One feature that many users have been asking for on Windows Phone is the ability to record phone calls. While there are legal issues varying from state to state the real reason has always been a technical one. Both the OS and hardware need to be able to support recording a two-way conversation as there need to be API accessible microphones and the ability to intercept the audio coming out the ear piece.
Windows 10 Mobile brings this feature natively to the OS although not all phones can do it. Whether that is because of firmware or hardware, it is not yet known. What is known is that the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL can both have this feature enabled. However, it is important to note that it is not configured by default, so you need to do that before anything else.
Here is how to get it working. Just follow our written tutorial or watch our video hands-on.
Enable call recording – Lumia 950 & Lumia 950 XL
1. Settings
Go to Settings > System > Phone
2. Manage recorders
Scroll down to the bottom of the Phone settings and from the menu selector ‘Choose the app you want to use to manage recorded phone calls.’
3. Voice Recorder
As of now, there are no third party apps that handle this feature. However, you can choose the native Voice Recorder app from the menu
That’s it!
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How to use
Using the call recording feature is very simple. Whenever you are on a call, your on-screen menu now has an extra option to Record found in the upper left area. Simply tap this button to initiate two-way call recording.
It does not matter if you call someone or someone calls you. From our testing, there is no audible beeping noise either notifying the other party that call recording has been initiated.
Listening to recorded calls
To go back and listen to call you recorded is very simple. Once the feature was enabled as outlined above you get a new menu option under the Phone app called Recorded Calls. Tapping this menu item brings up the native Voice Recorder app with the recorded call history. Simply tapping one of the logs will play the recorded call.
The audio call is recorded in MP4 format at a 174 bitrate , which should keep them at an adequate size. You can listen to a short sample above via our SoundCloud embed.
Other options include:
- Ability to flag (demarcate) important points in the call timeline
- Share – Using the universal Share picker you can send the audio clip to Messaging, Outlook Mail, Bluetooth, OneDrive, WhatsApp and more
- Trim- Using the editing tools you can trim the file to just the pertinent part you want
- Delete
- Contact information
- Open file location: Choosing this option opens the file in File Explorer. The directory structure for recorded calls is always This Device > Recorded Calls, although you could have these stored on the micro SD card under Storage.
Wrapping things up
All in all native call recording on the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL is pretty straightforward once you get past the initial step of having to enable the feature. Once turned on, it is just another option on the call menu. You cannot, of course, have it set to auto-record every call, which could theoretically take up a lot of space if you forgot.
The quality of the recorded conversation is decent with the other party being slightly more quiet than our voice. Still, the recording is audible and depending on the connection and quality of their microphone is more than usable for record keeping.
It is finally nice to see native call recording come to Windows 10 Mobile. It should be obvious how such a feature leverages all the native apps to handle fluidly the feature. From Phone to Voice Recorder to File Explorer all of these apps are involved. It will be interesting to see if other third-party apps take advantage of the option as clearly Microsoft leaves it as a user choice.
Where to buy
- Buy the Microsoft Lumia 950 from AT&T
- Buy the Microsoft Lumia 950 Unlocked for $550
Want to know which Type-C cable to get? How about a micro SD card? Read these guides for the best tips.
- Prep for Lumia 950 & Lumia 950 XL: USB Type C – What is it and what to buy
- Prep for Lumia 950 & 950 XL: Wireless charging & what charger to get
- Prep for Lumia 950 & 950 XL: Getting the best microSD card
News
Want all the latest news on these phones? Hit these topic pages for all that we got.
- Microsoft Lumia 950 main page
- Microsoft Lumia 950 XL main page
Support and help forums
Need to chat about the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL? Jump into our forums and ask others what they think or get help and advice on your new phone!
- Microsoft Lumia 950 forums at Windows Central
- Microsoft Lumia 950 XL forums at Windows Central
Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central. He is also the head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007 when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and wearable tech. He has reviewed laptops for over 10 years and is particularly fond of 2-in-1 convertibles, Arm64 processors, new form factors, and thin-and-light PCs. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, performed polysomnographs in NYC, and was a motion-picture operator for 17 years.
Quick Answer
- To record phone calls on Android devices is pretty easy as all the user has to do is install a call recorder app on the device and it will automatically record any conversation, be it incoming or outgoing.
- In addition, the application lets users to select the audio format in which the recordings should be saved and there is an option to change the recording path using the application settings.
- Sadly, the iPhone users cannot try any straightforward method to record calls, but there are applications such as TapeACall that will create a conference call between the caller, receiver and a third line that will record the call.
Recording calls is not a tough task for feature phone users, but it is not the same case with smartphones. Unfortunately, none of the mobile operating systems arrive with an inbuilt call recorder that can help in recording calls whenever needed. But, there is a strong reason for the makers to run off such a feature as they prefer not to enter the legal issues that prevail in some countries.
