On Android smartphones will return the call recording feature

In the signature “dialer” Google Phone will be returned the ability to record telephone conversations. This possibility was discovered by the authors of the site XDA Developers examining the code of the last version of the app for a smartphone Pixel 4.

to save the recording, users will need to click on the new icon during a call. When you add this feature, is not specified.

In stock Google dialer Phone call recording was available from the start, while its capabilities were not limited with the release of Android 6 (Marshmallow) in 2015. With the release of Android 9 (Pie) in 2018, without explaining the reasons, the company is prohibited to record calls. The owners of Pixel and models from a “pure” Android could not install a third-party app with similar functions without getting superuser rights (root access) than putting yourself at risk of hacking.

Some vendors, including Xiaomi, provide for retention of records of conversations on their devices. However, recently Xiaomi announced that European users of its branded mobile phone MIUI Dialer will be replaced with the Google Phone. This may indicate that the first call recording feature will appear on smartphones Xiaomi.

Text: To.Hi-tech