How to remove the notification about the recording of a conversation on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

The notification of recording phone conversations on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is due to the built-in MIUI function, which automatically informs the interlocutor about the audio recording, a feature that is due to the requirements of some countries (for example, India or the EU), where it is mandatory to notify the second participant of the conversation, but for many users, such an alert becomes annoying – especially if the recording is for personal purposes or for work.

In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to disable a call recording notification on any Redmi (including Note 10/11/12/13, Redmi 9/10/12C, and others) running MIUI 12, 13, or 14. We’ll look at both official methods through settings and hidden tricks for power users. Importantly, some solutions require unlocking the bootloader or root rights — these we’ll highlight separately with warnings.

If you don't want to go into technical detail, start with the first three, which are non-specialized and work on most devices. ADB-commands and modification of system files.

1. disable notification via the settings of the application "Phone"

The easiest way to remove a notification is to use the built-in options of the Phone application. Unfortunately, this item is hidden on some firmware, but it can be activated through a hidden developer menu.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
• 🔧 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Settings.
• 🎤 Scroll down to the Record of Conversations section (if not, see next item).
• ⚙️ Turn off the switch Notify the interlocutor about the recording.

If the list of conversations is not on the menu:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the item Show recording of conversations in the phone settings and turn it on.

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Note: Some firmware for the Indian region (world version) MIUI Global, this may not work because of the constraints, so move on to the next one.

2.Use of third-party applications to record calls

If Xiaomi’s built-in feature doesn’t allow you to disable notifications, you can use alternative apps from Google Play, which record conversations without notifying the interlocutor, but require additional permissions.

The best apps to record calls without notifications:

• 🎧 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Supports automatic recording and cloud storage. minus: may not work on Android 12+ rootless.
• 📼 Call Recorder – Automatic Call Recorder – simple interface, recording format.mp3.
• 🔊 Truecaller – has a built-in recording function (requires a premium subscription).

How to set up:

1. Install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Open it and give permissions to record audio, access contacts and phone calls.
3. In the application settings, turn off the Notify of Record option (if any).
4. Activate Automatic Recording for all or selected contacts.

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Before installing a third-party recorder, check its rating and reviews – some applications may contain ads or collect excess data.

Important! On Android 10+, Google restricted the access of apps to call recording.

• Try to enable Developer Mode and allow USB Debugging.
• Use it. ADB-Special permissions team (more on this below).

3. editing system files (root required)

For power users who are ready to get root rights, there is a way to disable notifications by changing system files, which works on 100% of devices, but requires unlocking the bootloader and can lead to a loss of warranty.

Instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Explorer with root support.
2. Go to /system/csc/others.xml or (for newer MIUI versions): /system/csc/feature.xml
3. Find a line: <CscFeature_VoiceCall_EnableRecordPrompt>TRUE</CscFeature_VoiceCall_EnableRecordPrompt> and replace TRUE on FALSE.
4. Save the file, restart the device.

If the file others.xml Try to create it manually with this content:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>


<FeatureSet>




<CscFeature_VoiceCall_EnableRecordPrompt>FALSE</CscFeature_VoiceCall_EnableRecordPrompt>




</FeatureSet>

Warning:

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped boot) or device breakdown. TWRP or Mi PC Suite.

4. Disabling the notification through ADB-teams (without root)

If you don’t want to root, you’re ready to use it. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, this method will disable notification without deep system changes. MIUI 12/13/14.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools from the official Android Developers website.
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → For Developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) in the adb folder.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices (should appear serial number of your device).
5. Execute the command to disable notification: adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0
6. Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings\$CallRecordingSettingsActivity

This command will open a hidden call record menu where you can manually turn off notifications.

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ADB-commands are the safest method among the "advanced" methods, since it does not require changing system files.

5. Resetting the settings of the application “Phone” to the factory

Sometimes the notification of the record appears due to a malfunction in the standard Phone application, in which case it will help to reset its settings.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Phone (or Phone Services) app and open it.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Go back to the main settings of the application and select Reset Settings.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Check if the notification has disappeared (a test call may be required).
• 📱 If the problem remains, reset the call record from scratch.
• ⚙️ Make sure you're in the Settings → The permissions of the phone application do not have unnecessary powers.

Attention:

⚠️ Reset the application settings Phone will delete the call history and saved conversation records. Before the procedure export important data through Settings → Google → Backup.

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

To make it easier for you to decide, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of the first and second methods: first try to disable the notification through the settings, and if you can not – install a third-party application. ADB and root should only be used if other methods have not worked.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to remove a call record notification, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

1.After disabling the notification, the recording stopped working

This is because some MIUI firmware associates the recording function with the notification.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Check the permissions for the Phone application in Settings → Permits.
• 🔧 Install a third-party recorder (such as a Cube) ACR).

2. Notification is only available for certain contacts

MIUI has a voting record function.

• 📇 Open contact. → Edit → See if the option is always recorded.
• 🔍 In the settings of the application Phone can be a list of exceptions.

3.After the MIUI update, the notification returned

Updates often reset user settings to avoid this:

• 📥 Before updating, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🔄 After the update, repeat the selected method to disable the notification.

4: Recording on Android 12/13 is not working

On new versions of Android, Google has tightened its call record policy.

• 📱 Use applications with support API 31+ (Call Recorder by Lovekesh).
• 🔧 If there is root, edit the file. /system/build.prop, line: ro.vendor.audio.sound_recorder_source=1

FAQ: Answers to popular questions