Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Poco X3 is a useful feature that helps you capture important information, contracts or just save memorable conversations. However, many users are faced with the problem of where to find these records and how to open them correctly? Unlike the newer Xiaomi models, where the call recording interface is integrated into the standard Phone application, the Poco X3 (released in 2020) process may differ due to the version of MIUI and regional restrictions.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can access records, from embedded tools to third-party apps, which folder stores audio files, how to play them on your phone or computer, and what to do if a record is not saved or played, and pay special attention to the hidden folders and settings of MIUI 12/13, which are often overlooked even by experienced users.
1. Where the default conversation records are stored on Poco X3
On Xiaomi Poco X3, call records are saved in one of two folders depending on the firmware version and the way you write:
- 📁 Internal memory: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard place for recordings made through an embedded voice recorder or the Phone app (if the function is activated).
- 📁 Application folder: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.dialer/files/ — Records may be stored here if you have used third-party apps (e.g. Cube Call Recorder).
- 🔍 Hidden files: Sometimes records are marked as hidden. To see them, turn on the display of hidden folders in any file manager (for example, in Mi File Manager click on the file manager «⋮» → «Settings» → «Show hidden files»).
Record files are usually.amr or.mp3 and are named by pattern: Record_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.call. If you don't find the folder call_rec, Check if the recording feature is enabled in your phone’s settings – it may be disabled by default.
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If the folder call_rec If you're looking for a blank one, try looking for records through a built-in file search. Type in the search bar.amr or.mp3 — This will show all the audio files on the device.
2. How to turn on the recording of conversations (if the function is disabled)
On Poco X3 with MIUI 12/13, call recording can be blocked due to regional restrictions (e.g. in the EU, this feature is legally disabled) to activate it:
- Open the phone application (pipe icon).
- Press three points «⋮» top-right → Settings.
- Select the Conversation Record (if there is no item, go to the method below).
- Turn on the Write automatically switch or select Write manually (a recording button will appear during the call).
If the item is not on the menu:
- 🔧 Install India region in phone settings: Settings → Additionally. → Language and region → Region. After changing region, restart the device and check if the function is available.
- 📱 Use alternative applications (we will discuss them in the next section).
3. Third-party applications for recording and listening to calls
If the built-in recording function is missing or is not running smoothly, use third-party apps that not only record conversations, but also provide a user-friendly interface for listening and managing files. X3:
| Annex | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cube Call Recorder ACR | Records both ends of a conversation, supports cloud storage, works without root rights. | Google Play |
| Call Recorder – Automatic | Automatic recording, spam-calling filtering, export to Dropbox/Google Drive. | Google Play |
| Truecaller | Call record + number detector, but requires registration. | Google Play |
After installation of the annex:
- Run it and provide all the necessary permissions (access to microphone, contacts, storage).
- In the settings, select the save format (MP3 or AMR) and the folder for the records.
- Make a test call – the record should appear in the list of the application.
Open the application and accept the terms |Allow access to microphone and contacts |Enable autorecord in settings |Select MP3 format for better quality |Check test call-->
⚠️ Note: Some applications may conflict with the built-in recording function MIUI. If after installing third-party software, records have ceased to be saved, disable the built-in entry in the phone settings.
4. How to listen to a recording on a phone or computer
Once you have found the record file, it can be played in several ways:
- 📱 On the phone: Open the file via Mi Music Player or Google Files (long press on the file) → «Open with help. Use the built-in player in the recording app (for example, Cube Call Recorder has its own time-stamped player).
- 💻 On the computer: Connect Poco X3 PC-only USB (Select File Transfer Mode. Copy files from the folder call_rec to the computer and open them through VLC, Windows Media Player or Audacity.
If the file is not reproduced:
- 🔄 Check the extension: rename the file from.call to.amr or.mp3.
- 🛠️ Use a format converter (e.g. Online-Convert).
- 📌 Install a codec for.amr (for example, AMR Player from Google Play).
Why can't the recording be reproduced?
5 What to do if records are not saved
If you have enabled a record but the files do not appear in the folder, check the following points:
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI POCO X3 Call recording is blocked at the system level because of privacy policies, in which case only changing the region to India or using third-party root-right applications will help.
- 🔕 Check the permissions: Go to Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Microphone and make sure the Phone app or third-party recorder has access.
- 📵 Turn off the power saving mode: In Settings → Battery → Power saving mode add the application to write in exceptions.
- 🔄 Update. MIUI: In older versions of firmware (below) MIUI 12.5) the record may not work properly. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
- 🛠️ Reset the settings of the Phone application: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data (this won’t delete contacts, but will reset the recording settings).
If nothing works, try recording the call via the second phone (put it next to you and turn on the voice recorder) or use Google Voice (not available in all countries).
6. How to protect records from accidental deletion
Talk recordings are often lost when you reset your phone to factory settings or clear the cache.
- ☁️ Automatic Backup: Set up folder sync call_rec From Google Drive or Mi Cloud (Select a file in Mi File Manager) → «Backup»).
- 📂 Transfer to SD-Map: Copy the records manually to the memory card (if installed).
- 🔒 Hiding the folder: Rename the folder call_rec into.call_rec_hidden (The point at the beginning will make it hidden).
- 📧 Email: Send important messages to your email regularly (for example, by Gmail, attach a file to an email).
For additional protection, set a password to the folder with records. For example, in File Manager+ you can create an encrypted archive:
- Select the folder. call_rec.
- Click “Squeeze” and select the ZIP format with a password.
- Enter a strong password and keep the archive in a safe place.
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The most reliable way to save records is a combination of cloud backup (Google Drive) and local reserve on the Internet. SD-This will protect files even if the phone breaks.
7 Legal aspects of recording conversations
Before recording conversations, make sure that it does not violate local law. Most countries have the following rules:
- 📜 Unilateral Recording: It is allowed to record a conversation if you are a participant (e.g. in Russia, USA, India).
- ⚖️ Bilateral consent: In some countries (e.g. Germany, France) it is required to notify the interlocutor of the recording.
- 🚫 Prohibition of publication: Even if the recording is allowed, it may be illegal to distribute it without the consent of the second participant.
On Poco X3, when you turn on a record, some apps (like Cube Call Recorder) automatically play the beep at the beginning of a conversation, which notifies you of a record, which helps to comply with legal regulations. If you're recording a conversation in a business area, you'd better get written consent in advance.