Where to record a phone conversation on Xiaomi Redmi: a full search for files

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the need to save important dialogue, but can not find the saved file in the memory of the device. the standard shell MIUI has its own specific storage media, which is different from pure Android. Understanding the logical structure of the file system will help you quickly find the information you need.

By default, the system uses a built-in recording mechanism that activates automatically or by pressing a button during a conversation, but the path to this data is not always obvious to the average user. In this article, we will discuss all possible routes where the recording may lie and how to adjust it correctly.

Sometimes files can be hidden or moved due to operating system updates. Android 11 and later versions have made changes to file access rules, which affected the performance of the recorder.

Standard path to a folder with call records

The main audio storage on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones is in internal memory, the system creates a separate directory where all audio files created by the system recorder during a conversation are stored, and you need to open a standard file manager to access them.

The application you want is called Explorer or File Manager, and it usually has a yellow folder icon, and then you go to the Internal Storage or the Internal Storage section, and that's where the root structure of the folders is.

• 📂 Open the folder. MIUI — It's a shell system directory.
• 📂 Inside, find and open the folder. sound_recorder.
• 📂 Select a subfolder call_rec, where the conversations are stored.
• 📂 Files usually have a format.m4a or.mp3 and named by date and time.

⚠️ Note: If you can't see the folder MIUI At the root, perhaps your file manager has hidden the system folders.

Inside the folder. call_rec If the conversation was long ago, you might have to scroll down the list. File names often contain a phone number or contact name if they were saved in the address book at the time of the call.

Alternative Ways and Working with Google Drive

With the release of new versions of Android, Google has tightened its privacy policies, leading to the standard way of doing things. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec It is no longer the only or even the main one in some regions, and records can now be duplicated or stored exclusively in the cloud.

Owners of global firmware devices often find that call records are automatically sent to Google Drive.This happens if sync has been activated in the phone's settings.

• 📁 Launch the Google Drive app.
• 📁 Go to the section "My disk" or "Backup».
• 📁 Find a folder called Recordings or Call Recordings.
• 📁 Check the Archive folder if the main sections are empty.

It's also worth checking the settings of the Phone app itself. Depending on whether you're using a standard MIUI Dialer or Google Phone, the paths may differ. In the Google Phone app, records are often accessed directly through the call log: click on a specific number in the history, and under the contact name there may be a play button.

If you use third-party apps to make calls, their storage paths will be unique. They are usually in the Android/data/ folder with the name of the app package, but access to these directories in new versions of Android is limited without special permissions.

Set up automatic recording of conversations

To avoid searching for a recording button every time you have an important conversation, it is advisable to set up an automatic recording of all incoming and outgoing calls, ensuring that no important moment is missed due to human forgetfulness.

To activate this function, go to the Phone app. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner or the settings button. From the menu, select Record Settings. Here you open the voice recorder control panel.

In the menu that opens, you'll see the "Automatically Record Conversations" switch, activate it, and you can choose which numbers to record: all calls, only unknown numbers, or selected contacts from the list, which saves space on the drive.

⚠️ Note: When automatic recording is enabled, the interlocutor may hear an audible notification of the start of recording. This depends on the legislation of the country specified in the region of the device.

You can also choose the recording quality from this menu, and the high quality takes up more space but gives you better speech intelligibility, and for normal conversations, standard settings are enough, and be sure to check how much space is left on the device.

Search files through the computer and USB-cable

Sometimes it’s more convenient to search for files not on a small smartphone screen, but on a large computer monitor. USB-cable, file transfer mode (MTP) The folder structure will be visible as on a regular hard disk.

Once connected, open "My Computer" and find the device by the model name. Go to internal memory. The path remains the same: MIUI -> sound_recorder -> call_rec. You can copy files to your computer for archiving or editing.

If the computer can't see the folder, it's possible the phone is only connected in charging mode. Pull the notification curtain on the smartphone down, click on the "Charge via USB" notification, and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.

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Use Total Commander on Android to manage files more easily on your smartphone, allowing you to see hidden folders and copy files in one click.

When working with files through a computer, make sure that the Xiaomi drivers are installed correctly. Otherwise, the device may be identified as unknown. For basic file transfers, special drivers are usually not required, Windows 10/11 puts them automatically.

Table: Comparison of storage paths in different versions of MIUI

The location of files may vary depending on the version of the firmware installed, and below is a table that helps you navigate your version of MIUI or HyperOS.

As you can see from the table, the basic path in the MIUI folder remains relevant for most users, but owners of new models should be prepared for changes in the structure of Android.

If you've recently upgraded and can't find files on the old path, check the Android partition. There may be new directories created by Google's system apps. Look for folders with names that contain the words phone or recorder.

Solving problems with lack of records

There are times when the conversation has passed, the notification of the record has appeared, but the file is nowhere. First of all, check the free space on the device, if the memory is full, the system may interrupt the recording or not save it at all.

The second common cause is a malfunction of the Phone app. Try clearing the cache of that app. To do this, go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps -> Phone -> Clear -> Clear the cache.

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The lack of records is most often due to overcrowded memory or a failure of microphone access rights.

Also make sure that the Dictator or Phone app has permission to access memory. Without that right, it can't physically create a file. Check this in Application Protection or Setting Permissions.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete system files in the folder MIUI manually trying to vacate space, which may cause the recording function to fail in the future.

If nothing works, try restarting the device. A simple system restart often resolves minor software conflicts that block background recording processes.

Use of third-party applications for recording

If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t suit you or don’t work properly, you can use third-party solutions from Google Play. Popular apps like Cube ACR or Automatic Call Recorder offer advanced functionality.

However, these applications record conversations in their own folders, usually on the path of Internal Storage/CallRecorder or Internal Storage/CubeAcr. Each application has its own file naming structure.

• 📱 Cube ACR: folder /CubeAcr/ root-up Android/data/com.cubeacr.app/.
• 📱 TapeACall: Often stores records in the cloud, local copies in the cloud /TapeACall/.
• 📱 Blackbox: Uses the directory /Blackbox/ inner-memory.

When using third-party software, it is important to give all the requested permissions, including access to special features (Accessibility), without which the application may not “hear” the interlocutor in new versions of Android.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions