How to remove voice alert about recording a call on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The voice alert for recording a call on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most annoying features for users who regularly record conversations. The system loudly announces each time: “Recording has begun” or “Recording is completed”, which is not only distracting, but can be embarrassing, especially for owners of devices with MIUI 12-14, where developers have tightened privacy policies.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable voice notifications, from standard settings to hidden engineering menu options. It’s important to understand that some methods require root rights or system files, so they won’t work for everyone. We’ll also look at why Xiaomi doesn’t let you just remove this feature through the interface, and what legal nuances are behind the mandatory notifications.

Why Xiaomi is forced to include voice alerts

Since 2021, Xiaomi has been implementing mandatory voice call recording notifications in all regions except China.

📜 Requirements GDPR In Europe, the law requires to inform the interlocutors about the fixation of the conversation.
🌍 Local laws in the United States, India and other countries where recording without consent is considered a privacy violation.
🛡️ Google Play Policy: Apps to Record Calls in Store Should Warn Users.
🔒 Fraud Protection – Alerts reduce the risk of illegal use of records.

In China, this feature is disabled by default, because local law does not require notifications; on global firmware (Global ROM) and European (EEA ROM), alerts are turned on forcibly, and even after resetting or updating MIUI, they return.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling voice alerts may violate local privacy laws.In some countries (e.g. Germany or California), recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor is punishable by fines.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

On most Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12) You can turn off voice alerts through the call record menu. MIUI 12.5–14:

Open the phone application (pipe icon).
Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
Select Call Recording (or Call Recording in English firmware).
Go to the recording settings → Voice alerts.
Switch the slider to the off position.

If you don't have Voice Alerts, your firmware doesn't support disabling through the interface, in which case, try other ways in this article.

☑️ Preparation for disabling alerts

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)Make sure that the call recording is enabled in the settingsBackup important data (Settings → Additional → Backup)Charge your phone at least 50%

Done: 0 / 4

Hidden engineering menu allows you to change system settings, including call recording settings.This method works on Xiaomi with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (e.g. Redmi Note 9 Pro, POCO F3):

Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
Scroll down to the Call Record block.
Find the Voice Prompt or Announcement option and turn it off.
Save the changes and restart the device.

If the menu doesn’t open, your model uses a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi). 10A or POCO M4 For such devices, an alternative method of c ADB-teams (described below).

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu may cause the communication module to malfunction. Do not edit other settings unless you are sure of their purpose.

📊 What Xiaomi model do you use?

Redmi Note 10/11/12

POCO X3/X4/X5

Mi 11/12/13

Redmi 9/10/13C

Another model

Method 3: ADB-commands to disable alerts (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can turn off voice notifications via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require superuser rights, but you need to install drivers and enable debugging over USB.

Step-by-step:

Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
On your phone, turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
In Settings → Additional → For developers, activate debugging over USB.
Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line in the ADB folder and type:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_announcement_enabled 0

After you execute the command, restart the device. If the alerts are still there, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put global call_recording_voice_prompt_enabled 0

To check the current status of alerts, use:

adb shell settings get global call_recording_announcement_enabled

If the command returns 0, the alerts are turned off. 1 means they are active.

💡

Before working with ADB, make sure that drivers for your Xiaomi model are installed on your PC, you can download them on the official website in the Support section or through the Mi PC Suite program.

Method 4: Editing system files (root required)

For advanced root users, there is a radical method of editing the system files that handle alerts, which is suitable for all versions of MIUI, but requires caution.

Instructions:

Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
Go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
Find files: CallRecordStart.ogg (notification of the start of recording) CallRecordStop.ogg (notification of the end)

_.bak

_CallRecordStart.ogg.bak

Create empty files with original names (so that the system doesn’t give you an error).

Reboot the phone.

The alternative is to replace the audio files with empty audio tracks that last 0.1 seconds, which is guaranteed to remove the alerts, but will keep the system running.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to a "brick" of the device. TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

What if the phone doesn’t turn on after editing files?

If the device is stuck on the logo or not booting, try to go to the recovery mode (Volume Up + Power) and restore the backup. If there is no backup, you will need to flash it through Fastboot.

Method 5: Install an alternative application for recording

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to use third-party apps to record calls, which are independent of Xiaomi’s system alerts and often allow you to turn off notifications in your settings.

The best apps to record without voice alerts:

Annex	Support for MIUI	Disabling alerts	Need a Root?
Cube Call Recorder ACR	Yes (including MIUI 14)	It's in the settings.	No.
Call Recorder – Automatic	Yes (except China)	Partially (depends on firmware)	No.
Boldbeast Call Recorder	Yeah (all models)	Total shutdown	For certain functions
RMC: Android Call Recorder	Limited (probable failures)	There's an option.	No.

When installing a third-party recorder:

🔧 Turn off the built-in recording in Xiaomi settings (Phone) → Settings → Recording calls).
📱 Give the application all the necessary permissions (access to microphone, contacts, memory).
🔕 In the recorder settings, find the Announcement or Voice Prompt item and deactivate it.

💡

The application side may conflict with the built-in MIUI recording. Disable the standard function before use, otherwise audio overlays or errors may occur.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you turn off voice alerts, you're going to see some common errors.

1. Alerts are returned after MIUI update

This is because of the system reset.

🔄 Repeat the shutdown through ADB ore-menu.
📵 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

2. Recording is not working after alerts are turned off

In some firmware (MIUI 13 EEA), recording is blocked if alerts are forced to be disabled.

🔧 Use a third-party application to record.
📲 Install China ROM (No notifications, but no Google services).

3. ADB-commands are not applied

The problem is because of the manufacturer's limitations.

🔌 Try another one. USB-cable (original from Xiaomi).
🖥️ Install the latest versions of Mi USB Driver.
🔄 Reboot your phone and PC, then repeat the command.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can I turn off alerts on Xiaomi without root and ADB?

Yes, but only on some firmware. In MIUI 12.5-14 Global/EEA, alerts are turned off via call recording settings (see Method 1). If there is no option, try the engineering menu (see Method 2). There are no default alerts on China ROM.

Why is the recording not saved after the notifications are turned off?

This is a feature of firmware for Europe (EEA ROM). Xiaomi blocks recording if alerts are disabled software. Solutions: Use third-party recorders (e.g. Cube ACR). Install China ROM (but you lose Google services). Return alerts and put up with them.

Will the recording work on two of them? SIM-maps after alerts are turned off?

Depending on the model and firmware. Most devices (Redmi Note 11, POCO X4) only record on the main SIM (Slot 1). If alerts are disabled via ADB, the record may disappear on both SIMs. Check manually or use third-party applications with Dual SIM support.

Can I turn off alerts only for outgoing calls?

No, MIUI doesn't have separate settings for incoming/outgoing. Alerts are either turned on for all calls or turned off completely. The only workaround is to use a third-party application with flexible settings (e.g. Boldbeast, where you can set notifications separately for different types of calls).

Is it legal to turn off recording alerts?

Legally speaking, no. In most countries (including Russia, the EU, the United States), recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor is considered a violation of privacy: 📞 The conversation is conducted for official purposes (with the consent of the company). 🏠 The recording is for personal purposes (without distribution). 📢 The interviewee verbally agreed to the recording (even without voice alert) Risks: in litigation, recording without notice may be considered inadmissible evidence.