How to record a call on Samsung. How to record a conversation on a Samsung phone

13.07.2023 Windows

Owners of smartphones from the South Korean brand often ask how to record a telephone conversation on Samsung. There are two ways to do this - use the phone's built-in capabilities or install a special application. Below we will look at how to perform the task on Samsung smartphones, whether this can be done using the built-in options, and where the recording is stored.

Instructions on how to record a conversation

To begin with, we note that recording a conversation on Samsung or other phones is not always legal. In particular, in the USA this practice is prohibited by law. In Europe and Asia, recording telephone conversations seems to be allowed (with some exceptions), but manufacturers often take insurance and often disable this function in order to avoid problems with supplies to other countries.

If the function is provided, it is enough to enable recording of a conversation on a Samsung phone, and subsequently listen to it, store it in a smartphone, or transfer files with communication to an external storage device. The general instructions look like this:

dial the number you are interested in;
pressing a special button to fix the conversation;
hang up (recording of telephone communication stops automatically).

If it is not possible to record a call using built-in methods, you can enable the function via root rights (we'll talk about this below) or use one of the many applications.

How to record a telephone conversation using applications: software review

To record a conversation during a call on Samsung, you can go to the Play Market and download one of the available applications. This option is suitable when the built-in method does not work or is not suitable for other reasons. Below we will look at three programs that are most in demand among Samsung smartphone users.

ACR

The ACR application is a program that allows you to record a telephone conversation and later delete unnecessary recordings from memory. The advantages of the software include the ability to select a recording source, configure the communication mode (suitable for Samsung Galaxy intended for the American market), and the ability to record Wi-Fi calls. In addition, the program can record a telephone conversation on a Samsung when the device is connected via a Bluetooth headset or an external speaker. If desired, some numbers can be removed from the list of fixed ones.

The recording algorithm on Samsung is as follows:

install the software and run it;
enter the menu and settings;
open the recording section;

find the link with the format settings and select the appropriate option;

click on the item Recording folder;

indicate the location where the telephone conversation on Samsung will be saved (if you do not change anything, the files will be stored in the internal memory of the smartphone);
minimize the application.

Now the software will be able to automatically record an outgoing or incoming call without the need for a separate activation.

Call recording (Appliqato)

This is another software that allows you to record telephone conversations on Samsung. Using the program settings, you can select numbers for which you can record data, listen to files and share them with other users. The developers warn that call recording may not work on some smartphones, so the interlocutor will not be heard. The most important conversations can be saved. In other cases, old files can be deleted and replaced with new entries. You can search for a telephone conversation by number, user contacts or note.

The settings provide three operating modes:

write everything down (no exceptions);
ignore all (you can only record telephone conversations that are allowed by the user);
ignore contacts (an option to record calls from people who are not on the list).

The paid version offers automatic saving of telephone conversations in the cloud, which allows you to save operating space on your smartphone.

Auto Call Recorder (SMSRobot LTD)

If you wish, you can use another software - Auto Call Recorder. The program is available for free download in the Google application store. Features include:

optimization for Samsung S9 and S9 Plus series phones;
recording a conversation manually or automatically;
ability to select format between WAV or MP3;
limiting the amount of space taken up by telephone conversations;
filter;
uploading conversations to Dropbox or Google Drive;
design of autoresponders.

Additional features include no restrictions on the number of files, recording of incoming/outgoing calls, a search function, etc. A telephone conversation can be recorded on Samsung Galaxy smartphones of various models, from S3 to S9, as well as in J2, J5 and others .

Is there a built-in recording function on Samsung

Officially, all Samsung smartphones with firmware from Android 5.0 and higher can record a telephone conversation using the built-in capabilities of the device. For example, in Galaxy A3 and A5 such an option is provided, but it is hidden due to the lack of the necessary code. As for the “galactic” series of Samsung phones with Android OS version 4.4, there is no hint of the ability to record a telephone conversation using built-in methods. But this is not scary, because a huge selection of applications are available in the Play Market that allow you to restore justice.

