Samsung is one of the few Android OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) that offers a call recording function on top Samsung Galaxy phones in supported regions. Call recording is incredibly useful, especially when you want to note down instructions, meeting discussions, or critical conversations during a voice call.
Instead of writing it down Paper and pen, record a call on your Samsung Galaxy cell phone and review it later. We show you how to record carrier voice calls on your Galaxy phone. For video calls, you can use a screen recorder app to record Google Duo meetings, Zoom or Google Meet.
Samsung disables the call recording function where the law prohibits it. So if you don't see the Record Call option on your Galaxy phone, it's not a bug but a legal requirement that Samsung followed.
Additionally, in some regions like India, the One UI Phone app records calls without the recipient's consent. In some European countries and US states, the law requires that all parties agree to the recording. The Phone app makes an announcement, letting everyone know they're on a recorded call.
How to Record a Call on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
The call recording function only appears when you are on an active call. Follow the steps below to record a call on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
- Open the application Phone and make a call.
- Once in an active conversation, tap the three-dot menu at the top.
- Select Record call. A red dot indicates the recording status and time of the active call.
- Disconnect the call or open the same menu at the top to stop recording the call.
The system saves the recording to internal storage and sends a notification for it. You can swipe down from the top and open the Notification Center. Check notification Recorded call and tap it to listen to the recording. When you record a call, a small microphone icon appears next to a contact's name (or number) in the menu Recent from the Phone app.
If you use Google Voice to make or receive calls, follow the steps below to record voice calls.
- Open the application Google Voice .
- Select the hamburger menu in the top left and go to settings .
- Activate incoming call options .
- When you answer a call on your Google Voice number, open the keypad and tap 4 to start recording.
All participants hear an announcement that recording of the call has started. Tap 4 to stop recording and find the voice clip in the tab Voice mail.
How to Automatically Record Calls on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
You can automate the call recording process and save all incoming and outgoing calls on your phone. A typical call recording clip takes up a small amount of storage (in kilobytes) on your Galaxy phone. Even if you record every voice call on your Galaxy phone, it doesn't take much of a toll on your phone's storage space. Samsung also offers an option to automatically record calls from selected contacts or unsaved numbers.
- Launch the application Telephone and go to the menu Keyboard .
- Tap the three-dot menu at the top and open settings .
- Open the menu Record calls.
- Activate the button Automatically record calls.
The default option automatically records all calls on your Galaxy phone. However, you can change it to record unsaved or specific numbers from your contact list.
