Call recording app on custom rom

Device - Redmi Note 4, Resurrection Remix Pie 7.0.2 with Magisk and EdXposed.

I used Call Recorder SKVALEX trial version for 2-3 months. Installed app's Magisk module and used trial version. *play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.skvalex.cr.unlock
(After trial expired I deleted module, uninstalled app. Then waited for new version, this allowed me to use trial app again and again

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I liked it very much. I want to purchase it.
This will be my first paid app on play store, are there any better discounts for 1st time payment. App price is constant from beginning i.e. ₹720

Also, which app you use for call recording on Pie Custom ROM?

Thank you.

TigerKing said:
Also, which app you use for call recording on Pie Custom ROM?

You don't have inbuilt call recorder? :shock:

RR Pie 7.0.2 for OP3 has it.

SaiyanGoku said:
You don't have inbuilt call recorder?
RR Pie 7.0.2 for OP3 has it.

I don't use that dialer, I use Google Phone

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Just a few days back there was a offer on google pay for 50 cashback on first ever purchase on playstore using google pay upi & combining it with Rs.40 credit rewarded on playstore,one could get a total discount of 90.

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720 is too much for an app. I would atleast give another apps a try before purchasing the same. Try ACR, Boldbeast call recorder.

billubakra said:
720 is too much for an app. I would atleast give another apps a try before purchasing the same. Try ACR, Boldbeast call recorder.

Yeah it's too much..
But others I tried are not as good as this one..

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It won't work on pie anyway.
Call recording is blocked in Android 9 Pie - Call Recorder

whitestar_999 said:
It won't work on pie anyway.
Call recording is blocked in Android 9 Pie - Call Recorder

It works properly with its Magisk module on Pie devices

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TigerKing said:
Yeah it's too much..
But others I tried are not as good as this one..

Use other methods to get the app then.

billubakra said:
Use other methods to get the app then.

Tried many.. but not working.. trial app getting detected again and again..

Tried some patched/modded/cracked apks, also tried some non Google Play Store apks.. no luck.. without root on android pie, recording is bad on these different versions of SKVALEX apks..
Tried adding Root add-on for SKVALEX call recorder but not working..

Only dialer is working properly but it needs manual record button.. and sometimes I forgot to press it..

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TigerKing said:
Tried many.. but not working.. trial app getting detected again and again..

Tried some patched/modded/cracked apks, also tried some non Google Play Store apks.. no luck.. without root on android pie, recording is bad on these different versions of SKVALEX apks..
Tried adding Root add-on for SKVALEX call recorder but not working..

Only dialer is working properly but it needs manual record button.. and sometimes I forgot to press it..

Then only option is to contact the dev and ask for discount. Yes some do give discounts this way.

I keep around an old droid just for this purpose

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Anorion said:
I keep around an old droid just for this purpose

Or buy the latest cheapest redmi phone in oct sale for ~3-4k. :-D

Xiaomi still supports it?
I tested once, called myself and recorded, then I got on the call that I needed to record (need to do it as a journalist). What happened was only my side was recorded. It was a Xiaomi Mi 3, but with a custom ROM.
Will have to check again.
Normally, PR also records and sends or keeps so that there are two copies in case there are any contentions in what was said, or problems in recording, or because each party is clearer on their own side because of network issues, (these calls can go on for hours and invariably there are a couple of drops at least) but after this Android update, they also have to use complicated setups involving third party providers (so the call is routed through a service that supports recording).

billubakra said:
Then only option is to contact the dev and ask for discount. Yes some do give discounts this way.

Did that.. waiting for his reply..

whitestar_999 said:
Or buy the latest cheapest redmi phone in oct sale for ~3-4k.

I already have Redmi note 4 as a primary device, it's just that I don't use miui.. (which supports call recording on pie)

How does the app work? Does it route the call through third parties then record (this is reliable, but expensive and usually subscription based), or does it natively record? AFAIK, native recording is not possible without custom ROMs.

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Anorion said:
Xiaomi still supports it?
I tested once, called myself and recorded, then I got on the call that I needed to record (need to do it as a journalist). What happened was only my side was recorded. It was a Xiaomi Mi 3, but with a custom ROM.
Will have to check again.
Normally, PR also records and sends or keeps so that there are two copies in case there are any contentions in what was said, or problems in recording, or because each party is clearer on their own side because of network issues, (these calls can go on for hours and invariably there are a couple of drops at least) but after this Android update, they also have to use complicated setups involving third party providers (so the call is routed through a service that supports recording).

Anorion said:
How does the app work? Does it route the call through third parties then record (this is reliable, but expensive and usually subscription based), or does it natively record? AFAIK, native recording is not possible without custom ROMs.

The functionality for recording calls like older times is still built in android APIs but just disabled by google without root/system access,it is up to manufacturers to enable those functions & implement their own call recording feature. Custom ROMs achieve this in same manner. Xiaomi/Realme etc have enabled this feature in India as there is no local law against it but in countries where there is such a law,they keep disabled this function.

P.S. miui 11/k20 has this feature where you can enable auto call recording for all calls(incoming or outgoing) so after enabling this option you don't need to do anything else other than the usual dialing number/receiving call & after the call ends you will get a notification that the call was recorded.

