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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, there are many applications available on the Google Play 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

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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:

Recycle Bin - 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

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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 of an incoming call will begin 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 calls 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 GalaxyS3 DUOS smartphone, the 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 to the previous point: manually or from the contacts list (phone book).

Cloud services

The ACR program for recording calls in Android supports integration with various cloud services, and can also send recorded conversations by email 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 the 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 you delete recorded conversations on your 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 an email to the author. 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 the automatic application update option.

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. The total number of recorded conversations in this list is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, and the size of recorded conversations and the amount of available space are shown in the lower right corner.

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
Another useful feature of the 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 contain the subscriber's name and phone number in the file name:

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. Over the course of a month of using the Samsung Galaxy S3 DUOS smartphone, I did not notice a single error. 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. Supports portrait and landscape screen orientation
7. Work simultaneously with several recorded conversations

Minuses :

1. No MP3 format support

Many owners of smartphones whose gadgets run the Android platform have encountered the problem of recording telephone conversations, or rather, the lack of tools to carry out this procedure.

For certain categories of users this function is extremely necessary. Here we are talking, for example, about business conversations, when you need to listen to the conversation again and get to the bottom of some problem, or you are being dictated to data, but as luck would have it, you don’t have a piece of paper with a pen at hand. Without such opportunities, journalists will not be able to conduct interviews. There are a lot of situations when you may need to record a call conversation on Android, which is why there is a need to automate this process.

Technical features

Despite the fact that the ability to record a conversation is not something extraordinary, smartphone manufacturers, as a rule, block this functionality at the hardware level. The point here is that some countries recognize such an action as a violation of human rights, that is, it is a direct violation of the law in individual states.

It is enough to warn the interlocutor on the other end of the line and responsibility will be removed, but doing this on the Android platform is very difficult and tedious. Therefore, manufacturers simply cut out this functionality. Thus, they insure themselves against possible risks, as well as lawsuits.

In general, the ability to record during a call on Android exists as such, but it is implemented in stock firmware so clumsily that you will get more headaches than any benefit. Here you have finicky formats, like 3GPP, and a strictly allocated space with volume, and a dozen other reasons specific to each version.

So, we present to your attention a selection of smart and popular programs for recording phone calls on the Android platform, distinguished by adequate functionality and operational efficiency.

Call Recorder

This is the best program for recording calls on Android with a rich history and a lot of positive reviews. It will automatically connect to the call functionality and will save data if your device supports this technology (you can find out in the specifications for the gadget).

The program's capabilities differ slightly on different devices. This means that on one firmware, call recording on Android is fully supported (Android versions 4.3 to 5.1), and on the other, only some part (old or newest versions). In some cases, depending on the gadget manufacturer, administrator rights (root) will be required.

The application for recording calls on Android, Call Recorder, can also be configured to certain levels of implementation into the platform, that is, work only with basic functionality or completely replace it with application files. In the second case, the utility completely controls the entire conversation and recording process, and also allows you to select a number of actions at the end of the conversation. You can adjust the speaker volume, microphone sensitivity, save to a specified audio file format, and work with cloud services such as Google Drive and Dropbox.

Record Mic and Call

This call recording program for Android can record not only calls, but also sounds from platform applications. You will need a microphone in any case, so tablets and other devices without one are immediately eliminated.

A call is recorded on Android in one of four pre-selected formats: MP4, 3GP, WAV or MPEG4. You can configure either automatic activation of the application at the moment of establishing a connection with a subscriber, or manually activate the program interface with a special key (can be configured for mechanical buttons). The utility writes the contact name in the file name, which is very convenient if you often use this software and have accumulated a lot of information.

Features of the utility

One of the distinctive features of the application is the automatic deletion of files after 1, 7 or 30 days. In addition, recording a call on Android can be limited by the size of megabytes and the duration of the conversation. There is also a “schedule” function, where the utility is activated according to a timer, or at a specified time. The application comes with a free license, so the fly in the ointment is ubiquitous advertising, which, by the way, can be treated by turning off the Internet or purchasing the Pro version.

RecForge

Another multifunctional program that allows you not only to record calls on Android, but also to save audio tracks of games, as well as other platform applications.

The utility supports only three decoding formats - WAV, OGG and MP3, but allows you to convert a track from one codec to another directly in the application interface, which for some users and cases is a critical point when choosing this kind of software.

The program was also distinguished by its high recording quality. Of course, almost all applications of this kind record a similar sound, which directly depends on the capabilities of your mobile gadget, but this utility imposes its own contrasting effects, noticeably improving the tracks and resulting in higher-quality output sound.

In addition, the application has the ability to adjust the bitrate of tracks: 8kHz, 11kHz, 22kHz, 44kHz and 48kHz, as well as switch between stereo and mono modes. The interface allows you to work with folders and several nice widgets for your desktop. Most similar programs do not have this, so the developers adopted this decision as a marketing ploy.

Easy Voice Recorder

The name of the utility speaks for itself. This is an extremely simple application with intuitive functionality. The user just needs to select the work profile he needs, and all other parameters will be adjusted automatically.

The utility allows you to record anything, not just phone calls, and in high quality. And all thanks to the presence of codecs such as AAC and PCM (M4A and WAV). If there is not enough space on the internal drive, you can switch to the more modest 3GP format.

Distinctive features of the software

In addition, the program interface includes a service that allows you to convert audio tracks with speech into text, which is very convenient. However, the free license only works with English and Spanish, so to get other localizations you will need to buy the extended version. If you really don’t have a lot of money, and this will certainly happen (the program costs a lot), then you can always download the so-called version to familiarize yourself with thematic resources.

It is also worth noting that the interface is successful and harmonious in terms of design with the Android platform, where, as they say, everything is at hand: recording, playback, working with formats, etc. Moreover, all points can be visualized in your own way by disabling some and enabling others.

In general, if you do not want to delve into complex functionality and understand numerous menu branches, as well as adjust some elements, then this utility will come in handy. It was not without reason that users gave it the name “voice sloth”, just for the circle of people of the same name.

Call recording allows the user to record conversations on Android and save them to a cloud service or memory. The program has very low system requirements. Thanks to this, even outdated devices will not experience performance problems during operation.

Features of the program

The user can mark individual contacts for recording or set an option in the settings so that only conversations with unfamiliar numbers are saved. It should be borne in mind that not all outdated devices support recording a telephone conversation, which is why the quality often suffers greatly. Also, depending on the manufacturer and firmware version, the program may require root rights to ensure all functions work.

Main qualities of the application:

1. If desired, Call Recording can be easily integrated with cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox. The number of stored calls strongly depends on the allocated space in the device memory or the cloud. In addition, files can be saved to an external SD card.
2. The program interface shell is available in dark and light versions.
3. If desired, the user can install a special widget on the desktop that will display information about the number of received and recorded calls. Clicking on it will open the main menu of the application, where the user can interact with posts, as well as attach comments to them.
4. The resulting audio files are saved in the most popular formats, such as AMR, WAV, 3GP.
5. The function of adding special tags to saved calls has been implemented, allowing you to quickly find them in the list.
6. The search can be performed not only by contact information or phone number, but also by assigned tags, which makes it possible to quickly find the necessary contacts and all audio files associated with them.

If the allocated memory is completely occupied, the user has the opportunity to configure automatic deletion of unnecessary files. The system, without distracting the owner’s attention, will independently remove unnecessary calls that do not have priority, which will free up some space.

Conclusion

Call Recorder is the best program for recording conversations on Android OS. The application allows you to increase your personal security or record important information. Thanks to its easy-to-learn interface and extensive search capabilities and other functions, the program has become widespread among those users who need to constantly communicate with people over the phone.

You can download the apk file of the Call Recording app for Android from the direct link below.

If you encounter any error while downloading a file or have questions, please write in detail about it in the comments to this news.

CallX Automatic call/conversation recording– saving telephone conversations in automatic mode. The functional features include automatic saving of telephone conversations, with the ability to pre-define settings and recording filters. A list of favorite contacts has been implemented. The utility has a paid premium option that expands its functions. Thus, auto-synchronization with dropbox is allowed, a pop-up tab for management after the end of the call.

The main menu is presented in three panels: all calls, favorites and filter. In the open tab there is a brief greeting from the program. The "filter" window consists of contacts that can be marked as ignored, and here you can select a specific type of entry for each contact. There is a search inside the utility. The settings allow you to select the audio recording quality, format and source. It is possible to add a password for the application. You can connect to Dropbox and Google Drive manually.

The application has a rather interesting interface, which includes red and black tones. CallX - Call/conversation recording is a good development with a lot of functions.

Peculiarities:

• Automatic recording according to predefined rules
• Shake to record" (Premium option). Start recording by shaking your phone.
• Filter for entry. Using filters, you can determine whether you want to record all calls, only calls with contacts, or only calls from unknown numbers. You can even define a filter for any individual contact in the list.
• List of favorites. Conversations that are permanently stored on your phone.
• Automatic synchronization with Dropbox folder (Premium option). You can automatically sync all calls or just selected favorites.
• Manual Dropbox synchronization. Each conversation can be manually synced to Dropbox.
• Menu after a call (Premium option). After the conversation ends, a menu will open with basic options for manipulating recorded conversations.
• Advanced memory management. It is possible to limit the amount of phone memory for recorded conversations that they occupy. The limit can be based on the number of calls, total MB space, or date of calls (Premium option).

Download the CallX application Automatic call/conversation recording for Android you can follow the link below.

Developer: SMSROBOT LTD
Platform: Android 4.0 and higher
Interface language: Russian (RUS)
Status: Full
Root: Not needed

Mobile phone users may encounter a life situation when they need to record a telephone conversation. You don't have to be a famous person or the owner of a large business. A pre-installed application that allows you to quickly and conveniently record a call can be useful to the simplest person. This could be as simple as a conversation with a potential employer or boss that you may need to listen to again to refresh your memory of some details. The conversation recording function can also be useful if you are dictated to the contact details of the right person, or a long shopping list. Anything that is difficult to remember, but at the moment there is no way to write it down in a notebook. In such a situation, the ability to enable conversation recording can make life much easier and help avoid misunderstandings.

As we see, the need to save a recording of a telephone conversation may arise for any person. At the same time, many users do not know how to record a conversation on Android. To activate this function, you need to use one of the special applications that we will focus on in this article.

Technical features

Despite the fact that the Android operating system provides standard tools for recording telephone conversations, this option is disabled by the manufacturer on many smartphones. This is done so that there is no conflict with the legislation of many countries where recording telephone conversations is illegal. The manufacturer does not want to make separate firmware for devices for each market, so in the operating system out of the box, the ability to record conversations is disabled on all devices.

Now let's move on to the TOP 5 popular applications for recording telephone conversations on Android devices.

One of the most popular call recording programs that can be found on Google Play. The free version of the application has enough functionality to meet the basic needs of most users. To set up automatic recording, just check the box next to “Enable automatic recording mode”. In this case, you need to select a microphone as the sound source. It is also possible to select the format in which the recorded file will be saved - *.amr or *.wav. Note that in the second case, the recording quality will be higher, although the file size will increase.

By setting the automatic call recording mode, you no longer need to worry about how to record a phone conversation on Android - after you dial a number or answer a call, the conversation will be automatically recorded by the application. After you finish the call, the program will notify you that a new entry has been created. This file can be listened to, saved in the device memory, or deleted. The option to move the file to one of the cloud services is also available.

The next way to record telephone conversations is the CallRecorder application. The difference between the program and the previous one is that it can record a conversation not only from the microphone, but also directly from the core of the smartphone. But it is worth noting that for many users this solution may be inconvenient, since for the application to work it is necessary to obtain root rights, which entails the loss of the manufacturer’s warranty on the smartphone.

The application works with devices running Android OS versions 2.2 and higher, recording is carried out in WAV, AMR and MP3 formats.

As you may have noticed, app developers don't show much diversity when coming up with names for their programs. Another good application for recording conversations is called Call Recorder.

The product supports automatic recording of all conversations, both incoming and outgoing calls. It is also possible to send saved files via email, instant messengers or via Bluetooth connection. The program can record a conversation both from a microphone and directly from the line. Files can be saved in MP3, 3GP and MP4 formats.

The free version of the application contains advertising, which can be disabled only after purchasing the PRO version. In the paid version, the user also gets access to additional features and functionality. For example, in the free version there is no option to select the option to save a recording after each conversation, etc.

To download and install the application, follow the link.

One of the easiest ways to record a telephone conversation on an Android device. The peculiarity of the application is that it can be controlled remotely by sending commands via SMS. The program is paid, but if you are not sure that you need such a tool, you can take advantage of the free 30-day grace period provided to each new user.

During this time, you can decide whether to pay for the opportunity to use the application in full-featured mode, or switch to the free version. The undoubted advantage of this solution is that the conversation is recorded not from the microphone, but directly from the line. This ensures high quality and stability of the audio track.

The application supports automatic and manual saving of recordings in cloud services, synchronization of recordings when changing a smartphone. Recording formats supported by the program: AMR, WAV, 3GPP and MP3. And most importantly, access to the application can be protected with a password.

Another application that you can pay attention to when choosing a call recording solution also has a simple name - “Call Recorder”. The functionality of the program allows you to write conversations automatically, with a choice of source - microphone or line. You can change the recording quality in the settings, achieving the best result. Supports working with 3GP and MP4 files. It is worth noting that the application does not support call recording if you are using any type of handsfree headset.

To be sure of high recording quality and stable operation of both the application itself and the device, you need to make sure to purchase a modern and powerful smartphone. Call recording functions, especially if the line or core of the device is used as a source, will require significant resources. First of all, you need to pay attention to the power and performance of the processor (number of cores and clock speed). It is also important to have memory in the phone and the ability to expand it. Inexpensive modern models with excellent technical characteristics can be found in the Wileyfox line.

Wileyfox Company

Wileyfox is a British brand that appeared on the market in the fall of 2015. Despite the short period of time, the company's products managed to win the trust of users and attracted the attention of experts. Each Wileyfox smartphone stands out with its bright and stylish design, powerful characteristics and affordable price.

Pay attention to Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus - a powerful modern smartphone, which you can buy on the official website for only 11,990 rubles.

Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus

The model has a high-quality 5-inch IPS 2.5D display with HD resolution, which, thanks to IPS and ONCELL Full Lamination technologies, provides the widest viewing angles and excellent image quality. High data processing speed when recording conversations is guaranteed by a powerful, productive 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 processor operating at a frequency of 1.4 GHz.