Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Poco X5 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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 Pro. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Poco X5 Pro:
The Poco X5 Pro is a versatile smartphone with advanced connectivity options, supporting GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G technologies for high-speed data transfer. Launched on February 6, 2023, and released on February 7, 2023, the device features a sleek design with a glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, and frame. It is IP53 certified for dust and splash resistance, making it durable.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display offers vibrant visuals with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Running on Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13) with MIUI 14 for POCO, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. The memory options include 128GB storage with 6GB RAM or 256GB storage with 8GB RAM.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the triple main camera setup (108 MP wide, 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro) and a 16 MP selfie camera. The Poco X5 Pro supports 4K video recording and features stereo speakers with 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, infrared port, and USB Type-C 2.0. The device is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery, supporting 67W wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging. Available in Astral Black, Horizon Blue, and Poco Yellow.