Where to find and how to listen to the recording of the conversation on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, despite the release of new models, many users are faced with the need to listen to a recording of a phone conversation — whether it is an important business call, an interview or just saved memories, but not everyone knows where these files are stored and how to properly extract them.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can access Redmi Note 7 call records, from standard MIUI features to third-party apps to hidden folders, how to find files in your phone’s memory, recover deleted records, and even automate conversations, and focus on the nuances of working with firmware from MIUI 10 to MIUI 14.

Where are the default conversation records stored on Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI firmware by default store call records in a hidden system folder, the path to it depends on the version of the operating system and the call application used. In most cases, files can be found along the following route:

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

If you use the standard “Mi Dialer” app, the records will be stored in.amr or.amr format.mp3 name-named call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.amr. It is important to bear in mind that:

• 📁 folder sound_recorder It can be hidden – enable the display of hidden files in the file manager.
• 🔍 On some versions MIUI 12+ shifting /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/.
• 📱 If you use third-party apps (like Cube Call Recorder), the records will be in their own folders.

To find the folder quickly:

1. Open any file manager (e.g., Mi File Explorer or Total Commander).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings.
3. Go to /storage/emulated/0/ and manually find the MIUI or Recordings folder.

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If the folder is empty, check the settings of the Phone application: it is possible that the call recording is disabled in Settings → Call Recording.

How to enable automatic call recording

If your Redmi Note 7 doesn’t automatically save your records, check the settings of the standard Phone app first. Depending on the MIUI version, the path to options may vary:

• 📞 MIUI 10-11: Telephone → … (three-point) → Settings → Recording calls
• 📱 MIUI 12-14: Telephone → Profile (human icon) → Settings → Recording calls

In the entry menu, you can select:

• 🔄 Record all calls – automatically saves incoming and outgoing.
• ☎️ Record only selected - manual mode (press the button during a conversation).
• 🚫 Disable the recording – if the function is not needed.

Note that on some firmware, the recording option may be hidden due to regional restrictions (e.g. in the EU), in which case installing an alternative call app or manually enabling via ADB will help.

⚠️ Note: In some countries, recording telephone conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate privacy laws.

Ways to listen to records without third-party applications

If the records are already stored in the phone memory, you can listen to them in several ways without installing additional software:

1. via the standard MIUI player

Files in.amr or.mp3 format are opened by the standard Music or Player app:

1. Find the file in the folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/.
2. Slip the file - it will open in the default player.
3. Use the slider to rewind and adjust the volume.

2. via the Phone app

Some versions of MIUI show records right in the call history:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Find the right contact or number in the story.
3. If there is a record, next to the time stamp will appear an icon. 🎤 — tap on her.

3. Through a file manager with a preview

Applications like Solid Explorer or FX File Manager support previewing of audio files:

• 📂 Open the file with the records.
• 🔊 Long press on file → «Listen to or Open with…».
• 🎧 Select a player (for example, VLC better quality).

How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a call record, you can try to restore it with specialized utilities, and note that success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and how actively the phone memory was used.

Recovery methods:

For self-recovery, we recommend DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select “Basic scan” (free version) or “Full scan” (requires root).
3. Wait until the scan is completed (it can take up to 30 minutes).
4. Filter the results by expanding.amr or.mp3.
5. Save the recovered files to a safe place.

⚠️ Note: After deleting the record, do not save new files to your phone or update applications – this reduces the chances of successful recovery, as new data can overwrite remote memory sectors.

The Best Third-Party Apps for Recording and Listening to Calls

If standard MIUI features don’t suit you (for example, due to lack of recording option or poor sound quality), you can install one of the specialized applications. We tested several popular solutions on the Redmi Note 7:

• 📲 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It records both ends of a conversation (your voice and the other person), supports cloud storage.
• 🎤 Call Recorder by Lovekesh is a simple interface, automatic recording decryption (premium.
• 🔊 Truecaller – in addition to identifying spam, can record calls (set up in Profile) → Settings → Minus: not working in some regions.
• ☁️ OTT Call Recorder – specializes in recording calls via WhatsApp, Telegram and other messengers.

To install and configure Cube Call Recorder ACR (one of the most reliable options):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, grant permissions to record sound, access contacts, and store.
3. In the settings, select the save format (MP3 or AMR) and the storage folder.
4. Activate the option to “Record all calls” or set exceptions.

Where to look for records in these applications:

• 📂 Cube ACR: /storage/emulated/0/CubeBackups/
• 📂 Lovekesh Recorder: /storage/emulated/0/CallRecordings/
• 📂 Truecaller: /storage/emulated/0/Truecaller/Recordings/

How to transfer recordings of conversations to a computer or cloud

To free up your phone's memory or back up your important records, you can transfer them to your PC or to the cloud, and let's look at both.

Method 1: Transfer to a computer via USB

1. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to the PC via USB-cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On your computer, open “This Computer” → find the Redmi Note 7 device.
4. Go to the folder with the records (for example, /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/).
5. Copy the desired files to any folder on the PC.

Method 2: Upload to the cloud

For automatic synchronization, it is convenient to use Google Drive or Mi Cloud:

• ☁️ Google Drive: Open the Google Drive app on your phone «+» → «Download. Select the records files in the storage folder.

Mi Cloud:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Enable sync for Records (if option is available).
3. Or manually upload files via Mi File Explorer.

Check the storage path: sometimes records from different SIM are stored in separate subfolders (for example, call_rec/sim1/ and call_rec/sim2/).