How to permanently disable phone conversations on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi smartphone automatically records all outgoing and incoming calls?This feature can be useful for saving important conversations, but often causes inconveniences: it takes up space in memory, creates privacy problems or just annoys with notifications. Unfortunately, in standard MIUI settings, the option to turn off call recording is not always obvious - it can be hidden in the depths of the menu or completely removed depending on the model and version of the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable recording conversations on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — From basic settings to hidden menus and third-party tools, you'll learn how to delete saved records, why a function can turn on on itself, and what to do if standard methods don't work. MIUI (from 12 before 14) and popular models such as Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 or POCO F5.

Why does Xiaomi record calls without permission?

The automatic recording of conversations in MIUI is activated for several reasons:

• 🔹 Regional settings: In some countries (e.g. India, Indonesia) call recording is enabled by default due to local data retention laws.
• 🔹 Firmware updates: After installing the new version MIUI (13→14) the function may be activated automatically.
• 🔹 Third-party apps: Some call apps (like Truecaller or Google Phone) have their own recording mechanisms.
• 🔹 System errors: Firmware bugs sometimes reset the write settings to default values.

It is important to understand that recording is not only done through the standard Phone app, but also through Mi Cloud services (if synchronization is enabled), files are saved in.amr or.mp3 format and can take up to 50-100 MB per month when using the phone actively.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For Russia (global version), call recording is often disabled by default due to legal restrictions. If it is activated, check if you have firmware installed for another region.

Method 1: Disabling recording in standard phone settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which are suitable for most models on MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
3. Go to the Recording of Conversations (or Call Recording in English).
4. Turn off Auto-record calls (or Auto-record calls).
5. Make sure that there are no active rules for specific contacts in the list below.

If the item Record conversations is not on the menu, try an alternative way:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Permissions → Microphone

You can deny the phone app access to the microphone, but this will disable the recording of all conversations, including manual.

Phone app open | Found "Talk recording" |Slider turned to "off."|Micopon permissions checked-->

Method 2: Use of the MIUI Hidden Settings (Hidden Settings)

Some firmware has the recording option hidden in the engineering menu to find it:

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Call Recording block and turn off all options.

POCO and some Redmi models may require developer mode activation:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Return to “More” → For Developers → Enable “OEM Unlock”

⚠️ Warning: Changes to Hidden Settings can cause phone malfunctions.Do not edit other settings unless you are sure of their purpose!

Yes, and it's on by default |Yes, but I disabled it |No, I didn't find that feature |I don't know how to check-->

Method 3: Delete Records and Clean Memory

Even after the function is disabled, the old records remain in the device's memory to delete:

1. Open the Files app (or any file manager).
2. Go to the folder: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ or (for new versions): /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/
3. Select all files (usually with the.amr extension) and delete them.

Alternative method through Google Files:

• 📁 Open Google Files → Cleanup → Large files.
• 🔍 Enter in the search. call_rec or Recordings.
• 🗑️ Delete the folders found.

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Not to resume recording calls after update MIUI, folder /MIUI/sound_recorder/ name-file disable_recording (expansion).

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB-This is a way of connecting the phone to a computer:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on the phone to debug by USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → 7 times → For developers → debugging by USB).
3. Connect your phone to your computer and execute: adb shell settings put global call_recording_enabled 0
4. To delete the recording service (requires Root): adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.incallui

After completion ADB-commands call recording will be disabled at the system level, but may return after resetting settings or updating the firmware.

Method 5: Third-Party Applications for Record Management

If the built-in MIUI tools don’t help, you can use third-party utilities:

• 📱 Call Recorder Block (Blocking Recording at System Level, Requires Root).
• 🛡️ App Ops (allows you to disable permissions for the Phone application without Root).
• 🔧 MIUI Hidden Settings (application for access to hidden options).

Example of App Ops:

1. Install the app from APKMirror (it was removed from Google Play).
2. Find the phone in the list → Record audio → turn off.
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Applications for blocking records may conflict with MIUI and cause errors in the operation of the phone.

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Third-party applications are the last resort. Always try standard settings and ADB first, as they are safer for the system.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after disabling the record, users face typical problems:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Is there a third-party application for recording (for example, Cube Call Recorder).
• 📱 Is the function activated at the level SIM-Cards (some operators have their own recording services).
• 🔧 Is the stainless stainless stainless (in this case, only the stainless stains will help).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions