Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Redmi 13R? 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 Redmi 13R 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 Redmi 13R 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 Redmi 13R. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Redmi 13R:
The Redmi 13R, introduced on December 8, 2023, boasts a versatile network connectivity, supporting GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, and 5G technologies. With dual SIM functionality, it ensures flexibility in communication.
The phone’s sleek design, measuring 168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm and weighing 195 g, incorporates a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Running on Android 13 with MIUI 14, it is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The device offers ample storage with 128GB internal memory and 4GB RAM, expandable via microSDXC.
In terms of photography, the Redmi 13R features a main camera setup with a 50 MP wide lens and an auxiliary 0.08 MP lens, providing versatile imaging capabilities. The selfie camera, with 5 MP resolution, ensures crisp self-portraits.
The phone encompasses a robust set of communication features, including Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C 2.0. It also incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, and compass for enhanced security and functionality. With a 5000 mAh non-removable battery supporting 18W wired charging, the Redmi 13R offers durability and efficient power management. The device is available in Black, Green, and Purple colors.