How to turn off recording conversations on Xiaomi Redmi 6: The complete guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the popular Redmi 6, come with a variety of features that can be activated by default for user convenience. One of these features is automatic phone recording, which is often turned on immediately after a purchase or upgrade. For many owners, it is a useful option to store important information, but for others it becomes a source of concern due to memory overflow or privacy issues.

The MIUI operating system that is installed on Redmi 6, manages this function through the standard Phone application. However, the shell interface may not be obvious to beginners, and the presence of various firmware versions (Global, Chinese, Indonesian) makes its own adjustments to the location of menu items. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate recordings so that you can fully control the communication process.

It is worth noting that disabling the function does not delete files already recorded, so to free up space on the device, additional steps will be required to clean the storage. We will consider not only the basic settings, but also the nuances of working with specific versions of the software, so that the instruction is useful to each owner of the device.

Basic setting of the application "Phone"

The easiest and most common way to control the recording function is directly in the call interface. First, you need to open the standard Phone app, which usually has a green tube icon and is located at the bottom of the screen on the main desktop, and this is where all the basic tools for making calls and managing history are concentrated.

When you start the app, look at the top right or left corner of the screen, where the icon with three dots or a gear is located. This is a context menu call button that hides access to advanced options. When you click on it, you will see a list of options, among which we are interested in Settings. In some versions of MIUI, this item may be called “Call Record” and is displayed in a separate menu immediately after clicking on three dots.

Inside the settings menu, you need to find the section that records conversations. Depending on the regional version of the firmware, it can be called Call Recording, Call Recording, or Auto Recording. Going to this section, you will see a switch that activates or deactivates the function. To completely disable automatic dialog saving, you need to put the slider inactive (gray), after which the system will stop creating new audio files for incoming or outgoing calls.

It's important to understand that the changes are instant. You don't have to restart the device or restart the application. However, if you use third-party launchers or modified versions of the system, the path to settings may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same: search for the write-related section in the call app menu.

Setting up the rules for automatic recording

Often users don't want to completely disable the feature, but only change its behavior so that it's only written for certain contacts or not recorded for them. Redmi 6 with the MIUI shell implements a flexible rule mechanism to fine-tune this process. The call recording settings menu, as discussed above, usually includes the "Write Rules" or "Automatic Recording" option.

Here you can choose between a mode where you record all numbers, or limit it to the selected contacts from the phone book, and there is also the option "Record all calls except those selected", which is convenient if you want to exclude personal conversations with loved ones from the archive. To activate the electoral mode, you need to switch the switch to the position "Selected contacts" and then go to the list of numbers.

When you select a particular number, you open a list of your contacts, and next to each name or phone number, you have a checkbox or a switch, and you activate it, you either allow or disallow the entry for that subscriber, depending on the global rule you choose, and you create a personalized exception list that will work automatically without you interfering.

⚠️ Note: If you use Record All Calls mode but forget to add important numbers to exceptions, your Redmi 6 memory can quickly fill up with audio files.

For those who want to get rid of the feature completely, but are afraid to accidentally turn it on again, there is an option to hide the manual recording button itself during a conversation. In some versions of the firmware, in the recording settings section, there is a clause "Show the recording button during a call." By disabling it, you remove the visual control, which minimizes the risk of accidentally activating the recording in a stressful situation.

Managing the storage of recorded files

Even after you turn off automatic recording, you may still have previously created files that occupy precious space. In Xiaomi smartphones, audio conversation files are usually stored in a special folder that can be accessed through a standard Explorer or directly from the Phone app. Understanding the storage structure will help you effectively manage memory.

To find files, open the Phone app and go to the Contacts tab or call history. Often, a special icon (such as a small coil or wave) is displayed next to the subscriber number that was recorded. By clicking on that number or entering contact details, you can listen to and delete a particular record.

The standard path to the folder with records in the Android system based MIUI This is usually the following: Internal memory → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec. In some cases, the folder may simply be called Recordings or be located at the root of the internal memory in the Sounds folder. Knowing the exact path, you can quickly find and delete unnecessary files.

To free up space, it is recommended to sort files by date or size. You can select a group of old records and delete them in one action. It is also useful to know that the recording format is often MP3 or M4A, which provides good quality with a relatively small file size, but with daily use, the archive can still grow to several gigabytes in a year.

Use of third-party applications for calls

Redmi 6 owners may find themselves in a situation where a standard call doesn’t meet their requirements, or they prefer to use alternative solutions from Google or other developers.Installing a third-party application to make calls, such as Google Phone or Truecaller, can dramatically change the behavior of the recording system.

Google Play apps often have their own recording settings, independent of the recording system. If you install one, disabling a recording in a standard Xiaomi app won't affect its performance. You need to go to the settings of the exact application you're making calls through. The interface will be different, but the logic behind the Call Recording section search remains similar.

Note that the security policies of Android in recent versions have become stricter, and many third-party applications can no longer record conversations without complex manipulation or root rights. However, if your Redmi 6 is not installed on the latest version of Android, such applications can work fully, in which case control over the recording goes completely into the hands of third-party software.

If you decide to switch to a third-party call, be sure to check its permissions. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your new call and make sure it has access to the microphone and phone. Without these permissions, recording is not technically possible, even if the feature is enabled in the settings.

Problem Solving and Typical Errors

Despite the ease of settings, Xiaomi Redmi 6 users sometimes face situations where the record does not turn off or, conversely, turns on spontaneously. One common reason is the conflict between system settings and the settings of a particular contact. For example, for a separate number in the phone book, an individual rule can be set “Always write”, which takes precedence over the general off status.

Another problem may be the system process that controls audio, which is that if you turn off the recording, but the icon on the screen continues to burn or flash while you're calling, try restarting the device. In more complex cases, cleaning the cache of the Phone application helps. To do this, you need to go to the settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Memory. → Clear cache.This action is safe and will not delete your contacts or call history.

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse cleaning Cache with cleaning Data. Data cleanup can reset calls to factory settings, requiring reconfiguration of all settings.

Also worth checking for system updates. MIUI often fixes bugs related to basic functions. If the problem is massive, developers usually release a patch as soon as possible. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and check for new versions of the software.

In rare cases, the problem may be with the use of informal firmware assemblies or changes to the registry. If you have made changes to system files or installed custom themes that change the interface of the call, try to return the standard look of the system. Third-party themes sometimes break the logic of the switches in the settings menu.

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Tip: If you can't find your recording settings, try searching the phone's settings. Type the word "record" into the search bar in the main settings menu, and the system will suggest the item.

Questions and Answers (FAQ)

In this section, we’ve collected the most common questions Redmi 6 users have when managing the call recording feature, and if you didn’t find the answer above, it may be here.

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Full control over recording conversations on Redmi 6 is achieved through a combination of general settings of the Phone application and individual rules for contacts.