Notification of recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Poco X3 can appear due to both system functions of MIUI and third-party applications, most often users face this problem after updating firmware or installing programs to record calls. Unlike flagship models of Xiaomi, where the recording option is integrated into the standard phone module, in Poco X3 it can work differently – through hidden settings or Google services.
It is important to understand that alerting does not always mean a real record: sometimes it is just a notification of the possibility of recording (for example, from a carrier or messenger). In this article, we will discuss all possible causes of a message and how to disable it, from basic settings to editing system files (for advanced users), especially focusing on the nuances of the Poco X3 firmware, where standard methods may not work.
Why is there an alert about recording a conversation?
On Xiaomi Poco X3, a call recording message can occur for several reasons, and not all of them are obvious.
- 📱 Standard function MIUI: In some versions of the firmware (especially on the basis of the MIUI 12.5+) Call recording activated by default for numbers from the blacklist or unknown subscribers.
- 🔄 Operator Update: Mobile operators (for example, MegaFon or Beeline) can send USSD-commands including a record notice to comply with legislation.
- 🤖 Google Services: The Google Phone or Google Drive app can automatically save records if you have previously given permission to do so.
- 🛠️ Third-party applications: Programs like Cube Call Recorder, ACR or Truecaller often run in the background and show notifications.
- 🔍 Hidden settings MIUI: In the engineering menu (#4636##) or the developer settings, debugging options can be activated that affect calls.
On the Poco X3 with MIUI 13+ firmware, it is particularly common for a notification to appear even when the recording is turned off, due to the com.android.phone service, which checks for permissions to write for all applications, and if at least one of them ever requested access to the microphone during the call, the system can continue to show the warning.
Method 1: Checking the standard MIUI settings
Start with the basics – often the problem is solved in just 2 clicks. On Xiaomi Poco X3, the path to settings for recording calls may vary depending on the version of MIUI:
- Open the phone application (pipe icon).
- Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
- Go to the Call Record section (or additionally → Call Record in older versions).
- Turn off the slider Automatic recording and remove the ticks from the points: 📵 Record all calls. 🔍 Record unknown numbers 📞 Record numbers from the blacklist
Save the changes and restart the phone.
If the Record Conversations section is not on the menu, then your version of MIUI does not support this feature at the system level, in which case move on to the next method.
Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone
Make sure you have enough battery power (minimum 30%)
Close all background apps, especially instant messengers
Make a backup of contacts (in case of reset)
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⚠️ Note: On some Poco firmware X3 (for example, MIUI 12.0.8) The write option is hidden behind the optional menu. To see it, you may need to reset the Phone app settings to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data. It'll delete the call history!
Method 2: Disabling permissions for applications
If the standard settings didn't work, the problem lies with third-party software. On Poco X3, even after deleting applications to record its permissions can remain active.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → select Special Access.
- Find the Audio Recording section (or Microphone in newer versions of MIUI).
- Disable access to all applications except: 📞 Telephone (system) 🎤 Recorder (if you use it) 📹 Camera (for video)
- Go back to Application Management and check permissions for: 🔍 Truecaller (if installed) 📱 Google Phone (if used as an alternative call) 🤖 ACR, Cube Call Recorder and analogues
Once you turn off permissions, restart your device. If the notification is gone, there was a problem in one of these apps. If not, move on to the next method.
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To quickly find all applications with microphone access, type "microphone" in the settings search, and the system will show all programs that have ever requested this permission, even if they have already been deleted.
Method 3: Resetting the settings of the Phone application
On Xiaomi Poco X3 with MIUI 12-14 firmware, sometimes resetting the settings of the standard call app helps, which will remove all user settings, including possible configuration errors:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the Phone app (the pipe icon) and tap on it.
- Select Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
- Return to the previous menu and click Reset (or Remove the default settings).
- Reboot the phone.
After the reset, check if the notification appears when the call is made. If so, move on to more radical measures.
⚠️ Attention: Resetting the application Phone will delete: 📞 Call history (incoming/outgoing) 🔕 Redirection settings and call waiting 📵 Blacklist (if not synced with Mi Account) We recommend pre-exporting your call history through apps like Call Logs Backup & Restore.
Method 4: Change the operator settings (USSD-team)
Mobile operators in Russia and the CIS sometimes activate notifications about the recording of calls through their services. SIM-card or fare to disable this function:
| Operator. | Team to check | Command to shut down |
|---|---|---|
| MTS | *111*52# | *111*52*0# |
| Beeline | *110*180# | *110*180*0# |
| MegaFon | *105*500# | *105*500*0# |
| Tele2. | *155*2# | *155*2*0# |
| Yota | *100*3# | Shuts down through the personal account |
Wait until the command is entered. SMS-If the notification of the record was related to their service, it will disappear within 24 hours.
What to do if USSD-teams are not working?
Method 5: Editing System Files (for Advanced)
On MIUI 12.5-14 firmware for Poco X3, the write notice can be rigidly spelled out in the system file /system/csc/others.xml. editing it requires root rights and can lead to a loss of warranty. If you are willing to take risks, follow the instructions:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
- Go to /system/csc/ and find the file others.xml.
- Make a backup copy of the file (copy it on the SD-map).
- Open up. others.xml in a text editor and find a line: <CscFeature_VoiceCall_EnableVoiceRecordingNotification>true</CscFeature_VoiceCall_EnableVoiceRecordingNotification>
- Replace true with false, save the file and reboot the phone.
If the file others.xml If it's not there, or if it's not there, it means that the notification is controlled by another system component, and then it's only a flash or a rollback to an earlier version that helps. MIUI.
⚠️ Note: editing system files without root rights is impossible. Incorrect changes can lead to: 🔄 Located reboot (bootloop) 📵 Poose. IMEI or serial number 🔧 We recommend that you first try all other methods or contact the service center.
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If you're not sure about your root skills, you might want to use alternative methods or consult a specialist. Wrong actions can turn the Poco X3 into a brick.
Additional recommendations
If none of these methods helped, check the following points:
- 🔄 Update the firmware: In new versions MIUI POCO X3 False notification bugs have been fixed. Check the updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
- 🛡️ Check the antivirus: Some antiviruses (such as Dr.Web or Kaspersky) block system processes, which can cause false notifications.
- 🔧 Reset all settings: If the problem appears after the update, reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and reset), but pre-repair backup.
- 📱 Check the second. SIM-Card: If you have two SIM, The notification may only come to one of them. Try temporarily disabling the second card.
Also, consider that the Poco X3 NFC (modification with support for contactless payment) sometimes triggers a false notification due to a conflict with the NFC module. In this case, disabling NFC during a call or updating the module’s firmware through Settings → Connections → NFC will help.