How to permanently remove the notification “There is a recording of the conversation” on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones

The Xiaomi Redmi “Talk Recording” notification appears every time the call recording function is turned on, even if you never consciously activated it» MIUI This is annoying to many users, because a message pops up over all windows, blocks part of the screen, and then it's accompanied by an audible signal, and even worse, standard settings often don't allow you to turn it off completely. In this article, we will analyze all possible methods - from simple to technically complex, including editing system files and ADB-team.

The problem is relevant for most Redmi models based on MIUI 12-14 (including Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/11, POCO X3/X4/X5). In some regions, the notice appears due to legal requirements (for example, in India or the EU), but even there it can be bypassed.

Why does a notification appear to record a conversation?

MIUI, by default, includes call recording for all contacts if you have used this feature, and the notification serves as a “warning” for the interlocutor – under the laws of many countries, recording a conversation without the consent of the second participant is prohibited.

📱 Notification pops up even if the record is disabled in the settings.
🔊 The sound signal is triggered at each call, interfering with the conversation.
⚙️ Some firmwares don't have a clear switch to turn off.
🌍 On devices for the European/Indian market, the notification can be sewn into the system.

Technically, the notification is generated by the service com.android.incallui (call interface) and depends on the parameter. call_recording_notification_enabled. You can change it through hidden settings or system files – more about it.

📊 Your Redmi model?

Redmi Note 10/11/12

Redmi 9/10/11

POCO X3/X4/X5

Another Xiaomi model

Not Xiaomi.

Method 1: Disabling call recording in standard settings

To start with, check if the record is on by default, which works on 70 percent of devices, but doesn’t guarantee that notifications (especially global firmware) will disappear.

Open the phone application (pipe icon).
Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Settings.
Select the Recording of conversations (or Call recording in English firmware).
Turn off the Automatic Record slider and remove all contact rules.
Reboot the phone.

If the notification continues to appear after these actions, then the problem lies deeper, and on some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11), the recording is automatically turned on when you first use it - even if you turned it off, in which case resetting the settings of the Phone application will help:

☑️ Resetting the settings of the "Phone" application"

Open Settings → Applications → Application ManagementFind the phone on the list.Stash the Storage" → "Clear the data"Reset the device

Done: 0 / 4

Attention! Reset will delete the call history and user settings of the app. Backup history can be created through Settings → Google → Backup (if sync is enabled).

The hidden engineering menu (#4636###) allows you to change the settings that are not available in the standard interface.

Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636## (some firmware may require code ##36446337##).
Go to Usage Statistics (or Usage Statistics).
Find the com.android.incallui app and tap on it.
In the list of parameters, find call_recording_notification_enabled and change the meaning to 0.
Save the changes and restart the phone.

If the option is not on the list, try an alternative path:

🔧 In the engineering menu, select Telephony Information. → Call settings.
📝 Find the Voice Call Recording Notification option and turn it off.
🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.

What to do if the engineering menu does not open?

On some firmware, Xiaomi is blocking access to the engineering menu: 1. Install the app MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek processors) or Qualcomm EngineerMode (for Snapdragon). 2. Use it. ADB-Command: Adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.settings/.TestingSettings 3. On firmware without root may require temporary obtaining rights through Magisk.

Warning: changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause malfunctions in the telephony. If after editing the sound is lost or the calls are not working, reset the network settings:

⚠️ Attention! Before changing the parameters in the engineering menu, write down the current values (take a picture of the screen). Incorrect settings can disrupt the communication module, up to the loss of the network.

Method 3: Use ADB-commands without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can disable the notification via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require root rights, but requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.

Steps:

Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

ADB Tools

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed).

adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0

Reboot the phone.

To check your current status, use:

adb shell settings get global call_recording_notification_enabled

If the command returns 1 – notification is active, 0 – disabled.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using an alternative device USB-cable (preferably original).

Method 4: Editing system files (requires root)

On devices with root rights, you can delete the notification by editing system files, which is the most reliable method, but requires caution - incorrect changes can lead to system failure.

Instructions:

Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
Cross the path: /system/media/audio/notifications/ Find the files. call_record_start.ogg and call_record_stop.ogg (Notification sounds) and rename them by adding the.bak extension (e.g, call_record_start.ogg.bak).
Open the file: /system/csc/others.xml Find a line: <CscFeature_CallRecording_Notification>true</CscFeature_CallRecording_Notification> and replace true with false.
Save the changes, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the phone.

Instructions for replacement:

Download the APK of the selected application (e.g. Google Phone).
Install the application and provide all necessary permissions.
Go to Settings → Applications → By default → Phone App.
Select the installed application as the main one.
Disable or freeze the standard com.android.dialer app via ADB or Titanium Backup (requires root).

The downside of the method: some features (e.g., call recording or MIUI integration) may not work properly.

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Replacing the standard Phone app is the only way to completely eliminate the notification on firmware with hard-stitched verification (for example, the Indian versions of MIUI).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you turn off notifications, users often face problems. Consider typical cases and ways to solve them:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
Notification appears even after the recording is disabled	Recording service is running in the background	Clear the cache of the phone application and restart the device
ADB-command is not applied	No rights or blocking of MIUI	Repeat the command with su or use the adb shell pm grant
After editing others.xml, the phone does not start	Incorrect access rights or syntax	Restore the file from the backup via TWRP
The notification sound remained, although the text disappeared	The audio files have not been renamed	Check the folder /system/media/audio/notifications/
Settings are reset after the MIUI update	System files are overwritten	Repeat the procedure or roll back to the old version.

If neither method works, there are two options:

Reflash the device to custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
Contact Xiaomi Service Center to disable the feature at the firmware level (the warranty may be canceled).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

❓ Notification only appears on a specific contact?

It's likely that this contact has automatic recording. Open call history, tap on contact → Details → Record conversations and turn off the slider. If you don't have an option, check the recording rules in the phone app settings.

❓ After updating MIUI The notification came back?

MIUI updates often reset user settings. Repeat Method 3 (ADB) or Method 4 (root). If you use custom recovery (TWRP), create a script to automatically apply changes after the update.

❓ Can I turn off the notification without a computer?

Yes, but with limitations: Try Method 1 (standard settings) and Method 2 (engineering menu). ADB-commands without a PC use the Termux app (requires root). Install Shizuku + AppOps for Managing Permits Without ADB.

❓ Is it legal to disable this notice?

Depending on your country, in the EU, India, the United States and some other regions, recording calls without notifying the interlocutor is prohibited by law. In Russia and CIS countries, the requirements are milder, but better clarify local legislation. Xiaomi is not responsible for the consequences of disabling the notification.

❓ Why not? POCO The notice behaves differently than on Redmi?

POCO uses the same MIUI firmware but with different presets. On some models (e.g. POCO X3 Pro), you can turn off notification via Settings → Special Features → Write Notifications. If you don't have an option, use Redmi methods.