Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Xiaomi 13 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 Xiaomi 13 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 Xiaomi 13 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 Xiaomi 13 Pro. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Xiaomi 13 Pro:
The Xiaomi 13 Pro, introduced on December 11, 2022, and available since December 14, is a high-end smartphone with top-notch features. It supports a wide range of networks, including 5G, offering impressive connectivity speeds with HSPA, LTE-A, and 5G technologies.
With sleek dimensions of 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm (or 8.7 mm), the device boasts a durable design featuring Gorilla Glass Victus, ceramic or silicone polymer back, and an aluminum frame. Notably, it is IP68 dust/water resistant, surviving submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro features a stunning 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Powered by Android 13 (upgradeable to Android 14) with HyperOS, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, offering various memory configurations.
Its camera setup is a standout feature, with a triple Leica lens system on the rear, including 50.3 MP wide, 50 MP telephoto with 3.2x optical zoom, and 50 MP ultrawide lenses. The front camera is a 32 MP lens, ensuring excellent selfie quality. The device excels in audio with stereo speakers and 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio support.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro houses a 4820 mAh non-removable battery, supporting rapid charging (120W wired, 50W wireless) and 10W reverse wireless charging. Available in Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, and Mountain Blue. Rigorous testing has showcased impressive performance scores, an infinite nominal contrast ratio, and excellent battery endurance.