About 10 years ago, most android smartphones had a built-in function for recording telephone conversations. Now it is much less common because software and mobile device developers have paid attention to issues of privacy and legality.
In developed countries, recording conversations without notifying all parties is prohibited and punishable by administrative or criminal measures. In order not to participate in litigation, the developers of new versions of Android and modern proprietary firmware have either completely removed the call recording function or significantly limited it. We are talking not only about the prohibition of work for pre-installed firmware tools, but also for third-party applications.
The minimum liability for transferring conversation recordings to a third party without the consent of the interlocutor in the Russian Federation is a fine of 500 to 5000 rubles under Article 13.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The amount increases if you have caused reputational or commercial damage by such a transfer. In this case, the victim will demand compensation for moral and real commercial damage, and these are amounts of a completely different order.
Table of devices on which there are problems with recording a conversation
Most branded modern smartphones are already protected from recording conversations, and sometimes system sounds in general.
Table 1 - a list of smartphone lines that will have problems with call recording:
In fact, the list is longer, because the requirement that prevents recording conversations is fully implemented in Android 9, so most new smartphones with this version of the OS will have problems regardless of the device manufacturer. Xiaomi is one of the exception companies that, contrary to Google policy, allow their subscribers to use the recording at their own discretion.
In addition to bans on recording calls inside smartphones, Google has also introduced additional requirements for applications on the Play Market.
Programs that previously saved your conversations without problems now work in a limited mode, and their developers post full versions on third-party resources. Among the classic possible problems, there are 3:
- the interlocutor is not heard;
- the number of the interlocutor is not determined;
- nothing is heard.
How to record a conversation on the phone with built-in tools
The easiest way to save conversations is to use the button on the screen during a conversation. For example, on Xiaomi Redmi S2 with Android ver. 9 there is a Record button (right side of photo 1), but there is no such button on the Samsung Galaxy A30 with the same software version (left side of photo 1).
The specified button can be called "Record", "Voice recorder", "Record conversation". It may not be in the main conversation menu, in which case click on the button with the plus sign icon and look there.
How to turn on the voice recorder during a call
To turn on the voice recorder during a call, use the button described at the end of the previous chapter. It turns the recording on and off at any time during the conversation. If it is not there, you will have to launch a special application or connect a third-party voice recorder. They can also be used to turn the recorder on or off automatically or manually.
We will describe in more detail how to work with programs and individual voice recorders below.
Applications for recording telephone conversations
If your smartphone does not have a regular ability to record a conversation, try installing a special application. Some of them will have to be downloaded from third-party resources in order to get full functionality. For others, you will have to properly configure the system. The third will do everything without any extra effort.
Some applications notify the interlocutor of their work using a periodic sound signal. This feature can be turned off.
Google Corporation has introduced a ban on access to call logs for applications exposed in the Play Market service. Therefore, developers have to post a limited version of the software on the Play Market, and the full version on other resources. Therefore, if changing the settings did not solve the problem, try downloading the application from another site.
All applications described below have a free version.
Automatic Call Recorder
When you first start it will require you to agree to a number of conditions, including:
- I certify that call recording is legal in my country;
- I know that having more than one call recording app can be problematic.
To set up the application before work, two steps are enough:
- Launch Automatic Call Recorder.
- Click "Permission to Write" in the top half of the screen and click "Allow" as many times as prompted by the system.
After that, the application will start automatically on every call. To verify this, go to the tray and find the inscription under the heading "Call Recorder", as in the screenshot below.
After the conversation, the program will automatically open to generate the file.
After the first conversation with the application turned on, it will prompt you to activate identification permissions in order to determine the numbers of callers. For this:
On different smartphone models, this algorithm may differ.
After you allow the application to use the phone numbers of the interlocutors, it will also offer to correlate them with your contact book. In order for this feature to work in the pop-up window, click "Allow caller detection" and respond positively to the pop-up system message.
Listen to audio files from the main window of Call Recorder. They are filtered by tabs that can be switched at the top of the window. There are 3 of them - "All", "Incoming" and "Outgoing".
By default, the application records all incoming and outgoing calls. To change this:
To clear the phone memory of unnecessary call recorder audio files, use the "Delete short recordings" function in the "Settings" section.
Antiviruses, recording applications, system programs can interfere with the action of applications. How much you have to try to make the application work correctly depends on the brand and year of manufacture of the smartphone. For example, one of the users of the application claims that the interlocutor cannot be heard on the Samsung A20, but this problem is not on the older Samsung J3 model.
Polis call recorder
This application can be downloaded from the Play Market,
but the developers in the comments indicate a third-party link to the version that will work completely. Complaints about the software from the Play Market are different - it does not detect contacts, does not record the interlocutor, nothing is heard.
When you first launch the application, you need to give 4 permissions:
- to record from a microphone;
- to access files for saving;
- to manage calls;
- to access contacts.
This is more convenient than the previous application, where some of these permissions had to be given separately. When prompted by the system, click "OK" and 4 times "Allow".
After that, just call or accept a call. If during a conversation the inscription “Call is being recorded” appears in the tray, then everything works. The program will not open after the end of the call, do it yourself.
On the main screen of the application, the list of recorded calls is not filtered, but you can view the duration, date of creation and the interlocutor. Click on the desired line to play the resulting audio file.