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whitestar_999 said:
The functionality for recording calls like older times is still built in android APIs but just disabled by google without root/system access,it is up to manufacturers to enable those functions & implement their own call recording feature. Custom ROMs achieve this in same manner. Xiaomi/Realme etc have enabled this feature in India as there is no local law against it but in countries where there is such a law,they keep disabled this function.

P.S. miui 11/k20 has this feature where you can enable auto call recording for all calls(incoming or outgoing) so after enabling this option you don't need to do anything else other than the usual dialing number/receiving call & after the call ends you will get a notification that the call was recorded.

Let's for the record mention the oem's who have enabled call recording without root
Samsung, op, K20 like you have mentioned(Why is redmi allowing this functionality in some phones and not all), any other oem?

whitestar_999 said:
Or buy the latest cheapest redmi phone in oct sale for ~3-4k.

Oct sale?

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billubakra said:
Let's for the record mention the oem's who have enabled call recording without root
Samsung, op, K20 like you have mentioned(Why is redmi allowing this functionality in some phones and not all), any other oem?

Oct sale?

In India it is not against the law so most Chinese manufacturers have enabled this function as it is also completely acceptable in their home country(aka China,the land of surveillance). Also any such phone in which such functionality is enabled by manufacturer,any 3rd party call recording app will work without needing root. Of course in countries where it is against local laws to record call these companies will not enable it(earlier this function was enabled by default so all the responsibility lies with end user but now manufacturer has to take responsibility if it enables a function disabled by default). I thought all recent redmi phones coming with pie have this functionality,can you name a redmi phone which comes with pie & not having this feature.

Yes,Oct sale is the biggest/cheapest opportunity to get almost any product especially electronics.

Oct sale = Diwali sale

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TigerKing said:
Oct sale = Diwali sale

No. Oct sale= fk's big billion days sale/amazon's great indian shopping sale/paytm's whatever sale at that time.

whitestar_999 said:
In India it is not against the law so most Chinese manufacturers have enabled this function as it is also completely acceptable in their home country(aka China,the land of surveillance). Also any such phone in which such functionality is enabled by manufacturer,any 3rd party call recording app will work without needing root. Of course in countries where it is against local laws to record call these companies will not enable it(earlier this function was enabled by default so all the responsibility lies with end user but now manufacturer has to take responsibility if it enables a function disabled by default). I thought all recent redmi phones coming with pie have this functionality,can you name a redmi phone which comes with pie & not having this feature.

Xiaomi will pre-install Google Phone/Messages on their global phones
As per this post, in future Google phone and messages will be preinstalled in miui..
Also it mentioned that author owns Redmi Note 8 which has these two apps.
I don't know if he can record call with that Google Phone on MIUI 11

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TigerKing said:
Xiaomi will pre-install Google Phone/Messages on their global phones
As per this post, in future Google phone and messages will be preinstalled in miui..
Also it mentioned that author owns Redmi Note 8 which has these two apps.
I don't know if he can record call with that Google Phone on MIUI 11

Call recording function is not available in all countries anyway & in many countries redmi has indeed launched note 8 with google dialer which does not support call recording(& this rom does not support mi dialer either). However as per below thread,the Indian version comes with the usual mi dialer & call recording function.
How to activate call Recording on Redmi Note 8 Pro - Redmi Note 8/Pro/8T - Mi Community - Xiaomi

I had the same problem, I just solved it installing the Indian ROM (V11.0.3.0.PGGINXM).

Rest I can confirm with a friend of mine who also got a redmi note 8 a week ago.

So, should I purchase call recorder SKVALEX app for ₹720.. (will it be wise decision?)
Because MIUI will be available with Google dialer and messaging app in 1 year..
And for Google dialer (Google phone) recording will be available after 1-2 year..
I was using custom rom and will continue using it. As of now it's on pie, which does not provide proper support for call recording even with root except 1 app (i.e. SKVALEX).. (if you know any other app please suggest)
I record 1-2 call on weekly basis. I wanted it to be automated..

So should I wait for 1-2 year for Google to officially support call recording or spend ₹720

It's just that I want my 1st app purchase to be value for money for me.

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^^720 is not that much if those recorded calls are important. As for value for money,nothing will ever beat the Nova Prime for Rs.10 & Poweramp app for Rs.10 offers.

Okay thanks

TigerKing said:
So should I wait for 1-2 year for Google to officially support call recording or spend ₹720

Google Phone app prepares to add support for call recording

SaiyanGoku said:
Google Phone app prepares to add support for call recording

okay. great.
I did not purchased app yet.. trying different recording apps as of now.. also using google phone dialer (with manual record option) as you suggested.

Finally purchased app 2 weeks ago. Working great as expected. Miles ahead from competition because of its feature and support from developer from 2012 and still continues to support it. As android 10 support call recording but it can not be automatically recorded by Google phone app. So this app becomes essential, does not matter if you are on custom rom or stock rom, if you are looking for recording app then go for it blindly. Features and support are plus points. Go through apps XDA thread, you will understand all.
Try before buy policy.
For ₹720, it seems overpriced, but it's worth every penny.

Thank you.

Another call recorder for Android 9 & 10
(magisk module "Axet's Call Recorder")
*f-droid.org/en/packages/com.....callrecorder/
requires root for android 9. for android 10 no root required.

My opinion - App is in early phase, bugs here and there, similar features like SKVALEX, but available for free which is a huge plus point.