Modern smartphones with each new generation more and more convincingly prove to their owners that they are not just “dialers”, but real portable computers. Now even mid-priced models have such a high level of performance that those functions, the use of which quite recently led to braking, are processed in real time, almost completely “transparent” to the user. For example, the speed of processors has become sufficient to process pictures taken in HDR mode, and recording a conversation on Android does not affect the quality of communication at all, since there are enough resources for all tasks.
The most important function
The main function of any smartphone- making voice calls. Despite the fact that there are several types of mobile networks (GSM, CDMA), which differ in the way the transmitted signal is encoded and in the operating frequency, in the end, an audio stream is obtained at the output. With the necessary software, the user can record any communication session to a file in order to listen to it later.
Unobvious advantage
Until recently, it seemed that recording a conversation on Android is a little-useful feature that will be in demand only by a limited circle of smartphone owners. However, everything is changing, and now almost everyone wants this feature to be present in their mobile assistant. A recording of a telephone conversation is, in fact, a document. So, having agreed, for example, on the supply of a product, one can be certain to a certain extent that everything will be done, since attempts to retract one's words will not work in this case. Or there are situations when some numbers, passwords or other information that is difficult to remember is reported in the dialogue. In this case, it is very convenient to record a telephone conversation on Android, and then, in a calm environment, listen to it. In particular, this allows you not to worry that at the time of the call you don’t have a pen and a piece of paper at hand.
MIUI system
Many owners of smartphones running the Android operating system version 4.4.x - the so-called "Kit-Kat", install an alternative solution from Chinese developers on their gadgets - the MiUI operating system. It, unlike the standard one, uses a significantly redesigned interface. Its main philosophy is convenience, which has been fully realized. It is not surprising that the number of gadgets with MIUI is growing almost daily. Especially when you consider that there are many custom firmware. The owner of a mobile device with MiUI does not need to look for advice on how to activate the recording of a conversation on Android, because in this system everything is incredibly simple and obvious. Saving is possible for both incoming and outgoing calls. The use of the provided software mechanism in these cases is completely identical.
During a call, a standard screen is displayed (here we assume that the user has not changed the "dialer"), at the bottom of which 6 icons are displayed. If you press the lower right, then the recording of a telephone conversation on "Android" will begin. The red timer starts counting down to confirm that the mechanism has been activated. When the session is ended (saving turned off or the call was interrupted), a window will appear at the top of the screen offering to listen to and save the recording. If no changes have been made, the files are placed in the Sound_recorder/call_rec folder on the SD memory card.
Setting up an entry in "MIUI"
The basic function of saving a conversation to a file can be adjusted in accordancewith the requirements of the owner of the device. In particular, if you want to record all calls, then for this you should go to the “dialer” (green handset icon), call up the menu and select “Call recording” in the “General” section. A list of items will be displayed, by controlling the status of which you can activate automatic saving. Additionally, it is allowed to specify whether all sessions will be processed or only some of them should be preferred. Of course, these settings are not limited. If you select the “System Applications” section in the general menu, then you can find the “Voice Recorder” item there. It has the ability to specify the quality of the saved audio stream and, as a result, the final file size.
Popular CyanogenMod
Of course, not only "MIUI" has the ability to record a conversation on "Android", so to speak, "out of the box." Recently, this feature has also been implemented in CyanogenMod firmware. In order to use this software mechanism, during a voice session, click on the three menu call points, as a result of which a list of actions will be displayed, including blacklisting and an item responsible for starting a conversation recording. If the Voice Recorder app is initially missing or removed, the feature will not be available.
Just "Android"
The basic version of the operating system from Google,pre-installed by manufacturers in their gadgets, does not always allow you to record a conversation on Android without using various third-party software solutions. It all depends on whether the manufacturer of mobile devices is finalizing the firmware or not. The record button is placed in the dialer window when making/receiving a call.
Automatic Call Recorder Pro
For obvious reasons, the best program for recording conversations on "Android" cannot be named. Each of them has its own characteristics that make this or that solution more preferable for some and completely inconvenient for other users. However, there is a program that compares favorably with the rest in that it really works, both on older versions of the operating system and on the latest ones. This is Automatic Call Recorder Pro, and it even has a Russian-language interface, which makes its use understandable even for beginners.
To get started with this program, you need to launch it after installation using the appropriate shortcut, select a theme and specify whether to increase the volume during calls, improving the audibility when recording. Further, in the settings, the user is given the opportunity to specify from which source to pick up the stream (line, microphones), and put a mark on the desired format (WAV, 3GP or AMR). That's all. With any call, the program automatically starts recording to the file, as evidenced by the label on the curtain. When the call is over, you can open it, see how many entries have been made, and save or deletedata. With it, you don’t have to think about how to turn on the recording of a conversation on Android, because everything is done automatically.
Digital recording
Also worth noting is the Digital Call Recorder Pro app. Although the reviews about it are contradictory, when used correctly, everything works just fine, even on CyanogenMod 13 builds. Problems are possible only if the source from which the audio stream is removed is incorrectly selected, which the developer honestly warns about. The last update was in December 2015. After starting, in the settings you can choose whether to display notifications after the end of the communication session; make a choice whether to save files or display a dialog box; specify the required format (there are MP3 and even MP4). The choice of sources is limited to 4 points: telephone line (high quality), microphones and voices (own or interlocutor). Vibro at the beginning of a call means that the recording is not in progress due to a failure, and you need to change the source or file type (the most compatible is 3GP). If everything is fine, then at the end of the call, a window is displayed asking if you want to save the file. Everything is incredibly simple. Since this application works in automatic mode, recording all calls, the question may arise of how to turn off call recording on Android. This feature is also provided. When you start the program in the first window there is a switch that allows you to deactivate saving.