The app records conversations in m4a format by default, but you can also choose mp3, wav or amr in the Recording Settings section. To do this, open the side menu with the button in the form of three parallel lines, and enter the "Settings" item.
In the same section, you can edit the recording source. 5 options are possible:
- telephone line - records internal system audio;
- microphone;
- your voice to record only yourself;
- the voice of the interlocutor, so as not to write down your words;
- communication.
If you have problems with the program, make sure that your device is supported by the developer on the official website.
If you do not need to record all calls in a row:
- Enter the "Settings" section of the side menu.
- Select "Record filtering".
- Enable the "Filter" and "Change Filtering" functions.
- Add the desired contacts using the add button from the contact list (1) and the manual entry button (2).
Call U
In order not to confuse the desired application with the program of the same name for calls to the Play Market, use the link.
Working with the application also begins with legal confirmations. Answer all questions in the affirmative. Don't forget to tick all the items on the proposed lists.
To give permissions to an app, click "Grant Permissions" in the center of the CallU screen and click "Allow" until the pop-ups stop.
The program also starts automatically and signals about its work with a special inscription in the device tray.
Filtering recorded calls on the main page of the application divides them into:
- "All".
- "Favorites" - contacts that are manually added to this list;
- "Filter". This item has 3 sub-items - "All", "Contact" and "Unknown".
Click on any item in the list to listen to the audio file. In addition to playback control, the window contains information about the duration, date of creation, weight and contact name / number of the interlocutor.
To open the side menu of the application, press the button in the form of three parallel lines in the upper left corner of the screen.
To turn off or configure automatic recording, click on the button of the same name in the side menu.
To edit the save type of the file, go to "Auto Record". The default is mp3, you can change it to wav. It also adjusts the recording source, sound quality and recording volume.
As with the previous two software products, all entries are stored in one folder. It has the same name as the application. In the side menu item "Set memory" you can change the directory to another one, as well as limit the amount of memory that can be occupied by records in total.
In order for the recordings of conversations to be available via the Internet, you can connect them to Google Drive or Dropbox through the buttons of the same name in the menu.
Auto Call Recorder (CallX)
To download the application from the Play Market, use the link.
On first launch, give all necessary consents and permissions. The algorithm for obtaining them is the same as we described for CallU, like the rest of the settings. Outwardly, you will see differences only in the subtleties of design. You can also disable and edit the automatic recording settings, connect cloud storage to save files, change the recording format and quality. Both programs were developed by the same company - SMSROBOT LTD. She has another such application - CallsBOX.
The list of tested devices for all three is similar - the entire line of Samsung Galaxy A, Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Note, as well as smartphones from HTC, Huawei, LG, ...
Do not use call recording programs along with applications that are responsible for checking the system, such as Clean Master. They block the work of recording programs.
call recorder
Accept the terms of use and privacy policy on first launch. Next, grant permissions with the appropriate button. Follow the system instructions to complete the initial setup. At the end, click "Finish".
The fact that the call was recorded by the application is also displayed in the tray with a clear and noticeable inscription with the logo of the software product.
The entrance to the application settings is located in the upper right corner - a button in the form of three vertically arranged dots. Click on it and select Settings. The following sections may be helpful:
- storage - here you specify how many records to store and in which folder to collect them;
- recording - here you select the sources, format, quality, volume and delay of the recordings. Also here you can enable the option for talking via a Bluetooth headset;
- cloud - here you can set up synchronization with Google Drive and DropBox cloud storages;
- recording mode - here you specify whose calls to record, including, you can specify contacts that the application will ignore.
The application will immediately notify you that it will not be able to record caller contacts due to Google policy. If necessary, enter them manually.
Total Call Recorder
To download the application from the Play Market, use the link.
When you first enter the application, immediately click "Got it!" and allow everything that the system asks, including the permission "Always on top", which will have to be set in a separate window.
Unlike the previous options, Total Call Recorder does not hide information about the recording in the tray, it is displayed on top of the conversation window. You can not only make sure that the recording is in progress, but also pause or end it using the two control buttons on the left.
Screenshot 13 - Total Call Recorder running during a call
All recordings are saved in amr format and played in the general list on the main page of the application. For each file, the system indicates the creation time, duration, size, and file format. When you select any item from the list, you can rename it, add a note, delete an entry or call the subscriber with whom you had a conversation with the "Dial" button.
The system opens the result view window every time after the end of the recording or conversation.
The list of records is filtered by 4 tabs - "All", "To" (Incoming), "From" (Outgoing) and "Mkrf." (Microphone).
To enter the program settings, click on the button in the form of a red gear in the upper right corner of the screen. There are not many sections, but they are voluminous:
- “Recording in progress”, everything related to recordings is configured here - from the strategy for choosing subscribers, delays and conversations through headsets to the rules for deleting obsolete files;
- "Audio", here you can change the format, quality, volume and storage of records. Among the available formats are AMR, MP3, WAV and AAC;
- "Auto-send", here you can configure the synchronization and auto-send of records. Possible sync services include Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, SoundCloud, and Box.
Call Recorder by skvalex
To download the application from the Play Market, use the link.
But first, check the developer's site, where he posts not only the user manual, but also newer extended versions of his applications.
The first launch of the application is similar to the previous ones - click "Accept", "OK" and four times "Allow". Next, click "OK" and turn on the toggle switch opposite the word "Permissions" so that it can appear on top of other windows.
