How to turn off the audio of the call recording on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 14 and 15

Recording phone conversations on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature, but the accompanying audio signal can irritate the interlocutor or give off the fact of recording. Depending on the version of the MIUI firmware (14 or 15) and the device model, the process of turning off this sound is different, in some regions it is blocked at the legislative level, and in others it can be deactivated through hidden settings or third-party utilities.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods for disabling the audio recording of a call on Xiaomi, including official and alternative solutions, you will learn why the signal can remain active even after changes in settings, how to circumvent the restrictions on models for the European market, and what to do if standard methods do not work, and we will analyze the risks of using informal applications and give recommendations for security.

Why does Xiaomi have a call recording sound and can it be removed?

Audible signal when recording a call is a legal requirement in some countries (e.g. India, Brazil, some states of the United States) and manufacturers are required to notify all participants of the call about recording. On Xiaomi smartphones, this signal appears regardless of the region of purchase of the device if:

• 📱 The stock application Call Recording from MIUI;
• 🌍 The device is designed for markets with strict privacy laws;
• 🔄 The firmware has been updated to the version where the recording sound has become mandatory (e.g, MIUI 13+ global ROM).

In practice, you can turn off recording sound on 80% of Xiaomi models, but the methods range from editing system files to installing alternative applications. EU ROM (European firmware, where the function is often locked at the core level.

⚠️ Note: In some countries (for example, Russia), recording conversations without notifying the interlocutor may be considered a violation of the law on personal data (FZ).-152). Before turning off the sound, check the local legislation.

Method 1: Turn off the sound through the settings of the application "Recording calls"

The easiest method is to use the built-in Call Recorder app options, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-15, but may not be available on models for the European market (Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G EU, Xiaomi 13 Lite EU, etc.).

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Records section (or click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Call Records).
3. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
4. Find the option Record Sound or Record Notice and move the slider to the “Off” position.

If there is no audio, your firmware does not support the menu shutdown, and then move on to the following methods.

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Method 2: Use of an engineering menu (for advanced users)

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO X5 Pro), recording sound is controlled through hidden parameters of the engineering menu. This method requires caution, as incorrect changes can lead to failures.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##3646633## (or ##4636### for some models).

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 14+ The engineering menu can be blocked, and if nothing happens after you enter the code, your device doesn't support this method.

Method 3: Installation of alternative applications for recording

If standard methods didn't work, you can use third-party apps that record conversations without audible notification.The best options for Xiaomi are:

• 🎤 Cube Call Recorder ACR — Supports automatic recording, runs on Android 10–14;

Warnings when using third-party applications:

• ⚠️ Some programs require permission to access notifications (may reduce security);
• ⚠️ Android 12.+ Applications need special rights to record (manually configured);
• ⚠️ Free versions often contain ads or length limits on recordings.

Instructions for Cube Call Recorder ACR:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. At the first start, provide access to the Microphone and the Warehouse.
3. Go to Settings → Call Record and select Sound Source: Voice Call.
4. Turn off the Notice of Record option (if any).

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Method 4: Edit system files (root only)

If your Xiaomi has an unlocked bootloader and root rights, you can turn off the recording sound by editing system files, a method that is suitable for advanced users and requires data backup.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
3. Find the file. call_record_start.ogg (or similarly record_tone).
4. Rename the file by adding the.bak extension (for example, call_record_start.ogg.bak).
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files without root rights can lead to a device blink (undownloadability). If you are not sure about your actions, use alternative methods.

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Before editing system files, back up your files via TWRP or Titanium Backup, which will allow you to recover data in the event of a crash.

Method 5: Resetting the settings of the Phone application

Sometimes the sound of the recording remains active because of a failure in the cache of the Phone application, in which case it helps to reset its settings to the factory.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Phone app (or Contacts on some firmware).
3. Slip on the Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Reset the device.

After reset, check the call recording settings again - it is possible that the option to turn off the sound will appear.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If none of the methods worked, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔒 Your firmware (EU ROM, Global Stable blocks the sound shutdown at the core level;
• 📱 Model of the device (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) has hardware limitations;
• 🔄 Last update MIUI The sound of the recording is returned as a mandatory element.

Alternative solutions:

• 🔄 Reverse to an older version MIUI (For example, from 15 to 14, where the sound can be turned off;
• 📱 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no restrictions;
• 🎧 Use an external recorder (such as Sony) ICD-UX570) microphone-recording.

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If your device is warranted, rolling back the firmware or gaining root rights will lead to its loss, in which case the only safe option is to use third-party applications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the sound of call recording on Xiaomi