If your phone has a built-in function, but it is not active, you can launch it by obtaining root rights and the Ruth Explorer file manager. Obtaining Superuser capabilities is necessary to make changes to system settings and open the necessary option. The principle of obtaining root for each Samsung smartphone is individual, so we will not consider it. But we will present an algorithm of actions that allows you to set up recording of conversations on Samsung using built-in methods.

Please note that after the changes are made, the button for adding subscribers disappears from the call menu, and in its place a button for fixing an entry appears. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

Open Explorer (file manager) and give it root access.

Go to the System folder and find CSC there.

Open the document feature.xml or other.xml, and then find the following lines - , . They should be somewhere at the end of the list.

Copy the document where the specified entry was found to your phone or memory card. This must be done in case the changes made will lead to malfunctions of the telephone. In such a situation, it will be possible to return all settings to their original place.
Click with your finger on the original feature.xml or other.xml file.
Click on the three dots at the top right of the display, and in the drop-down menu select the section called Open in a text editor.

Confirm that the file system is mounted in read or write mode.

Go to the very bottom of the file to the lines marked above.
Add the following inscription above them - RecordingAllowed.

Save your changes and restart your smartphone.

Try making a call and recording the phone conversation. To do this, click the Record or Stop button (if there is no need to record the conversation). Now you know how to turn on the voice recorder during a call on Samsung if the manufacturer has blocked this function.

How and where to find the recording in Samsung later

If you managed to record a telephone conversation on Samsung, you can return to the saved file at any time. If the commit function has been opened, the data may be stored on internal memory in the PhoneRecord directory.

If the user installed an additional application, the information is stored in the folder with the name of the program or in the Inbox section. Please note that the location of the files can be changed by the user himself. When performing a transfer, remember the storage location.

If the phone was rooted and changes were made to the file system, you can find the telephone conversation in the Voices or Call directory. In all cases, the path to the saved file may be different. If you don’t know how to listen to a recording of a conversation on a Samsung phone, try finding the required document through the search.

As can be seen from the above, recording a telephone conversation on Samsung smartphones is not difficult. You can use a built-in function for this, if provided. If it is missing, you will have to root the phone and make changes or install an additional application.

Before recording your phone conversation during a call to Samsung, keep a few tips in mind. Let's highlight the main ones:

Before rooting your phone, try recording a call using the built-in methods. During communication, press the button that is responsible for calling additional functions. As a rule, it is called More. After clicking on this link, an additional menu opens where you can find the Voice Recorder button. Press it to start recording the conversation.
When looking for a suitable program, try installing several applications and check the sound quality for each of the software. Some programs record only your voice, and the interlocutor is not heard. This happens in cases where the manufacturer does not allow a telephone conversation to be recorded by setting special restrictions. Some applications manage to bypass the ban. After selecting the appropriate software, remove unnecessary programs.
Remember that such recordings clog the internal memory if you do not change the storage location. To save memory, it is recommended to change the storage folder or periodically delete unnecessary files.
When using applications that allow you to record a telephone conversation on Samsung, set the necessary settings immediately after that, check the quality of work and find the storage location.

Despite the convenience of the built-in function or applications, it is not always possible to record a telephone conversation. Difficulties may arise in the following situations:

The call comes from the second SIM card. The built-in call recorder on Samsung and the program often do not correctly record calls from the SIM card in the second slot. This problem is typical for Samsung devices with Android 5.0. The reason is that there is no full support for two SIM cards.
After system update. This problem only affects the built-in function. The reason is that the feature.xml or other.xml files are being updated. As a result, they may not contain the required line. To record a telephone conversation, you will have to make edits on Samsung.
Activation of energy saving mode. When this option is enabled, the smartphone disables all unnecessary applications, including call recording software. The issue can be resolved in the following ways - setting the device to charge or allowing background activity of the program for storing telephone conversations.

As noted, in the latest Samsung flagships the built-in recording function does not work. This problem occurs in devices with the Exynos chipset. As for the American variants with a Qualcomm processor, there are no such difficulties here. At the same time, Samsung responds that call recording is blocked taking into account local laws and Google’s security policy. The upside is that some applications successfully bypass the above limitation.

Why might this function be useful?