During a call, three application elements appear on the screen:
- button in the form of a star to add to favorites;
- button with a square to stop recording;
- An animated camera reel element that indicates the application is running.
If after the conversation the application cannot determine the contact number, it will prompt you to enter it yourself or select it from the contact list.
The menu is opened by a button in the form of three parallel lines on the left. To go to the application settings, select the appropriate block at the bottom of the side menu. Next, you will see the following sections:
- recording, set recording methods and strategy. Unlike the settings of the previous options, here you can control the launch of the application not only depending on the phone number, but also on the type of call - for incoming or outgoing. In the "Standard APIs" subsection, you can adjust the format, quality and volume of the recording;
- folders and files, specify the save path, the template for creating a file name, restrictions on the number, volume of records and storage time;
- cloud, sync recordings with Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Yandex Drive or WebDAV.
In the "Folders and Files" section, you can not only change the name for new files, but also batch rename all previously created files according to a single template.
How to change the recording source
In most mobile applications, you can set the recording source in the settings. To do this, select the menu item that includes the word "Record". The number of possible options varies from 5 to 7. Among them:
- write system sounds so that all interlocutors can be heard;
- write a conversation from a microphone;
- write only your voice;
- write everything except your voice;
- write through special sources.
With the help of applications, you can record not only ordinary conversations, but also communication through instant messengers or programs for calling via the Internet.
If some audio sources do not allow you or the other person's voice to be recorded, try others. For example, in the Call Recorder application there are 4 options, not counting those that record only one of the interlocutors.
How to record a conversation on the phone through the Cell Phone Recorder device
If the applications did not help solve the problem, and you cannot refuse it, try connecting a third-party device that will do everything for you without additional settings. The smartphone perceives voice recorders for cell phones (Cell Phone Recorder) as a headset with a microphone and headphones, therefore it gives it access without additional approvals and permissions. Let's take a closer look at a few models.
PR200 Bluetooth Cell Phone Call Recording Device
The device works via Bluetooth and pretends to be a wireless headset. PR200 will cost the buyer 10-12 thousand rubles. In total, it will be possible to record up to 144 hours of conversations in the form of mp3 on 4 gigabytes of built-in flash memory. Without a break for recharging, the device will work up to 12 hours. According to the manufacturers, PR200 supports not only Android-smartphones and IPhones, but even push-button cell phones with their own firmware.
To download data from the PR200, no cords are needed, it is inserted into the USB connector like a regular USB flash drive.
RadRecorder Digital Voice Recorders and Landline Call Recorder
For 550 hours of talk time, you will completely fill the 8 gigabytes of memory of the RadRecorder Digital Voice Recorders and Landline Call Recorder. At the same time, each conversation is given no more than 20 hours without recharging. If the quality of the recording is important to you, then change the bitrate to a higher one. In this case, the maximum number of recorded hours will decrease:
- 550 hours for a bitrate of 192 KB per second;
- 136 - for 256 KB per second;
- 46 is for 384 KB per second.
RecorderGear TR500 Landline Phone Call Recorder
Wired voice recorder that can be built into a telephone line or connected to a smartphone via the headphone jack. It records audio on a 16-32GB SD card.
To make it work with a wired phone, it has 2 phone jacks. It is inserted into the network between the telephone socket and the subscriber handset.
To configure the device, use the black and white LCD screen and 8 control buttons. After the initial configuration, the TR500 will turn on automatically when there is a signal on the network or when you start a call on your smartphone.
Audio is saved in WAV format. At 32kbps quality, 66 hours of recording fits into 1GB. An external speaker is used to listen to the result.
Fivoice Call Recording Earphone For iPhone Recording
Ordinary vacuum headphones with a built-in call recording unit. They have built-in 512MB of memory, which is enough for 16 hours of talk time. In addition, a 200MA lithium battery is located under the case. On a single charge, you can work up to 5 hours.
To download information from the device, you will need a USB cable that comes with the device.
The main advantages of Fivoice are its dimensions, it is no larger than conventional vacuum headphones with a cable length of 1.2 meters and a weight of 50 grams. It can be used to listen to music and chat.
Use the special button on the control unit with the microphone icon to turn recording on or off during a call.
Cell Phone Voice Recorder with Bluetooth
The device differs from the previous ones by a dedicated microphone. Along the body are buttons that allow you to connect to your smartphone via a wired headphone jack or via Bluetooth technology.
The device comes with:
- Jack 3.5 M-M cable for connecting to a smartphone;
- external microphone for better audibility;
- USB cable for charging and downloading data to a computer;
- headphones;
- power adapter.
Saving files on a computer is also possible via an SD card, for this, before recording, you need to insert it into the SD slot of the device and set up saving audio files on it. The internal memory of Cell Phone is 4GB.
The recorder records in mp3 format. When choosing quality, there are 4 options:
- LP - long play, minimum file size, maximum recording time;
- SP - standard play, average file size, average recording time;
- HQ - high quality, high quality recording;
- SHQ - super high quality, ultra high quality recording.
Forus Cell Phone Call Recording Device
The device weighing 90 grams, allows you to record 122 hours of conversations on 4GB of internal memory. The default recording format is mp3.
