How to listen to the recording of a call on Xiaomi Redmi 7: official and hidden ways

Xiaomi Redmi 7 doesn’t have built-in automatic call recording, but that doesn’t mean you can’t listen to saved conversations. Many users don’t even realize that their device may already have audio files with voices — they could be created by third-party apps, operator services or hidden system tools. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to find and play Redmi 7 call recordings, including little-known tricks with the file system and cloud services.

It's important to understand that if you haven't set up a conversation record specifically, the chances of finding those files are minimal, but in some cases they are saved automatically -- for example, when you use Google Drive to back up or if your carrier provides Voicemail with archiving -- we'll look at both standard methods (via Recorder and Files) and advanced methods with PC connection and system folder analysis.

Before you start searching, check if your carrier is blocking network-level call recording (relevant to some business-class fares). Also note that MIUI version below 12.5 lacks a built-in recording module — it was added only in late updates for flagship models. Redmi 7 with MIUI 10/11 firmware will have to rely on third-party solutions.

1. Checking the standard Xiaomi voice recorder

While Redmi 7 doesn't record calls out of the box, it pre-installed the dictaphone app (com.miui.soundrecorder), which can store audio recordings made by hand during a conversation, to check it out:

1. Open the Dictaphone app (the microphone icon on the desktop or in the application menu).
2. Check the Records tab – all audio files created through this application are displayed here.
3. If there are no records, tap the icon. ⚙️ Settings → A save folder to see the file storage path (usually) /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/).

If you recorded during a manual call (for example, by turning on a voice recorder on the speakerphone), the files will be in.m4a or.mp3 format. Please note: the quality of this recording often leaves much to be desired - the voice of the interlocutor may sound muffled due to the remote microphone.

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If the recorder is empty but you're sure you've been recording, check the /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/SoundRecorder/ folder through any file manager. Sometimes files are saved there by default.

An important nuance: with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added accidental deletion protection - files from the recorder are first sent to the Recycle Bin (stored for 30 days) to recover the deleted record:

1. Open the recorder → basket (icon in the upper right corner).
2. Select the desired file and click Restore.

2. Search for records in the file manager

If the recorder is empty, the records could be saved in other folders, and on Redmi 7, you should search for them in the following locations:

To open these folders:

1. Use the standard file manager application (MI File Manager).
2. Enable the display of hidden files: ⚙️ Settings → Show hidden files.
3. Enter the path manually in the search bar or navigate the folder tree.

Critical point: call records files often have non-obvious names, for example, call_1589234567890.amr or rec_20260515_1430.mp3. Sort files by date of change to find fresh ones.

3.Use of applications to record calls

If the built-in methods didn't work, there's probably no record, but you can set up automatic recording of future calls using third-party apps.

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It records incoming/outgoing calls, supports cloud storage. MIUI Due to restrictions on access to the microphone.
• 🔊 Call Recorder – Automatic – a simple interface that saves files to the computer.mp3. Requires permission to access contacts.
• ☁️ Google Drive (automatic recording) – if Call Backup is enabled in Google account settings.
• 📞 Truecaller – in addition to the number detector, has a built-in recording module (does not work in all regions).

To set up a record through Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (microphone, memory, contacts).
3. Go to Settings → Record format and select MP3 for better quality.
4. Enable Auto Record for all calls or only for selected contacts.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 10/11 Call recording applications may not work properly due to system limitations. If the recording does not start after installation, try disabling Battery Optimization for the application in your phone settings.

Install the app from Google Play|

Permitting microphone and memory |

Select MP3 format in settings|

Disable battery optimization for the application|

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4. Recovering deleted call records

If you accidentally delete a call record, you can try to restore it with specialized utilities. Redmi 7 will do this:

• 🗑️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted audio files, but the free version shows files, but does not restore them.
• 🔍 Recuva (via PC) – requires connecting the phone to the computer in file transfer mode (MTP).
• ☁️ Google Drive / Yandex.Disk – check the cloud storage cart if automatic backup is enabled.

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select Full Scan (requires root permissions for deep analysis).
3. Check the AUDIO and MP3/AMR file types.
4. After scanning, the found files can be restored to the Download folder.

For recovery through Recuva:

1. Connect Redmi 7 to your PC via USB-cable.
2. Select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the phone notification curtain.
3. Run Recuva on your computer and select the scan of the connected device.
4. After searching, mark the files you want (usually with the.amr or.3gp extension) and click Restore.

⚠️ Attention: Recovery of deleted files does not guarantee 100% results. The longer it has been since deletion, the higher the chance that the data has been overwritten. Do not save new files to your phone until you try to restore them!

5. Listening to records via PC

If the call records are stored on the phone but not played through standard applications, they can be extracted and listened to on the computer.

1. Connect Redmi 7 to your PC via USB-cable.
2. In the phone notification curtain, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open This Computer on your PC and go to the phone folder.
4. Use the search for keywords: call, rec, record,.amr,.mp3.

The files found can be reproduced through:

• 🎵 VLC Media Player – supports all audio formats, including.amr.
• 🎧 Audacity – allows you to improve the quality of recording (remove noise, increase voice).
• 📂 Windows Media Player – for standard formats.mp3 and wav.

If the files are not being played back, they may be corrupted.

1. Try converting the format through Online Audio Converter.
2. Use Audacity to recover: File → Import → Raw data (specify options: 8000 Hz, 16 bits, mono).

6. Verification of cloud services and operator services

If there are no records on your phone, they may have been saved in the cloud or by your carrier.

• ☁️ Google Drive: Go to drive.google.com → Search for a cart or search for type:audio.
• 📱 Mi Cloud: Open Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup copies. Records may be archived.
• 📞 Operator services: check with your provider (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, MegaFon) whether an archive of calls is provided. For example, MTS has a service "Voice mail" with saving messages.
• 💬 Messengers: in WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram check the tab Voice messages in chats.

To check out Mi Cloud:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Slip on the account avatar → Mi Cloud.
3. Select device backups and check the latest copy for audio files.

If you have used Google Drive to back up:

1. Open Google Drive in your browser.
2. In the search bar, type after:2026-01-01 before:2026-12-31 type:audio (replace dates with current ones).
3. Check the Call Recordings folder (if you have one).

⚠️ Note: Telecom operators keep records of conversations for a limited time (usually 3-6 months) and provide them only upon official request. For individuals, this is often a paid service (from 300 to 1000 rubles per call).

7.Alternative methods: recording via a second device

If you need to record a future call and the software methods don’t work, use alternative approaches:

• 🎤 External voice recorder: bring the second device (smartphone, voice recorder) to the Redmi 7 speaker during a conversation.
• 🔊 High-profile communication + Record: Turn on speakerphone and record the sound through another phone recorder.
• 💻 PC recording: If the call is via VoIP (WhatsApp, Skype), use Audacity to record sound from the microphone.
• 📹 Screen recording: Enable screen recording (Settings) → Screen. → Record the screen) and simultaneously record the sound through the recorder.

For recording via second device:

1. Call Redmi 7 on another phone and turn on speakerphone.
2. Hold the second phone (or recorder) to the Redmi 7 speaker at a distance of 10-15 cm.
3. Run the recording on the second device (for example, through a standard recorder on iPhone or Android).
4. At the end of the conversation, save the file and process it to Audacity if necessary.

This method is not perfect (echoes or extraneous noises can be captured), but it works 100% of the time when software solutions are blocked.

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Recording via the second device is the only reliable way if Redmi 7 has disabled the firmware or operator level call recording function.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi Redmi 7