Today, many smartphone owners try to record a telephone conversation in order to have useful files on hand. There can be many reasons for taking these steps. Let's highlight the main options when the option may be useful to Samsung owners:

The need to write down important information that the interlocutor dictates over the phone. This is especially convenient when you don’t have a pen and paper at hand.
Receipt of threats. In this case, you need to record the telephone conversation in order to have evidence when contacting the police.
Contacting technical support and wanting to document the conversation with a company representative.
The need to interview. For example, it is easier for journalists to record a telephone conversation and later transfer the material into an article than to immediately record the information manually.
The desire to once again listen to communication with a loved one.
Recording the fact of borrowing money for subsequent presentation of evidence to the borrower (if he begins to renege on his words in the future).

In conclusion, let us highlight an important point regarding legislation. Every person can record a telephone conversation on a Samsung or other Android device. There are no rules in the legislation of the Russian Federation that would limit such actions. In this case, there is no need to warn the interlocutor about the fact that a recording is being made at the time of communication.

But there is a nuance. Such loyalty is relevant if the information is used for personal use. If information is transferred to third parties, such an action may be considered a violation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation (Article 23). In addition, if you do not want to communicate with a certain person, you do not have to record a telephone conversation - you can simply add the phone to the blacklist. This option is provided in Samsung.

The need to record telephone conversations arises among users quite often, but many do not even know how to do it. They usually turn to third-party software for help, but often this is not necessary. Why? Because most smartphone models support conversation recording using built-in software. Today we will look at several options for recording a telephone conversation.

Record a telephone conversation using built-in software

As mentioned above, almost all modern models support conversation recording, that is, no third-party programs are required to be installed on the phone.

Of course, the exact scheme depends on the model of your smartphone, so let’s look at a few of the most common options.

In the first option, you see the “Record” icon directly on the screen of your phone. As soon as the subscriber picks up the phone, click on the “Record” button and the conversation begins to be recorded. Very easy and simple.

But it's not always that simple. Sometimes the “Record” or “Voice Recorder” button is simply missing from the menu, so you might think that it is impossible to record the conversation. But that's not true. Here is an example on Android 4.2.2.

Look, you are dialing a number, but none of the buttons means recording a conversation.

Where is she? In fact, the talk button is hidden. When the caller picks up the phone, you will need to press the “Menu” button, which is located under the screen (less often, at the bottom of the screen), after which the call recording button will appear, which you will need to press.

For Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the following scheme is relevant: during a conversation, you need to press and hold the “Menu” button, which is located under the screen. A menu will appear in which you need to click on the “Dictation” or “Dictation” button. But please note that not all Samsung phones (and not only Samsung) have such a button - in some countries, the law prohibits recording conversations, so this function is blocked by default. There is nothing surprising.

Recording a telephone conversation using third-party software

If you don’t find a built-in call recording function on your phone, then the direct path is to Google Play Market. Here you will find many call recording apps.

We will look at an example based on the Automatic Call Recorder application.

Install and launch the application. Now when making calls you will see a red icon in the top bar. This indicates that automatic recording of the conversation has begun; you do not need to press anything additional.

After the conversation, you see a recording of the conversation.

Of course, you can choose any application you like.

The Android system is known to be easy to upgrade. Users of this OS can expand the basic set of capabilities available to them at any time. For example, add recording of telephone conversations. This feature is useful when you urgently need to write down important information, but you don’t have a notepad and pen at hand. But since recording a telephone conversation without warning and consent of other persons is illegal in many countries, smartphone manufacturers are trying to disable it or completely cut it out of the firmware. This includes Samsung. In the software of her mobile devices, she disables the recording of telephone conversations. Despite this, users can get it by using several tweaks or using third-party programs.

How to Record a Phone Conversation on Samsung

All Samsung smartphones with firmware based on Android 5.0.1 (or higher) have a built-in tool for recording telephone conversations. Such devices, for example, include the Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5. Their software contains all the necessary components, but they are hidden and are not used anywhere due to the lack of the necessary code. But on “galactic” devices from the Korean manufacturer with Android 4.4 on board (or lower) there is not a hint of the presence of a built-in feature for recording calls. Such devices include the flagship smartphone of 2012 - Samsung Galaxy S3. But there's nothing wrong with that. After all, the application store offers a lot of third-party solutions. Below you can find out how to activate and use the built-in recording tool on supported devices, as well as alternative options in the form of applications from the Google Play Store.

