Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Redmi Note 13 (China)? 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 13 (China) 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 13 (China) 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 13 (China). Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Redmi Note 13 (China):
The Redmi Note 13 (China) is a feature-packed smartphone launched on September 21, 2023. It supports GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, and 5G technologies. With a sleek design (161.1 x 75 x 7.6 mm, 173.5 g), dual SIM capability, and IP54 dust/splash resistance, it offers versatile connectivity.
The device boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by Android 13 and MIUI 14 on a Mediatek Dimensity 6080 chipset.
The camera setup includes a dual 108 MP main camera and a 16 MP selfie camera. It offers a 5000 mAh battery with 33W wired charging. Available in Black, White, and Blue, it is priced at around 250 EUR (Models: 2312DRAABC).