Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Redmi Note 12 4G? 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 Note 12 4G 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 Note 12 4G 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 Note 12 4G. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Redmi Note 12 4G:
The Redmi Note 12 4G, released on March 30, 2023, is a feature-packed device with a focus on connectivity and performance. Sporting GSM, HSPA, and LTE technologies, this smartphone ensures a versatile network coverage with 4G bands including 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, and 41.
The device boasts a sleek design with dimensions of 165.7 x 76 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 183.5 g, featuring a glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, and a plastic back. Notably, it comes with an IP53 rating, making it dust and splash resistant.
The Redmi Note 12 4G features a vibrant display with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, providing a stunning visual experience. Powered by Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, and HyperOS, it runs on the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 chipset with an Octa-core CPU (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) and Adreno 610 GPU.
The device offers flexible storage options with configurations ranging from 64GB/4GB RAM to 256GB/8GB RAM, supporting microSDXC for expandable storage. Additionally, its main camera setup includes a versatile triple lens system with a 50 MP wide lens, 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, delivering impressive photography capabilities. The Redmi Note 12 4G is powered by a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery with 33W wired charging, ensuring a reliable and fast-charging experience.