How to listen to the recording of calls on Xiaomi Redmi: official and hidden methods

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a feature that appears in MIUI firmware and disappears due to the tightening of privacy policy. In 2026, the manufacturer officially limited the ability to record automatically in most regions, but there are still ways to circumvent this restriction. In this article, we will discuss how to find saved records, enable hidden recording function in MIUI 14/15, restore deleted files and use third-party applications without risk to security.

It is important to understand that laws on recording conversations vary by country: in Russia, for example, Art. 138 of the Criminal Code allows recording only with the consent of the interlocutor (except in cases of self-defense or fixation of crimes).

We tested all methods on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 10 2022 models with MIUI 14.0.5 and 15.0.2 firmware. The instructions are also valid for other Redmi/POCO devices if they work on similar versions of the shell. If your model is older than 2020, some features may be missing - check the MIUI version in Settings → About phone.

1. Where are the default call records on Xiaomi Redmi stored

If the recording function has been activated before (e.g. on older versions of MIUI), the files are automatically saved to the system folder, depending on the firmware version:

• 📁 MIUI 12–14: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — Here records are sorted by date in format YYYY-MM-DD.
• 📁 MIUI 15+: /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — The folder can be hidden, use the root or Total Commander file manager to access it.
• 🔍 Search by name: files have the.amr extension or.mp3 name Call_20260515_143022_Incoming.amr, where Incoming/Outgoing point out.

To open a folder without root permissions, follow the following steps:

1. Install the FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer file manager (they support access to system directories).
2. In the manager settings, enable the option to Show hidden files and System folders.
3. If the folder is missing, it means the record never turned on.

⚠️ Attention: Starting with MIUI 14 for European and Indian firmware (EEA/India ROM) The system record of calls is disabled at the core level. ADB Modification of files can lead to blocking of the bootloader (bootloop).

💡

If the folder with records is empty, but you are sure that the function worked, check the cloud services. Xiaomi automatically syncs the records with Mi Cloud (if the option is enabled Backup → Calls).

2. How to enable call recording in MIUI (hidden method)

In the latest versions of MIUI, the recording option is hidden in the engineering menu to activate it:

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##6484##
2. In the Engineering Mode menu, select Audio → Call Record.
3. Activate the Enable Call Recording switch and save the settings.
4. Reboot the phone – after that, a recording button will appear in the call interface (icon) 🎤).

If the combination does not work, try an alternative method using ADB:

adb shell settings put global force_call_recorder 1


adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CALL_RECORDING_CONFIG_CHANGED

These commands will temporarily unlock the function until the next MIUI update, and after the update, you will have to repeat the procedure.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB To modify system settings, you may reset your warranty. Before executing commands, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

3.The best apps to record calls on Xiaomi Redmi

If the system methods don't work, we're left with third-party software, and we tested 10 apps from Google Play and we selected the 3 most reliable ones:

• 📲 Cube Call Recorder ACR — record.mp3 It's cloud-backed, it works even on the MIUI 15 but requires you to configure the audio source as Voice Call + Mic.
• 🎧 Call Recorder – Automatic – supports automatic recording by black/white list numbers.
• 🔒 Boldbeast Call Recorder is the only app that bypasses restrictions MIUI It supports.wav recording with high bitrate.

To make the application work correctly on Xiaomi, do:

Boldbeast requires additional settings for MIUI:

1. In the app settings, select Record Mode → 1 (for Redmi with Android 12+).
2. Activate Fix Recording Issues → For Xiaomi Phones.
3. Reboot your phone and make a test call.

Important: apps without root can only record your voice (through a microphone), not the sound from a line. Both conversations require root rights or firmware to be fully recorded.

4. How to recover deleted call records

If the records were deleted accidentally, they can be restored using specialized utilities. The effectiveness depends on how long it took after deleting and whether the phone was used to write new files (they can overwrite old data).

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted files.amr/.mp3. Free version shows preview, you need root to save.
• 💾 Recuva (via PC) – connect Redmi to your computer in File Transfer mode (MTP) And scan the disk. It works without root, but it's less efficient.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud - if sync was enabled, records can be stored in the cloud for up to 30 days. → Devices → [Your Redmi] → Backup copies.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play and give access to the storage.
2. Choose Basic Scan (without root) or Full Scan (with root).
3. Check the file types of Audio → AMR, MP3.
4. After scanning, sort the results by date and restore the desired files.

⚠️ Note: Recovered files may be corrupted (e.g., cropped or with noises). Before important conversations, set up automatic copying of records to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Disk).

5. Recording calls via Google Drive (alternative method)

If you use Google Phone (Google's Phone app) instead of a standard MIUI call, you can set up the recording via Google Drive.This method works on all Redmis with Android 9+, but has a limitation: recordings are only saved for 30 days.

Instructions:

1. Install Google Phone from Play Market and make it the default call (Settings → Apps → Default → Phone).
2. Open Google Phone, click on three dots → Settings → Record calls.
3. Enable the option to Record automatically and select numbers (such as All numbers or Unknowns).
4. After the call, the recording will appear in Google Drive in the Call Recordings folder.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work in some regions (for example, in the EU due to the fact that it is not working in the EU). GDPR).
• ❌ Records are erased after 30 days (unless you copy them manually).
• ❌ No notice of the recording (legal risks are possible).

💡

Using Google Phone is the only legal way to write to Xiaomi Redmi without root and ADB. However, it is only suitable for personal use, as it automatically deletes files.

6.Legal aspects of call recording in 2026

Before using the recording, make sure it does not violate local law. Most countries have the following rules:

Recommendations for legitimate use:

• 📢 Notify the person at the beginning of the conversation (for example: “The conversation is recorded to fix the agreements").
• 🔒 Keep records safe – do not pass them on to third parties without the consent of participants.
• ⚖️ Use the records only for legitimate purposes, such as to confirm oral agreements in court.

If you are recording for a job (for example, a journalist or a lawyer), check the professional standards of your industry, and in some cases, written consent is required.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When recording calls on Xiaomi Redmi, users encounter common errors. Here's how to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Update the firmware – sometimes the record returns after the update MIUI (for example, MIUI 15.1.0 for Redmi Note 13 reappears).
• 📱 Reset the call settings: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🛠️ Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) where recording works by default.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 10A or Redmi 9C) recording ADB You can cause a modem to malfunction. NVRAM through MTK Engineering Mode.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions