Where Xiaomi Stores Call Records and How to Listen to Them: All Ways

Have you missed an important conversation or want to double-check the details of the conversation, but don’t know where Xiaomi keeps the call records? MIUI They offer several ways to record conversations, from built-in features to third-party apps, but finding these files is not always easy: they can hide in non-obvious folders or require special settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of listening to recordings on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including the models of 2023-2026 on MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14). You will learn how to enable automatic recording, where to look for saved files, and what to do if the records of Suddenly disappeared, and how to circumvent the restrictions of MIUI on recording calls in some regions.

1. Built-in call recording function in MIUI: where to look for files

Most Xiaomi smartphones have a built-in conversation recording feature, but its location and availability depend on the MIUI version and the firmware region, which may be disabled in some countries (e.g. the EU) due to privacy laws.

To check if your device has a record:

• 📱 Open the phone application (pipe icon).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Recording calls.
• 🎤 If the option is active, turn on the Auto Record switch or select Record all calls.
• 📁 The records will be saved in the folder. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec (path may differ).

If Call Record is not on the menu, your firmware does not support out-of-the-box, and the Google Drive or third-party apps will help.

2.Where the call records on Xiaomi are stored: paths to files

The files of the call records on Xiaomi can be in different folders depending on the way they are recorded.

To open these folders:

1. Use any file manager (e.g., built-in MI File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings (the option to show hidden folders).
3. If you don’t have a folder, check your cart or cloud services (such as Mi Cloud).

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If the record is not played, try renaming the file by adding the.mp3 extension manually. Sometimes MIUI saves the records without extension.

3. How to automatically save calls to Google Drive

If the built-in recording feature is disabled, you can use automatic sync with Google Drive, which works on most Xiaomi devices, even if the recording option is not in the settings.

Instructions:

Enable call recording in the Phone app (if available)

Open Google Drive → Settings → Backup

Select "Calls" in the list of data for synchronization

Connect to Wi-Fi for the first download

Check the Calls folder in Google Drive in 10-15 minutes-->

⚠️ Important: This method requires:

• 📶 Active Internet connection (preferably Wi-Fi).
• 🔋 Sufficient space in Google Drive (records take up) ~1–5 MB each).
• 🔒 Permissions to access the microphone for the Google app.

If the records do not appear in the Disc, check:

1. Is sync enabled in your Google account (Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync)
2. Are there any restrictions on geolocation (in some countries, Google blocks the recording of calls).
3. Has Google Drive been updated to the latest version?

4. Third-party Call Recording Apps: TOP-3 for Xiaomi

If the built-in methods don't work, use specialized applications, and we tested dozens of programs and selected the three most reliable for Xiaomi devices:

1. Cube Call Recorder ACR

• 🎯 Records both ends of the conversation (your voice and the interlocutor).
• 📱 Works on MIUI 14/15 rootless.
• 🔗 Download: Google Play.

2. Call Recorder – Automatic Call Recorder

• 📁 Automatically sorts records by contact.
• ☁️ Supports uploading to Google Drive/Dropbox.
• ⚠️ Requires permission to access Special Features (in Android settings).

3. Boldbeast Call Recorder

• 🛠️ It works on Android 14 with circumvention of restrictions.
• 📊 Allows you to choose the format of the recording (.mp3,.wav,.ogg).
• 💰 There is a paid version with advanced functions.

⚠️ Attention: when using third-party applications:

🔊 In some countries (e.g. the U.S. or Germany), recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law (MIUI Global) recording can be disabled automatically.

5. How to Recover Deleted Call Records on Xiaomi

If the records are accidentally deleted, you can try to recover them, and success depends on how long it has been since they were deleted and whether the programs were used to clean the memory.

Recovery methods:

1. Checking the basket: 🗑️ Open up. MI File Manager → Basket. 🔍 Find files with the.amr extension or.mp3 and date of removal. 📤 Restore them by clicking Restore.
2. Recovery programmes: 🛠️ Use DiskDigger or Recuva (PC connection required). 📁 Scan the folders. /MIUI/sound_recorder/ and /Android/data/.
3. Cloud backups: ☁️ Check Google Drive or Mi Cloud (if sync was enabled). 🔄 Restore data from backup (Settings) → My device. → Backup).

⚠️ Critical moments:

🚨 If more than 30 days have passed after removal, the chances of recovery are close to zero — MIUI Also, do not install new applications after deletion: they can overwrite deleted files.

6.Why Xiaomi calls are not recorded: 7 reasons and solutions

If the call recording doesn't work, the problem may be in settings, firmware, or hardware constraints, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 📵 Is there a lock on the record from the operator (for example, on corporate) SIM-card).
• 🔄 Updated to the latest version (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ Is the microphone damaged (check the recording via the recorder).

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On Android 12+ and MIUI 13+ devices, Google has introduced additional restrictions on call recording. If standard methods don't work, use apps with Accessibility Service (such as Cube ACR).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi