How to disable call recording on Xiaomi: all ways (including hidden)

Have you seen a call recording notification on a Xiaomi screen and you don't know how to remove it? Or have you accidentally turned on a call recording and now it activates every call? This is a problem typical of smartphones on MIUI 12-15, where call recording can work in the background — even if you didn't set it up. In some cases, system applications like Mi Call Recorder or Google Phone are to blame, in others, hidden operator settings.

In this article, you’ll find 5 proven ways to turn off call recording on any Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone — from obvious settings in the phone’s menu to little-known tricks with ADB and configuration file editing. We’ll also look at why recording can turn on on its own (spoiler: it’s often the fault of MIUI updates or mobile carrier apps) and what to do if standard methods don’t work. If you’re afraid your conversations are being recorded without knowing, here you’ll get a clear algorithm to check and disable this feature.

Why does Xiaomi say “call recording”?

The call recording has started for three main reasons, and only one of them is related to your conscious actions.

• 📱 Mi Call Recorder system application - built-in MIUI a conversation recorder that can be activated automatically after a firmware update or at the first call.
• 📞 Google Phone app (if it’s set as a default call) – in some versions it has a hidden recording feature that is enabled via access settings.
• 📡 Mobile operator service – operators like MTS, Beeline or Tele2 can force the recording to “improve the quality of communication” (most often this applies to corporate tariffs).
• 🔄 Reset settings or data portability – if you restored the phone from a backup where the record was turned on, or reset the settings to factory settings, the feature can “resurrection” itself.

The most insidious case is when a record is enabled without your knowledge via the MIUI update. For example, there was an error in MIUI 14 for the Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 11 that caused the Mi Call Recorder to activate for all incoming calls, even if the user never configured this feature. Check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – if it is older than 14.0.5, this may be the problem.

Method 1: Disconnect via the settings of the “Phone” application

The most obvious method is to check the settings of the standard Phone app (aka Mi Dialer), and even if you don't see the recording option there, it can be hidden under other menu items.

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner (⋮) and select "Settings».
3. Scroll down to the Recording of Conversations section (or Call Recording in English).
4. Turn off the Automatic Record slider (if it is active).
5. Remove all the rules of entry (if any) in the section "Recording Rules".

If you don't have a "Record Conversations" option on the menu, don't be too upset. In some versions of MIUI (like the POCO X5 Pro), this option is hidden deeper:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Find the phone in the list and open its settings.
• 🔧 Tap on Permissions and check if there's an audio recorder or a microphone. If so, turn it off.

Attention! On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite) after disabling the recording in the settings of the application Phone function can be activated again after restarting. This is a MIUI bug, and it can only be solved by radical methods (see Method 5).

Method 2: Remove or disable the Mi Call Recorder application

If the standard settings didn’t work, the problem lies in the system application com.android.incallui (call interface) or com.miui.voiceassist (Mi Call Recorder), which can not be deleted in the usual way, but you can disable or delete the rights:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select “Show all applications».
3. In the search bar, enter Call Recorder or Call Recorder.
4. Select the Mi Call Recorder app (or com.miui.voiceassist).
5. Click on “Disable” (if the button is active) or “Delete Updates”.
6. In the "Permissions" section, disable access to the Microphone and the Warehouse.

If the “Disable” button is inactive (grey), the application is protected by the system, in which case only disabling through ADB (see Method 5) or installing an alternative call app (such as Google Phone or Truecaller) will help.

On the POCO F4 and other models with MIUI 13+, the Mi Call Recorder app can be disguised as "Voice Assistant" (com.miui.voiceassist). If you turn it off, voice control will also disappear along with the call recording (for example, the "OK, Google" command may stop working).

Method 3: Verification of applications from a mobile operator

Many carriers (especially MTS and Beeline) install their proprietary applications, which can force call recordings to "quality control," which often run in the background and don't show notifications. Here's how to find and disable them:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by System Applications (click on three dots) ⋮ → «Show system-based»).
3. Look for apps with names: 📡 My MTS (ru.mts.mtsconnect) 📡 My Beeline) 📡 Tele2 (ru.tele2.mypage) 📡 Yota (ru.yota.app)

Microphone.

Phone.

Contact

turn off

remove the updates

Important! Some operators (like MegaFon) use hidden services that don't appear in the app list to detect them:

1. Install the App Inspector app (or similar) from Google Play.

💡

If you are not sure which app is to blame, try temporarily switching to a different tariff or SIM-If the call record goes missing, the problem is definitely with the mobile operator's services.

Method 4: Reset the settings of the Phone application

If the call recording is turned on by itself, but there are no obvious signs of activation in the settings, try resetting the Phone app to factory settings, which will delete all user rules (including hidden ones) and return the standard configuration:

1. Tap "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache".

Once reset, all call settings (including number lock, fast dialing, and write rules) will be deleted. If you used Xiaomi cloud backup, your call history can be restored through Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Restore.

On Xiaomi 11T Pro and other flagships with MIUI 13+, resetting the phone app can also bring back the standard call interface (if you used custom themes), if your favorite wallpaper or fonts disappear after reset, you will have to reconfigure them.

💡

Resetting the phone app is the most reliable way to remove hidden recording rules, but it also removes call history and user settings. Use it if other methods have failed.

Method 5: Disabling recordings via ADB (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, the radical solution is to disable the recording of calls via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but is guaranteed to work even on devices that are locked by the operator.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (original so there are no connection issues).
• 📥 Installed Xiaomi drivers (you can download from the official website).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (Installation instructions - here).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and include: 🔧 «Debugging by USB» 🔄 «Unlocking OEM» (if)

Connect the phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device (a request will appear on the phone screen).

command-line

cmd

Windows

Terminal

macOS/Linux

adb devices

(The name of your device should appear).

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

(This will remove the Mi Call Recorder for the current user.)

Google Phone

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.dialer

(This will disable the standard call app from Google.)

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention, teams ADB This can cause the phone to function unstable if entered incorrectly, for example, a typo in the package name (com.miui.voiceassist) can turn off the wrong application. → Xiaomi account → Mi Oblako → Backup.

If some functions (such as voice dialing) are lost after disabling com.miui.voiceassist, return the application with the command:

adb shell pm install-existing --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all devices, and the table below shows the proven combinations for popular models:

If your model is not in the table, try methods in order from simple to complex: Method 1 → Method 2 → Method 3 → Method 5. On MIUI 15 (2026), most of the bugs with automatic writing are eliminated, but on older versions of firmware they are still found.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all of these methods, but the “Call Recording Started” notification keeps popping up, there are three options left:

1. Install an alternative application for calls: 📱 Google Phone (from Google Play) – has a built-in recording, but it can be turned off in the settings. 📱 Truecaller – blocks spam and does not have automatic recording. 📱 Simple Dialer – Minimalist call without unnecessary functions.

After installation, go to Settings → Applications → Default → Phone App and select a new app.

Update the firmware to the latest version

On MIUI 14.0.6+ and MIUI 15, the problem with automatic call recording is solved. Check the updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

Reset your phone to factory settings

This is an extreme method, but it is guaranteed to remove all hidden settings. Before reset, back up to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.

Instructions: Settings → About phone → Resetting settings → Erase all data.

⚠️ If the call recording is only activated on SIM-The problem with the card of a particular operator (for example, MTS), the provider may be the problem:

• Call in support of the operator and ask to disable the call recording service (it may be called Quality Control or Call Archive).
• If the operator refuses, try switching to a different tariff or using eSIM (virtual). SIM-map).

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Xiaomi