The Xiaomi Redmi phone recording button appears automatically in the call interface and often interferes with users, takes up space on the screen, can be accidentally pressed during a conversation, and in some countries its presence even raises legal questions about consent to recording. Despite the usefulness of the feature for business calls or important negotiations, many owners of the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and other models want to turn it off.
The problem is that Xiaomi didn't add a direct switch for this button to the standard settings, but there are a few workarounds, from the hidden options in the settings. MIUI beforehand ADB-In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including those that work on the latest firmware (including HyperOS.
Why the Call Record button appears on Xiaomi Redmi
The conversation recording feature is built into the standard Phone app on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI or HyperOS firmware. It is activated automatically depending on:
- 📱 Firmware regions: in Indian (IN) The global (Global) versions of the button are always visible in Chinese (CN) It might not be.
- 📞 Call type: for normal calls, the button is active, for VoIP (WhatsApp, Telegram) - no.
- 🔄 Versions MIUI: into MIUI 12-14 The button was hidden through the settings, in HyperOS (2026+) She's off the menu.
- 🛠️ System modifications: on custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience), the button may not be at all.
From the technical side, the recording button is part of the system APK-com.android.dialer (or com.miui.dialer in older versions) is controlled by a flag in a configuration file that can be changed via a file. ADB But simply removing the button doesn't turn off the recording function itself, it will remain available through the call menu.
Method 1: Disconnect via hidden MIUI settings (no root)
The most secure method that works on most Redmi models with MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS does not require superuser rights, but may not work on all regional versions of the firmware.
- Open the phone application (Phone).
- Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
- Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (on some firmware it is hidden - see spoiler below).
- Turn off the Switch Show the Record button or Automatic Record.
- Reboot your smartphone so that the changes take effect.
If the "Recording of conversations" section is not in the settings
Limitations of the method:
- ❌ Doesn't work on firmware for India (IN) and some global versions.
- ❌ After updating MIUI settings may reset.
- ✅ Safe – does not require changes to system files.
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If the button has disappeared, but the recording function is still needed, it can be called by long pressing the Add Call (+ icon) key during a conversation.
Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced users)
If the button is not turned off through the settings, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method requires a computer and enabled debugging. USB, It doesn't need root rights. It's good for Redmi Note. 11/12, Redmi 10/13C and other models MIUI 13–14.
Preparation:
- Download ADB Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux.
- Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
- Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the trusted device.
Commands to deactivate the button:
adb shell settings put global hide_call_recording_button 1Once done, restart your phone. To return the button, use:
adb shell settings put global hide_call_recording_button 0USB debugging enabled
ADB drivers are installed on PC
The phone is connected in the "File Transfer" mode.
Backup copy of data created-->
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If the button has not disappeared after the command, check the correct input or try an alternative method.
Method 3: Install a third-party launcher or call app
If the system methods don’t work, you can replace the standard Phone application with an alternative one, a radical but effective way that adds new features (such as spam blocking or an improved interface).
Best alternatives:
| Annex | Support for recording | Default recording button | Root is required. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Phone | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ❌ No. |
| Truecaller | ✅ Yes (optional) | ❌ We can turn it off. | ❌ No. |
| Simple Dialer | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ❌ No. |
| ExDialer | ✅ Yeah (tuning in) | ✅ Yes, but it's hiding. | ❌ No. |
How to determine:
- Download. APK-file of the selected application (for example, Google Phone with APKMirror).
- Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
- Launch the app and assign it to the default app for calls.
⚠️ Note: Some alternative calls (such as Truecaller) collect call data to analyze spam.
Method 4: Editing system files (root required)
For users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, it is possible to delete the write button by editing system files, which irreversibly removes the button from the interface, but requires caution - an error can lead to the failure of the call.
Instructions:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
- Go to /system/priv-app/Dialer/ or (for newer versions): /system/priv-app/Contacts/
- Find the Dialer.apk file (or Contacts.apk) and back it up.
- Open the file in the editor (for example, APK Editor) and find a line: bool_config_call_recording_enabled Change the value from true to false.
- Save the changes, restart the phone.
Alternatively, delete the CallRecordingService.apk file from the /system/priv-app/ folder, but this will disable the recording of conversations completely.
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Editing system files can disrupt the work OTA-Before making changes, make sure to back up through TWRP.
Method 5: Resetting the settings of the Phone application
If the button comes up after you upgrade or change your firmware, sometimes it helps to reset the standard call settings, and it won't delete the call history, but it will return all the settings to factory settings.
How to reset:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the phone and open its settings.
- Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Reset the settings.
- Reboot the phone.
After reset, check if the call settings have not appeared in the call item Record conversations - sometimes it becomes available after cleaning the cache.
What to do if none of the methods worked
If all of these methods did not help, the problem may be related to:
- 🔒 Operator policy: some mobile networks block changes to the call interface (e.g. Jio in India).
- 📦 Custom firmware: on informal assemblies (for example, LineageOS), the button can be “stitched” into the kernel.
- 🔄 Hardware limitations: on some models (Redmi) 9A, Redmi 8) recording function implemented at chipset level.
Radical solutions:
- 🔧 Refuse the phone to Global ROM (if IN or CN version).
- 📱 Buy a Bluetooth headset with its own recording feature (e.g. Sony) WH-1000XM5).
- 🛠️ Contact the Xiaomi service center with a request to disable the function at the service menu level (paid).