Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Poco M6 Pro? Well, now you can!
The device comes with a built-in Google Dialer app. One annoying thing about the dialer is the automated message that plays when you start recording a call.
This announcement informs both parties that the call is being recorded and can be disruptive and unnecessary in certain situations.
With a few simple steps and a third-party app, you can easily disable this announcement and enjoy uninterrupted call recordings.
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What You’ll Need:
- Your Poco M6 Pro smartphone
- Third-party TTS (Text-to-Speech) app (TTSLexx recommended)
- Access to your phone’s settings.
Steps to Disable the Call Recording Announcement
- Install a Third-Party TTS App: Download a third-party TTS app like TTSLexx from the Google Play Store. These apps allow you to customize your phone’s text-to-speech settings.
- Disable Google Dialer Auto-Updates: To prevent future updates from undoing your changes, disable auto-updates for the Google Dialer app:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Locate the Google Dialer app.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select “Disable auto-update”.
- Set Preferred TTS Engine: Select the third-party TTS engine you installed (TTSLexx) as your preferred text-to-speech output:
- Open your phone’s Settings > Additional Settings.
- Tap on Language and input.
- Select “Text-to-speech output”.
- From the Preferred engine choose the TTSLexx app.
- Clear Google Dialer App Data: To ensure the changes take effect, clear the Google Dialer app’s data:
- Long-press the Google Dialer app icon.
- Select “App info”.
- Go to “Storage”.
- Tap “Clear all data”.
- Restart Your Phone: Restart your Poco M6 Pro to complete the process.
Testing Your Success:
- Make a call using the Google Dialer app.
- Start recording the call by tapping the record button.
- Check if the “This call is now being recorded” announcement is no longer played.
That’s it! You’ve successfully disabled the call recording announcement on your Poco M6 Pro. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Poco M6 Pro:
The Poco M6 Pro, announced on January 11, 2024, and released on January 12, brings a compelling blend of impressive features and specifications. Boasting a versatile network connectivity with GSM, HSPA, and LTE technologies, the device supports a wide range of 2G, 3G, and 4G bands, ensuring reliable communication across various networks.
The smartphone’s body, with dimensions of 161.1 x 75 x 8 mm and weighing 179 g, strikes a balance between portability and a robust build. It features a Hybrid Dual SIM configuration with IP54 dust and splash resistance, providing durability in challenging environments.
The Poco M6 Pro offers an immersive visual experience with its 6.67-inch AMOLED display, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The screen’s 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, delivers vibrant colors and sharp details. Powered by Android 13 with MIUI 14, the phone runs on the Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra chipset, equipped with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
The device comes with ample memory options, including a microSDXC card slot for expandable storage, and internal configurations of 256GB with 8GB RAM or 512GB with 12GB RAM. The main camera setup comprises a versatile triple-lens system featuring a 64 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens.
The selfie camera is a 16 MP wide lens, capable of recording videos at 1080p@30/60fps. Other notable features include a 5000 mAh non-removable battery with 67W wired charging, dual speakers, 3.5mm jack, and a comprehensive set of connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. the Poco M6 Pro offers a competitive package for users seeking a feature-rich and performance-oriented smartphone.