Perhaps each of us has at least once encountered the desire to write down phone conversation. And if in the 90s not a single mobile phone would have had enough resources for this, modern devices cope with this without much difficulty. However, many smartphone owners still do not know how to record a telephone conversation on Android. That's why we decided to publish this material. Today we will tell you in detail about what to do in order to record a conversation on Android, where audio recordings are saved and whether all this is always possible.

Google is in no hurry to introduce easy-to-record phone conversations into Android. The fact is that in many countries it is impossible to record a person’s voice without his permission or at least his notification about it. That is why the American search giant is not seeking to add a call recording feature to absolutely all smartphones. He simply does not want to contribute to more violations of the law.

However, some manufacturers still make the application " Dictaphone» more functional, providing access to its activation directly during a conversation. They do this at their own peril and risk. However, often only the user, and not the creator of the smartphone, can be held accountable.

There are numerous applications that can record phone conversations. Due to the legislation of many states, before starting recording, they notify the interlocutor using sound signal. Fortunately, in most cases this signal is turned off. By the way, you can most often listen to the resulting result directly in the program, without using a third-party audio player.

Built-in tools

First, you should try to record the conversation using the capabilities of the operating system. It is quite possible that installed on your device branded shell allows you to do this. So follow our guide:

Step 1. During a conversation, pay attention to the smartphone screen. You will see several icons that serve to activate the speakerphone and some other functions. Go to the second screen containing additional icons, or click on the button More».

Step 2. Here click on the button “ Dictaphone", if present. If it is not there, then your smartphone does not allow you to record conversations with the pre-installed voice recorder. You should try installing third party application, which records the conversation.

Note: Conversations recorded in this way are usually saved in the phone's memory, unless otherwise specified in the program settings " Dictaphone" The exact name of the folder depends on the operating system version Android systems and branded shell.

Using Automatic Call Recorder

Many third party solutions do not require you to press anything during a conversation. They work automatically, starting when you receive a call or after you dial a number. For example, the program has this capability Automatic Call Recorder, as is clear from its name. To use the utility, complete the following steps:

Step 1. Download and install the application, then launch it.

Step 2. When you first launch, you will be asked to select a theme, increase call volume and configure cloud storage of audio recordings (supported Google services Drive and Dropbox). If you want, you can do these settings. When you do this or decide to skip this step, click the " Ready».

Note: Samsung and some other smartphones have a special energy-saving feature that disables applications that have not been launched for a long time. If your device has one, the program will immediately warn you about it.

Step 3. Pull out the curtain with the main menu (you can simply click on the three stripes in the upper left corner). Click here on " Settings».

Step 4. Here, make sure that the switch next to “ Call recording».

Step 5: That's it main setting program is completed. Of course, you can stay in this section for a while longer, but these are conventions. The main thing is that the application will now automatically record every telephone conversation.

Step 6. You can view all saved audio recordings in the program window. Here you can listen to them, delete them and perform other simple actions.

Note: by default, all audio recordings are contained only in the utility itself. Only after pressing the button " Save» The file is transferred to a folder that can be viewed by other applications. Before this, for example, you will not be able to transfer call recordings to your computer.

Using other applications

Please note that on some devices the ability to record calls is tightly blocked at the operating system level. As a result, any program that records a telephone conversation refuses to work. Fortunately, there are not very many such smartphones - this mainly concerns old devices operating under Android control 4.4 or more old version OS.

As for other applications used to record a telephone conversation, their capabilities are almost equal to the utility discussed above. In particular, you can try installing the following programs:

• Call recording- has quite rich settings, but may not work if you this moment using Bluetooth. The paid version can automatically send the recording result to the e-mail specified by the user.
• Auto Call Recorder 2016- there is a function here Reserve copy, which will be useful for those people who change their smartphone very often. It is also one of the few utilities of this kind whose launch can be password protected.
• Call Recorder- works on a huge number of devices, trying to bypass their protection. It is possible to send audio recordings to a cloud service - the list of services is surprising in its length. The creators also did not forget the scheduled backup function. There is also password protection.