How to listen to a recorded telephone conversation
Recordings of telephone conversations are usually recorded in small audio files with low quality to fit as much as possible. To play them:
- use any player application, for example, AIMP;
- listen to audio files inside the recording application;
- connect your smartphone to your computer, download sound files and listen to them there;
- connect the intermediate voice recorder to the computer, download sound files and listen to them there;
- listen to the audio files on a recording device.
Despite the attempts of smartphone developers and software manufacturers to limit the recording of conversations, there are still many ways to do this. For the query "Record calls" Play Store gives dozens of results. Use it, but be aware of the administrative responsibility for distributing such records.
Recording telephone conversations on Android is an extremely useful feature in both domestic and work situations.Fortunately, many different applications allow you to implement it, which we will discuss in this article. After reading it, you will know how to record a conversation on Android and which program is best suited for such purposes.
The easiest way
Buy Xiaomi. No kidding, on the phones of a popular Chinese manufacturer, the ability to record calls is available out of the box - the corresponding function is already built into the proprietary MIUI shell. 
Why do other manufacturers, such as Samsung, not follow the example of a Chinese company? The fact is that the legislation of most countries prohibits recording telephone conversations, interpreting this as a violation of confidentiality, while in China this is considered normal practice.
The best call recording apps for Android
Owners of smartphones from other manufacturers will have to use third-party programs to record calls, with the performance of which there may be problems. We have collected the 5 most popular apps with the best reviews from users, but there is no guarantee that all of them will work correctly on your smartphone. You will most likely have to go through several options until you find the best one.
№5 - Call Recorder from SKVALEX
call recorder from SKVALEX (link to Google Play) is absolutely free. This program allows you to convert recorded files from one format to another, as well as add notes to them. There is a convenient option to pause / resume recording directly during a call. To enter the application, you can use a password or a fingerprint scanner - this is a guarantee that unauthorized people will not get access to the recorded calls.
If desired, the user can enable an option that automatically deletes old entries. At the same time, especially important ones can be marked and added to exceptions. Even taking into account the advanced functionality, the program has an intuitive interface, which is not difficult to understand without knowledge of the English language.
#4 – Automatic Call Recorder by CallsBOX
Automatic Call Recorder by CallsBOX is an updated version of one of the oldest applications of its kind. Now the free version has advanced features that were previously available only to paid subscribers. For example, the ability to synchronize with Dropbox and Google Drive to download files, as well as the choice of recording format and quality.
The application allows you to make sure that all calls to a specific number are automatically recorded or, on the contrary, ignored. There is a function to select the recording of the speech of both parties, or a particular interlocutor. The resulting audio files can be quickly sent by e-mail or using instant messengers by pressing a single button in the program.
№3 – Call recording from lovekara
Call recording from lovekara - the simplest program for recording conversations on Android, which is suitable for older smartphones with poor performance. It has the most simple and concise interface, and in the arsenal there are only the most necessary functions. Sending records to mail or importing them into messengers directly from the program will not work, but some do not need this.
The program allows you to sort the recorded audio files by a given parameter, as well as enable or disable the option to automatically record all conversations automatically. There is no version in Russian, but, as they say, you will not get lost in three pines.
#2 - Call Recorder by Green Apple Studio
Unlike the previous application, this program impresses with its functionality. Among all free recording software, Call Recorder by Green Apple Studio is the absolute leader. We will not list all the features of the software, this will require a full review, we only note that with the recorded audio files you can do whatever your heart desires - send, upload to the cloud, edit, tag for quick search, add notes, etc. A very flexible setting of the recording process itself is also provided.In the reviews, users report that without exception, all the functions presented in the program work adequately and stably, like the software itself as a whole.
№1 – ACR Call Recording
ACR Call Recording is a free program that can be downloaded to a smartphone that works not only on Android 9, but also on older versions, up to Android6. In terms of functionality, the program is not much inferior to the previous top position, but in terms of stability, it is recommended by most users.
In addition to the basic recording settings, which can be recorded in MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, AMR, 3GP, FLAC, MP4 formats, the program implementsvarious filters - entry by number, contact, unknown numbers, etc. The software is friends with current cloud storages and instant messengers, where you can quickly upload recorded conversations, while there is a function to send only a selected part of the recording, and not the entire file. Deleted audio tracks are placed in the trash, from which they can always be restored if something was deleted by mistake.The interface of ACR is clear, so you will definitely not get confused and figure out how to turn on the recording.
What to do if apps don't work
As already mentioned, by installing any of the above applications, you may encounter a situation that it is unstable or does not work at all. What to do in such cases?
- Uninstall other call recording apps. Sometimes a conflict may arise between two programs of a similar orientation, so make sure that only the application that you plan to use is in the memory of your gadget.
- Make sure the app has the necessary permissions to work properly. Perhaps, at the first start, you accidentally clicked in the wrong place and did not give the software access to record from a microphone or speaker.
- Reinstall the app. As cliche as it may sound, this method often helps.
It would seem that all this is obvious, but there are no secret ways to make friends with the recording program with your phone. You will have to experiment with the software until you find a suitable method for yourself. call recording on android.
Recording a conversation is a function that is rarely used in everyday life, but sometimes it can seriously make life easier for a person. A business conversation, where a lot of information that is difficult to remember, but necessary for a person, such as phone numbers, or a frankly criminal situation with threats over the phone flashes through - there are thousands of reasons to use this feature. Fortunately, in the era of smartphones, it is possible to record a telephone conversation without the use of third-party devices; however, there are some difficulties here, and detailed instructions for Android will not hurt.
