How to turn off the warning on the recording of a conversation on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: 5 working ways

A warning about recording a conversation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S can be annoying, especially if you often call or use the recording function for work. This notification appears due to the requirements of the laws of some countries (for example, the EU or India), where it is mandatory to inform the interlocutor about recording. However, not all users need this option – someone records calls for personal purposes, and someone just wants to get rid of the intrusive sound signal.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn off a call recording alert on the Redmi Note 10S, from standard MIUI settings to system file editing. It’s important to understand that some methods require root rights or can affect the stability of your phone, and we’ll also explain why this notification appears and what legal nuances to consider before you turn it off.

Why is there a warning about recording a conversation?

Notification about the recording of a call on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is not a bug, but a feature of the MIUI firmware associated with:

• 📜 Local laws: In some countries (e.g. India), recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI. Starting with MIUI 12.5 and later, the call recording feature has become more “legal” and notification has appeared even where it was not previously available.
• 📱 Third-party apps. If you're not using a standard Xiaomi dialer, but, for example, Truecaller or Cube Call Recorder, they can also issue their notifications.

It is interesting that on some Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note). 9 pro POCO X3) This warning can be disabled through hidden settings, and on Redmi Note 10S s MIUI 13/14 There's no default option, because Note is the default option. 10S It is primarily focused on global markets where privacy requirements are stricter.

Method 1: Disconnection through dialer settings (standard method)

The easiest way to do this is to try disabling notifications via the standard Phone app. Unfortunately, this option may not be available on the Redmi Note 10S with the latest MIUI versions, but it’s worth checking:

1. Open the phone (dialer) application.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Recording of Conversations (or Call Recording in English).
4. Look for the Record Notice or Announce Call Recording option, and if you have one, turn it off.

If there is no such item, then your version of MIUI does not support disabling through the menu, in which case move on to the following ways.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 Global) Call recording can be completely hidden. If you can't see the Call Record section, it means that the function is disabled at the regional settings level.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

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Method 2: Using alternative recording applications

If the standard Xiaomi dialer does not allow you to turn off the notification, you can use third-party applications. They record calls without warning, but there are nuances:

• 🔊 Cube Call Recorder ACR — It's one of the most popular solutions, and it records calls in the background and doesn't give you notifications, but it requires access to special features to work).
• 📱 Truecaller — has a built-in call record, but the record notification varies by region. In some countries, it can be disabled in the app settings.
• 🛠️ Boldbeast Call Recorder – works even on newer versions of Android, but requires manual setting of access rights.

To ensure that the recording works without failure, after installing the application:

1. Go to his settings.
2. Enable the option of Recording all calls (or Record all calls).
3. Turn off the Record Notice (if there is such a point).
4. Provide all the necessary permissions (microphone, access to calls, auto-start).

The downside of this method is that some applications may conflict with the standard Xiaomi dialer, which will interrupt or not save the recording, and it is worth remembering that recording calls without notice can violate local laws.

Method 3: Editing system files (root required)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can turn off the recording notification by editing system files, which works on the Redmi Note 10S, but requires:

• 🔓 Root rights (e.g., through Magisk).
• 📁 File Manager with root access (e.g. Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
• 🔄 Backup of the system (in case of errors).

Instructions:

1. Open the file manager with root rights.
2. Go to /system/product/overlay/CallRecordOverlay.apk or (depending on MIUI version): /system/vendor/overlay/CallRecordOverlay.apk
3. Rename the CallRecordOverlay.apk file to CallRecordOverlay.apk.bak (this will disable the notification overlay).
4. Reboot the phone.

After that, the recording notification will disappear, but the call recording function will remain operational, and if something goes wrong, return the file to its original name.

⚠️ Attention: Editing system files can cause firmware failure or loss of warranty. If you are not sure about your actions, you better use other methods. MIUI change may be reset.

Method 4: Change the firmware region (without root, but with bootloader unlocking)

If you have a bootloader unlocked, you can install firmware for another region where the record notification is disabled by default, such as China ROM or the EU Global Version (EEA) may not contain this notification.

How to do this:

1. Unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool (instructions are available on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums).
2. Download the firmware version for the Redmi Note 10S (such as China Stable) from miui.com.
3. Install firmware via Fastboot or Recovery (instructions depend on the type of firmware).
4. After installation, check if there is a record notification left.

Cons of this method:

• 🌍 Language restrictions: Chinese firmware may not have Russian.
• 📵 Lack of Google Services: In China ROM Google Play and other services (they will have to be installed separately).
• 🔄 The risk of “brick”: The wrong firmware can turn your phone into a “brick".

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Method 5: Reverse to the old version of MIUI

If the recording notification comes after the MIUI update, you can try to roll back to an older firmware version where it didn’t already exist, such as MIUI 12.0 or MIUI 12.5 (depending on the region).

How to roll back:

1. Download the archive with the desired version of MIUI for Redmi Note 10S (for example, with Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of internal memory.
3. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
4. Press three points (⋮) and select Select a firmware file.
5. Please specify the path to update.zip and confirm the installation.

On MIUI versions below 12.5.4, there is no default call recording notification, but rollbacks can cause data loss and some features to function unstable.

⚠️ Attention: rollback to old firmware will reset all phone settings to factory. Before the procedure, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Legal aspects: Can you record calls without notice?

Before you turn off a recording notice, it is worth checking whether it is allowed in your country, and most regions have the following rules:

• 🇷🇺 Russia: Recording conversations without notice is allowed if you are a participant in the conversation (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.
• 🇪🇺 European Union: You need to notify the interlocutor of the recording (GDPR).
• 🇺🇸 U.S.: Laws vary by state, and some (e.g. California) require consent from both parties.
• 🇮🇳 India: Recording without notice is prohibited and may be considered a breach of confidentiality.

If you record calls for personal use (for example, to keep important information in mind), the risks are minimal, but if the records are used in court, for blackmail or posted online, there can be legal consequences.

On the Redmi Note 10S, the record notification is turned on by default because of these legal nuances, and by disabling it, you take responsibility for complying with local laws.

FAQ: Frequent questions about notifying about call recording