How to remove the recording of a call on Xiaomi: a complete guide with pictures and nuances

Why Xiaomi Call Recordings Could Be a Problem

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones automatically record conversations when the corresponding feature is enabled in the phone settings, which is convenient for saving important conversations, but often leads to unexpected consequences: records take up memory, enter the cloud without the user’s knowledge or become a source of conflicts when randomly played. For example, in MIUI 14 and later, record files can synchronize with Mi Cloud, which creates risks of leaking confidential information.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi does not provide a universal way to massively delete records — they have to be erased one by one or through a file manager. After updates, the menu interface often changes and the old instructions stop working. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of deleting call records, including hidden functions and workarounds for different versions of MIUI.

Method 1: Delete through the call log (fastest)

If the recording is saved along with the call information, it can be erased directly from the standard Phone app, which works on all Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra), but requires that the recording function be activated in the settings.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
• 🔍 Find a call in the log with the microphone icon (means recording) and tap it.
• 🗑️ In the window that opens, press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Delete the entry.
• 🔄 Confirm the action – the file will be deleted from the device memory.

⚠️ Note: If the record is left in the folder after deleting MIUI/sound_recorder, Clean the Recycle Bin in the File Manager. Xiaomi sometimes saves copies to 30 days.

Check the rights of the application "Phone" in the settings

Reboot your smartphone

Clear the cache of the "Phone" application in the "Settings → Applications" menu

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Method 2: Mass Deletion through File Manager

When you have a lot of records, it's not rational to erase them one by one, and then you can use the built-in File Manager (or a third-party, like Solid Explorer), and all the audio files of the calls are stored in standard folders, which depend on the version of MIUI:

How to delete:

1. Open the File Manager → Go to one of the paths above.
2. Select files (long press → tick the necessary ones).
3. Press Delete. → confirm.
4. Clean the Recycle Bin in the File Manager menu.

If the folder is not, turn on the display of hidden files in the manager settings (⋮ → Settings → Some firmware may store records in the cloud — check Mi Cloud → Call records.

Method 3: Disabling Auto Recording of Calls

To prevent new records from being created, you need to deactivate the function in the settings. Depending on the Xiaomi model, the path to the option may differ. MIUI 14 and newer:

Settings → Applications → Phone → Recording calls → Auto Record

For older versions (MIUI 12 and below):

Settings → System applications → Phone → Recording calls

From the auto record menu, select:

• 🚫 Never - a complete shutdown.
• 🔄 Only for a select few – records will be created only for contacts from a select few.
• 📱 Ask each time – the phone will ask for confirmation before recording.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware for Redmi (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The call recording option may be hidden. To enable it, install regional firmware. EEA or Global via Fastboot.

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Method 4: Delete via Google Drive (if synchronization is enabled)

If your Xiaomi has Google Drive sync enabled, call records can be automatically uploaded to the cloud to be deleted:

1. Open Google Drive on your phone or through your browser (drive.google.com).
2. Type:audio in the search bar, which will filter all audio files.
3. Sort by date (Last) and find files with type names CallRec_20260515_123456.m4a.
4. Select the unnecessary → Delete → clean the basket.

To prevent future downloads:

• 🔧 Go to Google Settings → Backup → Backup of applications.
• 📱 Find the phone in the list and turn off backup.

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If the records are synced with Mi Cloud, delete them separately there: open Mi Cloud → Call Records, highlight files and click Delete. Clean the cloud basket manually - it stores files for 10 days.

Method 5: Recovery of Accidentally Deleted Records

If you erase an important record, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since it was deleted and whether programs like Clean Master were used to clean the memory.

Instructions for recovery:

1. Install the DiskDigger or Recuva app (for PC).
2. Select a memory partition (Internal memory or SD-map).
3. Start a deep scan (may take 1-2 hours).
4. In the results, search for files with the.m4a,.amr, or.mp3 extension and restore them.

The odds are higher if:

• 🕒 Less than 72 hours have passed since the removal.
• 📱 No new apps were installed on the phone (they overwrite deleted data).
• 🔋 The device didn't discharge to 0% (this can reset the cache).

⚠️ Warning: Do not save recovered files to the same disk you are recovering them from! Use cloud or other media.

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The faster you start recovering, the better the chances of getting a record back, and every new operation on your phone (installing apps, shooting videos) reduces the likelihood of success.

Additional Advice and Warnings

Working with call records on Xiaomi has several hidden nuances that few people know about:

• 🔇 On some models (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) The recordings are encrypted. To listen to them on a PC, you need a converter (for example, a converter, VLC codeced AMR-NB).
• 📡 If you use two of them SIM-Maps, records can be saved in different folders for each number.
• 🔄 After resetting the settings (Hard Reset) records remain in memory, but lose reference to contacts.

To avoid problems with the law:

• 📜 In some countries (e.g. the EU), recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited.
• 🔒 Keep records in encrypted archives if they contain sensitive information.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi call records