Would you like to keep recordings of a call? In this post, we have discussed how to record a call on Android.
As much as you can make calls on an Android device, you can also record them. When making a call with Android’s default Phone app, you can record your conversation with the caller. Third-party calling applications used to have this feature but not anymore due to a new policy implemented by Google for Play Store in May 2022.
Many times, it becomes necessary to record your call. You may be having a conversation and would like to keep the recording for some reason. The feature is available for every device using the Android OS and the default Phone app.
Recording a call on an Android device is easy. To begin, you only need to select the record option from the caller’s screen. Also, when you are done, you can stop the recording. Although, it automatically stops itself once the call ends.
Call recordings are saved in your device storage in the “Phone Record” folder. You can either play it from the saved location or the caller app.
Note that some devices will notify the person on the other end of the call once you start recording. Regardless, always try to take the other person’s consent before recording your call with them. You should note that keeping a record of your call conversation with another person without their approval is considered illegal in some states in the United States.
Therefore, it is essential to know whether the laws of your state or country require one-party or two-party consent to prevent legal actions from being taken against you.
What do you need to record a call on Android?
You only need the Android default calling application, “Phone app”, to record a call. You can find the Phone app from your list of apps on the device. If you have removed it or don’t have it by chance, you can still re-install it from the Google Play Store.
The feature is only available for Android devices running at least Android 9 and above. Also, your mobile network operator must allow this feature. If it doesn’t, you may not have the feature enabled.
Lastly, ensure you live in a region where call recording is allowed so you don’t get yourself in an unpleasant situation.
Below, we have explained the procedure for recording calls on Android devices.
How to record a call on Android
You can directly use the call recording feature from the calling screen. When you make a call on Android, the call screen appears with the call recording button.
You can start recording when you select it. After recording and you need to stop, you will use the same button. Afterwards, the recorded conversation is saved as an audio file to your device storage.
How to allow automatic recording of calls on Android
You can set your calls to be recorded automatically from the Phone app. Launch the app and go to the “Settings” option. Next, proceed to “Call Recording” and enable the “Always Record” option.
You can specify auto recording of calls for specific contacts by choosing the phone numbers of callers to record. Also, you can enable the option for “Numbers not in your contacts”.
How are recorded calls saved?
When recording a call, you may stop it during the call if you only want to keep a record of some part of the conversation. Otherwise, the entire discussion will be recorded and only stop when you end the call.
Recorded calls are saved in the device storage. You can locate it from the “Phone Record” folder and within the Phone app from the “Recents” or “History” options. Here, you can either listen to a call recording, delete or share it with a supported application.
Also, you can set a duration to keep your recordings from the “Call Recording” option under “Settings” in the Phone app. Go to “Delete recordings” and set a duration for keeping recorded calls. Once a recorded call reaches this date, it will be automatically removed from your phone storage.
Conclusion
Recording a call can help you keep the details of a conversation. However, you must use this information responsibly. Also, ensure you notify the other end before you proceed with it. Some states’ law requires two-party consent. Otherwise, it is considered illegal.
The only supported app for this feature is the Phone app. Other third-party apps are no longer capable of recording calls on Android. This should not be a hindrance since you can always install and update the Phone app from the Google Play Store.
To use the feature, kindly follow the steps described in this post. You can also use the comment feature below to tell us how it goes.
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