Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where the device starts automatically recording phone conversations without an explicit user request. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro model running the MIUI shell, this feature can be activated by default or enabled by random touch.This leads to quick internal memory filling and potential privacy issues if you share the device with other family members.
Understanding how to manage this process is critical to making the gadget comfortable. In this article, we will discuss how to completely disable conversation recording, delete existing files and adjust settings so that the device no longer saves audio tracks without your knowledge. We will look at the standard system tools, since the use of third-party applications is not required in this case and may even conflict with system settings.
Analysis of the reasons for automatic recording on MIUI
The MIUI shell feature on the Redmi Note 9 Pro offers deep integration of call services with storage. Automatic activation of the voice recorder during a conversation is most often due to the inclusion of the "Record all calls" option in hidden or rarely visited settings menus. Users may not notice this until they encounter a shortage of space or find a folder with confidential conversations.
Also, it’s worth considering that some regional versions of firmware or security updates can reset user preferences to factory values where recording can be activated.The system phone in the Xiaomi ecosystem has broad access rights, allowing it to ignore some of the standard Android restrictions that are specific to other brands.
It's important to distinguish between manual recording that you trigger with a button during a call and the background process that starts automatically. If you're wondering how to stop saving conversations forever, it's the automatic trigger that you need to find and deactivate. In some cases, users confuse the recording function with the speakerphone listening function, but these are different technical processes.
Step-by-step disabling through call settings
To start, you need to go to the standard Phone app, which is the main interface for making calls on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. In the upper right corner of the screen, you will see a three-dot icon or a gear, depending on the version of the theme, clicking on this element will open the drop-down menu where you want to select Settings. This is the first and most important step to managing the functions of the call.
In the list of parameters that opens, you'll find a section called Call Recording. That's where all the audio controls are concentrated. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic remains the same: we need to find the switch that automates the process, which is usually located at the top of the screen or in bold.
☑️ Algorithm for deactivating the recording
Once you log into the Call Record menu, you'll see a few options. We're interested in the Auto Record Calls switch. It needs to be put in an inactive position (grey), and we're also recommending that you check if you've selected specific contacts for forced entry. If there's any entry in the Add Numbers list, you should delete them to avoid exceptions to the general rule.
⚠️ Warning: After you turn off automatic writing, previously stored files are not deleted automatically.You will have to clean the storage manually if you want to free up disk space.
Removing existing recordings of conversations
Even after successfully disabling the feature, your Redmi Note 9 Pro may still have gigabytes of previously recorded dialogs. To remove them, open the Phone app and go to the Contacts or Recent tab. Next to the number that has the record, usually a small coil or voice recorder icon is displayed.
But it's very inefficient to delete one at a time, and it's much faster to use a file manager or a built-in record management menu, and call recording settings often have a "Record List" or similar option, and if you go there, you'll see the full archive, you'll highlight all the unnecessary files with a long press, and select "Delete."
Physically, files are stored along the way. MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec If you can't find the archive through the standard interface, you can use the Explorer app. MIUI, later sound_recorder and within call_rec. Here are all the audio files in the format.m4a or.mp3. Cleaning this folder completely is guaranteed to free up space.
Can deleted records be restored?
Comparison of recording management methods
Xiaomi users can control recording in many ways, but not all of them are equally effective at completely disabling the feature. Below is a table that will help you understand the differences between manual and automatic writing, as well as understand which control method is most reliable for your situation.
| Method | Description | Impact on memory | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual recording | Recording begins only after pressing the button during the call. | Minimum | Used for important negotiations |
| Automatic (All) | Every incoming and outgoing call is recorded. | Critical | Recommended to disable |
| Automatic (Selected) | Only contacts from a special list are recorded. | Moderate. | Useful for employee monitoring |
| Third-party annexes | Using programs from Google Play | Depends on the settings. | Not recommended for Android 9+ |
As can be seen from the table, the Automatic (All) mode is the most resource-intensive and it is most often necessary to turn off on the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Using third-party apps on modern versions of Android is often pointless, since the system blocks access to the audio stream for third-party software for security purposes. MIUI They are the only working option.
The right method depends on your goals. If you want to just stop clogging, you just have to turn off the automatic mode. If your goal is privacy, you also need to check the record folder regularly and clean it up. Remember that even when you turn off the automatic recording, the manual start button is still available and you can press it randomly.
Hiding a Notice of Recording a Conversation
One of the features of MIUI is the loud voice notification "Recording started" and "Record finished" that the interlocutor hears. Many users want to turn off the audio alert, leaving the recording function itself. To do this, you need to find the "Record of calls" item in the "Record of calls" menu and uncheck it.
However, if your goal is to completely hide the recording from the person you are talking to (which may be important from a legal point of view in some jurisdictions), it is difficult to do this with Xiaomi’s regular funds. Voice alert is a legal requirement in some countries and is embedded deep in the system.
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To keep the recording quieter and more discreet, do not switch to speaker during a conversation and use standard mode, which reduces the risk that the microphone will record extraneous noises that indicate the presence of a recorder.
There is a myth that setting up India or Singapore in your phone settings allows you to remove voice warnings. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, this method does not always work, as it depends on the version of the basic firmware (Global or China), Changing the region for one feature is not recommended, as it can affect the work of other system applications and advertising services.
⚠️ Note: Recording a conversation without warning the interviewee may violate your country's privacy laws. Use this feature responsibly and only for personal purposes.
Solving problems with lack of a record menu
Sometimes users don’t find Call Record in the settings, which may be because your Redmi Note 9 Pro has a global firmware version, where in some regions the recording function is completely cut out of the application code, in which case the standard settings will be empty or absent.
If the menu is not available, change the region of the phone. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Region and select the country where recording is allowed (for example, India, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan). After changing the region, the phone may require a reboot, after which the desired section should appear in the call settings.
In rare cases, the problem is access rights. Make sure the Phone app is allowed to use the microphone and memory. This is checked by Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Permissions. If memory access is denied, the phone will not physically be able to save the audio file, and the function may not behave properly.
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Changing your region on your device is a secure procedure that doesn’t delete your data, but can change the list of pre-installed apps and Mi newsfeed.