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How to record calls on Android and iPhone

If you came to us looking for how to record calls on your Android phone or iPhone, you are welcome, you have come to the right place. In this guide, we will show you how to record calls on smartphones, but we will also go into some additional details that need explanation.

Record calls on Android and iPhone

The call recording feature is not new, but it has been and still is since the time of the invention of the telephone and traditional telephone machines. I think we have all seen many police movies and series where the spy or the security men try to plant listening devices inside the telephone machines to record the calls and conversations of the victim.

Also read: How to record internal and external audio on Android.

But today, after the terrible technological development that made its way to the world of smart phones, we no longer need any additional tools in order to record phone calls.

At the same time, there are many reasons why call recording may be necessary. Some companies are interested in listening to employees' calls with customers to ensure the provision of appropriate services, listen to user complaints, and ensure that the company's employees are doing their work to the fullest, or in order to update research and development methods to improve service and improve its quality.

In some other cases, the average user needs to record his calls with other people in order to view them later, check them, and check any important details that you missed that you need to refer to for verification before carrying out certain tasks.

Even if you are one of those people who love blogging and written works on paper, it is certain that at one time you may forget to write some details incorrectly. But call recording helps you avoid this problem.

In the simplest circumstances, you may need to record the call while you are talking to your friends or people close to you to listen to it later, or use these recordings as evidence that your friend mistreated you. Regardless of your reasons, there are many ways and means to help you record all your calls with ease.

Not to mention the tons of free and paid applications that offer you many amazing benefits in terms of your recordings, sound quality and clarity of details, support for automatic call recording, background recording, organizing recordings and sorting them according to specific categories for easy access...etc.

In this guide, we will try to be as brief as possible and use the simplest and most intuitive ways that you can rely on without having to resort to external applications that may pose some risks to privacy and security aspects.

Is recording calls legal?

When it comes to what is legal and what is not, the issue of call recording varies from country to country according to laws and regulations. For example, there are many countries that impose laws that require that consent be obtained from both parties before starting to record the call.

But in some other countries, you will find that the call recording process requires unilateral approval. In some other countries it does not matter much and there are no specific laws or regulations regarding call recording.

If we take the United States as an example, you will find that most states impose laws in order to require the consent of both parties and clarify the reason for registration, while some other states impose laws that only require the consent of one party without specifying the reason for registration. So, in a nutshell, the issue of call recording is surrounded by many contradictions.

So it is imperative that you know what the laws of your country are regarding call recording.

But if the purpose of recording the call falls under the business umbrella, it is necessary for the employee to inform the customer or user that the call will be recorded and explain the reason for the recording.

But if we assume that you recorded a call in a way that violates the regulations and laws of your country, then this is a violation of the privacy of the other party, which may expose you to legal accountability and a fine, or it may lead to the imposition of a prison sentence.

So, it's better to be safe than sorry, and it's best to take your precautions and educate yourself on the laws before proceeding.

How to record calls on iPhone phones

How to record calls on iPhone phones

iPhone call recording It is difficult due to the restrictions imposed by Apple regarding the protection of users' privacy and you should not believe many call recording applications and do not pay any money for them before trying them.

At the same time, it is not an impossible task, and the Google Voice application is one of the best ways that you can use to record calls on the iPhone.

Unfortunately, the application or service is not supported in Arab countries, but if you live in any of the countries that support the service, congratulations, you are lucky, as you can record all calls without any financial expenses at all.

At the same time, Google Voice is not 100% perfect, or you can say that it is subject to privacy protection laws.

Meaning that only incoming calls can be recorded through the app. In addition, it gives the other party a notice that the first party is trying to record the call with Google Voice. But since it is a free app and works great in a large number of European countries and the United States, there is no reason why you should try it.

How to use the Google Voice app to record calls on iPhone

It is very easy to record calls on the iPhone via the Google Voice application, and you just have to follow the following steps to achieve this end:

  • First, download and install the Google Voice app on your iPhone.
  • Click on the menu icon from the top left corner and select Settings Settings from the dropdown list.
  • Inside the settings window, activate the cursor in front of the option “incoming calls“ or ”Incoming Calls“.
  • In this way, all incoming calls will be transferred directly and answered through an application Google Voice.
  • In order to start recording the call, press the “key”4right after you click the handset button to receive the call.
  • By clicking this key, both parties will be notified that this call is being recorded.
  • If you want to stop recording the call at any time, you can click the “key” again.4Knowing that this does not end the call.

