Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often face an intrusive voice notification, “Recording is started” or “Call is being recorded” at the beginning of each conversation, a systemic requirement of many countries’ laws that the developers of MIUI and HyperOS have implemented at the firmware level. Voice support can be annoying, especially in quiet places or in business conversations where privacy and the absence of extraneous sounds are important.
Fortunately, there are several proven ways to remove this notification without losing the functionality of the voice recorder. Depending on your operating system version and region, the methods can vary from simply changing the location in the settings to using third-party utilities. In this article, we will discuss all the current solutions to the problem.
Before you start making changes, it's important to understand that voice alerts are not a bug, but a feature dictated by legal regulations, so you won't find a standard "Stop Notification Sound" button on your phone's menu, but the workarounds we'll discuss below are effective at solving this problem.
Why the phone sounds like the beginning of the recording
The main reason for voice communication is regional data protection laws: In some countries, such as India or Thailand, the law requires all participants to inform everyone that a record is being made, and Xiaomi, following these rules, imposes strict restrictions on its firmware for the respective regions.
When you buy or upgrade a smartphone, the system determines your geolocation or the region you select when you first set up. If you select a region with strict laws, the recording function is automatically activated with a voice alert. Even if you are in a country where such laws do not apply (for example, in Russia or CIS countries), the region settings can continue to dictate their rules.
⚠️ Note: Disabling voice notification does not remove (legal responsibility) for recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor in your country.
It’s worth noting that in recent versions of HyperOS, developers have increased protection against disabling this notification, so old methods may not work on all devices.
Change of region in smartphone settings
The simplest and safest method, which does not require additional software, is to change the region in the global settings of the system, the essence of the method is to switch the smartphone to a region where the laws do not require voice confirmation of the record (for example, Singapore, the United States or the United Kingdom).
To do this, you need to go to the settings menu, and the path may vary slightly depending on the shell version, but the overall logic remains the same. Once you change region, the phone can reboot some services, which is normal.
☑️ Algorithm of region change
After you do this, check the voice recorder. In most cases, the voice alert disappears and the recording begins silently. If the first region you select doesn't help, try the other one on the list of "quiet" countries.
It's important to understand that changing regions can affect some local services, weather widgets, or news feeds, but that basic phone features such as connectivity and the Internet won't be affected.
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If after changing the region voice remained, try to clear the cache of the application “Phone” and “Record calls” through the settings of the applications, then restart the smartphone.
Using the SetEdit application for advanced users
If changing the region didn’t help or you don’t want to change the location of the device, you can use the SetEdit (Settings Database Editor) system utility, which allows you to edit hidden system databases where voice notification activation flags are stored.
To work with SetEdit you will need to download APK-The application file is from a proven source, because Google Play doesn't have one. Once installed, open the program and find the system table. You'll need to find the setting that records it and change the value of the setting.
The parameter is often called call_recording_notification or has a similar name, depending on the version MIUI. The meaning must be changed from 1 (included 0 (Be very careful when editing system lines.
| Parameter | Default value | Required importance | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| call_recording_auto | 0 or 1 | 1 | Automatic recording |
| call_recording_notification | 1 | 0 | Voice notification |
| call_recording_region | IN/TH | SG/US | Region of record |
| miui_feature_recording | 1 | 1 | Presence of function |
⚠️ Note: Editing system tables via SetEdit can cause unstable phone performance.It is strongly recommended to back up important data before making changes.
When you change the settings, be sure to restart the device. If after rebooting the values returned to the original, then the system blocks the changes, and this method is not suitable for your version of the firmware.
Method with Activity Launcher application
Another effective way to get to hidden settings is by using Activity Launcher, which allows you to run hidden Android activities that are not displayed in the usual settings menu, and you can access the Call Record menu, which is hidden from the user.
Install Activity Launcher from Play Market. After launch, wait for the list of all activities to load. Search for Call or Record. You need to find activity related to call recording settings (often in the com.android.incallui or com.miui.callrecording package).
Once you start the activity, you'll be taken to a menu where additional switches can be available. Look for the "Play tone" or "Voice prompt" option and turn it off. The interface can be in English even if the system is Russified.
What if Activity Launcher doesn’t find the settings?
The good thing about this method is that it doesn't require changing system files, it only allows you to access a hidden interface, but like SetEdit, you can be restricted on the latest versions of Android.
Comparison of methods of disabling the alert
The choice of the right method depends on your technical background and firmware version. Below is a comparison table that will help determine the method.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change of region | Low. | High (90%) | Minimum |
| SetEdit (Editor) | Medium | Average (60%) | Average (code error) |
| Activity Launcher | Medium | Average (50%) | Minimum |
| Third-party annexes | Low. | Low (depending on OS) | Confidentiality |
The most stable and secure option is to change the region, which does not require root rights and does not make changes to system files that could lead to the “bricking” of the device.
If none of the software methods work, it means that your firmware version is hard-to-region-based at the kernel level, in which case the only solution is to flash the device to the global version (Global ROM) if you are using the Chinese version (CN ROM).
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Changing your region to Singapore or the US is the fastest and safest way to remove voice alerts on Xiaomi without losing warranty.
Alternative solutions and third-party applications
Xiaomi's built-in voice recorder is good, but it's not perfect. If system methods don't work, you can consider alternatives. There are many apps from Google Play, like Call Recorder - ACR, TapeACall or Blackbox.
However, since Android 9 and especially Android 11/12/13/14, Google has significantly limited the ability of third-party applications to record calls, now often requiring accessibility connections or additional support applications from your computer (via ADB) to work correctly.
- 📱 Call Recorder - ACR: One of the most popular solutions, supports various codecs and cloud storage, but requires fine-tuning for a specific model.
- 📞 TapeACall: Works on the principle of conferencing (recording goes through the server), which can be paid and less sound quality.
- 🤖 Blackbox Call Recorder: Known for its ability to bypass Android’s limitations, but often requires a complex initial setup).
Using third-party software has its downsides: advertising, paid subscriptions, and potential data leakage risks, as conversations pass through application developers’ servers.
⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may not record the interviewer on some Xiaomi models due to the way the microphone works during the call.