How to find and listen to a recording of a conversation on Xiaomi Poco X3: official and hidden methods

Xiaomi Poco X3 has built-in phone recording, but not everyone knows where to look for saved files and how to play them. Unlike the new Redmi or Poco F-series models, there is no separate section in the gallery for audio recordings – you have to search manually through a file manager or special applications. Moreover, after the update to MIUI 12.5+, the logic of storing files changed, which caused confusion among device owners.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to access records: from standard tools. MIUI to third-party utilities like Cube ACR We'll focus on the problem of "disappeared" files after resetting settings or clearing cache, which is a common cause of panic among users, and we'll also explain why some records may not be available for playback due to encryption. MIUI and how to get around it.

Where do you store Poco X3 conversation records: standard paths

By default, Xiaomi Poco X3 stores audio files of calls in a hidden folder of the system. Their location depends on the firmware version and the method of recording (automatic or manual).

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard-directory MIUI 12.0–12.5. Here, the files are named by template. call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative path in some regional firmware (e.g. India or global version).
• 🔍 Important: If the folder is missing, check the settings of the phone application → Talk recording. It's possible the function is disabled.

To see hidden folders, use any file manager (such as Mi File Explorer or Solid Explorer) with the option “Show hidden files” enabled. MIUI This parameter is on the menu. ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.

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If the record is not played, try renaming the file extension from.amr to.mp3 – some players do not support the AMR format by default.

If the folder is not, but you are sure that the recording was conducted, check the settings of the Phone application:

1. Open the phone. → press ⋮ → Settings.
2. Go to the Conversation Record.
3. Make sure that the Autowrite or Manual Write option is active.
4. Check the save folder item - here may be a non-standard path.

How to play the record: step-by-step instructions

Finding a file is half the battle. Now you have to open it. There are several ways to do this at Poco X3.

• 🎧 Standard player MIUI: Open the file via Mi Music or Player..amr formats are supported,.mp3,.m4a.
• 📱 Google Drive: Upload the file to the cloud and play it through the web version (bypasses restrictions) MIUI encrypted).
• 🔧 Third-party players: VLC or MX Player can handle any audio formats, including damaged recordings.

If you try to open an error "File corrupted" or "Not supported format", follow the following steps:

Try another player (VLC, MX Player)

Rename the file extension from.amr to.mp3

Copy the file on PC and open through Audacity

Check the file for viruses (sometimes) MIUI block suspicious records)-->

⚠️ Attention: In the firmware MIUI 13+ Call records can be automatically encrypted if you have enabled Privacy Protection in your security settings. To listen to them, temporarily turn off encryption in Settings → Passwords and security → Protection of confidentiality.

For ease of playback, we recommend transferring files to cloud storage (such as Google Drive or Mi Cloud), which will also protect records from accidental deletion when you reset your phone.

Third-party applications for recording and reproduction

If the built-in function MIUI You are not satisfied (for example, due to restrictions on automatic recording), use third-party applications. X3:

• 📱 Cube ACR: Records both ends of the conversation (your voice and the person you're talking to), supports cloud backup. MIUI.
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekesh: Simple interface, automatic recording decryption (premium feature) works even on non-rooted devices.
• ☁️ Automatic Call Recorder: Integration with Google Drive and Dropbox, flexible settings for different contacts.

Before installing, check the application permissions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Permissions Management.
2. Find the installed application for recording.
3. Activate permissions: Microphone, Warehouse, Calls.
4. In Special Access, enable Display over other windows (required to record in the background).

⚠️ Attention: In Android 11+ (including MIUI 12.5+) applications are not allowed to record audio during a call without notifying the other person. ACR) circumvent this restriction through accessibility, but it may violate the laws of your country (for example, in Russia recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by Art. 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

If the application does not record calls after installation:

How to Recover Deleted Call Records

If records are accidentally deleted, don't panic - they can be tried to recover. X3 fit:

• 🗑️ DiskDigger: Scans internal memory for deleted audio files. The free version only searches for.mp3 and.amr.
• 🔍 Recuva (via PC): Connect your phone to your computer in File Transfer mode and scan the memory.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: If backup is enabled, check the archive in Settings → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud → Backup copy.

The chances of recovery depend on how long it has been since the deletion and how actively the phone's memory was used.

1. Stop writing new files (photos, videos, apps) immediately.
2. Install DiskDigger and select Full Scan.
3. Filter the results for.amr,.mp3,.m4a extensions.
4. Save the recovered files to your PC or cloud.

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Recovery of deleted records is possible only before the first data overwriting, and if there are many new files on the phone, the odds tend to zero.

If the records were deleted after the phone was reset to factory settings, it is almost impossible to restore them - MIUI formats internal memory when hard reset.

Problems and Mistakes: Why conversations are not recorded

Poco X3 users often find that recordings suddenly stop working, and consider the typical reasons and solutions:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select the Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On some Poco firmware X3 (Especially Chinese) call recording can be blocked at the core level, in which case only flashing to the global version will help. MIUI.

Legal aspects: can conversations be recorded

Before using the call record, make sure it doesn't violate local law. Most countries have the following rules:

• 📜 Russia: Recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only for personal use (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
• 🇺🇸 Most states require at least one-party consent, and in California and Washington, all parties agree.
• 🇪🇺 EU: Agreed GDPR, Recording without notice is considered a breach of confidentiality.

To avoid problems:

• Always notify the person about the recording (for example: “The conversation is recorded to fix the agreements”).
• Do not keep records for longer than necessary.
• Do not transfer files to third parties without the consent of the participants in the conversation.

MIUI has a built-in recording notice, but it doesn't work in all regional firmware.

1. Open the phone → Settings → Record conversations.
2. Activate the Notify of Record option (if available).
3. In manual mode, always tell the interlocutor that you are recording.

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I only record important conversations (with consent)

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Alternative ways to record conversations

If built-in and third-party methods are not suitable, consider alternative options:

• 🎤 External voice recorder: Connect a second phone or voice recorder to a Poco speaker X3 Disadvantage: low quality of sound.
• 💻 PC Recording: Use programs like Audacity with microphone on (suitable for conference calls).
• ☎️ Conferencing Services: Record a conversation via Zoom or Google Meet if the person agrees.

For PC recording:

1. Connect Poco X3 to your computer and enable File Transfer.
2. Install Audacity and select the phone microphone as the sound source.
3. Start recording in the program before the call.
4. At the end, export the file to.mp3.

This is a method that works for long conversations, but it requires preparation, and the recording quality is lower than with specialized applications, but you get around the limitations of MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Poco X3