Summarizing

In this article, we looked at all the most popular methods of recording a telephone conversation. Once again, we draw your attention to the fact that Google does not like functions that violate the laws of certain countries. In this regard, programs of this kind are removed from Google Play almost at the first complaint. Therefore, do not be surprised if you do not find any of the utilities discussed today in the online store.

Do you make important calls for work or personal projects? Do you just like long conversations and don’t always remember what you agreed on in the end? For such cases, Android smartphones provide functionality for recording conversations using built-in methods or using third-party applications.

In smartphones with operating system Android has a standard conversation recording feature by default, but recording the other person's speech without warning is illegal in many countries. Before the conversation, you must notify the person on the other end of the line about the recording, so that he has the opportunity to refuse to continue the conversation.

Phone manufacturers often block the call recording option at the kernel level, meaning that even if this option is available, you will encounter technical limitations in the process of connecting it. Therefore, before calling the person with whom you intend to record the conversation, you need to install the recording application in advance and try to use it. If the recording is successful, then there are no restrictions on the phone, but this does not mean that in this way you will not violate the laws of the country in which you are located.

Sometimes the recording application opens and even records sound, but then it turns out that only your voice is saved, and the voice of the interlocutor is missing from the recording. Therefore, you need to check in advance how a particular application works.

How to record a telephone conversation on Android

Many applications have been developed for speech recording, similar in functionality, but different in interface and ease of use.

Recording via voice recorder

The first thing that is easiest to contact is similar cases is a built-in set of applications. Among them you can find “Dictaphone”. However, speech recording is done in a slightly different way from simply running the program. This function must be activated directly during a call from the additional options menu.

Here's how to record a conversation with the built-in application:

Video: how to record a conversation using the built-in application

Recording with third-party applications

In the shop Play applications Market presents dozens of programs for recording conversations. They all differ in functionality and, of course, ease of use.

Application "Call/conversation recording" (CallU)

The application has a number of advantages:

• ability to save sound recordings in cloud storage Dropbox or Google Drive, protection of recordings with a PIN code from eavesdropping by others, the ability to select contacts whose conversation to record;
• you can choose the file format (two to choose from - wav and mp3) and sound quality (this will affect the size of the saved file);
• text hint-instructions that accompanies each settings page;
• You can add a text note to each entry by selecting the entry and then clicking the note icon;
• appearance applications can be customized with a set of built-in themes.

The application does its job well.

Call Recorder (Clever Mobile)

The Call Recorder application from the developer Clever Mobile is one of the simplest and most convenient in its category. The application interface is very easy to master. Here is a list of options that are available in the application and can be set in the settings:

The application starts automatically and records all conversations without the need for the user to confirm the start of recording. Before a particularly important conversation, you should definitely test the program’s operation, because each phone model may have its own nuances.

If the recording did not turn out as required, it is worth checking in the settings whether the entire line is being recorded or only the voice of one of the participants in the conversation. The second important option to pay attention to is the file format. If the recording is choppy or full extraneous sounds, try changing the file format.

Automatic Call Recorder (Appliqato)

The catalog of applications for recording conversations can be replenished with the program Automatic Call Recorder (Appliqato). The particular convenience of this application is that recordings can be saved not only to local storage (on a smartphone), but also directly to the Cloud through your account. Google entry Drive or Dropbox. You won't have to worry about your recordings getting lost. And you can immediately access them from other devices - from a computer or tablet. The program writes in three formats: wav, amr and 3gp.

The application is free and has two versions - basic and Pro, equipped with additional functionality.

Smart Auto Call Recorder

Another program can add to the list of audio recording applications - Smart Auto Call Recorder. The application is not the worst, although its appearance is not very modern. Nevertheless, the application's rating is high enough to try it on your smartphone. Home page The application contains a list of incoming calls, where you can sort calls by date or number. This will help you navigate calls more easily. Similar to other applications, after receiving a recording, you can leave a note about it.

Cloud saving is only available in the paid version. Recordings are protected with a password. One of the unusual features is the ability to delay recording so that beeps do not end up in a file and take up space in memory. For long conversations, the long recording mode is activated. Each menu item is provided with an explanation.

