Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Redmi K70 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 Redmi K70 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 Redmi K70 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 Redmi K70 Pro. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Redmi K70 Pro:
The Redmi K70 Pro, announced on November 29, 2023, and released on the same day, is a feature-packed smartphone that excels in connectivity, display, and camera capabilities. In terms of network support, it boasts a wide range of technologies, including GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, and 5G. The device supports various bands for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity, ensuring reliable and high-speed data connections. With a sleek and compact body measuring 160.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm and weighing 209 g, the Redmi K70 Pro offers a dual SIM configuration for added convenience.
The smartphone’s display is a standout feature, featuring a vibrant OLED screen with 68 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and an impressive peak brightness of 4000 nits. The 6.67-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio provides an immersive visual experience with a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 89%.
Running on Android 14 with HyperOS, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and equipped with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU, the Redmi K70 Pro ensures smooth and efficient performance. The device offers ample storage options, with variants featuring 256GB/12GB RAM, 256GB/16GB RAM, 512GB/16GB RAM, and a massive 1TB/24GB RAM configuration, all supported by UFS 4.0 technology.
The camera system is a photography powerhouse, featuring a triple main camera setup (50 MP wide, 50 MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and 12 MP ultrawide) capable of capturing stunning images and recording videos in up to 8K resolution. The selfie camera, a 16 MP wide lens, supports HDR and records videos at 1080p.
Additional features include stereo speakers, 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and an impressive 5000 mAh non-removable battery supporting 120W wired charging, claiming to reach 100% in just 18 minutes. The Redmi K70 Pro is available in various colors, including Black, Silver, Blue/Green, Lamborghini Green, and Lamborghini Yellow.