How to find recordings within the Google Voice app

  • Open the call log on your iPhone.
  • Click on the phone number you were able to record the call with.
  • The list will expand and you will find a button namedemployment“ or ”Play“.
  • Click the button "employmentto start listening to the recorded call.

How to rename recordings within the Google Voice app

  • Click on the phone number you managed to record the call with.
  • The menu will expand and you will find the Play button on the left corner while the Menu button will be on the right side.
  • Click on a button the list (The three points) from the right corner to open the menu.
  • The call log directory will open.
  • Long press Click on the name of the recording and you will see an option to rename the recording.
  • Type a new name for the file and you're done.

How to record calls on Android phones

Call recording on Android

Recording calls on the Android system is much easier compared to the iOS system, as all Android phones - or most of them - contain a built-in feature that allows the user the ability to record incoming and outgoing calls without the need to use any external applications, especially since Google managed to disable the call recording feature on all applications External since Android 10.

The additional feature of the call recording service built into Android phones is that it allows the user the ability to pause call recording whenever he wants and then start recording the call when needed. This feature is very useful in order to reduce the size of large recordings. However, the call recording process on Android does not work automatically, but you will have to answer the call first and then start recording the call after that.

How to record calls on Android using the built-in recording feature

  • Answer the phone call or make a phone call.
  • Once the call is approved by both parties, click on the “registration“ or ”Record“.
  • You can click the buttonturning off“ or ”Stopif you want to stop recording.
  • Once the call or recording phase is completed, this recording will be automatically saved on the phone's internal memory.

How do you find recordings on your Android phone?

  • Open the mobile app on your Android phone.
  • Go to recent calls or “recentYou will see a list of all the recent calls you have received.
  • Click on the phone number whose recording you want to listen to.
  • A menu will appear in front of you containing a button.employment” “Play"Buzz"deletion” “Delete“weigh”sharing” “Share“.
  • Click the Records button.Historyfrom the list to see the recording of that particular number.
  • This way you can access, play, delete or share the recordings.

How to rename recordings on your Android phone

  • Open the file manager app on your Android phone.
  • Inside the file manager, go to the internal memory section.
  • select folderrecordings“ or ”Recordingsfrom the list of folders that appear in front of you.
  • Click on the recording folder of the phone number from within the recordings folder.
  • Long click on the name of the recording to bring up the rename window.
  • Type a new name to register and you're done.

Also read: How to block calls using Truecaller

Can calls be recorded on another phone remotely?

There are actually multiple ways that allow you to record calls remotely. In the sense that you start recording the call on another phone with your phone. However, this method requires the need to install an application on your child's phone or the phone of the victim that you want to spy and eavesdrop on.

While there are many apps to achieve this but we recommend the AirDroid Parental Control app which is an all-in-one kids phone monitoring and digital wellbeing app that helps you record other phone calls with your phone. But as we mentioned a short while ago, the application must be installed on your children's phones and your phone as well.

In this way, you will not only be able to record the calls of your children or people close to you, but you can record all their activity on their phones, know the applications they use, and even record their calls on social networking sites and review their recordings.

How to get high quality recordings

If the recordings were not audible and clear, they would not have any real importance or usefulness. Therefore, it is necessary to check the quality standards of the call recording method or call recording applications that you use before purchasing. The best way to make sure you are safe is to check user reviews of any call recording app and check the standards for sound quality and clarity of details.

Knowing that this type of application always requires some sensitive permissions in order to function properly, such as permission to access phone history, internal memory, microphone, and so on. But they are necessary and required permissions to take full advantage of the app's features.

Conclusion

Recording calls has become a common thing, whether in terms of professional or personal uses, and that is why the call recording process has become easier than before only if you rely on the appropriate methods. Due to the restrictions imposed by the iOS system, the best way to record calls on your iPhone may be with the help of the Google Voice app, especially since it is a free app.

As for Android users, they are able to record incoming and outgoing calls through the built-in call recording feature without the need for any external applications. Nevertheless, there is no objection to trying third-party applications as long as they function properly.

Ibrahim Turki

I have been working in the electronic press for years and have a passion for reading and writing about various technical news. You'll find me writing about computers, smartphones, operating systems, applications, and even networks and the Internet. I always strive to provide elegant and simple visual content that suits technology followers in our Arab world.
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