How to completely disable the recording of calls on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways

Recording phone conversations on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a useful feature for business negotiations or important conversations, but it is not always appropriate. Many users face a situation where recording is automatically turned on, takes up extra memory or creates legal risks (in some countries recording without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited by law). Unfortunately, MIUI does not always offer an obvious way to disable this feature - settings may be hidden in different sections of the menu or completely absent depending on the firmware version.

In this article, we will explore all possible methods of deactivating call recording, from standard settings to hidden developer settings. You will learn how to disable auto recording for all contacts, delete existing records and prevent their accidental creation. The instructions are relevant for the Redmi Note 9 (models M2003J15SC, M2003J15SS, etc.) based on MIUI 12/13/14, including global and Chinese versions of the firmware.

Why does Redmi Note 9 record calls without permission?

The default conversation recording function is activated in MIUI for several reasons:

• 📱 Regional settings: In some countries (e.g. India, China) recording calls is legal, so Xiaomi includes it out of the box".
• 🔄 Updates: After the update to MIUI 13/14 Record settings can be reset or changed in the menu.
• 🤖 Double-Apps: If you have installed alternative calls (like Truecaller or Google Phone), they may conflict with the standard feature.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Xiaomi Cloud automatically backs up records if sync is enabled.

It is important to understand that even after you turn off the recording in your settings, some system processes may still keep conversations in the background, which is due to the work of com.android.server.telecom, which manages phone calls, and to guarantee that you stop recording, you will need a combination of methods from this article.

Method 1: Disconnect via the standard “Phone” application

The most obvious method is to use the built-in settings of the call, but the interface may vary depending on the version of MIUI:

1. Open the phone app** (pipe icon).
2. Tap on three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (in) MIUI 14 may be called Auto Recording).
4. Transfer the slider to the "Off" position for the Automatic Recording parameter.

If you don't have a Conversation Record, your version of MIUI uses an alternative path.

1. In the same settings of the phone, find additional → Special features → Record calls.
2. Turn off the Allow apps to record calls.

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced for India) call recording is managed via the Security app. If the standard method fails, proceed to Method 2.

Method 2: Deactivation through MIUI Security

The Security app in MIUI is responsible for privacy, including call record management, and works on both global and Chinese firmware versions:

1. Open Security (or Security in English).

If there are multiple apps with permissions to write (like Truecaller or Google Drive), disable them all.

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If the function still works after disabling the record in “Security”, clear the cache of the “Phone” application (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Clear the cache).

Method 3: Delete Records and Clean Memory

Even after the function is disabled, the old records continue to take up space to delete them:

1. Open the Files app** (Folder icon).
2. Go to Categories → Audio.
3. Find the CallRecord or Recordings folder (may be called Calls in Russian).
4. Select all files (long-press → ticks) and click Delete.

For complete cleaning:

• ☁️ Turn off recording sync in Xiaomi Cloud (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Call records).

⚠️ Attention: Deletion of folder sound_recorder It can cause system sounds (alarm clocks, notifications) to fail. Before action, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods fail, you can block the system-level recording using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a PC connection but is guaranteed to disable the function:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack it on your computer.
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Tap 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification You become a developer appears!.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

adb shell pm revoke com.android.dialer android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO


adb shell pm revoke com.android.dialer android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

These commands revoke the call's permission to record sound and save files.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Check that the call settings disappeared section Record conversations.

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ADB-commands disable recording forever, but after resetting the phone to factory settings or updates MIUI repeat the procedure.

Method 5: Use of third-party applications (alternative)

If you need to selectively record calls (for example, only for certain contacts), but the standard MIUI feature is not satisfied, consider alternative applications:

To avoid conflict:

1. Before installation, turn off the standard recording (see Method 1).
2. In the new app settings, select Use as the default call.
3. Turn off auto-start for the standard Phone application (Settings → Applications → Auto-Run).

⚠️ Google Play apps may not work on Chinese versions MIUI without Google services. In this case, use APK-Files from trusted sources (e.g. APKMirror).

What if the call recording continues?

If none of the methods worked, the problem may lie in:

• 🔄 Firmware failure: Update MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📦 Viruses or malware: Check your phone through MIUI Security Scan or Malwarebytes.
• 🔧 Customized firmware: If you have used TWRP Custom ROM, The recording can be embedded in modified software.
• 📡 Operator service: Some mobile operators (e.g. Jio in India) offer call recording as part of the tariff.

The last method is reset to factory settings:

1. Create a backup of the data (Settings → Additional → Backup).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm.

After the reset, the call record will be turned off, but you will have to reconfigure the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Note 9 call recording