How to listen to a recording of a conversation on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro owners often have to listen to phone records — whether it’s important business conversations, interviews or just stored memories. However, not everyone knows where these files are stored and how to extract them correctly. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to access records, including built-in MIUI functions, third-party applications and even hidden system folders.

It's important to understand that the ability to record conversations depends on the firmware version and regional settings, for example, in some countries this feature is blocked for legal reasons, we will also tell you how to circumvent the restrictions and where to look for records if they disappear after the system update, and for those who prefer automation, we will give instructions on how to set up auto-save records in the cloud.

Before you do any recordings, make sure you do not violate privacy laws in your country. Most jurisdictions require both parties to agree to the recording.

1.Integrated voice recorder Redmi 9 Pro: where to look for call records

The standard Dictaphone app in MIUI automatically stores conversation records when the function is activated.

1. Open the Dictaphone app (the microphone icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Records tab → Calls. This shows all the saved conversations, sorted by date.
3. To listen, tap on the record - a player with a timeline and control buttons will open.

If the Call tab is missing, the recording function is disabled to activate it:

• 📞 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Dictaphone → Auto-recording calls.
• 🔄 Select mode: All calls, Outgoing or Incoming only.
• 💾 Specify the folder for saving (by default: MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec).

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If the recording is interrupted after 5 minutes, this is a MIUI limitation. To record long conversations, use third-party apps from the next section.

Note: Some firmwares encrypt and do not play back through standard players, in which case copy the file to your PC and use VLC Media Player with AMR-NB codec.

2. Third-party applications for recording and listening to calls

If the built-in voice recorder is not satisfied (for example, due to a time limit or lack of function), install one of the tested applications:

After installation:

1. Launch the application and provide access to the Microphone and Storage.
2. In the settings, select the save format (MP3 or WAV) and folder (recommended Downloads/CallRecords).
3. Activate Auto Record for all or selected contacts.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 12+ Some apps may not work due to Google Play Protect restrictions. APK from the official website of the developer (for example, ACR).

3. Search for records in the file manager: hidden folders

If the records are not displayed in the recorder, but you are sure that they were made, check the system folders manually. Use Files (standard Xiaomi manager) or Solid Explorer:

• 📁 Main storage routes: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/ /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.dialer/files/
• 🔍 Files usually have extensions:.amr,.mp3,.m4a.
• 📌 File names contain date and phone number (example: 20231015_1430_+79123456789.amr).

If the folders are missing:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (File Transfer Mode).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the Windows Explorer settings (View → Hidden Items).
3. Use the search for keywords: call, rec, record.

4. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records were accidentally erased, try to restore them with specialized utilities, and the important thing is that you don't write new files to your phone until you recover them, because that will reduce your chances of success.

Recommended programmes:

• 🖥️ DiskDigger (for Android) – scans internal memory for file residues.
• 💻 Recuva (for PC) – connect your phone in mode USB-accumulator.
• ☁️ Google Drive – Check the Recycle Bin if the records are synced.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select Full Scan (root rights for deep analysis required).
3. Mark the file types: Audio → AMR/MP3.
4. After scanning, select the desired files and click Restore.

⚠️ Note: Restoration with Redmi 9 Pro without root rights is only possible for files deleted less than 24 hours ago. For older records, you will need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery (for example, TWRP).

5. Automatically send records to the cloud

To avoid losing important records, set up an automatic upload to the cloud.

• ☁️ Google Drive – integrates with Dictaphone MIUI through settings → Autoboot.
• 📁 Dropbox – supported by apps like ACR.
• 🔗 Telegram - bot @SaveAsBot Can save the records in the "Favorites».

Instructions for Google Drive:

1. Open the recorder → Settings → Cloud backup.
2. Select a Google account and folder to save (such as CallRecords).
3. Set the synchronization frequency: Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi and mobile network.

Enable autoloading in the recorder

Select a cloud service (Google Drive/Dropbox)

Check the available space in the cloud

Set a traffic limit (if necessary)

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Tip: To save space in the cloud, configure recording compression in MP3 64 kbps via a recorder application (for example, AudioConverter).

6. Listening to PC Records: Converting and Editing

For easy work with records on the computer:

1. Connect Redmi 9 Pro to your PC via USB (File Transfer Mode).
2. Copy the records to a folder on your hard drive (recommended D:\CallRecords).
3. Use Audacity to:

For batch processing of several files:

ffmpeg -i input.amr -c:a libmp3lame -q:a 2 output.mp3

This command converts.amr to MP3 with quality preservation. Install FFmpeg from the official ffmpeg.org website.

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For professional editing, use Adobe Audition (paid) or Ocenaudio (free), which supports spectral analysis to recover poorly audible fragments.

7 Legal aspects: when recording conversations is legal

Before you record or distribute records, please read the laws of your country.

• 🌍 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations without notice if you are a party (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, distributing the recording without the consent of the interlocutor can be considered a violation of the right to privacy (Article 137 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
• 🇪🇺 EU: Consent of all participants in the conversation is required (GDPR, 7).
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California and Washington require all parties to agree, Texas only one member.

Recommendations:

• 📝 Always notify the person about the recording (e.g., “The conversation is recorded to document the recording»).
• 🔒 Keep records in a secure location (e.g., in an encrypted archive).
• 🚫 Do not post on social networks without permission.

⚠️ Note: Redmi 9 Pro with firmware for the European region (EEA) Call recording function may be disabled by default due to GDPR. To activate it, change the region of the device to India or Russia via Settings. → Additionally. → Region.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 9 Pro conversation recordings