Total Recall Call Recorder

The program is not just additional option, which allows you to record a conversation, and a full-fledged voice recorder application for your smartphone. It supports as many as five recording formats - mp3, wav, 3gp, amr, mpeg4. Sync with many cloud services. Recordings can be protected with a password and even started recording remotely via SMS.

Automatic and automatic recordings are supported. manual modes. The finished recording can be saved on your smartphone, in the Cloud, or sent via e-mail or upload to Evernote. This program can successfully be called the most powerful in functionality compared to other similar applications.

Of course, full call recording is not supported on all devices. On some models, root access is required to be able to save the conversation partner's speech.

Table: list of models that do or do not need root access

No root access needed	Requires root access
Galaxy Note 4	Nexus 5
Note 3	HTC One X
Galaxy Note II	Sony Xperia M/V/T
Sony Xperia Z	Note 3 with KitKat version (4.4.2)
Galaxy S4 (i9500 & i9505), S4 Mini	and others
HTC One (M8)
Motorola G (pre 4.4.2)

How to get root rights on Android

If you find your model in the second list, then you need to get root rights.

Be careful when obtaining root rights on Android and resort to this only if you are absolutely sure that you need to record a telephone conversation, because if you obtain such rights, you will deprive your smartphone of protection (the conditions are violated license agreement, as a result of which the warranty no longer applies to the phone). You are unlikely to experience your phone not working after rooting it, but such cases do occur. Your phone will be defenseless against viruses, so you should immediately install an antivirus program on it.

Obtaining root rights through the Framaroot application

Using the Universal Android app

Another option is the Universal Androot application:

1. Download the application file and install it on your smartphone.
2. Launch the application. In the only menu, select your firmware version, then click the “Go Root” button and wait for the process to complete. If all is well, you will receive a message and permissions.

Video: recording conversations on Android

Our list of applications will help the user decide on the initial choice of recording application. In fact, there are many more programs, they all have similar functionality and almost the same names. Therefore, when downloading an application, pay attention not only to the name, but also to the developer, the number of downloads and the rating of the application.

Voice recorder on iPhone. How to use

Voice Recorder allows you to use your iPhone as a portable recording device using the iPhone's built-in microphone, microphone bluetooth headsets or built-in external microphone.

Note: External microphones must be connected to the iPhone's headset jack or dock connector. As a headset, you can use Apple headphones or compatible third-party accessories that have Apple logo"Made for IPhone" or "Works with IPhone".

To turn on the voice recorder, find the corresponding application icon on the screen. (The icon may differ depending on the phone model. For example, )

The recording volume level can be adjusted by changing the distance between the microphone and the sound source. For getting best quality records maximum level The volume on the level meter should be in the range from -3 dB to 0 dB.

The voice recorder interface will depend on your iPhone model. But the principle of operation is the same everywhere.

1 Click to start recording. You can also press the center button on your iPhone headphones.

2 To pause recording, tap to stop recording. You can also press the center button on your iPhone headphones.

Recordings made using the built-in microphone are monaural, but stereo recordings can be made using an external stereo microphone.

Note: In some regions, sound effects for Voice Recorder are played even when the Ring/Silent switch is set to Silent.

Play the voice memo you just recorded. Click

Listening to voice recorder recordings

1 Click

2 Tap an entry and press

To pause, press II, to resume playback, press again.

Listening through the built-in speaker.Click Speaker.

Manage voice recorder recordings

View more information.Click next to the entry. The Information screen appears, containing the recording duration, time, and date, and provides additional functions editing and sending.

Adding a title to a voice note.On the Information screen, tap the icon > then select a title from the list on the Title screen. To create your own name, select Custom at the bottom of the list, then enter a name.

You can trim the beginning and end of a recording to eliminate unnecessary pauses and extraneous noise.

1 On the Voice Recorder screen, tap next to the recording you want to trim.

2 Click Crop.

3 Using the time markers as guides, drag the edges of the audio area to adjust when the voice memo starts and ends. To preview your edit, click

4 Click Trim Recording.

Important: Edits made to voice data cannot be undone.

Sending voice recorder recordings

You can also click the Export button on the Voice Memo Info screen.

2 Select Email to open a new message with a voice memo attachment in Mail, or select MMS to open a new message in Messages.

If the file being sent is too long, a message appears.

Transferring records to a computer.

iTunes automatically syncs voice memos to your iTunes library when iPhone connection to the computer. This allows you to listen to voice memos on your computer and ensures that you have backup copy, if you delete this data from iPhone.

When synchronized, voice notes are copied to the Voice Recorder playlist. If there is no such playlist, iTunes creates one. When voice memos are synced in iTunes, they also remain in Voice Memo until you delete the data. If you delete voice memos from your iPhone, they are not removed from the Voice Memos playlist in iTunes. However, if you delete voice memos in iTunes, they are deleted from iPhone the next time you sync with iTunes.

You can use the Music panel in iTunes to sync an iTunes voice memo playlist with the iPod app on your iPhone.

1 Connect iPhone to your computer.

2 From the Devices list in iTunes, select iPhone.

3 Select Music at the top of the screen.

We may not use the call recording function very often, however, there are many situations when it can be useful to us. For example, we need to write down a phone number that is spoken to us, but we don’t have a pen at hand. Having recorded a conversation, you can listen to it again and slowly transfer all the necessary information to a paper or electronic version.

Or a bad person calls you and is openly rude. By recording such a conversation, it will be possible to bring him to justice. In general, the recording function is a very useful thing. Let's figure out how to use it.

Recording conversations using standard Android capabilities

The easiest and most accessible method for recording a conversation is to use the internal tools of your Android device.

Instructions:

To listen to the recording, go to internal memory phone, to the folder " PhoneRecord", in which our records are stored.

This is the simplest and most convenient option for those who do not want to bother with installing additional software.

Important!
This article was written using a smartphone running Android 5.0.2. On other OS versions there may be minor deviations from the first instructions.

Record a conversation using the Call Recording app

Instructions:

Now any telephone conversation will be recorded automatically. For example, I again called 611 so that Tele2 employees would not relax.

Let's return to the main menu of the program and see our entry in the inbox tab. By clicking on it, we can perform a number of actions: save, delete, make another call and, of course, play.

Let’s add that in the settings of the “Call Recording” program we can select the format in which the recording will be made, select the storage location, etc.

Recording conversations through the “polis callrecorder” application

Our next experimental “rabbit” is a program called “Call Recording” from the developer C Mobile.

Instructions:

The storage location and number of records will be indicated here. Here you can configure automatic clearing of old recorded conversations.
Let's add that this program It has a user-friendly interface and is easy to use.

Record conversations using the Call Recording app from lovekara

Instructions:

The beauty of Android is that even if your smartphone does not have some of the capabilities you need, the list of its functions can be easily expanded using the store. What can you find there! How about recording your conversations? During a conversation it may slip important information, which you were unable to remember or even hear, and it may be convenient to be able to listen to the recording.

As you might have guessed, this is possible with Android. Please note that in many countries, recording telephone conversations is illegal unless the other person is aware that the conversation will be recorded. Now that you are informed, you can follow this link to Google Play for the Automatic Call Recorder app.

This app doesn't just record calls. It has a sufficient range of functions to make it convenient for you. For example, you can automatically save recordings not only locally on your device, but also in Dropbox or Google Drive. This is convenient if you want to access recordings from other devices. Three audio recording formats are supported: 3GP, AMR and WAV.

Time to talk about how the application works. Once you complete the setup, it will automatically launch and start recording as soon as you make or receive a call. To let you know that recording is in progress, a red indicator will light up in the notification area. As soon as you finish speaking, you will receive a notification that the recording is ready. By clicking on the notification, you can add a note to the recording, save it, listen to it, or delete it.

That's all, actually. Automatic Call Recorder does exactly one thing, but the way it is implemented in the application makes it one of the most elegant and convenient methods of recording conversations.

Based on materials from PhoneArena