Many important issues are resolved via mobile phone, because it is much easier to call to the necessary person than meeting him in person. In order not to forget or confuse anything, recording a conversation on your phone may come in handy. This will help decide controversial situations, recall the task in detail or important details. The function can be launched on both Android and iOS devices.

How to record a telephone conversation

You can save an audio file using built-in mobile tools and third-party programs. You can record a conversation on Android version 4 and higher using native tools; you don’t have to download anything additional. You just need to start recording during a phone call, and then find the file in 3GPP format on the memory card in the “Phone Record” tab. You can also use third-party programs that open up additional features:

• CallX;
• Call Recorder;
• Zvondik, etc.

Technical limitations for iOS

The ability to save phone conversations is not something new, but some developers specifically block it at the hardware level. This is due to the ban on recording in some countries for reasons of security of personal information and the right to privacy. For example, in the USA you must warn the person that the conversation will be recorded. For this reason, Apple is disabling the ability to save phone conversations to protect against potential lawsuits.

The technical ability to save conversations exists, but you need to unlock it and gain access to the developer mode of the device (unlocked phones). There is a voice recorder mode that saves files in wav format or you can use third-party software:

• Audio Recorder;
• iPhone Records.

Built-in program for recording telephone conversations on Android

You can get a high-quality audio file of a conversation on Android OS without installing additional applications. There is a built-in function that includes conversation recording if the operating system version is higher than 4. The built-in program for recording calls on Android is launched as follows:

1. Find the required number in the phone book and press the call button.
2. The subscriber dialing menu will appear, click on the “Menu” item.
3. An additional list will appear where you need to tap on the line “Start recording”.
4. Talk to the person, and at the end of the conversation, open the same menu and turn off the recording.

The conversation on the smartphone is saved to a memory card; you can find the file in a folder called PhoneREcord. Sound files are sorted by creation date. The quality of the audio tracks is high, and you can listen to them directly on your smartphone. This is a convenient way if you do not want to install additional software on your mobile phone and do not need additional functionality for saving conversations.

Third party Android apps

You can record telephone conversations using programs that are available on Google play. They expand the ability, for example, to choose the audio file format to save. Some applications are distributed free of charge, others will have to be paid for. Below are the most popular utility options that can be installed on a phone running the Android operating system.

Call Recorder

The program is considered the best for Android to record phone conversations. It automatically saves all calls if your mobile supports this feature. Depending on the device and firmware, the operation of the application may vary. For some devices you will need to obtain root rights(developer mode) to control the phone.

There are several ways to record a conversation. Make sure that your mobile device supports this program (check the functionality in the device settings). The program can perform the following actions:

• configure conversation deletion;
• manage the process during the conversation;
• search by files;
• after the call ends, you can select the desired action;
• change the file volume, general information;
• use different formats for saving;
• send backup copies of files to Google Drive and Dropbox (cloud services).

Record calls on Android (Zvondik)

This application not only records conversations, but also acts as a voice recorder. This is convenient if you need to record negotiations or interviews and only have your mobile phone at hand. The program for recording telephone conversations can work in automatic or manual mode, sort files by importance, and add time stamps. For listening, you can sort audio files by contact name, caller number, date, audio track size or duration.

The main disadvantage of the program is the intrusive advertising that pops up everywhere. To disable it, you need to buy the application, the cost is 450 rubles. Full version(paid) includes synchronization with Google Drive to save recording files. The application has the following features:

• setting when to start recording a conversation;
• similar settings for outgoing and incoming calls;
• choice of quality and recording format;
• widget on your phone desktop;
• number filter;
• search by audio files;
• setting up alerts.

Smart Auto Call Recorder

Programs for recording telephone conversations are similar to each other, the functionality is the same. For example, Smart Auto Call Recorder is very similar to the applications described above, good rating V Play Market, a large number of downloads. At the same time, the program has an outdated interface, but the developer regularly updates the utility. Standard application functions:

• setting the file format;
• sort by track creation time;
• the ability to listen to an audio file;
• removing unnecessary tracks;
• division into outgoing and incoming calls;
• taking notes immediately after a conversation.