Why Problems Occur
The first step is to take it for granted: not all phones can easily and seamlessly record sound. This is due to the fact that in many countries the secret recording of sound is a matter of jurisdiction. The manufacturer, releasing the phone, cannot predict whether the buyer will use the ability to record sound for criminal purposes, therefore, just in case, he disables or limits this possibility at the level of the primary components of the operating system. That is why, on some models, no sound recording program will either work at all, or will work with significant limitations.
The list of such models (incomplete, because users have not tested call recording on all phones) can be found in the table.
Table: list of devices that have problems recording sound
| Firm | Models |
| Alcatel | Alcatel OT-995 |
| Asus | Asus Garmin-Asus A10* |
| Dell | Dell Streak |
| gigabyte | Gigabyte GSmart G1345 |
| Nexus 4 | |
| HTC |
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| Huawei | Huawei Y6 II |
| LG |
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| Motorola |
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| Samsung |
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| Sony (Sony Ericsson) |
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| ZTE |
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* - the device is working, but the conversation is recorded in very poor quality.
How to record a phone conversation on Android - instructions
Built-in tools
The manufacturer does not always seek to limit the user's ability to record a telephone conversation. Some, on the contrary, build such a function into the firmware so that call recording can be done without installing third-party software. It is easy to check whether such an option is available on a particular device: just look at the call menu during a call. If the conversation recording function is present in the firmware, among the “Hands free”, “Enter number” and other buttons there is a button that will be called “Record”, “Voice recorder”, Record or similar. For example, in the picture below, the recording of a conversation will start with the Record key.
In a number of firmware, some of the call menu functions are removed under the "More" button, it is also More and "Additional features". Underneath it sometimes hides a sound recording. Here, to check if the sound can be recorded, you must first click on this button. If the firmware has the ability to record, then it is most likely to be found among the additional features. In the image, the button responsible for recording a conversation is called "Start Recording".
What the button looks like and where to look for it, you can look at the photo instructions:
After the conversation is over, you can listen to the recorded audio file. At this point, many users have a question: where to find it? The call menu itself does not provide such an opportunity, however, there are several ways to find a lost entry.
- The very first and easiest way is to find an audio recording through a voice recorder. On some firmware, the built-in voice recorder allows you to not only record sound, but also listen to the recordings. Sometimes the list of recorded materials may include telephone conversations. True, not in every version of the system, the recorder provides such an opportunity.
- Some file explorers or audio file players have a function to automatically search for multimedia files. For example, the custom ES File Explorer or the built-in music player of Sony phones have such functionality. Here, too, everything is simple: just turn on auto search and find audio recordings that, by name and duration, resemble the desired calls.
- If the previous methods are not available for some reason, you can go the hard way and try to find the audio recording yourself. On "pure" Android, phone call records are by default located at sdcard / PhoneRecord, but if everything were so simple, the previous points would not be needed. The problem is that depending on the version of the system and firmware, the folder in which the records are located and the path to it can be called completely differently. For example, on Xiaomi devices, call recordings are stored in MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. However, you should not despair: the name of the folder in which the sound recordings are located usually contains the words record, recorder recording, and so on, so you can focus on them in searches.
- When all else fails, you can use the tricky method. To view all the audio recordings on your phone, just connect this phone to a computer and enable the device to search for files with the .mp3 extension (or another, depending on which extension the sound is stored on a particular phone). But if there are a lot of audio files on your phone, finding the right one can be very difficult.
Applications for recording telephone conversations
The phone does not allow you to record calls through the call menu? - it's a pity. However, this is not a sentence: if the device is not included in the “black list” of phones on which it is impossible to record conversations, then this can be easily done using special applications that are presented in the Play Market in large quantities.
call recorder
A simple and unpretentious application, which is called “Call Recorder” (depending on the firmware and localization of Google Play, it may also be called Call Recorder).
It should be noted that there are hundreds of applications with this name in the Play Market, so it’s better to clarify: now we are talking about “Call Recording” from C Mobile.
The functionality is appropriate: recording a conversation in automatic mode, the ability to listen to and delete the audio recordings made. In addition, depending on the version of the application, you can share the recordings made * and it is possible to choose which call to save and which not (if this function is disabled, all recordings are saved automatically; if enabled, after each conversation the application asks if the user wants to save call). In the settings, you can also set a password for the application so that an outsider cannot access the recordings, select the location where the recorded audios will be saved, their format (MP4 and 3GP are supported) and the recording source (telephone line, microphone, etc.). It is possible to listen to audio recordings using another application and synchronize data with the cloud.
The application interface is quite concise: to enable call recording, just switch one toggle switch in the main application window. The remaining features are configured in the corresponding menu items: "Memory" is responsible for the location where audio recordings are saved, "Synchronization" - for synchronization with cloud storage (Dropbox and Google Drive are supported), "Settings" - for the settings of the entire application, from the recording format to recording notifications sound.
Photo Gallery: How to use the Call Recorder app
* - kindly please note that, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation, the recording of conversations in itself is not illegal. However, cases when the owner of an audio recording shares it with third parties without the consent of another participant in the dialogue are regarded as a violation of the right to privacy of correspondence:
Everyone has the right to privacy of correspondence, telephone conversations, postal, telegraphic and other communications. Restriction of this right is allowed only on the basis of a court decision.
Constitution of the Russian Federation, article 23
Call U
Like most such programs, it provides only a limited number of functions, but their list is wider: for example, there is a filter that allows you to choose which contacts calls will be recorded for, as well as additional conveniences such as the ability to enable call recording by shaking the phone (shake sensitivity adjustable in app settings). You can change the recording quality and add text notes. Supports MP3 and WAV formats.
The rest of the functionality is very similar to the previous application: the same password protection option, the same choice of recording source, the same synchronization with cloud storage (Dropbox and Google Drive are supported in the same way).
A nice bonus: when you click on any menu item, a drop-down help will appear explaining how to use this function. For beginners, this feature can be very convenient.
Photo gallery: instructions for using the CallU application
Automatic Call Recorder
One of the most popular call recording apps released by Appliquato. Its popularity is associated with flexible settings, a convenient and concise interface, as well as the fact that, according to user reviews, it works seamlessly on a large number of devices. It is worth noting that Google Play translates its name into Russian as “Call Recording”, that is, in the same way as previous applications: you can get confused.
The functionality is impressive: a relatively large selection of audio formats for saving, several standard recording configurations to choose from, the ability to increase the volume of a conversation at the time of recording in order to record sound in better quality, and mysterious "experimental features" for playing audio ... True, the ability to choose the sound quality and protect information with a password is very lacking.
A distinctive feature of this application is a large number of signal sources. It is worth noting that some of them are not supported on very many phones (for example, Voice UpLink and Voice DownLink). The most popular source is Voice Communications: it allows you to record both the voice of the owner of the phone and the voice of the interlocutor. Most of the additional sources are designed to optimize performance on devices where recording via standard sources does not work or does not work well.
In addition, users complain about annoying ads that are disabled only when buying the full version. I must say, this problem occurs in other free applications, as well as the limitation of some functions in the free version of the program. Luckily, audio recording apps are inexpensive.
The records made are stored in the application for some time, but after reaching a certain "limit" they are deleted, overwritten by other, newer records. To prevent this and not lose an important recording, you can save it separately: in this case, it will appear in the "Saved calls" section.
There is a kind of filter. Simply put, there are three main recording modes: record all calls, record calls only from contacts marked in advance, record all calls from contacts that are not in the address book.
You can synchronize data with cloud storage, connect an external playback source, change the storage location of files, and attach a text note to the recording. In addition, there is an unusual feature: you can enable or disable audio recording when connected via Bluetooth.
Supported formats: AMR, 3GP, AAC, AAC2, WAV.
Photo Gallery: How to Record Audio in Automatic Call Recorder
Total Call Recorder
Another application similar to the previous one with its unobtrusiveness and conciseness. There are fewer supported formats, there are no interesting features like shake recording or standard configurations, but there is a call filter implemented more fully than in the previous application, and here you can also change the audio sampling rate. The list of signal sources is almost the same as in the previous application, the possibilities of increasing the volume, connecting a third-party music player and setting up recording with Bluetooth have also migrated from there.
The recording works according to the already familiar principle: it is enough to switch a single toggle switch, which is located in the "Settings", and all calls that have passed the filter will be automatically recorded and displayed in the application.
It is possible to change the maximum number of conversations stored in memory. For owners of the free version, the upper level of this number is limited to 500 calls, in the Pro version it can be increased indefinitely.
You can put a password on the application, but this feature is only available in the paid version of the application. Advertising is also present here.
Supported extensions: WAV, AMR, 3GPP.
Photo gallery: instructions for using the Total Call Recorder application
Call Recorder by skvalex
This little-known application compared to the rest is included here for a reason. It has one feature that favorably distinguishes this program from the mass of analogues. This is an opportunity (in some cases) to bypass the manufacturer's restriction on recording calls. In all other respects, Call Recorder is just a very high-quality paid application that will allow you to record a telephone conversation. True, with a wide, not everyone understandable functionality, which would not hurt to figure it out before use.
As for the main functions, everything is clear with them at first glance: recording, listening, saving, deleting, protecting recordings and synchronizing with the cloud. Since the application is paid, the service here is on top: you can independently set a template for the names of the saved audio, there are wide audio player settings (up to built-in decoders!) And advanced password settings. Instead of shaking, there is an additional “Start Recording” button that appears in the call menu during a conversation (the user can set the position of the button on the screen independently). In addition, the filter here is really powerful: separate filter settings for incoming and outgoing calls and the ability to add "exceptions" that will not be affected by the standard filter rules.
In addition, the application has wide settings for notifications, actions "before" and "after" the call, as well as several design options and recording sources to choose from.
Supported recording formats: WAV, MP3, AAC, AMR, FLAC. There are additional settings for each format.
Photo gallery: instructions for the Call Recorder application
The first time you launch the application, it will pop up a help explaining that this is where the main menu of the application will be displayed, from here you can access all the functions. The application supports five formats for recording audio.
Incoming call filter setting: who to record, who not to record Outgoing call filter setting: you can choose which type of calls will be recorded Here you can set filter, exceptions, delay, etc.
Here you can configure the location where the recordings are saved, auto-delete, storage time, etc. Recordings of conversations are stored here, which can be sorted as you like
Well, the main features seem to be covered. What about extras?
It is necessary to make a reservation right away: before using complex additional methods that require a lot of time, it is first recommended to check all sources! They are located in this application along the path "Settings -> Recording -> Standard APIs". In some cases, changing the recording source works even without using special settings, in which case all subsequent actions become unnecessary.
How to change the recording source - photo tutorial
If that doesn't help either... then it's time for additional methods!
The main difference between this application and its companions is the additional ability to record telephone conversations through the operating system kernel. The vast majority of such programs on the market record the call through the built-in Android system tools (API), so if the manufacturer does not want something recorded from the device, it usually simply blocks the ability to use these tools. However, fortunately for the user, built-in APIs are not the only way to record a telephone conversation.
If the APIs are blocked, the program can bypass them and directly access the system kernel to perform its function. But in order for her to do this, the owner must have superuser (root) rights on her device. Only then will the application be able to access the kernel in order to write through it. So, in order to use the additional features of Call Recorder to record calls on a device where APIs are blocked, you first need to get root access and grant superuser rights to the application.
You can get superuser rights using special programs for obtaining root access (different programs have been developed for different devices, so you need to select them based on the parameters of your phone or tablet) or follow the instructions in the specific device thread on the 4pda forum thread. There is no general and uniform way for all devices to get root rights. There are many nuances, and ultimately, for each model, obtaining root access takes place in its own way, so it is impossible to write a general instruction for obtaining superuser rights.
After root access to the device is obtained, it is necessary to give extended rights to the Call Recorder application. Its creators recommend using the popular SuperSU application for this purpose: the superuser rights manager. If SuperSU or its equivalent is installed on the phone, Call Recorder itself will request root access through it.
However, this is not all. It is worth noting right away that among the Call Recorder settings along the path “Settings -> Recording” there is a “Device” item. The program is optimized differently for different devices (this applies specifically to additional features!), so it is recommended to immediately select from the list the one on which the application is running. If the required model is not in the list, you can select a model with the same processor (you need to find out which processor is on a particular phone on the manufacturer's website or through special applications, for example, CPU-Z).
How to do this, you can look at the photo instructions:
Once the device is selected, you can proceed to the next step. In the same settings section, there is a Record Method item, which includes both standard APIs and alternative methods, which are called CAF, ALSA, and MSM in the application. It is for the correct operation of these methods that root access is required, because they involve accessing the core of the Android operating system directly.
It is impossible to determine which of these methods will work without knowing the configuration of a particular device. That is why the creators of the application recommend testing all of them (and use manual rather than automatic recording of calls during testing) and, based on the test results, decide which methods work best (and whether they work at all).
Important! There is a chance that none of the additional recording tools on the device will work! This is due to the fact that sometimes manufacturers disable the ability to record a conversation at the hardware level, and in this case, no software method will help. The only way out in this situation is to buy a new phone (or special equipment for wiretapping). According to the developers of the application, phones with a chipset from MediaTek or HiSilicon most often sin with such restrictions.
If everything worked and telephone conversations finally began to be recorded, you can relax and exhale. It remains to be hoped that the received opportunities will be put to good use and help someone. In the end, not every reason can make a person strain so much in order to record a couple of dialogues ...
More apps!
If none of the applications presented in the article is suitable, but you want to record calls, you can check out video reviews of other popular call recording programs. After all, there are hundreds and thousands of such applications: you will definitely like one of them.
On top of that, on the video you can see the settings of the application and the process of recording “in motion” and evaluate whether this or that interface is suitable for the given purposes.
Video: instructions for recording phone calls on Android
Other ways to record telephone conversations
Even if none of the possible programs work, if the manufacturer has disabled the ability to record calls at the hardware level, but you still need to record the conversation, there is a way out. True, such a solution will cost a lot more even compared to the most expensive application in the Play Market, and its availability within the CIS countries is in question. We are talking about special equipment that allows you to listen to conversations and record them.
To date, it is not at all necessary to design something on your own and climb into the bowels of the phone. Current call recorders are lightweight, connect to the phone via a headphone jack (Jack 3.5mm), have built-in memory, and are sold on Amazon. Another thing is that for the cost of such a thing you can buy a full-fledged smartphone ... However, the solution, although "an amateur", is real.
Such a toy is called Cell Phone Recorder, and it is quite difficult to buy it in Russia. But if you really want to, you can try.
Finally, one thing is worth saying: there are many ways to record a telephone conversation on Android, but using this function, despite its usefulness, is not allowed everywhere and not always. The fact is that some unscrupulous people use this opportunity for criminal purposes, and its abuse is a direct violation of human rights. Therefore, it is not recommended to get too carried away with recording telephone conversations with your friends and business partners. Especially when it comes to people living in a country where call recording is illegal.
However, if you do not plan any illegal actions - go for it! And convenient modern methods of sound recording will help you with this.
You are familiar with the situation: during a conversation, you need to write down information, but there is no pen. What to do? Automatic recording of Android phone conversations will help. Consider applications that record a conversation, and how to do it with standard phone tools, and then listen to it.
Is it necessary
The reasons for the need to record a dialogue with an interlocutor are as follows:
- Important information is dictated, for example, during business negotiations;
- In case of threats, then to provide information to the police;
- If a complaint is written to the technical support service and it needs to be documented;
- For an interview. Especially useful for Internet entrepreneurs;
- To listen to a conversation with a loved one again.
Is there such a possibility on a smartphone
In some countries, it is illegal to record what the other person says. For example in the USA. Therefore, for owners of American smartphones, the regular ability to save the dialogue will be disabled. Devices made in Europe and Asia are equipped with this feature.
In the market, most of the smartphones running the OS are equipped with a recording function from the very beginning. Let's see how to enable it.
Using built-in device features
Starting to speak, click on the menu button (three dots). Next "Launch".
The file will be saved in the phone's internal memory. This is the "PhoneRecord" directory.
Android phone call recording apps
The write function discussed above is simple. This method is suitable for people who do not constantly use it. If you often have to save a conversation, install a specialized application with additional settings.
Such programs are capable of:
- Make automatic recording with selected people or with all subscribers;
- Record only the voice of the person with whom the dialogue takes place;
- The result is stored in the cloud;
- Edit sound recording quality;
- Search function for saved records.
Do not use such programs illegally, without the consent of the interlocutor.
"Call Recording" (Creator of Appliqato)
The program for recording a telephone conversation for has a simple design. 
The main page has tabs "Inbox" and "Saved", where the entries are located. The following commands are available on the menu:
- Cloud. Saves entries in . Use to protect files, or if there is no space on the device;
- Opening the voice recorder;
- Settings;
- Application story.
The conversation is saved automatically. The application does not need to be further configured. Works immediately after installation. The only thing to do is to specify on which cloud service to save the finished result.
Beginning of work
During automatic recording, you will see a red dot at the top left. 
After completing the conversation, look at the result on the "Inbox" tab.
In addition to listening, conversation:
- save;
- Make a note;
- Delete or share with the interlocutor;
- Look at the contacts of the person with whom the conversation took place;
- Do not record conversations with this person.
ACR
The interface of the application resembles the program described above. Its distinguishing feature is additional settings. 
Features of the program - setting a pin-code when opening. Use to keep recordings private. The program does not require a lot of energy to run. Let's go to the settings. 
Open "Records" - "Format". In such applications, the result is saved in a 3GP or AMR file format. It will turn out to be of the minimum size, but the recording when listening to poor quality. Instead of a voice, noise or crackling is heard. ACR developers solved this problem by providing different formats for recording. 
Try the OGG format. Then the saved result will be clear and legible.
Application Features - Audio recording editor. Use it to cut out unnecessary details, leaving only the most important. The developers have added the ability to record communication that takes place over a Bluetooth headset.
CallRec
Additionally, it offers to use the built-in voice recorder and player. Its interesting feature is working with the program using gestures. The transition to control occurs after shaking the phone. 
The recorded result is added automatically to the Favorites folder. Start writing automatically, or by pressing a special button that will appear in a new window.
The following settings are offered:
- Don't save short conversations. Set its duration yourself;
- Protection against accidental deletion;
- Record all conversations or conversations of people from the address book;
- Automatic recording of Android telephone conversations in Russian.
« Call Recording by Green Apple Studio
Its feature is a simple interface and management.
Possibilities:
- Setting a password to protect data;
- Start recording after a while. Use to not record ringtones and greetings;
- Listening and saving in MP3 format;
- Ban on recording subscribers from the phone book;
- Saving all dialogues;
- Various formats.
How to record phone conversations on Android
The application is ready to work immediately after installation. You don't have to configure anything extra. 
The settings are simple. Look at the screenshot.
Recording a conversation is not the most popular feature on smartphones, however, there are enough situations when we may need it. For example, you need to enter some information, but there was no pen at hand. There are times when recorded information serves as important evidence in resolving a controversial issue. Consider ways to record a telephone conversation on android.
Using standard Android features
Using the internal means of a smartphone is the easiest method available to everyone. It works like this:
- call the subscriber;
- while there are beeps, open the menu (button with three dots);
- in the new window, click the "start recording" button;
To find the file with the record, open the phone's memory - the "PhoneRecord" folder. On some versions of android, the instructions may vary slightly.
Using apps from Google Play
This is a simple, reliable and popular call recording tool for android. The app is supported on almost all devices. The principle of operation is as follows:
- We open the application, after that you will immediately receive a notification - "recording is enabled."
- We call the desired subscriber, the program automatically starts recording.
- You can listen to the recording by going to the main menu of the application.
The "memory" tab contains information about the number of recorded files, used and available memory. It is possible to configure automatic deletion of old records.
This program allows you to automatically record only selected numbers. There is a filter for this. There are functions of recording blocking (PIN code), synchronization with Dropbox and Google Drive and sound quality settings. In the paid version, ads are disabled, and audio files are automatically uploaded to the cloud storage. Instruction:
- download the application through Google Play;
- configure the program (choose cloud storage, theme, sound volume);
- you can listen to the recording (as well as save, delete, call again) through the "incoming" window;
- in the "settings" tab, you can change some parameters, for example, the save location;
The main feature of this application is the ability to record conversations in Skype, Facebook, Messenger, Viber and Telegram. This feature is supported on many smartphones. The app records all phone conversations by default. In the settings, you can change this by adding contacts to the exclusion list.
The program is free and has no ads. To expand the set of functions (adding a PIN code, the ability to trim a record), you can purchase a paid version.
