You press the record button to capture an important conversation, and suddenly a loud, robotic voice screams: “THIS CALL IS NOW BEING RECORDED.”
Awkward, right? The other person instantly stops talking or gets suspicious. While Google calls this a “Privacy Feature,” for us Indians, it ruins the whole point of keeping a record for safety or evidence.
If you are frustrated with the Google Dialer, I have good news. As an Android Expert for GadgetGyani, I have tested “Jugaadu” methods for every major brandโRealme, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and Samsungโto help you record silently.
Method 1: The ‘TTSLexx’ Trick (Works on Most Phones)
This is the most famous “Jugaad” that tricks Google Dialer. We basically tell the phone to use a “Silent” text-to-speech engine so the announcement happens, but nobody hears it.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Go to Play Store and download a free app called TTSLexx.
- Open your phone Settings.
- Search for “Text-to-speech output” (usually under Settings > System > Languages).
- Tap on Preferred engine and select TTSLexx.
- Crucial Step: Go to the Home Screen, long-press the Phone (Dialer) Icon > App Info > Storage Usage > Clear Data. (Don’t worry, this won’t delete your contacts or call history, just the app settings).
- Restart your phone. Now, when you record, the announcement will happen in a split second before the call connects, effectively making it silent!
Method 2: Brand Specific Solutions (The Best Way)
If you have one of these phones, you don’t even need the TTS trick. You have a better, built-in option.
Samsung Users (The Lucky Ones)
Samsung is the King of privacy. They have their own dialer, not Google’s.
- The Fix: Open Phone App > Tap 3 Dots (Top Right) > Settings > Record calls > Enable Auto record calls.
- Result: 100% Silent recording.
Oppo / Realme / OnePlus (ColorOS Trick)
These phones come with Google Dialer by default, but the company has secretly released their own “Old School” dialer on the Play Store.
- The Fix: Go to Play Store and install “ODialer”.
- Action: Set ODialer as your Default Phone App. It has built-in call recording with NO Announcement.
Vivo / iQOO (The Secret Code)
Vivo has hidden its original dialer deep inside the system. You just need a secret code to unlock it.
- The Fix: Open your current Google Dialer and type this code:
*#*#556688#*#* - Action: A hidden menu will pop up saying “Enable Alternate Phone & Contacts”. Toggle it ON.
- Result: Your dialer changes to the old Vivo dialer. Now go to Settings > Call Recording > Record all calls automatically.
Method 3: Third-Party Apps (The Last Resort)
If you are using a Motorola, Pixel, or Nothing Phone, the above tricks might not work.
- The App: Try “Cube ACR” from the Play Store.
- Warning: On Android 14/15, Google has blocked many recording apps. If Cube ACR records only your voice and not the other person’s, sadly, you might have to stick to the Speakerphone method.
Legal Disclaimer
Recording calls without consent might be illegal in some regions or specific situations. Please use these features responsibly for personal safety and record-keeping only.
Spider Web: Optimize Your Phone
- Storage Full? Call recordings take up space. Clean your junk files with our Storage Cleaning Guide.
- Is Your Phone Spying? Worried about other apps listening to you? Check our Android Privacy Settings 2025.
- Need a Better Phone? Want a phone that comes with a silent dialer out of the box? Check our Best 5G Phones List.
Conclusion
Silence is golden. Whether you are dealing with a scammer or just noting down instructions from your boss, recording without that awkward announcement is a lifesaver.
Which phone are you using? Did the *#*#556688#*#* code work for you? Tell us in the comments below!