The program has a free and paid version. In the second case, you will have access to the function of saving files in a cloud service. This is necessary to save space on the memory card and avoid cluttering your phone. Saving is carried out even during long conversations, which is a significant plus for many users. After saving, you can password protect the files.

Call recording program C Mobile

Another option for saving telephone conversations for the Android operating system. Most reviews praise the application's clear, simple interface and convenient controls. The paid version of the utility disables built-in advertising. The program has the following features:

• activation of notifications;
• deactivating the pop-up window asking you to save the conversation;
• several audio file formats: wav, mp3, amr;
• setting the recording source (only the interlocutor’s voice or only your voice);
• delayed auto-recording (recording starts after a certain period of time);
• You can connect an external audio player for listening.

ACR call recording

A utility for Android, which can be downloaded from Play Markete for free. If you wish, you can buy the PRO version to expand the functionality of the application. The user can set the recording format, the following options are supported: MP4-HQ, FLAC-HQ, M4A, MP4, OGG, WAV-HQ. Free version has the following capabilities:

• selecting an audio source;
• time to start saving the conversation;
• saving when using a Bluetooth headset;
• automatic deletion of recorded tracks;
• password protection of files.

When purchasing a pro account for the application, you will additionally benefit from the following functions:

• distribution by contacts;
• automatic mail sending;
• sending data to cloud services: Box, Yandex, Google Disk, Dropbox;
• manual or automatic recording.

CallX

A high-quality utility with a lot of positive reviews for professional work. It has wide functionality, many settings, and high quality audio file recording. You can assign auto-recording of a conversation so as not to be distracted by turning on this function. Saved files are stored in cloud storage. You can start using the program according to the following instructions:

1. Download and install the application through the official Google store. Then launch the program, click on the circle in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Configure automatic recording through the application settings, select the quality and sound format.
3. Call the desired subscriber and the phone itself will record the conversation. No additional actions are required. You can find audio tracks in a folder on the memory card called “CallRecords”.

Phone call recording program for iOS

According to American laws, Apple phone developers are prohibited from saving telephone conversations. For this reason, there is no built-in function for saving and there is no full support for applications through the Appstore for these purposes. If you do not have a jailbreaker, you can only save outgoing calls. If you want to record all conversations, you will have to hack your iPhone.

Such actions can lead to negative consequences, for example, loss of performance and warranty. If you wish, you can find an application for recording telephone conversations via iOS. To do this, you can download the following utilities:

iPhone Records

It is considered the best program if you need to make a copy of a conversation on an iPhone. Suitable for any Apple cell phone model. The utility is downloaded through the official application store. It saves only outgoing conversations, so a jailbreaker is not needed for it to work. The cost of the utility is 75 rubles. What the application can do:

• unlimited work time;
• sending audio tracks by mail;
• pause, search during recording, playback;
• Wi-Fi synchronization;
• setting levels, quality when saving.

Audio Recorder

This option will only work for users of jailbroken iPhones. You need to enable Cydia and make sure the repository is connected. Find this application on the website by searching. The tracks are stored in m4a format, they can be sent by mail or synchronized with a computer. The program has the following functionality:

• automatic, manual mode of saving conversations;
• choosing a storage location;
• file search.

The main disadvantage of the program is the fact that it only works with 4s and 5 iPhone models. The application costs $4 on the repository. The application has a built-in function that alerts the other party that the conversation will be saved. This is necessary to avoid problems with the law, which prohibits transferring such files to third parties, but they can be used for personal purposes.

Video

Nowadays, many people use smartphones to make calls. operating system Android on board. It allows you not only to talk, but also to record dialogue in MP3 format. This solution will be useful in cases where you need to save an important conversation for later listening. Today we will analyze in detail the process of recording and listening to calls in different ways.

Today, almost every device supports conversation recording, and it is carried out using approximately the same algorithm. There are two options for saving a recording, let's look at them in order.