Using built-in tools

To access the built-in cellular call recording feature, you need to perform one small tweak. It involves the use of root rights and a file manager (for example, Root Explorer) that can work with system records. This is a prerequisite. Special privileges are required to make changes to the system partition. If you want to use the built-in feature instead of third-party applications, then, unfortunately, there is no way to do it without root rights. Since the rooting methods for each Samsung model are individual, you must perform this procedure yourself.

Please note that after the changes are made, the button for adding subscribers to a voice call will disappear from the dialer. In its place will appear a switch responsible for controlling the recording of a telephone conversation. If you want to leave a button for merging multiple calls into one conference, then you should abandon the idea of activating the built-in call recording solution and try using third-party programs.

Enable built-in call recording

Open an explorer that supports working with the system directory and give it root access.
Click on the "Submit" button
Go to the following path:
You can make sure that you are in the right directory using the path at the very top of the application area
Open the file “feature.xml” or “other.xml” and find the following lines at the very end in one of them:

In our case, these lines were found in the “features.xml” file
Copy the file containing these inscriptions to the phone memory or memory card. This procedure must be performed in case the changes made to its original lead to a malfunction of the system components.
Use your finger to pinch the original of the copied “feature.xml” or “other.xml” file.
Select the file in which the mentioned lines of code were found
After selecting it, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and select “Open in a text editor.”
This point immediately catches the eye. It cannot be confused with others
Confirm that the file system is mounted in read-write mode.
Click on the "Yes" button
Go to the very bottom of the file to the above lines.
Above them, insert the following line:
RecordingAllowed

Be sure to check that there are no spaces between the inscriptions in this line
Save your changes and reboot your device.
Go to the dialer and make a call. Click on the “Record” button to start recording a telephone conversation and “Stop” to complete this procedure. You can find the created audio files in the “Call” or “Voices” directory on the device’s internal memory.

Using third party programs

If for some reason the method of recording calls using the built-in tool does not suit you, try the option of using applications from third-party developers. Fortunately, there are plenty of them in the Android store. Among them are such creations as ACR, CallRec and Call Recorder. Among them, only ACR offers a wider list of functions and capabilities. In addition to automatic recording, deleting old audio files after a set period, settings for the format and quality of tracks, and directory selection, ACR has the following features:

Call recording mode on Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 smartphones intended for the American market.
Selecting a recording source.
Increases the audio volume in recordings.
Record a conversation when a Bluetooth headset or external speaker is connected.
Record Wi-Fi calls.
Excluding individual numbers from the list of recorded numbers.
Uploading audio tracks to cloud storage, FTP servers or sending by email.

To record a telephone conversation using ACR, do the following:

Install the application from the store and launch it.
Section in which records of incoming calls should be stored
Expand the hamburger menu and go to Settings.
To call the hamburger menu, you need to click on the three stripes in the upper left corner of the application area
Expand the "Record" section.
Tap on the “Posts” section to go to it
Find the “Recording format” item and select the most optimal option for you.
In addition to MP3, you can choose the format FLAC, WAV, MP4, M4A, AMR, 3GP
Click on the “Recording folder” item and specify the directory in which the audio files will be saved. If the internal storage of your smartphone has a decent amount of free memory, and it doesn’t matter to you where to store telephone conversations, leave this item untouched.
To listen to a recording, click on it and select the application to play

Cases when recording is not possible

When making a call from the second SIM card. Both the standard dialer and third-party solutions do not always cope correctly with recording a call using a SIM card inserted into the second slot of the smartphone. It is observed on Samsung devices with the fifth version of Android. The reason is the lack of full support for two SIM cards.
After updating the system to a newer version. This problem only affects the standard call recording tool. The thing is that when updating, the modified “feature.xml” or “other.xml” file is replaced by a newer version that does not have the added line. Therefore, to reactivate a feature, you need to make changes again.
When the energy saving mode is turned on. The utility, which is responsible for extending the operating time of the device on a single charge, is merciless to third-party software. When the charge is low, it deliberately ends the background activity of almost all applications installed from the store, including software for recording phone calls. There are several solutions in this case: put the smartphone on charge or allow background activity of the application to save audio files of telephone conversations.

Video: Recording phone calls on Samsung

These are the simple ways to record telephone conversations. Try both options and choose the one that is more suitable for you.

Still, we have seen excerpts from films about spies, where they showed a group of intelligence officers in a small mobile laboratory. One of them was wearing headphones and recording a signal from bugs placed in the apartment of the person being monitored. Modern technology allows you to carry such a spy laboratory with you in your smartphone. Today we will talk about how to record any telephone conversation on a Samsung smartphone [instructions for].

Why do you need to record a telephone conversation on Samsung?

Recording a conversation in our daily life can be useful in different situations. For example, when your boss promises to give you a bonus if you complete a report on time. This is where you will need to turn on the recording and save it as proof of his words. The Samsung voice recorder is an indispensable assistant in business negotiations. And especially in conflict situations. When you need to record a speech that you can use for your own purposes in the future.

Samsung Note 8, 9 devices have this built-in function. But there is an interesting point that needs to be taken into account. Developers of mobile devices have made it possible to integrate a voice recorder into the firmware of those countries where such a function is permitted by law. But there are countries where voice recording is prohibited. And, accordingly, the function is missing in Samsung firmware for this country. A list of both countries can be found on the Russian-language website: https://www.samsung.com/ru/.

Samsung official website

In any case, the firmware can be replaced with custom one. And it will also be possible to record conversations on the phone. If your device is no longer under warranty. Even if your device does not have a built-in voice recorder function, you can find the firmware for it and install it. Similar software can be found on the 4PDA website in the corresponding forum section.

Record a phone call on Samsung without apps

Recently, device manufacturer Samsung limited the recording function in devices for some countries. Users reacted negatively to this. But such a decision was made at the level of regional law.

You can easily check on your smartphone whether the device supports conversation recording without any applications:

Call the number;
Calling a subscriber by phone
If your smartphone supports panel recording function a button to record should appear;
Button for recording a conversation
Click to stop recording at the desired location.

Different models save such files differently. They can be found in music files or in the file manager. To do this, you need to open it in the main menu. And find a folder called Voice Record or Phone Record. Your notes will be there. They can be transferred to a computer via a USB cable. Or via Bluetooth to another mobile device.

How to save a conversation on Samsung Note 9

For devices Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus, HTC, Huawei, Note 8 and others that do not have a recording function, the application is available on Google Play - “ Automatic call recording».

If you don't have a built-in recording feature, the Google Play app will be a suitable tool.

Support different versions of Samsung

Go to the market to download it. After installation, it is capable of recording your mobile phone conversations automatically.

The application allows you to save the recording not only on your mobile device, but also in the cloud on popular resources. And also add priority labels to records and share them on Internet services.

The Automatic Recording app can:

Also included in the app built-in background voice recorder. The application can save the conversation using it if you activate the speakerphone. The application interface is in Russian, so it will be easy for any user to understand. Slide the Auto Record slider at the top of the home screen to record every call. In the menu you can select the recording source: voice from phone, general background (dictaphone).

You can also select from the phone book list which caller's voice should be recorded and which not.

Filter an entry by contact book in the application

Limit the number of program entries.

Setting the number of recorded files in the application

Customize the number of files you need or clear recent entries with the click of a button.

Preparing to install firmware for Samsung

If your mobile device does not have a standard call recording function, and there is no suitable application, you can install new firmware for it. It will already have a conversation recording function. And you can use it without any additional programs. The example will be considered on the popular Galaxy Note 9.

To flash the smartphone firmware you will need a PC and a USB driver.

To flash the firmware, you will need a computer, as well as a Samsung USB driver for your model to connect the device to the PC.

Programs and methods:	Explanation:
Odin program	You can download it from the link - http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=648344. To download files from the forum, you must register. At this address there is almost all the software that will be needed for flashing.
	Can be found in any search engine.
The firmware itself for the region that has the function we need	You need to find the firmware for your device model, again on the 4PDA forum. Follow the link above and select the desired spoiler.
Combination	You will also find this file in the list required for installing custom firmware.

