How to disable the message “Call recording started” on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Call recording has begun** voice alerts on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often annoy users — especially when the recording is turned on automatically or when it is manually launched.The phrase sounds loud, interrupts conversation and can confuse the interlocutor. Worse, in some countries the law requires notifying the recording, but MIUI does not always offer flexible settings to disable this voicetrack.

Complicating the problem, the path to shutdown has varied across versions of MIUI (12 to 15) and depends on the phone model. In this article, we’ll look at all the working methods, from standard settings to hidden settings and workarounds for root-enabled devices, and you’ll learn why a message can appear even after a record is disabled and how to fix it.

Why there is a voice notification about the recording

The call recording has begun** message is part of the MIUI’s personal data protection system and has two functions:

• 📢 Legal requirement: In some regions (e.g. EU, USA) it is mandatory to notify the interlocutor of the recording of the conversation.
• 🔊 Technical Feature: In Older Versions MIUI (Before 12.5), the notification was hard-wired into the com.android.incallui system application and did not have a separate switch.
• 🔄 Synchronization error: Sometimes a message is heard even when the recording is turned off due to a MiCloud service failure or conflict with call recording applications (for example, Cube). ACR).

In MIUI 13/14/15, developers have added the ability to disable notifications, but not in all regional firmware, for example, in the Chinese versions (China ROM), the option may not be available, and in the global (Global/EEA) - be hidden behind additional settings.

Method 1: Disconnect via call recording settings (MIUI 13–15)

In modern versions of firmware, the easiest way is to use the built-in settings of the Call Record application**. Instructions are relevant for Xiaomi 11/12/13/14, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F4/F5 and other models on MIUI 13+:

1. Open the phone application** (telephone icon).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Choose "Settings»**.
3. Go to the "Call Recording" section (or Call Recording in English).
4. Find the option “Voice notification”** (or Voice notification) and turn off the slider.
5. Save the changes and restart the phone (recommended for settings).

If the option "Voice Notification"** is not on the menu, then your firmware does not support this option, in which case move to the next method.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the call recording is turned off in the phone settings

Close all third-party recording applications (Cube ACR, Call Recorder)

Restart the device after the changes-->

Method 2: Reset the settings of the “Phone” application

If the voice notification appears even when the recording is turned off, the problem may be in the failure of the settings of the system application com.android.dialer, resetting it will return to the factory parameters:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Search the list for Phone (or Phone/Dialer) and tap it.
3. Select Storage → Clear Data (not to be confused with Clear Cache!).
4. Warning: This will delete the call history!
5. Restart the phone and check if the notification has disappeared.

⚠️ Warning: Call history and saved records may disappear after reset. We recommend that you pre-export important data through Settings → Google → Backup.

This method helps in 60% of cases where the notification sounds "on its own" for no apparent reason: If the problem persists, check for firmware updates or move on to more radical ways.

Method 3: Use ADB-commands without root)

For advanced users who are willing to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge, there's a way to disable notifications through hidden system settings. MIUI, but requires a computer and USB-cable.

Instructions:

1. Turn on "Debugging by" USB»** on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times until the message "You became a developer" appears. → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB-tools, and open the command line in the adb.exe folder.
3. Follow the commands in turn: adb shell settings put global call_recording_notification_enabled 0
4. Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings\$CallRecordingSettingsActivity

This command will open a hidden call record menu where the option to disable notifications may appear.

Method 4: Disable via Settings Editor (requires root)

If you have root rights, you can manually edit the system files that are responsible for the notification. This method is risky - wrong actions can lead to a system failure!

Procedure:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/csc/others.xml or /system/csc/feature.xml (the path may vary depending on the model).
3. Find the line with the CallRecordingNotification option and change the value from true to false.
4. Save the file, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files may disrupt firmware.Before making changes, back up through TWRP Or OrangeFox!

An alternative option for root users is to freeze the com.miui.voiceassist system app via Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher, which will disable all voice prompts, but may affect other features (such as voice assistant Xiao AI).

Method 5: Alternative Call Recording Applications

If standard methods didn't help, consider using third-party apps to record calls.They often offer flexible notification settings or do without them altogether.

Before installing a third-party application:

• 🔧 Turn off the standard entry in the settings MIUI, avoiding conflict.
• 📱 Provide all necessary permissions (access to microphone, contacts, storage).
• 🔄 Restart the phone after installation.

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If the app doesn’t record calls, check if the “Use built-in recording module” option is enabled in its settings. Some Xiaomi models require you to select a Speaker sound source.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to disable voice notification, users often face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🔄 Notification returns after update: Reset to factory settings or re-application ADB-In some cases, you need to roll back the version. MIUI.
• 📵 No "Voice Notification" item in the settings: Check regional firmware. Chinese versions (China) ROM) Often deprived of this option - consider reflashing on Global/EEA.
• 🔊 Notification sounds, but no recording: It's a bug MIUI, You're using MiCloud. Turn off call sync to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
• 🚫 ADB-Teams are not working: Make sure that the debugging is done USB It's on and the drivers are installed. ADB (via Wi-Fi).

If neither of these methods worked, there are two options:

1. Contact Xiaomi Support to add the disable option in the following updates.
2. Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no forced notifications.

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On devices with MIUI 15 and later, voice notification can be tightly tied to regional requirements, in which case the only reliable way is to use third-party recording apps.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions