How to listen to a recording of a conversation on Xiaomi Mi 9T: official and alternative ways

Xiaomi Mi 9T (also known as Redmi K20 in some regions) is a popular smartphone with advanced multimedia capabilities, but the feature of recording conversations in it is not obvious. Many users face the problem of where the audio files of calls are stored, how to find them in the file manager and whether it is possible to recover accidentally deleted records. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of listening to saved conversations, from standard MIUI tools to third-party solutions with legal nuances.

It is important to understand that the ability to record calls depends on the firmware version, regional restrictions and operator settings. For example, in some EU countries, automatic recording of conversations is blocked at the software level due to privacy laws. We tested all methods on the Mi 9T with MIUI 12.5 and Android 11, but the instructions will remain relevant for newer versions, unless Xiaomi changes the file storage architecture.

1.Where the conversation records are stored in Mi 9T: paths to folders

By default, the Mi 9T saves call records in a secure system folder, the path to which depends on the version of MIUI.

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard-place MIUI 10–12. The files are.amr or.mp3 name-name Call_20260515_143022.amr.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative path in some firmware (e.g. global versions for Europe).
• 🔍 Hidden folders: If there are no records in the directories listed, turn on the hidden files in Settings → Warehouse → Files. → Menus (⋮) → Show hidden files.

To quickly find records, use the built-in Explorer (Files):

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Category section → Audio.
3. Sort files by date (Sort → Date) – Call records usually appear at the top of the list.

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If in a folder call_rec There are files but are not playing, try renaming the extension from.amr to.mp3 — Some players do not support the format AMR default.

2. Listening through the Dictator app (official method)

Xiaomi has integrated call recording into the standard Recorder app, but access to this functionality varies by region and version of MIUI.

• 🎤 Open the Dictaphone app (microphone icon).
• 📞 Go to the Call tab (if the tab is missing, your firmware does not support recording).
• 🔍 This will show all the saved conversations with number, date and duration.
• 📤 To export the record, click Share (arrow icon) and select messenger or cloud.

If there is no tab Call, it means:

• ❌ Your version. MIUI does not support recording (relevant to European firmware).
• ❌ The function is disabled by the operator (for example, MTS or Beeline in Russia can block the recording at the network level).
• ⚙️ You must manually enable recording (see next section).

3. Enabling automatic call recording (if disabled)

If the recording is not automatic, you can activate it in the phone settings. Instructions for Mi 9T:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Tap on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) → Settings.
3. Select a Conversation Record (if no item is available, see spoiler below).
4. Activate Automatic Recording Switch or select Record all calls.
5. Specify the save format: AMR (compact, low quality) or MP3 (better quality, but more weight of the file).

Important: once you turn on the record, all new conversations will be saved automatically, but old calls (before activation) can not be restored. If you want past records, go to the section on recovering deleted files.

Make sure your phone has enough memory (records take ~1–2 MB/minute)

Check the permissions for the Phone application in Settings → Applications → Permissions

Turn off the power saving mode for "Phone" and "Dictophone"

Sync your recordings with Mi Cloud (set up in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Recorder)

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4. Third-party applications for recording and listening

If standard methods don't work, use specialized applications. We tested 5 popular solutions on the Mi 9T -- the results in the table below.

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play (such as ACR).
2. Launch and grant permissions to Record audio, Warehouse and Phone.
3. In the application settings, select the Source of Audio → Voice Call.
4. Activate Automatic Recording and specify the folder to save (recommended /CallRecords/).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Cube Call Recorder) require the option to enable special features in Android settings. MIUI Check the reviews for your model before installing it.

5. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If the records were accidentally deleted, you can try to restore them using specialized utilities. success depends on how long it has been since the deletion and whether the phone was used after that (new data can overwrite old files).

Effective tools:

• 🔧 DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files, supports.amr and audio formats.mp3.
• 🔧 EaseUS MobiSaver – Restores records even after resetting (requires root access).
• 🔧 Recuva (for PC) – if the phone is connected to the computer in file transfer mode.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Run and select Full Scan (requires root for deep search).
3. Mark the file types: Audio → AMR, MP3.
4. Wait until the scan is completed (it can take 10 to 30 minutes).
5. Select the records found and click Restore by specifying the folder (for example, /Download/Restored_Calls/).

⚠️ Warning: If you use Mi Cloud for backup, check the Recorder folder in cloud storage (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Xiaomi keeps records for up to 30 days, even if they are deleted from the phone.

Legal aspects: when recording conversations is legal

Before recording calls, please read your country's laws, and in most cases, one-way recording (without notifying the person you are talking to) is only allowed for personal use, but is not allowed for public distribution.

• 🇷🇺 Russia: recording is allowed without consent if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), however, using the recording in court requires proof of its authenticity.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: it is necessary to notify the interlocutor of the recording (Article 307 of the Criminal Code).
• 🇪🇺 EU: in most countries (e.g. Germany, France) recording without consent is illegal and punishable by fines.
• 🇺🇸 The laws vary by state, California requires the consent of all participants, and Texas only one.

To avoid problems:

• 📢 Notify the person at the beginning of the conversation (for example: “The conversation is recorded to record the information»).
• 🔒 Store records in a secure location (such as an encrypted folder or Mi Cloud with two-factor authentication).
• ⚖️ Do not share records without consent, especially if they contain personal data of third parties.

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Even if recording is permitted by law, its use in court or public disputes requires authentication. Xiaomi does not provide digital signatures for audio files, so it is better to use specialized services (for example, NotaryCam) for legal purposes.

7.Alternative methods: recording via a second device

If the software methods do not work (for example, because of a locking operator), you can record the conversation using a second phone or voice recorder, this method is guaranteed to bypass all the limitations of MIUI, but requires preparation:

• 📱 Use a second smartphone with a voice recorder running (for example, an iPhone with the Voice Notes app).
• 🎙️ Place it next to the Mi. 9T So that the microphone catches the voice of the interlocutor (avoid echoes).
• 🔇 Turn on speakerphone on Mi. 9T (But note that this can degrade the quality of the recording).
• 📤 After the call, transfer the file to the main phone via Bluetooth or Mi Share.

To improve quality:

• 🎧 Use headphones with a microphone connected to the second device.
• 🏠 Record in a quiet room (background noise spoils legibility).
• 📶 Turn off notifications on the second phone to avoid extraneous sounds.

This method is suitable for single, important calls, but is inconvenient for regular use, and the recording quality will be worse than direct recording via MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Mi 9T