Most new Android phones come pre-installed with the Google Dialer app. While it offers built-in call recording, you will have to deal with an announcement that informs both parties about the call being recorded. This can be annoying if you’re recording a scam call or if you auto-record calls and are tired of hearing the same message repeatedly. Luckily, you can disable the call recording announcement on Google Dialer with ease.
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- Call Recording Regulations
- Method 1: Replace the Announcement With a Chime
- Method 2: Disable the Announcement Using an App
Call Recording Regulations
Before you record a call, it’s always important to ask the opposite party for their consent. Failing to do so may result in a breach of privacy. Moreover, the law in some regions across the globe – including a few states in the US – mandates the consent of both parties before recording a call.
So, if you’re going to disable the announcement, ask the other party for their permission before recording a call. Even if you’re in a region where it’s not mandatory for the other party’s consent, it’s best to inform them about the call being recorded so they’re aware of it. Let privacy prevail!
Method 1: Replace the Announcement With a Chime
The Google Phone app recently received an update via which you can now replace the call recording announcement with a simple chime. If you enable this, both parties will only hear a short beep before the call recording begins.
Open the Phone app. Tap on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
Navigate to Call recording. Enable the toggle next to Play audio tone instead of disclaimer.
If you ever feel the need to enable the announcement again, simply turn off the toggle.
While this is the simplest and most effective method to disable the call recording announcement, it’s not available on all phones. Google has limited this option only to specific regions so if you don’t find the toggle, fret not. We have an alternate solution that’s universal.
Method 2: Disable the Announcement Using an App
Don’t see the above toggle on your phone? There’s a smart little workaround to bypass the call recording announcement using a third-party app.
Note: We will be using the TTSLexx app from the Google Play Store to disable the announcement. Download it on your smartphone before proceeding to the installation method.
Open the Settings app on your phone and navigate to the System section. Then, head to Languages.
Tap on Text-to-speech output and change the Preferred engine to TTSLexx. Select OK when prompted.
In the Settings app, look for the Apps option and tap on it. Then, go to See all apps.
Scroll down till you find the Phone app. Select it and then head to Storage and cache. First, tap on Clear cache. Then, choose Clear data.
If you ever feel the need to re-enable the announcement, open the Settings app and navigate to the System section. Then, head to Languages before tapping on Text-to-speech output.
Change the Preferred engine back to Speech Services by Google and tap OK. Consequently, you can also uninstall the TTSLexx app from your phone to free up storage space.
Record Without a Hassle
With the announcement gone, you can record your calls without having to listen to the same statement over and over again. Unlike recording WhatsApp calls where the process is straightforward, you have to change a few settings in order to record calls without the warning on Google Dialer. If the first method works for you, it’s a lot more convenient and simple. No matter which method you use though, always ensure you respect the other party’s privacy before recording a call.
Image credit: mobile app Call Recorder on an iPhone by DepositPhotos. All screenshots by Sumukh Rao.
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Sumukh has a knack for simplifying tech for the masses and helping consumers pick the right gadgets with his in-depth insights and reviews. He decided to hide his engineering degree in the closet to pursue his passion for writing. Over the past 6 years, he has contributed with guides, reviews, and detailed opinions to notable publications like TechPP, XDA-Developers, and Guiding Tech.
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