How to find records of conversations on Xiaomi phone (Xiomi) with Android: all ways

Are you looking for where phone records are stored on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone? You may have had an important conversation, turned on the record, but now you can't find the file - or just want to check if automatic records are saved. In this article, we'll look at all possible audio storage locations, including standard Android folders, hidden MIUI directories, and third-party applications that can intercept records.

Smartphone manufacturers (including Xiaomi) don’t always transparently report where call records are saved — especially if you’ve used an embedded feature or third-party software. We analyzed current versions of MIUI 14/15 (Android 13/14) and tested search on Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5 models.

1. Standard storage locations for MIUI records

If you recorded a conversation through MIUI's built-in Call Record feature (not available in all regions), the files should be saved to one of the standard folders.

• 📁 Internal memory. → MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec — main folder for records in the latest versions MIUI. Files usually have a format.m4a or.
• 📁 Recordings/Call — alternative location on some firmware (e.g. global version) MIUI for POCO).
• 📁 Download/CallRecordings — if you manually changed the save path in the settings of the Phone application».

To find these folders quickly:

1. Open the File Manager app from Xiaomi.
2. Go to the tab "Category» → «Audio».
3. In the search bar, enter call_rec record.

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If the folder MIUI not displayed, enable the display of hidden files: in the "Files" click ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files.

On some models (such as the Redmi 10C or POCO M4 Pro), records can be saved in the CallRecord root folder without nested directories. If you don't find files, check for extensions: MIUI sometimes assigns records to non-standard formats like.mp3.call.

⚠️ In the EU and some Asian regions, call recording is available MIUI It's disabled by default because of privacy laws. If you have global firmware, maybe the records just aren't kept.

2. Search through the Phone app and call log

In the latest versions of MIUI, recorded conversations can be found directly in the call log -- if they were made through a standard function.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the tab "Journal" (or "History").
3. Find the contact or number you need to record.
4. Click on the call record – if the conversation was recorded, an icon will appear. 🎤 «Reproduce" or the inscription "Record».

If the icon is not available, but you are sure that the recording was made:

• 🔍 Check the settings of the phone application»: ⋮ → Settings → Call recordings. This may indicate a conservation path.
• 📥 Try exporting the magazine: in the same settings, find the option “Export records” (available not on all firmware).

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T), log entries can be sent by mail or to the messenger directly from the interface. To do this, click on the call record → Share → select the method.

3. Hidden records: where few people are looking

MIUI sometimes saves records in non-obvious places — especially if you've used incognito mode or third-party apps.

Access to these folders may require root access or a file manager with superuser rights (like FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).If you don't have root, try connecting your phone to your PC and using ADB:

adb shell ls /sdcard/MIUI/voice_assistant/call_rec

Important: the Android/data folder is hidden by default and is only accessible via ADB or root. Don't delete files from here - this can disrupt the system.

4. Third-party recording applications: where they store files

If you're using third-party programs like Cube Call Recorder, ACR, or Truecaller, instead of the standard MIUI function, the records may be stored in a very different location.

• 📌 Cube Call Recorder: CubeBackup/CallRecordings or Music/Cube. Format:.mp3 or.
• 📌 ACR (Another Call Recorder): ACR/ (The subfolders by date: 2026-05-20.
• 📌 Truecaller: Truecaller/Recordings. Files are encrypted, you can listen only in the application itself.
• 📌 Boldbeast: Boldbeast Call Recorder/. Supports the preservation of SD-map.

To find a folder of a particular application:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Select an application to record (such as ACR).
3. Press "Storage» → «Files».
4. The system will open a directory with records (if the application provides access).

Check the application folder in /Android/data/

Search by the name of the application in the Files (e.g., ACR)

View the history in the app itself (the "Records" tab).

Export records to the cloud (if you have a function)

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Some apps, like Boldbeast, let you customize the save path, and if you've changed it manually, remember where you pointed -- maybe the records are on the back of the save path. SD-Map or cloud storage (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).

5 How to Recover Deleted Records of Conversations

If you accidentally delete a record, not everything is lost. Here are 3 working ways to restore it (from the simplest to the most complex):

1. Recycle Bin Check: Open Files → Recycle Bin. Look for files with the.m4a,.mp3 or.amr extension. Restore by clicking on the file → Restore.

Recovery programmes:

Use DiskDigger, Recuva (on PC) or Dumpster (cart application).

1. Install the app from Google Play.


2. Select the memory partition (internal or SD).




3. tick "Audio" and click "Scan."




4. After searching, filter the files by date.

Backup copies of MIUI:

If you have auto-save enabled in Mi Cloud, check:

• 🌐 Log in to i.mi.com from your Xiaomi account.
• Go to the Cloud → Files → Audio.
• Look for records by date or keyword call.
• Specify the path of preservation (internal memory or SD-map).

Some firmware, like the Chinese version of MIUI, has a hidden recording option to activate it:

1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play.


2. Search it for com.android.server.telecom.




3. Launch activity.settings.CallSettingsActivity.




4. In the settings that open, find the entry point.

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Automatic recording may not work on some Xiaomi models for EU countries due to GDPR. In this case, use third-party applications (such as ACR) that bypass the restrictions.

7. Legal nuances of recording conversations

Before you record calls, make sure that it does not violate local laws.

• 🇷🇺 Russia: It is allowed to record conversations if you are a participant (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), but you can only use the recording in court if the interlocutor was notified.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Consent of the second participant is required (Article 307 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), except if the recording is made for self-defense.
• 🇪🇺 EU: In most countries (Germany, France) recording without consent is prohibited and punishable by a fine.
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, California requires consent from all participants, Texas requires consent from yours.

On Xiaomi smartphones with global firmware (such as the Redmi Note 12 Global), the recording feature is often disabled by default due to legal restrictions. If you have manually enabled it, make sure that:

• 📢 The interlocutor is notified of the recording (for example, by voice message at the beginning of the conversation).
• 📝 The recording is used only for personal purposes (not for blackmail or public broadcasting).
• 🔒 Files are stored in a secure location (not in the public cloud).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi

Through messenger:

• Send your recordings to Telegram (without compression) or WhatsApp.
• On the new phone, save them to the Music or Recordings folder.

When migrating to your iPhone, use iTunes or cloud services – Android folders on iOS are not readable.