Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Xiaomi 14 Ultra? 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 14 Ultra 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 14 Ultra 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 14 Ultra. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, released on February 22, 2024, is a flagship smartphone packed with premium features.
Its sleek design incorporates durable materials such as Shield Glass and titanium/aluminum alloy. It’s IP68-rated for dust/water resistance.
The device sports a stunning 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision HDR.
Powered by Android 14 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, it offers smooth performance with storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB.
The quad-camera system delivers exceptional versatility, including Leica lenses and 8K video recording. The 32MP front camera captures high-quality selfies.
Audio is immersive with stereo speakers, supporting Hi-Res audio, but lacks a headphone jack.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6e/7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2. It boasts comprehensive positioning capabilities.
Additional features include an under-display fingerprint sensor, various sensors, and two-way satellite communication.
The device packs a robust battery, supporting 90W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, along with 10W reverse wireless charging.