important conversation on Xiaomi's phone and turn on the recording, but now you can't find the file? Or accidentally deleted the audio, and need to restore urgently? In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations on smartphones with a single file. MIUI — From the standard voice recorder to the hidden folders of the system, and we will also tell you how to return deleted files if they are missing from the gallery.

We will immediately warn: the location of the records depends on the firmware version, phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T For example, if you used the built-in Phone call recording feature, the file would be in one place, and if you recorded it through a Recorder, it would be in another.

Importantly, some Xiaomi models (especially for the European market) do not support recording calls out of the box due to legal restrictions, in which case you will have to use third-party applications, which will also be analyzed.

1. Standard method: recording via the application "Phone"

If you recorded the conversation directly during the call (the "Write" button in the Phone interface), the file should automatically be saved to a special folder.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Call Log section (the tab at the bottom of the screen).
3. Find the recorded call - next to it will be a microphone icon 🎤.
4. Slip on the record to listen, or click Share to find the file in the explorer.

By default, call records are stored along the way:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/

If the folder is empty, check the settings of the Phone application:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Recording of conversations.
• 📁 Make sure that the “Save Place” section has internal memory, not SD-card (if any).
• 🔄 If the record suddenly disappears, try changing the format from.amr to.mp3 and re-record the test call.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14+ Call records can be automatically deleted through 30 To turn this off, go to Settings. → Memory. → Auto-cleaning → Exceptions and add a folder call_rec list.

2.Where to look for records from the Dictator app

If you used the standard Dictaphone app, all audio files are stored in a separate folder to find them:

1. Open the Recorder from the app menu.
2. Long tap on the record → «Details» → «Location of the file».
3. Or manually cross the path: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/

The files here are usually formatted.m4a or.mp3 and named by date (e.g, 20260515_143022.m4a). If the folder is empty, check it out:

• 📱 Version MIUI: in old firmware (up to) MIUI 12) records may have been retained in /MIUI/voice_recorder/.
• 🗑️ Recycle Bin: there is a Recycle Bin section in the Recorder (deleted files are stored there for 7 days).
• ☁️ Cloud: If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, records can only be in the cloud (check Settings). → Xiaomi Cloud → Dictaphone).

folder /Recordings/|The basket in the Dictaphone app|The Mi Cloud Cloud|folder /MIUI/voice_recorder/ (old-form)-->

3. Search through File Manager (File Manager)

If you don't remember which application you used to record, the easiest way to use is through the File Manager.

1. Open the Explorer (Folder icon).
2. In the top menu, click on Categories → Audio.
3. Sort files by date (Sort files) → Date: The last records will be at the top.
4. Look for files with.amr extensions,.m4a,.mp3,.awb.

If nothing is found, try manual search by key folders:

Advice: If you use SD-Do not forget to check it through the guide. → Storage devices → SD-Sometimes the records are saved there by default.

4. Recovery of deleted records

If the record is missing from the folder, you can try to restore it. Here are 3 working ways for Xiaomi:

Method 1: Through the basket in the "Conductor"

Conductor on MIUI It has a built-in bin where files are stored for up to 15 days:

1. Open the Conductor. → Basket (dumpster badge).
2. Find the audio file by name or date.
3. Select him. → «Restore».

Method 2: Recovery programs

If the cart is empty, use third-party utilities:

• 📱 DiskDigger (there is a free version) – scans internal memory for deleted files.
• 💻 Recuva (for PC) – connect your phone in File Transfer mode and scan the memory.
• 🔍 EaseUS MobiSaver – specializes in audio and video recovery.

Importantly, the less you use your phone after deleting, the better the chances of recovery, and the new data can overwrite old files.

Method 3: Cloud backups

If you are syncing with Mi Cloud:

1. Go to Settings. → Xiaomi Cloud → Dictaphone.
2. Check if there's your record.
3. If so, download it back to your phone.

⚠️ Note: PC recovery (e.g. Recuva) requires root permissions for deep scanning, without which the program will only see some files.

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Before recovery, turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data on your phone – this will prevent automatic overwriting of deleted files with new data.

5. Recording through third-party applications

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t fit (for example, call recording is blocked on European firmware), use third-party apps. Here are 3 proven options:

How to set up a record in Cube ACR (The most popular solution for Xiaomi):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. At the first start, provide access to the Microphone and the Warehouse.
3. In the settings, select: Format → MP3 Quality. → High (128 kbps) Retention folder → Internal memory.
4. Enable the Auto Record option for all contacts or selected ones.

Where to look for Cube records ACR:

• 📁 In a file. /CubeRecordings/ (opens through the conductor).
• 🔍 In the annex itself: tab “Records» → date-sorting.
• ☁️ Google Drive if sync is enabled.

⚠️ Note: Some recording apps (e.g. Boldbeast) require you to disable battery optimization for Xiaomi. otherwise, the recording may be interrupted. → Annexes → Application management → Call Recorder → Battery → No restrictions.

6. How to keep records for a long time: cloud and backups

To avoid losing important records, set up automatic backups. Here are 3 reliable ways to do this:

Method 1: Mi Cloud (Xiaomi's built-in cloud)

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings. → Xiaomi Cloud.
2. Turn on synchronization for the recorder and the phone.
3. Make sure the option “Shoot over Wi-Fi” is enabled.

Where to watch the tapes:

• 🌐 On i.mi.com, the section "Dictorphone».
• 📱 In the Mi Cloud mobile app.

Method 2: Google Drive

How to set up automatic booting:

1. Open Google Drive on your phone.
2. Press «+» → «Download» → select a folder with records (/Recordings/ or /call_rec/).
3. To automatically download, use the AutoSync application (set up synchronization of the selected folder).

Method 3: Local backup

Copy the records to a PC or external drive:

1. Connect your phone to your computer in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Find the folder with the records (see section 3) and copy it to the hard drive.
3. For security, archive the folder in ZIP password-wise.

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Backups in the cloud (Mi Cloud or Google Drive) are the only way to guarantee that records are saved when you reset your phone to factory settings.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

If the records are not found or are not being played, check these points:

Problem 1: Records are available but not lost

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔊 Unsupported format:.amr or.awb files may not open with a standard player. VLC or MX Player.
• 🗜️ ← A damaged file: Try recovering through Audacity (open the file and export to the site) MP3).
• 📵 No sound in the recording: if it was recorded through a microphone rather than system sound, it may have been silenced.

Problem 2: Recording is terminated or not saved

What to do:

• 🔋 Battery Optimization: Turn it off for the recording app (see the warning in Section 5).
• 📱 Lack of memory: free up space in internal storage (minimum 1 GB).
• 🔄 Application conflict: if you use a third-party recorder, disable the built-in record in the Phone → Settings → Recording of conversations.

Problem 3: No record icon in the Phone app

Decisions:

• 🌍 Regional restrictions: on European firmware (MIUI EU) Call recording is disabled. Install global firmware or use third-party apps.
• 🔧 Hidden function: on some models (POCO, Black Shark) Enables the recording via the engineering menu. To do this, dial ##4636## and select Phone information → Turn on call recording.
• 📱 Firmware Update: Check for Updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

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If your Xiaomi doesn’t have a built-in call record, it’s not a breakdown — it’s likely a firmware restriction for your region. ACR Boldbeast as an alternative.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi