How to completely disable recording of conversations on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but its automatic call recording feature is not always convenient. Many users find that the phone saves conversations without their knowledge, taking up memory and creating risks of leaking sensitive data. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to disable recordings, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings.

It's important to understand that the writing mechanism can work differently depending on the firmware version. For example, MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 13 have different paths to settings, and some regional versions don't have the option at all in the interface. We've taken all the nuances into account and prepared universal solutions that will work even on custom firmware.

Why Xiaomi Records Conversations Automatically

The default call recording feature is activated in the Redmi Note 10 Pro due to Xiaomi’s policies in some countries (such as India or China), which is due to local data retention laws, but for Russian and European users, this option is often redundant.

• 📱 Regional firmware settings - in Asian versions MIUI record is enabled by default.
• 🔄 System updates after update to new version MIUI settings can be reset.
• 📲 Third-party applications – some dialers (such as Truecaller or Google Phone) have their own recording mechanisms.
• ☁️ Cloud Backup – If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, records can be duplicated in the cloud.

Another important thing is that some firmware records even if you don't see a notification that it's starting. /MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ It can take up gigabytes of memory if you don't manually clean it.

Method 1: Disconnection through standard phone settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in options of the Phone application. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12.5-14:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Call Record section (in some versions, Call Record).
4. Turn off the automatic recording slider.
5. Make sure that there are no active rules for specific contacts in the list below.

If the Recording Conversations section is not on the menu, then your firmware does not support this option through the GUI, in which case move on to the next method.

Make sure you have the latest version of the phone app.|Check if there is free space in the memory|Make a backup of important records|Reboot your phone after the changes-->

Method 2: Use of the MIUI Hidden Settings (Hidden Settings)

The Redmi Note 10 Pro has a hidden menu where you can turn off recording even if the option is not available in the standard interface.

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to Turn off Automatic Call Recording.
4. Click on the option and confirm the disconnect.

⚠️ Note: This method does not work on all versions. MIUI. If nothing happens after you enter the code, your firmware doesn't support the menu. Don't try to type other engineering codes, it can cause the communication module to malfunction.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer, but is guaranteed to disable system-level recording.

You'll need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB developer-setting.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode by tapping 7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and type in the command line:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 0


adb shell settings put global call_recording_auto_enabled 0

Once you have completed the commands, restart the device and record the calls completely, including automatic rules for specific contacts.

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If you still record after you turn off the ADB, check for updates to the Phone app in Google Play. Sometimes resets occur after automatic updates.

Method 4: Delete recorded files and clean up memory

Even after the function is disabled, the old records remain in the device's memory to delete:

1. Open the Files app (or any file manager).
2. Go along the way: Internal drive → MIUI → sound_recorder → call_rec.
3. Select all files with the.amr or.mp3 extension and delete them.
4. Clear the cart, as files can be recovered after a reboot.

⚠️ Warning: If you're using Mi Cloud, the records could be synced to the cloud to remove them from there:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select Data Management → Recordings of conversations.
3. Click Remove All and confirm the action.

For complete cleanup, it is also recommended to disable backup of records to the cloud:

• 📁 Go to Settings. → Google → Backup.
• 🔍 Find the Data of the Phone application and turn it off.
• ☁️ In Mi Cloud, deactivate the option of Synchronizing records.

How to prevent recording of individual contacts

If you need to leave a record for some numbers but turn off for others, do the following:

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down to the Additional Settings section.
4. Find the option Record conversations and select Never.

For mass management:

1. In the Phone app, go to the Call Log.
2. Press three points. → Recording settings.
3. Select Exclusions and add numbers for which the record must be disabled.

Note that if the contact is saved in Google Account, the recording settings can be reset after sync, in which case it is better to disable the recording globally.

What to do if the recording is still being done

If the Redmi Note 10 Pro continues to hold conversations after all the manipulations, the problem may be:

• 🔄 System settings failure - try resetting the Phone app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Reset).
• 📱 Firmware with modified services - some custom builds MIUI Solution: Reflash the device to the official version.
• 🛠️ Third-party apps – check permissions for Truecaller, Call Recorder and other dialers in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Microphone.

The last option is a full reset (Settings → About Phone → Reset) before you make sure to back up the data, as all files, including photos and messages, will be deleted.

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If none of these methods worked, your firmware is likely to have hardware limitations at the modified kernel level, and then only flashing to the official MIUI via Fastboot will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls to Xiaomi