Method 1: Additional Software

If for some reason you are not satisfied with the built-in recording due to its limited functionality or its absence, we recommend that you take a closer look at special applications. They provide additional tools, have more detailed configuration, and almost always have a built-in player. Let's look at recording a call using CallRec as an example:

In addition to the program in question, there are a large number of them on the Internet. Each solution offers users a unique set of tools and features, so you can find the apps that best suit your needs. For a more detailed list of popular representatives of this kind of software, see our other article at the link below.

Method 2: Built-in Android Tool

Now let's move on to analyzing the built-in tool of the Android operating system, which allows you to record conversations yourself. Its advantage is that you do not need to download additional software. However, there are also disadvantages in the form disabilities. The process itself is carried out as follows:

Typically, you won't receive any notification that the conversation has been successfully saved, so you need to manually locate the file in your local files. Most often they are located along the following path:

In addition, many players have a tool that displays recently added tracks. There will be a recording of your telephone conversation. The title will contain the date and telephone number of the interlocutor.

Read more about popular audio players for the Android operating system in our other article, which you will find at the link below.

As you can see, the process of recording a telephone conversation on Android is not at all complicated, you just need to choose the appropriate method and configure some parameters, if necessary. Even an inexperienced user can cope with this task, since it does not require any additional knowledge or skills.

ACR - automatic and manual recording of telephone conversations in Android

The Android operating system does not have a built-in phone call recording tool. However, in Google Play There are many applications available on the Market that will help eliminate this drawback. One of the best programs for recording telephone calls in manual and automatic modes, in my opinion, is ACR Call Recorder ( ACR). The application has a convenient Russian-language interface and very flexible settings.

The main ACR window looks like this:

First of all, pay attention to the on/off switch. With it, you can quickly enable or disable recording of phone calls. It also supports the ability to quickly empty the "Trash" into which deleted phone call recordings are placed. Recording modes and other program parameters are located in the Settings menu.

Settings

Are common

Request a PIN code - protect the application using a PIN code. You can set a PIN code that will need to be entered to open the ACR:

Notifications - if this option is active, information about the ACR operation status will be displayed in the notification area:

Cart - if this option is active, then deleted files are first moved to the Recycle Bin, from where they can be restored if necessary. The files are finally deleted by emptying the Recycle Bin.

Play on click- if this option is active, then playback starts with a short press on a specific call recording. Long pressing on an entry opens the following menu with available actions:

If the option is not active, then this menu opens with a short press on the recorded call.

Internal media player- if the option is active, then recorded calls will be played back using the audio player built into ACR. Otherwise, the application will provide the option to select another installed audio player:

Library - if this option is active, the recorded calls will be added to the music library of your Android device.

Clear database- go to the list with all recorded calls (incoming and outgoing), where they can be deleted.

Record

Are common
Recording folder- select the folder in which recorded calls will be saved. Both internal and external memory cards are supported.

Recording format - select the file format for recorded conversations:

List of supported formats: 3GP, AMR, MP4, MP4-HQ, M4A, M4A-HQ, OGG, OGG-HQ, WAV, WAV-HQ, FLAC, FLAC-HQ. Unfortunately, the MP3 audio format familiar to most users is not supported. You can only choose the most suitable format experimentally, when you are completely satisfied with the recording quality and file size. I myself have settled on WAV for now (1 minute of recorded conversation takes approximately 1 MB).

Audio boost - you can adjust the audio volume boost for recorded calls. This option is not available for all formats and may distort the sound with crackling:

Gain range -20 dB to +20 dB. I did not use this setting, because... The standard volume (0 dB, i.e. without amplification) suits me completely.

Always ask for confirmation- if the option is active, after each phone call the application will provide the option to save or not save the recording:

Automatic removal- you can activate the option to automatically delete old conversations after a specified number of days:

Delete short entries- you can activate the option to automatically delete short conversations:

Range from 1 second to 60 seconds ("0" - off). For example, if you select "30", then recorded conversations lasting less than 30 seconds will be automatically deleted.

Recording Mode
Recording a conversation- choice between automatic and manual recording of telephone conversations:

In automatic mode, all incoming and outgoing calls will be recorded without user intervention. In manual mode, to start recording a conversation, you need to click on a special button in the call window:

Outgoing recording delay- recording of an outgoing call will begin a set number of seconds after a successful connection:

Range from 1 to 20 seconds ("0" - off). The recommended value is 2 seconds. If recording outgoing conversations does not work correctly on your smartphone, it is recommended to change this parameter down or up (most often).

Incoming recording delay- recording incoming call will start a set number of seconds after a successful connection:

Range from 1 to 20 seconds ("0" - off). The recommended value is 0 seconds. If recording incoming conversations does not work correctly on your smartphone, it is recommended to change this setting upward.

Audio source - the source of the voice recording. By default, VOICE_CALL is used, which supports recording of both interlocutors (if your smartphone supports such recording):

Available values: VOICE_CALL, MIC, VOICE_DOWNLINK, VOICE_UPLINK, VOICE_COMMUNICATION, VOICE_RECOGNITION. If recording in VOICE_CALL mode is incorrect (for example, one of the interlocutors is not heard), the ACR application developer recommends trying a different source. These recording sources may work differently on different devices. On my Samsung smartphone GalaxyS3 DUOS default source VOICE_CALL is functioning properly.

Speaker - this option is available if MIC is selected as the audio source. It automatically turns on the speakerphone during a call. The developer warns that this option may disconnect Bluetooth communications with other devices.

Recording via Bluetooth - if the option is active, calls will be recorded when a Bluetooth headset or external speaker is connected. However, this option does not work correctly on all smartphones.

Bluetooth audio source- voice recording source when a Bluetooth headset or external speaker is connected. This option will become available if you activate Bluetooth recording:

Available values: VOICE_CALL, MIC, VOICE_DOWNLINK, VOICE_UPLINK, VOICE_COMMUNICATION. If the recording in the “Default” mode is incorrect (for example, one of the interlocutors is not heard), the ACR application developer recommends trying a different source.

Filter for entry
Incoming calls - select phone numbers to automatically record conversations for incoming calls:

All calls- all incoming calls will be recorded.

Known numbers only- incoming calls from all numbers in your contact list (phone book) will be recorded.

Contact list- incoming calls will only be recorded from selected numbers from your contact list (phone book):

Check the boxes next to the numbers from which you want to record incoming calls.

Only unknown numbers- incoming calls will only be recorded from numbers that are not in your contact list (phone book).

Only if the number is hidden- incoming calls only from unknown (unidentified) phone numbers will be recorded.

Switched off- all incoming calls will not be recorded.

Outgoing calls- selection of telephone numbers for automatic recording of conversations for outgoing calls:

All calls- all outgoing calls will be recorded.

Known numbers only- outgoing calls to all numbers from your contact list (phone book) will be recorded.

Contact list- outgoing calls will be recorded only to selected numbers from your contact list (phone book):

Check the boxes next to the numbers you want to record outgoing calls to.

Only unknown numbers- outgoing calls will only be recorded to numbers that are not in your contact list (phone book).

Switched off- all outgoing calls will not be recorded.

Excluded numbers- calls from the numbers specified in this list will not be recorded:

You can add a number manually or from the phone book.

Adding a number manually:

Adding a number from the phone book:

Check the boxes next to the required numbers and they will automatically be added to the exclusion list.

Included numbers- calls from the numbers specified in this list will always be recorded (if they are not added to “Excluded numbers”):

The process of adding numbers is similar previous point: Manually or from the contacts list (phone book).

Cloud services

ACR call recording software for Android supports integration with various cloud services, and can also send recorded conversations via e-mail and upload to an FTP server.

Dropbox
Here you can set up sending recorded conversations to your Dropbox cloud storage account:

Available options:

Delete recorded phone conversations in Dropbox that were previously deleted from your mobile device.

Sync again- Delete all recorded calls in a specific Dropbox folder and re-download the recorded calls stored on your smartphone.

Google Drive
Here you can set up sending recorded conversations to your Google Drive cloud storage account:

Available options:

Delete recorded phone conversations in Google Drive that were previously deleted from your mobile device.

Sync again- Delete all recorded calls in a specific Google Drive folder and re-download the recorded calls stored on your smartphone.

One Drive
Here you can set up sending recorded conversations to your One Drive cloud storage account:

Available options:

Delete recorded phone conversations in One Drive that were previously deleted from your mobile device.

Sync again- Delete all recorded calls in a specific One Drive folder and re-download the recorded calls stored on your smartphone.

Automatic sending by e-mail
Here the ACR user can configure the parameters of his mailbox, from which recorded conversations will be sent, and also specify an email for receiving letters. ACR does not know how to check the correctness of the settings, so be careful when filling out the sender's Email and password:

Available options:

Automatic sending by e-mail- if the option is active, then each recorded call will be sent to the specified email address.

Only via Wi-Fi - if this option is active, then sending e-mail will be possible only via Wi-Fi.

Email - email address from which emails with recorded conversations will be sent.

Send - email address(es) of the email recipients. If you want to indicate several addresses, write them separated by commas.

Subject - You can specify a subject for emails with automatically sent recorded conversations.

Message text - you can specify the text of emails with automatically sent recorded conversations. In this case, the recorded calls will be attached to the e-mail text as an email attachment.

WebDAV
Here you can configure automatic sending of recorded conversations to the WebDAV server:

Available options:

WebDAV - if the option is active, then each recorded call will be automatically sent to the specified WebDAV server.

Synchronize deletions- if the option is active, then when deleting recorded conversations on mobile device, they will be automatically deleted on the WebDAV server.

Only via Wi-Fi - if this option is active, then sending recorded calls to the WebDAV server will be possible only via Wi-Fi.

URL - enter the address of the WebDAV server where you want to send recorded telephone conversations.

Username- specify the username to log into the WebDAV server.

Password - enter a password to log into the WebDAV server.

Test - checking the correctness of the settings made. A test connection will be attempted to the specified WebDAV server address.

Here you can configure automatic sending of recorded conversations to an FTP server:

Available options:

FTP - if the option is active, then each recorded call will be automatically sent to the specified FTP server.

Synchronize deletions- if the option is active, then when you delete recorded conversations on your mobile device, they will be automatically deleted on the FTP server.

Only via Wi-Fi - if this option is active, then sending recorded calls to the FTP server will be possible only via Wi-Fi.

URL - enter the address of the FTP server where you want to send recorded telephone conversations.

SSL/TLSimplicit - enable/disable the encryption option for recorded telephone conversations automatically sent to the FTP server.

Username- specify the username to log into the FTP server.

Password - enter the password to log into the FTP server.

Test - checking the correctness of the settings made. A test connection will be attempted to the specified FTP server address.

Sync again- deleting all files in the specified folder on the FTP server and re-uploading the recorded phone calls located on your mobile device to the FTP server.

Web access
Ability to download recorded phone calls from your computer. Just turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone and click on "Web access":

Now go to the given address on your computer through any browser and download the required phone calls. At the same time, do not close the window on your smartphone or turn off Wi-Fi, otherwise access from your computer will be blocked. Each time you open "Web access" the link will be different.

Language

Language - select the interface language. On my smartphone, the ACR application automatically started working in Russian. If necessary, you can change the language in this menu.

Translatoin - if you want to offer your own version of the interface translation, or find some error in the current translation, you can send it to the author email. Maybe you'll be lucky and the developer will give you a license for the paid version of ACR.

Translators - list of names of application translators.

Updates

Enable/disable option automatic update applications.

ACR 14.8
Debug information:

Here you can enable recording and sending debugging information to the developer:

If desired, contact the ACR developer and he will provide you with an access password. The password is required to prevent other applications from using the information.

Listening to recorded telephone conversations
There are 4 tabs available in the main ACR window: All, Inbox, Outbox, Important. Each tab displays the time of the call, the number of the interlocutor, the file size of the recorded conversation, the duration and length of the call. Displayed in the lower left corner of the screen total recorded conversations in this list, in the lower right corner - the size of recorded conversations and the amount of available space.

All Tab

List of all recorded conversations: incoming (with a green arrow) and outgoing (with a red arrow).

Inbox tab

List of incoming recorded conversations.

Outbox tab

List of outgoing recorded conversations.

"Important" tab

List of recorded conversations marked as "Important". To place a recorded conversation in this list, while in any of the 3 tabs (Outbox, Inbox, All), press on the desired recorded conversation and hold for about 1 second until the following menu appears:

Click on the “transparent star”, and this recorded conversation will appear in the “Important” tab. A transparent asterisk means that this conversation is not on the “List” of important ones.

A conversation marked as “important” continues to be in the “All”, “Outgoing” / “Incoming” tabs, and is marked with a red stripe in these tabs:

To remove a conversation from the "Important" list, while in any of the 4 tabs (Outbox, Inbox, All, Important), press on the desired recorded conversation and hold for about 1 second until the following menu appears:

Click on the “red star” and this conversation will be removed from the “Important” tab. A red star means the conversation is on the "Important" list. However, please note that deleting recorded conversations from the Important list using the Delete option will also remove them from the All, Inbox and Outbox lists.

Listening to recorded conversations
To listen to a recorded conversation, click on it once (if the "General -> Play by click" option is active) or press and hold until the following menu appears:

and select "Play". If the option "General -> Play by pressing" is inactive, then this menu will open by pressing once (without holding).

After this, playback of the recorded conversation will begin in the built-in or external player. I use the player built into ACR:

The caller's number is displayed here, as well as the current playback position and duration of the recorded call. Basic commands are available to the user: play/pause, stop, fast forward/rewind. In addition, using the slider you can quickly move forward/backward. The sound can be reproduced from the external (rear) and internal (from where we hear the interlocutor during a conversation) speaker.

Sorting recorded conversations
By default, new conversations appear at the top of the list. To display older conversations at the top of the list, click the Sort icon:

Unfortunately, other sorting methods are not provided, i.e. Sorting of recorded conversations is available only by time.

Searching for recorded conversations
To find the conversation you need, use the search:

Start typing letters or numbers and you'll see results immediately.

Additional menu items for a recorded conversation
And at the end of the article, let’s look at the remaining menu items of the recorded conversation:

Note - the ability to add a text comment to a recorded conversation:

Close- close the note.

Update- if the note has been edited, then use this item to save the changes.

Send - send a recorded conversation through an external application:

From here you can send a recorded conversation via bluetooth, email, and also open an audio file through another application installed on your mobile device (for example, add to archive, encrypt, etc.).

Call - call this subscriber:

Select an application to make a call.

Add to excluded- adding the number of this subscriber to the "Excluded" list. Thus, conversations with these subscribers will no longer be recorded.

Delete - delete a recorded conversation:

To confirm deletion, click "Yes", to cancel - "No". If the "General -> Trash" option is active, then the deleted conversations will be placed in the Trash, from where they can be restored if necessary. If the "General -> Trash" option is inactive, then the recorded conversations will be deleted immediately (without being placed in the Trash) without the possibility of recovery. Be careful! To enter the Cart, press the "Menu" button and select the "Cart" item:

For recorded conversations placed in the Trash, you can see all the information that is displayed in the Inbox, Outbox, All, and Important tabs. Sorting and searching are also available here.

To select a recorded conversation, you need to click on it once, after which it will be marked with a white “tick” against the background of a gray circle. For multiple selection, simply click on each conversation:

Notice the toolbar at the top of the screen. Here you can restore selected conversations, delete them permanently, or select all conversations in the Trash. To return to the All tab, click on the “arrow” or the “Back” hardware button.

Work simultaneously with several recorded conversations
One more useful feature ACR program is the ability to work simultaneously with several recorded telephone conversations (in all lists, including in the Trash). To the left of each recorded conversation there is a place for the subscriber’s photo:

If this person is in your phone book and has a photo, it is displayed in this area.

