Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones often face a situation where automatic recording of a conversation is accompanied by a loud voice alert, a feature introduced by the developers of MIUI and HyperOS in accordance with legal requirements in several countries to warn the interlocutor about fixing the dialogue, but for many users this becomes a serious obstacle, especially when recording important conversations, interviews or confirmation of agreements where silence and confidentiality are required.
The automatic alert system works every time you start recording, blocking the voice of the person you're talking to, which is annoying, but fortunately, most of the time, you can solve the problem with software without getting a superuser (Root) permission. In this article, we'll go through all the known ways to disable voice messages, including changing the region, using hidden menus, and third-party apps.
It's worth noting that the effectiveness of the method depends on the version of the operating system and the region in which your device is "registered." Global versions of firmware have more stringent restrictions than Chinese or Indian builds, so you won't find a universal "Switch off" button in the standard interface. We will have to resort to workarounds that require careful execution of each step.
Why the phone sounds the beginning of a conversation
The main reason for voicemail is legal: different countries have their own laws on the protection of personal data and the privacy of telephone conversations. Xiaomi, as a global manufacturer, is obliged to comply with the local laws of the countries where its devices are supplied, so a mandatory notification is built into the firmware, which cannot be disabled by standard means in the settings menu.
Technically, this process is implemented at the Phone system application level. When you activate the recording function, the system reads the region of the device. If the region is in a zone with strict privacy laws (for example, India or EU countries), the audio file playback trigger is activated. Even if you change the region manually, some system files can save the old cache settings.
In addition, on newer versions of Android (10, 11, 12, 13, 14), Google also restricts app access to the microphone during a call, forcing manufacturers to implement such warnings, so that recording is only done with the explicit consent of all participants in the conversation.
- 📱 Legislative provisions: requirement of the law on the warning of the interlocutor.
- 🌍 Regional settings: linking the function to the selected country in the system.
- ⚙️ System Limitations: Android Security Policy and Shells MIUI.
⚠️ Warning: Attempting to delete system files responsible for voice warning without proper experience can lead to unstable operation of the communication module or complete failure of the Phone application».
Change of device region as the main method
The easiest and safest way to remove voice alerts is to change the region of your smartphone. The logic is simple: in some countries (e.g. Russia, China, Serbia, Nepal), the law does not require a mandatory voice alert when recording. By switching regions, you trick the system into thinking that the phone is being used in a zone with softer rules.
You don't need any special skills to do this, just go to the basic system settings, and notice that when you change region, you can change the set of pre-installed apps and services, and the news feed in your browser, but it doesn't affect the basic functions and the communication, but you can choose the right region from the list.
When you change region, it is recommended that you restart your device so that all system services update their configuration files. If the first region you select doesn't help (voice is still), try another option from the recommended list. Sometimes the system requires you to re-enable the recording function in your call settings after you change location.
It is important to understand that this method works on most versions of MIUI 12, 13, 14 and HyperOS. However, in the latest security updates, Xiaomi has started to sew up the ban on recording without notice more tightly, so if the change in region did not work, go to the next sections of the instructions.
Step-by-step instructions for changing the location
The process of changing the region takes less than a minute, but requires accuracy. Follow the algorithm to avoid errors. We will use the standard settings menu available on any Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO device.
First, open the main settings menu for your gadget. Find the section that is usually located at the top of the list or in the Systems group. Depending on the firmware version, it can be simply called Region or located inside the "Additional" subitem.
☑️ Algorithm of region change
Once you have selected a new location, the system may suggest that you agree to the new terms of service. Accept them. Now check the recording. To do this, make a test call to another number (or voicemail) and press the record button. If there is no voice message "Conversation is recorded", the problem is solved.
List of the most effective regions for disabling notifications:
| Region | Efficiency | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | Tall. | Minimum |
| Serbia | Tall. | Minimum |
| China | Medium | Changing the application set |
| Indonesia | Medium | Can add some ads? |
⚠️ Attention: When choosing a region of China, the global firmware can activate an aggressive memory cleanup system and Chinese services, which is not always convenient for the average user.
Use of engineering menus and hidden codes
If the change of region did not help, you can try to use the engineering menu or special ones. USSD-It's a riskier method, because it allows you to change the settings that are normally hidden from the user's eyes. Be very careful not to change the values that you're not sure about.
One way to do this is to use the code to log in to the test menu. Dial in the Phone app the combination ##3646633## (or ##4636##). If the menu is open, go to the Hardware Testing or Audio tab, and you can find settings related to the volume of system sounds here, but directly disabling this particular notification is rare here.
A more effective method is to clean up the phone app data after changing region, which resets the cache that may have stored information about the old region. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Phone. Click Clear and select Clear All (not just the cache).