How to completely disable recording of conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 7: all ways

Why Redmi 7 is Recording Calls and How to Stop It

Xiaomi’s smartphone conversation recording feature was originally intended as a useful tool for recording important conversations, interviews, or business calls. However, in practice, many Redmi 7 users find that the phone automatically saves all incoming and outgoing calls without their knowledge, not only taking up space in the device’s memory, but also creating risks of leaking sensitive information — especially if the phone falls into the wrong hands.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable the recording of conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 7, including hidden MIUI settings, working with the Call Record application and even system tricks for those who have not worked standard methods.

It is important to understand that different versions of MIUI firmware (e.g. MIUI 10 vs MIUI 12) may have different settings, and we have taken these nuances into account and provided current instructions for all popular builds, including the global and Chinese versions of the software.

Method 1: Disabling recordings through a standard application

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Call Recorder app, which is responsible for recording conversations. On Redmi 7, it can be hidden in a menu or integrated into the Phone app. Here's how to find it and deactivate it:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (or Call Recording in English).
4. Transfer the slider Automatic recording to the position Off.
5. For reliability, also turn off the Notify of Records option to avoid accidental turn on.

If you don't have a "Record Conversations" item on your menu, then the app is running in the background through system services, in which case move on to the next way.

☑️ What to check before disabling the record

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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI For Redmi 7 (especially Chinese), the call recording option may be linked to your Mi Account. If you are not logged in, some of the settings will be unavailable.

Method 2: Deactivation through system settings

If a standard shutdown fails, the recording of conversations can be managed at the system services level, in which case you will need to deep-tuning the MIUI settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, enter the Record and find the com.android.incallui (or Call Recorder) app.
3. Open its settings and select Permissions.
4. Turn off permissions to Microphone and Warehouse – this will block access to recording and saving files.
5. Go back and press Stop to complete the background processes.

This method is guaranteed to stop recording, but can cause the phone module to malfunction (e.g., the sound will disappear during the call). If you have problems after the changes, return the permissions and try the next method.

Method 3: Remove the application recording via ADB (for advanced)

If previous methods failed, you can completely remove the system recording application using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic knowledge of working with the command line.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 7: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install Xiaomi drivers, and open the command prompt (or terminal) in the ADB folder.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
5. Run the command to delete the record application: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.incallui Or alternative (if the first one did not work): adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through ADB This can cause the phone to function unstable, especially if you delete the wrong packet.Before executing commands, back up your data via Settings → System system → Backup.

How to delete all previously saved conversation records

Even after the recording function is disabled, the old files remain in the phone's memory and can take up gigabytes of space to delete:

1. Open the Files app (or any file manager, such as Mi File Explorer).
2. Go to the Internal Storage folder → MIUI → sound_recorder (or call_rec older).
3. Select all files with the.amr or.mp3 extension and delete them.
4. Clear the cart as files can recover after rebooting.

If the folders sound_recorder No, check the following paths:

• 📁 /sdcard/Recordings/Call
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.incallui/files
• 📁 /MIUI/voice_recorder/ (voice-assistant)

For complete cleaning, it is also recommended:

• 🧹 Go to Settings. → Warehouse → Cleaning and running deep cleaning.
• 🔄 Rebooting the phone will reset the cache of system applications.
• 🗑️ Use apps like CCleaner or Files by Google to find the remaining junk files.

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If you regularly clear your memory, but the place still runs out, check the folder. /MIUI/bug_report/. Sometimes there are logs of calls up to the volume 1–2 GB.

What to do if call recording is enabled at operator level

In rare cases, recording conversations can be activated by a mobile operator (e.g. MTS, Beeline, MegaFon), which is usually associated with connected paid services like Voicemail or Recording conversations.

1. Dial *111# (or *100# for Tele2) and call the service menu.
2. Check the "Additional Services" or "Voice Services" section.
3. If you find a service with a record, disable it by command (for example, *111*1234#, where 1234 is the service code).

Also, the recording can go through SIM-card (e.g. corporate rates) in this case:

• 📞 Call the operator and check if the recording service is connected.
• 🔄 Try inserting. SIM in another phone – if the recording continues, the problem is definitely on the operator’s side.
• 📄 Request written confirmation of the service being disabled (in case of disputes).

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If you’ve tried all the ways, but Redmi 7 still records calls, there are some radical measures left:

1. Reset to factory settings: 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings. 📱 Select to erase all data (don’t forget to make a backup!). 🔄 After reset, do not restore data from the backup – this can return the recording settings.

Phone flashing:

Install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that doesn’t have a built-in recording feature.

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📥 Download the firmware from the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA.
• 🛠️ Set it through TWRP Recovery.

If there is no such option, the record is either turned on for everyone or turned off completely.