How to easily record phone calls on your Android

Have you ever wished you could save that important conversation or hilarious chat with your bestie? 

Well, you’re in luck. Here’s a nifty trick to record phone calls right on your Android device. If you have an iPhone, you can learn how to record calls using these steps. 

Let’s dive in.

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The setup: enabling call notes 

First things first, let’s get your phone prepped for recording:

 Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

• Open up your Phone app.
• Tap those three little dots in the top right corner.
• Click Settings.
• Tap Call Notes.
• Now, just toggle that switch to enable Call Notes.

Steps to enable Cal Notes. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Recording your call

Now that you’re all set up, here’s how to actually record a call:

 Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

• Start a call like you normally would.
• Look for the “More” button and tap it to expand your options.
• See that “Call Notes” option? Tap it to start recording.
• Both you and the person you’re talking to will hear a notification that says, “Google Notes is on the call is being recorded.”

Steps to record a call. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Ending the call recording

When you’re done chatting:

 Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

• Just hit that “End Call” button like usual.
• Your recording will stop automatically.
• You’ll get a notification confirming that your call has been saved.

Steps to end the call recording. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Finding your recorded calls

So, where did that recording go? Don’t worry, it’s easy to find:

 Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

• Open up your Phone app again.
• Tap on the “Recents” tab.
• Find the call you just recorded and give it a tap.
• Look for the “Call Notes” section — you’ll see a summary and a link to your recording.
• Tap that link to play or send your newly recorded call by tapping the share icon.

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Steps to find the recorded call. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The legal lowdown: Know before you record

Alright, before you get all excited and start recording every call like you’re a secret agent, let’s have a quick chat…