How to listen to a recording of a conversation on a Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways with instructions

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a feature that can be useful in business correspondence, to fix important agreements or just to save memorable conversations. However, not everyone knows where these files are stored, how to find and play them, especially if the recording was made automatically or by a third-party application. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to listen to records, from standard MIUI tools to hidden system folders and third-party utilities.

It is important to understand that the legislation of many countries (including Russia) regulates the recording of conversations: according to Art. 138 of the Criminal Code, illegal listening and distribution of private conversations is punishable by a fine or imprisonment. Therefore, use this function only with the consent of the interlocutor or within the law (for example, to record threats or fraud).

Depending on the Redmi model (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C or POCO X5) and the MIUI version (13, 14 or HyperOS), the location of the recordings may vary.

1. Standard call record in MIUI: where to look for files

If you used the built-in conversation recorder feature in the Phone app, the files are automatically saved to a special folder.

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Journal → Records section (or History → Recorded in older versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the desired record - it will open in the player with the ability to listen, delete or send.

If the Record partition is missing, the function is disabled to activate it:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Recording of conversations.
• 📱 Enable Automatic Recording (you can choose for all calls or only for certain contacts).
• 💾 Make sure that the settings indicate the storage for internal memory or SD-map.

Record files are usually stored along the path:

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

Or (in new versions of MIUI):

/storage/emulated/0/Recordings/CallRecord/

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 and HyperOS may be different. If there are no records at the specified addresses, use the root file manager (for example, Solid Explorer) or check the settings of the Phone application».

2. Search for records through the file manager

If the built-in Phone app doesn’t show recordings, you can find them manually through any file manager (e.g. Files by Google or standard Explorer from Xiaomi).

• 📁 Open the file manager and go to the internal memory (or SD-map, if the records were stored there).
• 🔍 Enter the search box.amr or.mp3 — These are formats in which MIUI record.
• 🎵 Listen to the files found (names usually contain a phone number and date, for example: +79123456789_20260515_143022.amr).

If the search does not yield results, check the hidden folders:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.incallui/files/

Or (for older versions of MIUI):

/data/user_de/0/com.android.incallui/files/

⚠️ Attention: Folders with prefix Android/data/ To see them, in the file manager settings, enable the option to show hidden files. Do not delete files from these folders - this can disrupt the system!

Open the file manager

Enable the display of hidden files

Search for.amr or.mp3 format

File checks. MIUI/sound_recorder and Recordings.

Listening to files through the built-in player-->

3.Use of third-party applications for recording and listening

If standard MIUI tools don't suit you (for example, there is no automatic recording or poor sound quality), you can use third-party applications.

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Records high quality calls, supports cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 🎤 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – simple interface, automatic recording for selected contacts.
• 🔊 Automatic Call Recorder – allows you to mark important records and export them to the Internet MP3.

After installation of the annex:

1. Run it and provide all the necessary permissions (access to microphone, contacts, storage).
2. In the settings, select the save format (e.g. MP3 instead of AMR for better quality).
3. After the call, the record will appear in the list of the application - click on it to listen.

Third-party application files are usually stored in folders:

/storage/emulated/0/[Annex name]/Recordings/

For example, for Cube Call Recorder ACR:

/storage/emulated/0/ACR/

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If the recording is interrupted or not saved, check if it blocks the optimization of the battery for the application. Go to Settings → Applications → [Application Name] → Battery and select No Limits.

4. Recovering Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a recording of a conversation, you can try to restore it using specialized utilities, note that the chances of success depend on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether the device has been used after that (new data can overwrite deleted files).

For recovery, you can:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files.
• 🔍 Recuva (requires phone to PC connection in file transfer mode).
• 📱 GT Recovery – works without root rights, but with restrictions.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select the type of files to search for: Audio.
3. Click Start Scan and wait until it is completed (may take 10–30 minutes).
4. In the results, find files with the.amr or.mp3 extension – you can listen to them directly in the application and restore them.

⚠️ Attention: Recovering deleted files without root rights is only possible for data that has not yet been overwritten. If you write new files after deleting, the chances of recovery drop sharply. Deep scanning requires root rights, but obtaining them may not be guaranteed.

5. Listening to records via PC

If you don't have enough memory or you're more comfortable working on a computer, you can transfer the recordings of conversations to your PC.

1. Connect Xiaomi Redmi to your computer via USB-cable.
2. In the phone notification curtain, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On PC, open This Computer → [Your Phone Name] → Internal Memory.
4. Go to the entries folder (see Section 1) and copy the files to the hard drive.

For listening on PC suitable for any audio players:

• 🎧 VLC Media Player – supports all formats, including.amr.
• 🎵 Windows Media Player – for the standard.mp3 and wav.
• 📊 Audacity – if you need to edit the recording (cut, amplify the sound).

If files are not being played, check their codecs..amr may require additional packages (e.g., K-Lite Codec Pack).

6. Legal aspects and security

Before you record or listen to other people’s conversations, read the legal regulations:

• 📜 In Russia, recording a conversation without the consent of the interlocutor is allowed only if you are a participant in the conversation and record information for personal use (Article 137 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
• ⚖️ Distribution of a record without consent may be qualified as a violation of privacy (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
• 🔒 The EU is operating GDPR, which strictly regulates the processing of personal data, including audio recordings.

In 2023, Russia tightened the responsibility for illegal wiretapping: fines for individuals now reach 200,000 rubles, and in some cases, prison sentences of up to 4 years are provided.

• 📝 Fixing a business agreement (with notification of the interlocutor).
• 🚨 Proof of threats or fraud (for transfer to law enforcement agencies).
• 💼 Archiving of important negotiations (with the consent of all participants).

To keep yourself safe:

• 🔐 Keep records in encrypted archives (for example, through the 7-Zip password-wise).
• 📵 Do not transfer files over unprotected channels (email, messengers without encryption).
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary records to minimize leakage risks.

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Recording a conversation without notifying the interlocutor can only be used in court as circumstantial evidence, requiring the consent of all participants or the authorization of law enforcement agencies to fully prove it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi