Recording a conversation is a function that is rarely used in everyday life, but sometimes it can seriously make a person's life easier. A business conversation, where a lot of information, difficult to remember, but necessary for a person, like phone numbers, or an openly criminal situation with threats over the phone - there are thousands of reasons to use this function. Fortunately, in the era of smartphones, record phone conversation possible without using third-party devices; however, there are some difficulties here, and detailed instructions for Android does not hurt.
Why problems arise
The first step is to take it for granted: not all phones can record sound calmly and without problems. This is due to the fact that in many countries secret sound recording is a matter of jurisdiction. The manufacturer, when releasing the phone, cannot predict whether the buyer will use the ability to record sound for criminal purposes, therefore, just in case, it disables or restricts this possibility at the level of primary components in advance. operating system... That is why, on some models, no audio recording software will work at all, or will work with significant restrictions.
The list of such models (incomplete, since users did not test call recording on all phones) can be found in the table.
Table: List of devices experiencing problems with audio recording
| 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 Y 6 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 strive to limit the user's ability to record a telephone conversation. Some, on the contrary, build such a function into the firmware so that calls can be recorded without installing third-party software. It is easy to check whether this is possible on a specific device: just look at the call menu during a call. If the function of recording a conversation in the firmware is present, among the buttons "Loudspeaker", "Enter number" and others there will be a button that will be called "Record", "Dictaphone", Record or similar. For example, in the picture below, the conversation will be recorded by the Record key.
In a number of firmwares, some of the call menu functions have been removed under the "More" button, also known as More and "Additional features". Sound recording is sometimes hidden under it. Here, to check if audio can be recorded, you must first click on this button. If the firmware has the ability to write, 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 see 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 record.
Applications for recording telephone conversations
Does your phone not allow you to record calls via the call menu? - what a pity. However, this is not a verdict: 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 Play Market in large quantities.
Call Recorder
A simple and unpretentious application, which is called “Call Recorder” (depending on the firmware and localization Google play can also be called Call Recorder).
It should be noted that there are hundreds of applications with this name in the Play Market, so it is better to clarify: now we are talking about Call Recorders 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 records * and you can choose which call to save and which not (if this function is disabled, all records are saved automatically; if enabled, after each call the application asks if the user wants to save call). In the settings, you can also set a password for the application so that no one else can gain access to the recordings, select the location where the made audio 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 interface of the application is rather laconic: to enable call recording, you just need to switch just one toggle switch in the main application window. The rest of the capabilities are configured in the corresponding menu items: "Memory" is responsible for the location of saving audio recordings, "Synchronization" - for synchronization with cloud storage(Supported by Dropbox and Google drive), "Settings" - for the settings of the entire application, from the format of recordings to notifications about sound recording.
Photo gallery: instructions for using the Call Recorder application
* - we kindly ask you to pay attention that, according to the legislation Russian Federation, the recording of conversations is not illegal in itself. 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, telegraph and other messages. Limitation of this right is allowed only on the basis of a court decision.
Constitution of the Russian Federation, article 23
CallU
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 for which contacts calls will be recorded, as well as additional conveniences such as the ability to enable call recording by shaking the phone (shaking sensitivity adjustable in the application 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, 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 can be very convenient.
Photo gallery: instructions for using the CallU application
Automatic Call Recorder
One of the most popular applications for recording phone calls, released by the manufacturer Appliquato. Its fame 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 its name is in Russian google language Play translates as "Call Recorder", that is, just like the 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 to record sound in better quality, and mysterious "experimental features" for audio playback ... True, the ability to choose the sound quality and protect information with a password is sorely lacking.
A distinctive feature of this application is the 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 from standard sources does not work or does not work well.
In addition, users complain about annoying ads that are disabled only upon purchase. full version... I must say, this problem occurs in other free apps, as well as limiting some functions in the free version of the program. Fortunately, 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 to lose an important record, you can save it separately: in this case, it will appear in the "Saved calls" section.
There is a semblance of a filter. Simply put, there are three main recording modes: recording all calls, recording calls only from contacts marked in advance, recording 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 sound 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 in its unobtrusiveness and brevity. 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 sound sampling rate. The list of signal sources is practically the same as in the previous application, from there the possibilities of increasing the volume, connecting a third-party music player and setting up recording with Bluetooth have migrated.
Recording works according to the already familiar principle: it is enough to switch a single toggle switch located in the "Settings", and all calls that have passed the filter will be automatically recorded and shown in the application.
It is possible to change the maximum number of conversations stored in the memory. For owners 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 for the application, but this function is available only 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 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 call recording. 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, with which it would not hurt to figure it out before use.
As for the main functions, everything is clear at first glance: recording, listening, saving, deleting, protecting recordings and synchronizing with the cloud. Since the application is paid, the service here is at its best: you can independently set a template for the names of the saved audio, there are wide settings for the audio player (up to built-in decoders!) And advanced password settings. Instead of shaking, there is an additional button "Start recording", which appears in the call menu during a conversation (the user can set the position of the button on the screen independently). Other than that, the filter here is really powerful: separate settings filters 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 implements wide settings for notifications, actions "before" and "after" a call, as well as several design options and recording sources to choose from.
Supported recording formats: WAV, MP3, AAC, AMR, FLAC. There is additional settings for each format.
Photo gallery: instructions for the Call Recorder application
At the first launch, the application displays a help explaining that the Main menu of the application will be displayed here, from here you can access all the functions The application supports five formats for recording audio
Setting up an incoming call filter: who to record, who not Set up an outgoing call filter: you can choose which type of calls will be recorded Here you can set up filter, exceptions, delay, etc.
A function that allows you to contact the developer in case of problems Conversation records are stored here, which can be sorted as you want
Well, the main features seem to be covered. What about additional ones?
It is necessary to immediately make a reservation: before using complex additional ways that require a large number time, it is recommended to check all sources first! They are located in this application along the path "Settings -> Recording -> Standard API". In some cases, changing the recording source works even without using special settings, and in this case, all subsequent actions become unnecessary.
How to change the recording source - photo instructions
If that doesn't help either ... then it's time for additional methods!
The main difference between this application and companions is the additional ability to record telephone conversations through the operating system kernel. The vast majority of such programs on the market record a call through built-in tools Android systems(API), therefore, if the manufacturer does not want something to be recorded from the device, he 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 phone call.
If APIs are blocked, the program can bypass them and directly access the system kernel to execute its function. But in order for it to be able to do this, the owner must have superuser (root) rights on his device. Only then will the application be able to access the kernel in order to record 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 to get - root access (for different devices developed different programs, so you need to select them based on the parameters of the phone or tablet) or according to the instructions in the branch specific device on the forum thread w3bsit3-dns.com. There is no way to get root rights that is common and uniform for all devices. There are many nuances, and ultimately, for each model, obtaining root access is different, so it is impossible to write a general instruction on obtaining superuser rights.
After root access to the device is obtained, you need to give extended rights to the Call Recorder application. Its creators recommend using for these purposes popular application SuperSU: superuser rights manager. If SuperSU or its equivalent is installed on the phone, Call Recorder itself will request access through it to obtain root rights.
However, this is not all. It should be noted right away that among the Call Recorder settings along the "Settings -> Recording" path, there is a "Device" item. The program is optimized in different ways 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 (which processor is on a particular phone, you need to find out on the manufacturer's website or through special applications, for example, CPU-Z).
How to do this, you can look at the photo instructions:
When the device is selected, you can proceed to the next step. In the same section of the settings there is an item "Recording method", which includes both standard APIs and alternative methods, which are named in the application as CAF, ALSA and MSM. It is for correct work These methods require root access, because they imply access directly to the kernel of the Android operating system.
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 using not automatic call recording during testing, but manual recording) and, based on the test results, decide which methods work better (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, none programmatic way will not help. The only way out in this situation is to buy 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 opportunities obtained will be used for the good and help someone. After all, not every reason can make a person strain so hard in order to record a couple of dialogues ...
More apps!
If none of the applications presented in the article is suitable, and you want to record calls, you can familiarize yourself with video reviews of other popular programs for recording calls. In the end, there are hundreds and thousands of such applications: one will definitely like one.
On top of that, on the video you can see the application settings and the recording process "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 phone conversations
Even if none of the possible programs works, if the manufacturer has disabled the ability to record calls at the hardware level, and 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.
Today, it is not at all necessary to design something on your own and climb into the bowels of the phone. Today's 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 decision, although "for an amateur", is real.
Such a toy is called Cell Phone Recorder, and it is rather difficult to buy it in Russia. But, if you really want to, you can try.
Finally, it is worth saying one thing: there are many ways to record a telephone conversation on Android, however, 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 are not planning any illegal actions - go for it! And convenient modern ways of recording sound will help you with this.
Screenshots of Call Recorder
The description of Call Recorder (c google play)
Call Recorder is one of the best call recorder apps on Google Play Store. You can use a call recorder to automatically and automatically record incoming and outgoing calls. Write down any phone call you want to record and select any call you want to skip with super recorder. You can set which call to record and which to ignore. Listen to the call recording and share it. Clear phone conversation app for both parties. Call recorder is unique in design and best software call recorder for android phone with many super features.
✓. Record your call automatically when you call or request every time to record a new call.
✓. Organize your call records. You can see calls as all call records, incoming only, outgoing only, date and time and by name easily.
✓. Share the recording to Bluetooth, Message, etc.
✓. Play, save and delete, call recording
✓. Ignore an entry for a specific contact or phone number
✓. Add caller's phone number to contacts
✓. See Caller History
✓. Record your call or calls in MP3, WAV, MP4, AMR or 3GPP formats.
✓. Save files to SD card in mp3, wav, mp4, amr or 3gpp format.
✓. Caller picture notification.
✓. Automatically record a better voice on the speaker of the device.
✓. Added password protection for call recording using app binding.
✓. It's free!
CALL RECORDER DOES NOT WORK OR RECORD CLEAN:
1. Please note that some devices, especially some Samsung devices, are incompatible or do not allow you to record calls.
2. Make sure your device must not have more than one call recorder application, otherwise it may cause problems.
3. If the call recorder does not record, restart the device to try again. If it doesn't record again, your device may not support call recording.
4. Some devices record a low voice of the other party, in this problem, please turn on the auto speaker when you start recording a call by going to the APP, and then add more settings.
5. This application may not work if you are using other applications to record something.
6. You can choose WAV, 3GPP, MP4 or AMR encoding format if MP3 recording does not work properly on some devices.
7. If you receive an error message "msg_create_file_error", then please test, did your device have an SDCard or memory card? If not, please change the recording destination path to any other path by going to other settings and recording path and changing them correctly.
8. If you receive the message “Sorry for unsuccessful recording start,” try other recording options such as changing the audio source or sample rate.
9. If you select the Always ask from settings option, then after selecting this option, you will each time ask for a call after one second at outgoing call and one second after selecting or answering an incoming call.
10. If you choose the WAV file format, try using a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. This will increase the file size, but the sound quality will be very crystal clear.
ADVICE. If recording doesn't work on Samsung, KitKat and above devices, try these recommended settings: Go to settings and change the audio source: from MIC to Voice_Call, Format: MP4, Quality: 11kHz and set the Auto Speaker On option.
Version history Call Recorder
New in Call Recorder 1.5.26
The error in the program has been fixed.
1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask
New in Call Recorder 1.5.25
1. A bug has been fixed.
Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:
1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask
2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.
For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)
New in Call Recorder 1.5.24
1. A bug has been fixed.
2. Support for all 90% phones.
Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:
1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask
2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.
For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)
New in Call Recorder 1.5.23
1. A bug has been fixed.
2. Support for all 90% phones.
Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:
1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask
2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.
For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)
New in Call Recorder 1.5.20
1. A bug has been fixed.2. Support more phones.1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always askNew in Call Recorder 1.5.17
Bugs fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.16
Bugs fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.15
Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.14
Add support for Persian. Translated by Hossein MousaviNote. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.13
Add support for Persian. Translated by Hossein MousaviNote. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.10
Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.9
The error in the program has been fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.8
The error in the program has been fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.7
The error in the program has been fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.5
The error in the program has been fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.4
The error in the program has been fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)New in Call Recorder 1.5.3
The error in the program has been fixed.Note. Devices not recording calls should try all options in settings if not work then try theses options:1. Select Always ask from menu-> Settings-> Default recording mode-> Always ask2. Now, on each call, select the post-call entry.For any problem, please contact: [email protected](Good luck)There can be many reasons explaining the need to record a telephone conversation. It is possible that you just need to record the conversation as an interview or podcast, or maybe you need the recording for other purposes. Be that as it may, we will tell you how to properly record a telephone conversation using an Android smartphone.
Important! Before you use this instruction, please note: in some countries, unauthorized recording of a telephone conversation without the permission of the interlocutor is illegal action with all the ensuing consequences!
Recording a telephone conversation on an Android smartphone
The most basic method of recording a conversation is to install a dedicated application. A lot of applications of this kind are represented by a wide assortment list in the vastness of Google Play Store... Of all this variety, the freeware utility is the easiest to use.We bring to your attention step by step instructions using this app:
This method of recording a telephone conversation is extremely simple, it can be safely called universal. It is not necessary to use a dictaphone to record a conversation.