To avoid losing important data from your smartphone, you need to back up your file system. You will also be able to return your mobile device to functionality at any time if something suddenly goes wrong. The application for this can be downloaded from the Play Market. Or on the official website, the link to which is also already in our article above.

Installing Samsung firmware with the ability to record a telephone conversation

Let's start installing firmware for Samsung Note 8, 9, which will allow you to record calls. The USB or ADB driver, as well as RealTerm, must be installed in the root of the computer’s system folder.

RealTerm program in archive

The archive with the Odin program just needs to be unpacked:

Download the Combination file with a bootloader version no lower than the one currently installed on your device. You can also download it from https://shell.boxwares.com/. In the search bar on the site you need to enter the model number of your device. Find it in the “About phone” settings section. In the list on the right to download, select the file name - Combination;
Files required for firmware
After downloading and unzipping the firmware for Samsung, 5 files should appear in the folder. Their names are voluminous. And they begin with capital Latin letters. The file with the beginning of the name “Home" is not needed; it can be deleted. Or move it to another folder;
Download Combination on the website
It's time for action. Remove the SIM card and memory card and put the smartphone into Fastboot mode;
Remove the SIM card and memory card from the device
Launch the Odin program. It should display the model of your smartphone. Click on the “AP” button in the program and specify the Combination file;

The “junior” model of the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 series immediately attracted users. But at the same time, they had a lot of questions, in particular: “How to record a conversation on a Samsung Galaxy A3?”

There is often a need to record a call so as not to miss something important. So how to record a telephone conversation on a Samsung A3? You will learn about this from this article.

Call recording function

Although modern gadgets have become noticeably “smarter” than their predecessors, they do not always have a conversation recording function. This also applies to the Samsung Galaxy A3 smartphone. Initially, you will not be able to activate it in it.

To do this, you need to use a special application, choosing from a variety of them. Applications can be downloaded from the Play Store, and then used on Android Samsung A3, as well as on other devices.

For example, you can use Automatic Call Recorder. I’ll tell you about this application a little later, but now we’ll find out what the requirements are for implementing the phone call recording function on the Samsung Galaxy A3.

Requirements

Clock Work Mod must be installed on your smartphone.
The firmware (ROM) of your phone does not fit a little by default. Most likely, it will not be suitable for such a function and will need to be “sanitized”. This procedure means a conditional “hacking” - to be able to modify the firmware. In my opinion, there is no need to create your own firmware for the purpose of recording calls. To do this, it is enough to “break” the existing, standard one.

Record

Activating the phone call recording function on the Samsung Galaxy A3 is easy. Provided that the smartphone meets the requirements that I mentioned above.

Download the corresponding file and upload using Clock Work Mod:
Then download the call recorder for Samsung Galaxy A3. After installing it, an option appears that allows you to record calls. You can find them in the “sounds” folder. The file must be placed in the internal memory of the device, and then rebooted in recovery mode (to do this, press the buttons simultaneously: volume up / go to the main screen / power on). This will give you the opportunity to choose options.
All that remains is to select the option to install ZIP from the SD card and indicate the downloaded file. Finally, reboot your phone.

Advantages of Android

The beauty of Android is that it provides additional functions. Even if the phone does not have any of the necessary capabilities, the list of functions can be expanded.

And the Google Play store comes to the rescue, where you can find everything you want, including call recording.

It is Android that will give you the ability to make recordings. The only caveat: in some countries there is a ban on recording if the interlocutors are not warned that recording is being done.

All you need to do is go to Google Play, where you need to select the Automatic Call Recorder application.

The application has other functions besides recording a phone call. For example, automatic saving of recordings not only on the device, but also in Google Drive, Dropbox. Very convenient if you need to access a recording from another device.

Several recording formats are supported here: WAV, 3GP, AMR.

The application is easy to install. After settings, it starts in automatic mode and records conversations while making calls or when making a call.

To make it clear that recording is in progress, a red indicator appears in the notification area. After the end of the conversation, all that remains is to click on the received notification, add a note to the recording and save.

That's basically it. As you can see, there are two ways to install such a function on the Samsung A3 2016.

In my opinion, it is better to use the application. This method is more convenient and elegant.