The popular Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone often has an intrusive beep or voice alert “Recording has begun” when a conversation begins, built into the MIUI system to inform the interlocutor that their words are being recorded, which is in line with the laws of many countries. However, for users recording important business conversations or interviews, this sound can be extremely uncomfortable, as it is heard by both participants in the conversation and sometimes even interrupts the beginning of the dialogue.
It has become more difficult to completely disable this feature with standard methods in the latest versions of MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 firmware, as Xiaomi developers have removed the corresponding switches from the standard settings menu. However, there are proven ways to circumvent this limitation by using a change of region, special design applications or modification of system files through ADB. The choice of the specific method depends on your technical training and the version of the operating system.
In this article, we will take a look at all the current ways to solve the problem, we will look at both secure methods without root rights and more advanced options for power users. It is important to understand that any changes in system settings require care, so follow the instructions consistently so that you do not disrupt the telephony on your device.
Why is there a warning and can it be ignored?
The appearance of voice messages is due to legal requirements that Xiaomi is obliged to comply with in various regions of the world. In some countries, recording a conversation without warning the second party is a criminal offense. That is why the program code of the call contains a rigid binding to the region of the device. If the phone settings are selected China, India or Indonesia, the system can behave differently, but most often the warning is activated forcibly.
You can't ignore this signal if you're using Google's standard Phone app or MIUI Dialer without any further modifications. The system plays the audio file through the speaker, and you can't programmatically block the file without touching the other sounds through the normal settings. The audio stream of recording and playing the notifications is all in the same channel, making it technically difficult to delete the alert.
⚠️ Warning: Before making any changes to your system settings or installing third-party software, be sure to back up important data.While the methods described are considered safe, unforeseen crashes in the Redmi Note 10 Pro may occur.
It is believed that changing the region to Indonesia or India automatically removes the warning, which in practice does not always work in new versions of MIUI, as Google updates telephony components globally, but this method remains a first step worth trying, since it does not require the installation of additional software and is completely reversible.
The method of changing the region and cleaning the application data
The first and easiest way to try to get rid of voice alerts is to manipulate the geographic settings of your smartphone, and the logic is to switch the device to a region where the law is less strict on recording conversations, or where it is implemented differently, most often in Indonesia, India or Singapore.
To implement this method, you need to go to the settings menu. Find Settings → Advanced Settings → Region. In the list that opens, select, for example, Indonesia. After changing the region, the phone interface can partially reconfigure, change some system applications and time settings. This is a normal system reaction to changing the location.
After changing region, it is critical to clear the cache and data of the Phone application. Just switching is not enough, as old configuration files can remain in memory. Go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find the Phone (or MIUI Dialer) list. Click on Memory, and then select Clear and Clear Everything (or Reset).
- 📱 Go to the region settings and select Indonesia or India.
- 🗑️ Be sure to clear the data of the “Phone” and “Contacts” applications after changing the region.
- 📞 Make a test call to check for voice alert.
- 🔄 If it doesn’t work, try another region on the list of available sites.
If you still hear “Recording has started” when you do this, your version of MIUI firmware has a more rigid lock, so move on to the next method, which requires you to install a special theme builder application.
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After changing the region, do not forget to return the date and time settings to automatic mode if they are lost, otherwise there may be problems with the work of messengers and browsers.
Use of the Theme Editor app for MIUI
A more reliable way, which works on most versions of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, is to use the Theme Editor utility, a tool that allows you to edit system design themes, including audio files used by the bell, the essence of the method is to replace the system sound warning file with a silence file.
First you will need to download and install. APK-Theme Editor for application file MIUI (zhanghai or analogues. After installation, launch the application and provide the necessary permissions. In the main menu, select the option "Create New" or "Pick a theme" if you want to edit the current one. We need to get to the system sounds of the call.
In the editor interface, look for a section that's associated with system sounds or specifically "Dialer" / "Phone." You need to find the file that's responsible for notifying the record. call_recording_notification.mp3 The challenge is to replace this file with a completely silent audio file (silence.mp3), You can find it online or create it yourself.
The path to the file in the structure of the topic:
assets/sounds/call_recording_notification.mp3After you change the file, save the theme and apply it through the standard Themes app on your Xiaomi. Reboot your smartphone. Now, when you start recording the conversation, the system will try to play the file, but since it is replaced with silence, the interlocutor will not hear anything, and the recording will go.
☑️ Sound replacement algorithm
Adjustment through ADB: an advanced method
For users who don't want to install third-party themes or change region, there is a method to disable warnings through ADB debugging (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to make changes to hidden database settings that can not be accessed through the usual interface, it requires connecting the smartphone to the computer.
First, activate the developer mode on Redmi Note 10 Pro. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly press 7 times on MIUI Version. Then go to Advanced Settings → For Developers and turn on the USB Debugging Toggle. Connect the phone to your PC with a cable.
On your computer, install the Android SDK Platform Tools. Open the command line in the tool folder and enter a command to check the connection:
adb devicesThe phone will have a request for debugging permission — click "Allow." Then enter the command to change the recording setting. The exact command may vary depending on the version of MIUI, but often the following option works, disabling the system notification:
adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0If this command fails (as the parameter may be hidden), you can try to force the call process to stop after changing the region using ADB:
adb shell pm clear com.miui.calldialerThis method requires caution. Incorrect use of ADB commands can lead to unstable operation of the system, but if done correctly, you can remove the warning without installing unnecessary applications.
⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Don't type commands that you don't know what you're trying to do, especially those that start with pm disable or rm, because that can block the phone.
Comparison of methods of disabling the alert
To make it easier for you to choose the right option, we have prepared a summary table that will help you assess the risks and complexity of each method for the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
| Method | Difficulty | Risk of data loss | Efficiency | The need for a PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change of region | Low. | No. | Average (50%) | No. |
| Theme Editor | Medium | No. | High (90%) | No. |
| ADB team | Tall. | Minimum | High (80%) | Yes. |
| Third-party calls | Low. | No. | Low (depending on Android) | No. |
As you can see from the table, using Theme Editor is often the middle ground between efficiency and safety. The ADB method is good because it doesn't change the visual style of the phone, but requires a computer and basic command line skills. Changing the region is the safest, but least effective on today's firmware.
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The most stable result on the Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13/14 shows a method of replacing the system audio file through the theme editor.
Alternative solutions and third-party applications
If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t work, you might consider installing an alternative caller from the Google Play Store. However, there’s an important caveat: since Android 10 and up, Google has closed the API to record conversations with third-party apps, which means that programs like Call Recorder – ACR or Automatic Call Recorder may not work correctly or record only your voice, ignoring the interlocutor.
However, some applications circumvent this restriction by using Accessibility Service, which automatically press the recording button on the screen to simulate user actions, such as the Cube ACR application. When installing such software, you must give it maximum permissions, including access to a microphone, phone and special features.
- 📥 Install a voice recorder app with support for Android 11+ (Like a Cube. ACR).
- ⚙️ Enable all requested permissions and accessibility services.
- 🎙️ In the application settings, select the sound source “Voice Call” or “VoIP».
- 📂 Check the recording folder to make sure the interlocutor’s sound is heard.
It is worth noting that using third-party calls can lead to conflict with the MIUI contact book. In addition, the dialing interface may differ from the usual one. Therefore, this method is recommended only if other methods have not helped, or if you need advanced recording functions (for example, write to the cloud or schedule).