How to permanently remove the alert “There is a recording of a conversation” on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Are you tired of the annoying voice message “Talk recording is happening” every time you call Xiaomi? This feature is useful for legal purposes, but in everyday use it is often annoying – especially when you forget to turn it off. The problem is complicated by the fact that different versions of MIUI and smartphone models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) the path to settings may differ.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to disable alerts – from standard settings in the Phone application to editing system files for advanced users. You will learn how to remove the notification without losing the call recording function (if you need one), and also what to do if the settings are gray and inactive. MIUI 14/15 and devices with global / Chinese firmware.

Why Xiaomi is forced to turn on the notification of the record

Since 2020, Xiaomi has been implementing mandatory voice notifications for recording conversations in all regional firmware.

• 📜 • Legislation in the EU, India and some US states (for example, California requires all callers to be notified).
• 🔒 Google Play: Apps for recording calls in the store should warn interlocutors.
• 🛡️ Protection from hidden surveillance: Xiaomi minimizes the risks of lawsuits for privacy violations.

The Chinese firmware (China ROM) often doesn't have an alert, because the rules are different, but if you're using a global version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI Global 14.0.5), you can't turn off the notification with standard means without workarounds.

Method 1: Disabling call recording in the settings of the “Phone” application

The easiest way is to completely deactivate the recording function, which automatically removes the alert, and the instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-15:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
3. Go to the section Recording conversations (or Call recording in English firmware).
4. Turn off the Automatic Record slider and uncheck the ticks from Record all calls.

If you don't have a Call Recorder on the menu, your firmware doesn't support the system-level function, in which case you can record through third-party apps (like Cube Call Recorder) and you'll have to turn off the alert.

Make sure important conversations are kept.|Check the laws of your region (in some countries, recording without notice is illegal)|Make a backup of records in Settings → Memory. → Backup|Reboot your phone after the changes-->

Method 2: Hiding an alert without turning off the record (for MIUI 14/15)

If you want the recording function itself, but you don't want the person to hear "Talk recording is coming," you can use the hidden mode, which doesn't work on all models, but it's been tested on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Xiaomi 13:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select permissions.
3. Turn off the resolution of the Microphone for the Phone application.
4. Install a third-party recording app (such as Automatic Call Recorder) and set up Quiet Mode in it.

⚠️ Note: After turning off the microphone for the standard application “Phone” will stop working voice dialing and some functions of the assistant Xiao AI. This method may not work either. MIUI EU where the record is blocked at the core level.

Method 3: Use ADB-teams (no root rights)

For users who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), There's a way to turn off the alert through system settings. This method doesn't require root, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect the phone to the PC, open the command line and type:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put secure call_recording_notification 0

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmwares reset these commands after rebooting. To consolidate the result, create a task in Automate or Tasker, which will execute the command every time you turn on the phone.

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If ADB Does not recognize the device, install the Mi drivers PC Suite or manually add ID device android_winusb.inf (instructions are available on the forum 4PDA).

Method 4: Edit system files (root only)

For phone owners with unlocked bootloaders and root rights, there's a radical method -- removing the system alert sound -- that works 100 percent, but it requires caution.

Procedure:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer with superuser rights.
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
3. Find the file. call_record_start.ogg (or call_recording.ogg) and rename it in call_record_start.bak.
4. Create an empty file with the same name (call_record_start.ogg) Or copy a silent sample there.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped boot).Before changes, back up the partition /system through TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Method 5: Alternative applications for recording without alerts

If the standard methods don’t work, you’ll have to use third-party apps that can record calls without voice notifications.

• 📱 Cube Call Recorder ACR — record-support.mp3, There's cloud storage. MIUI 14+ may require adjustment through ADB.
• 🔊 Automatic Call Recorder is a simple interface, automatic decryption of conversations.
• 🛡️ Call Recorder by Lovekesh – Google Voice-based API, Xiaomi's restrictions are circumvented.

To ensure that these applications work correctly on MIUI:

1. Turn off the standard recording in the phone settings.
2. Give the application permissions for Microphone, Storage and Auto Run.
3. In the application settings, select Sound Source: Voice Call (VoIP).

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The side of the application may conflict with the standard Xiaomi entry. Before installing, disable the built-in feature in Settings → Apps → Phone → Record conversations.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the alert is turned off, users are faced with bugs.

• 🔄 The alert appears again after the update. MIUI → Reset the settings of the Phone application in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🔇 The interviewee still hears the notification. → Check if the record is enabled in Google Phone (if you use it as the default app).
• 📵 No "Recording conversations" item in the settings → Your firmware doesn't support the function. EU ROM china ROM (at risk).

If none of these methods worked, there are two options:

1. Change firmware to custom (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no forced notifications.
2. Use a second phone to record conversations (via Bluetooth or an external voice recorder).

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