To select several recorded conversations for work, you need to click once on the photo or “stub” (if there is no photo):

Selected recorded conversations are indicated by a white check mark on a gray circle background. Now look at the toolbar at the top of the screen.

Delete - delete selected recorded conversations:

To confirm deletion, click "Yes", to cancel - "No". If the "General -> Trash" option is active, then the deleted conversations will be placed in the Trash, from where they can be restored if necessary. If the "General -> Trash" option is inactive, then the recorded conversations will be deleted immediately (without being placed in the Trash) without the possibility of recovery. Be careful!

Send - send selected recorded conversations through an external application:

From here you can send recordings via bluetooth, email, and also open an audio file through another application installed on your mobile device (for example, add to archive, encrypt, etc.).

Important - place the selected recorded conversations in the "Important" list. Pressing them again removes them from the "Important" list. At the same time, the entries will still be available in the “All”, “Inbox” or “Outbox” lists.

Select all - quickly selects all recorded conversations from this list. Pressing it again removes the selection.

Backup - make a backup copy of selected recorded conversations:

When the backup is complete, a message will be displayed with information about where the selected records were saved:

To close this message, click "Yes". In the specified folder, saved backup copies of recorded conversations in the file name contain the name of the subscriber and phone number:

Please note that conversation files in the recording folder (Settings -> General -> Recording folder) contain only the subscriber's phone number in the file name:


Bottom line

The ACR program successfully copes with the task of recording telephone conversations in Android. Per month of use on a smartphone Samsung Galaxy I did not notice a single error with S3 DUOS. Calls are recorded perfectly both manually and automatically.

Pros :

1. Manual and automatic modes for recording phone calls
2. Large number of supported formats
3. Supports sending recorded calls to cloud services, FTP, WebDAV and e-mail
4. A large number of various call recording settings
5. Virtually no battery consumption
6. Book support and landscape orientation screen
7. Work simultaneously with several recorded conversations

Minuses :

1. No MP3 format support

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.

Smartphones with the Android operating system have a standard call recording function by default, but recording the speech of the interlocutor without his 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 turn to in such cases is the 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 your recording is choppy or full of strange sounds, try changing the file format.

Automatic Call Recorder (Appliqato)

The catalog of applications for recording conversations can be expanded with the Automatic Call Recorder (Appliqato) program. 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 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 an additional option that allows you to record a conversation, but a full-fledged voice recorder application for your smartphone. It supports as many as five recording formats - mp3, wav, 3gp, amr, mpeg4. Synchronization with many cloud services. Recordings can be protected with a password and even started recording remotely via SMS.

Recordings in automatic and manual modes are supported. The finished recording can be saved on your smartphone, in the Cloud, sent by email, or uploaded 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 required	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 terms of the license agreement are violated, 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.

Automatic Call Recorder Premium– premium version the best program to record calls for Android. It has a bunch of additional settings and intellectual capabilities. You can schedule all calls to be automatically recorded, or create a schedule by selecting individual contacts, creating a special list and assigning rules to them. Now you will never miss important points, you can always listen to saved conversations and don’t have to worry about confidentiality, because no data will be shared with third parties!

Features of Automatic Call Recorder for Android

- How to record phone conversation Even a child can understand Android
- Control with gestures - shake your device to start or stop recording
- Manage rules by setting the necessary priorities for actions in certain conditions in advance
- Special filters will help you manage calls, recording everything, selectively or in special cases
- Create a favorites list to save important recordings forever without being overwritten
- Automatic synchronization with cloud services will protect you from failures and accidental losses
- Manage actions after the call ends by selecting the desired options in the menu that appears

Install the Automatic Call Recorder program and you will no longer ask how to record a call on Android. All your files are securely protected, are not transferred to third-party servers and can be deleted without a trace if necessary. In the settings there is an option to select storage and manage space. Delete history yourself, erase old conversations, rewrite if the allocated disk space runs out. Receive important notifications, protect access to functions with a password, select the quality and storage folder, the best audio source, format and other features of working with the application. Download Automatic Call Recorder for Android to record telephone conversations in Russian you can use the link below for free.