How to listen to a recorded conversation on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that can be useful in business negotiations, to fix important agreements or just to save memorable moments. However, many users face the problem of where to find these records and how to play them correctly? Depending on the phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.), the version of MIUI and the way to record (automatic or manual) the paths of access to files may vary.

In this article, we will look at all possible methods of listening to recorded conversations on Xiaomi devices, including standard system tools, third-party applications and even recovery of deleted files. We will focus on the nuances of MIUI 14/15, where the recording interface has changed. If you are not sure whether your calls are recorded automatically, check the settings using our guide.

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

1.Where the recordings of conversations are stored in the standard Phone application

Most Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI have a built-in call recording feature that is activated automatically or manually during a conversation, files are saved in a secure folder of the system, and you can access them in several ways:

• 📱 Through the call log: Open the Phone app, find the right contact or number, next to which will be the microphone icon (🎤). Click on it to listen to the recording.
• 📁 File Manager: Go to Internal Memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. All records in.amr format are stored here or.mp3.
• 🔍 Through Search: Enter a request in the file manager search bar call_rec or record - the system will find a folder with records.

If the folder call_rec empty, check the recording settings:

1. Open the phone» → «⋮» (three-point) → Settings.
2. Select the Conversation Record.
3. Make sure the function is enabled and the correct settings are selected (e.g., “Write down all calls” or “Selected only”).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro for the European market), call recording may be disabled by default due to local restrictions.

2. How to play recordings through the Dictophone application

MIUI has a standard recorder app that is sometimes used to store call records to check it out:

1. Open the Dictophone app (the microphone icon on your desktop).
2. Go to the Records or Calls tab (if any).
3. Find the file by date or contact name.

If there are no records, try updating the app via Google Play or App Gallery. On some firmware (such as MIUI Global), call records are stored separately from voice recorders, but synced with the Mi Cloud cloud.

On smartphones with pure Android (for example, Xiaomi A3 or POCO F5 under Android One), records are stored in the /Recordings/Calls folder and have the.ogg extension.

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3. Recovery of Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a recording of a conversation, you can try to restore it, and specialized utilities will do this, but it is important to act quickly - the less time has passed since the deletion, the better the chances of success.

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Through the File Manager Recycle Bin: MIUI The deleted files first go to the recycle bin (.trash folder). → «Basket» → Find the date entry.
• 💾 Using PC: Connect your phone to your computer in File Transfer mode and use programs like Recuva or DiskDigger to scan your internal memory.
• ☁️ From Mi Cloud Backup: If Auto-Reserve is enabled, go to i.mi.com, log in and check the Records section».

⚠️ Note: When recovering via PC, do not save recovered files back to your phone - this can overwrite the remaining data.

To improve the chances of recovery:

1. Turn off the internet immediately and do not install new apps.
2. Don't record new conversations.
3. Use root access (if any) to scan memory partitions in depth.

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

If standard MIUI tools don't work, you can install third-party apps, and they offer advanced features like cloud storage, speech-to-text transcription, writing format selection.

Top.-3 Applications for recording calls to Xiaomi:

• 🎧 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Supports VoIP call recording (WhatsApp, Viber), automatically saves files in Google Drive.
• 📱 Call Recorder by Lovekush – simple interface, recording format.mp3 bitrate-adjusted.
• ☁️ OTT Call Recorder – specializes in recording messengers (Telegram, Skype).

To set up a record through Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, grant permissions to access the microphone and memory.
3. In the settings, select the Record Format → MP3 and the Conservation Folder → Internal memory./CallRecords.
4. Enable Automatic Record for all or selected contacts.

Important: On Android 10+, apps are not allowed to record calls in the background without notice. In Cube ACR, this is bypassed through accessibility (Settings → Special Features → Cube ACR).

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If the app doesn’t record calls, check if it blocks MIUI Security. Go to Settings → Apps → Permissions Management → Autostart and enable autorun for the recording app.

5. Listening to recordings via Mi Cloud

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, conversation records can be automatically uploaded to the cloud, which is convenient for access from different devices or after a phone reset.

How to find posts in Mi Cloud:

1. Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account as you do on your phone.
3. Select the Records section or Recorder (the name depends on the firmware version).
4. Download the desired file or listen to it directly in the browser.

If there are no records in the cloud, check your sync settings:

• On the phone, open Settings → Mi → Mi Cloud account.
• Make sure that the Slider Synchronization of records is enabled.
• Click on Sync Settings and select Conversation Records.

⚠️ Warning: Mi Cloud's free fare only provides 5GB of storage.If the space runs out, new records will stop syncing.

6. Problems with reproduction of records and their solutions

Sometimes records don't play because of file corruption, inappropriate player, or file system errors, and let's look at the typical problems and how to fix them.

If the recording is distorted, try converting it to another format using Audacity or online services like Online Audio Converter.

To diagnose problems with the microphone:

1. Launch the Dictophone app and make a test record.
2. If the sound is recorded normally, the problem is in the phone app.
3. If there is no sound, check the microphone for physical damage (for example, after a phone drops).

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If records are important to litigation, never edit the original files. Create copies and work with them to keep the chain of evidence.

7. Alternative ways to record and store conversations

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t work, consider alternative methods:

• 📻 Recording on the second phone: Put the second smartphone next to you and turn on the recorder.
• 💻 PC recording: Connect your phone to your computer and use programs like OBS Studio for sound capture.
• 🔌 Hardware recorder: Connect the external device to the phone's audio output (if there is a 3.5mm connector).
• 🌐 Cloud Services: Set up automatic uploads to Google Drive or Dropbox via Tasker.

For recording through OBS Studio:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB in File Transfer mode.
2. In OBS, add the source of the audio device and select the phone microphone.
3. Start recording before the call.

The advantage of this method is high sound quality (you can choose a bitrate of up to 320 kbps), and the disadvantage is the need to connect to a PC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi