How to remove the notification “Call recording started” on Xiaomi: all working methods

A call recording or voice recording enabled notification appears every time a call recording function is activated on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, even if you didn’t intentionally turn it on. This is the standard MIUI firmware behavior that should inform the interlocutor about recording, but for many users, such an alert becomes annoying, especially if the recording is turned on automatically (for example, when using bank or support applications).

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable this notification, from basic MIUI settings to hidden settings and ADB commands. It is important to understand that completely removing the alert may violate privacy laws in some countries (for example, in the EU and the United States, recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited).

The methods in this article are tested on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions) and are suitable for most models: Xiaomi 13/14 Pro, Redmi Note 12/11 Pro+, POCO F5/X5 Pro and others. If your device runs on HyperOS, some points may differ - we will mention this too.

1. disable call recording in standard MIUI settings

Before you resort to radical measures, check if the default call recording is enabled. In MIUI, this feature can be activated automatically for all calls or only for contacts from the "Blacklist".

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Call Record (in some versions of MIUI it may be called Auto Record).
4. Turn off the slider next to Auto Record or Record all calls.
5. Make sure that there are no unnecessary contacts or apps (such as banking services) on the Exclusion List.

If the call recording is still triggered after this action, the problem goes deeper, perhaps activating a third-party application (like Truecaller or Call Recorder) or a system process.

2.Verifying third-party applications for recording calls

Many users install third-party programs to record conversations (such as Cube Call Recorder, ACR or Boldbeast), which often have their own notifications that can duplicate system ones, to eliminate their impact:

• 🔍 Check the list of installed applications: go to Settings → Annexes → App management and sort by installation date. Look for programs with the words "call," "recorder," or "record" in the title.
• 🚫 Disable Recording Rights: For found applications, go to Permissions and disable access to Microphone and Phone.
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary programs: if the application is not in use, uninstall it. Some records may be saved in hidden folders (for example, /CallRecordings/).

Attention! Some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online or Tinkoff) automatically enable the recording of support conversations, in which case the notification will only appear when you call the bank, and you can only turn it off through the settings of the banking application itself.

3. Resetting the settings of the Phone application

If the problem isn't with third-party software, try resetting the standard Phone app, which will return all call recording settings to factory values, but won't affect call history or contacts.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Phone app (or Phone in the English version of MIUI) and tap it.
3. Choose a Storage (or Storage)
4. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
5. Reset the device.

After the reboot, check if the notification appears on the test call. If so, move on to deeper settings.

💡

If the Phone application becomes unstable after reset (for example, the call history is lost), try updating it through Google Play or reinstall APK from the official Xiaomi website.

4. Use of hidden MIUI settings (code ##4636##)

MIUI has a hidden test and debugging menu where you can turn off some system notifications, which doesn’t work on all devices, but it’s worth a try:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636###.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Turn off notifications block.
4. Try to disable options related to Call Recording or Voice Recording.

Warning: Changes to this menu can cause the phone to function unstable. Do not change settings unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, disabling VoLTE or Wi-Fi Calling can disrupt communication.

If you don’t have the options on the menu, try an alternative way through ADB (described in the next section).

5. Disabling notification via ADB (for power users)

This method requires connecting your phone to your computer and using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, which allows you to disable the system notification about the call recording at the MIUI level, but does not work on all versions of the firmware.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (You can download from the official website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (path: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on the phone screen).
2. Open the command prompt (CMD in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
3. Execute the command to disable the recording notification: adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0
4. Reboot the phone.

On some versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS, this command may not work due to changes in system settings.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.incallui/.CallRecordingNotificationService

If the notification disappears after the reboot, the task is done. If not, read the next section.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Download platform-tools with ADB

Connect your phone to the original cable

Allow debugging on the phone screen-->

6.Remove the system application of call recording (root access)

If previous methods have failed, the last option is to remove the system module responsible for recording calls, which requires root rights and can disrupt the stability of the system. Use it at your own risk!

Ways to get root:

• 🔓 Through Magisk (recommended for the MIUI).
• 🔧 Unlock the bootloader (official way from Xiaomi, but reset all data).

Instructions for removal:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Find folders with the names: CallRecorder MiuiCallRecorder InCallUI (remove only if you are sure that it will not hurt calls!)

Remove or rename folders (for example, add bak at the end of the name).

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system applications may result in loss of functionality (e.g., loss of call interface) or cyclical device reboot. TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

If the call record stops working after the module is removed and the notification disappears, the goal is achieved, otherwise you can only wait for the MIUI update, in which the developers will remove this alert.

7. Alternative solutions: changing the region or firmware

If none of these methods worked, consider radical options:

Before changing your region or firmware, make sure to back up your Mi Cloud or Google Account. Also note that changing your firmware can result in your Mi Account being blocked (if your phone is tied to it).

💡

The safest method is to disable the call recording in the phone app settings. If that doesn't work, try it. ADB-Teams, but be prepared for possible disruptions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about call recording notification