If you own a smartphone and you are in need of a call recorder to record important conversations such phone interviews, here we have come up with some applications that you can download and install on your smartphone. Sadly, the iPhone users cannot try any straightforward method to record calls, but there are applications such as TapeACall that will create a conference call between the caller, receiver and a third line that will record the call. But, this service is not available in India and hence, we consider the other major platforms – Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10.
Recording Calls on Android
To record phone calls on Android devices is pretty easy as all the user has to do is install a call recorder app on the device and it will automatically record any conversation, be it incoming or outgoing. Check out some of the most popular Android call recording applications below.
Automatic Call Recorder
The Automatic Call Recorder is a very useful application for recording calls on android. As the name indicates, Automatic Call recorder will automatically record the incoming and outgoing phone calls once the app is installed. The user can specify if call recording for a specific contact should be ignored by tweaking the settings of the app. In addition, the application lets users to select the audio format in which the recordings should be saved and there is an option to change the recording path using the application settings. Also, users can opt to save the recordings in their Dropbox account if needed.
Galaxy Call Recorder
The Galaxy Call Recorder, as the name suggests is meant for use only on the Samsung Galaxy Series smartphones to record voice conversations. The application records two way conversations with the help of Android Standard API on almost all Samsung Galaxy devices including Galaxy S2, S3, S4, Note 1, Note 2, Note 3 and others.. For other devices, the app uses the device’s microphone to record the audio, but the user will have to turn on loudspeaker during the conversation. The application provides the ability to store the recordings on the SD card and send to cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive.
Other Android Apps
Besides the ones that we have mentioned above, there are other call recording applications for the Android devices including Smart Auto Call Recorder, All Call Recorder, Call Recorder and more.
Recording Calls on BlackBerry
Like in Android, the BlackBerry platform also has a slew of applications that will help in recording the phone calls. Here we list some of these applications for those users of BlackBerry devices. Here we list some of them below.
Call Recorder for BlackBerry 10
The Call Recorder for BlackBerry 10 lets users to record the incoming and outgoing calls on the BlackBerry devices. The application encrypts and records the calls for personal use and the user can either save or share the recordings via Email or extract them using USB. There are features that can help in recording calls from desired numbers stored on the smartphone, even when the app is closed and lets users to play, save and share the recorded calls. The app is highly secure as it encrypts the recordings, thereby preventing other from listening to the calls.
Call Recorder +
Call Recorder + is a very powerful call recorder that helps users to understand the process effectively. The application supports two-way conversation recording, call recording setting function, call recording formatting features, display notifications, Advanced Settings function that lets users decide the file size, share, preview, record the longest time, audio output and other functions. Using the menu settings, users can change the themes, passwords, record settings, security settings and more.
Other BlackBerry Apps
As BlackBerry platform does not have too many applications as Android, there are relatively lesser call recording apps. However, the platform has some of them including Call Recorder and Phone Recorder to mention a few.
Recording Calls on Windows Phone
The Windows Phone 8 operating system does not let users to record calls using the phone’s microphone when a call is in progress and it also stops the call recording apps from functioning. But, the older version of the Windows platform, Windows Phone 7 lets users to do so with some applications. Let’s take a look at those applications available for Windows Phone devices.
Call Recorder
Call Recorder is a free third party application meant for recording calls and it has been approved by Windows Mobile Corporation. You can record calls and playback the recorded mp3 files as well using this application. With this app, users can also upload the recorded files to their SkyDrive accounts that will facilitate in sharing the files with others. Users also have the option to make specific files as ‘Important’ and protect the recordings using a password.
Conclusion
We believe that those applications that we have listed out will help in recording phone calls with ease, be it incoming or outgoing and also provide other options after recording the conversations. Of course, there are many other applications for the same purpose on the different app stores.
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Новые смартфоны Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL и 550 с Windows 10 Mobile на борту, получили так желанную многими функцию записи голосовых звонков. По умолчанию эта возможность не активирована, и эта небольшая инструкция расскажет вам, как записать звонок или разговор на Windows 10 Mobile.
- Перейдите в Параметры — Система — Телефон.
- Опуститесь вниз и найдите поле с надписью «Выберите приложение, которое вы хотите использовать для управления записанными телефонными звонками». Откройте выпадающий список и выберите «Voice Recorder».
Теперь за запись ваших звонков будет отвечать встроенное в систему стандартное приложение диктофона. Чтобы активировать запись, вам достаточно совершить звонок и нажать клавишу с записью в интерфейсе телефона. После завершения записи файл будет доступен в памяти телефона в папке «Recorded Calls».
Обратите внимание:
Записывая любой звонок, вы должны осознавать свою правовую ответственность. Например, вам необходимо проверять, требуется ли предварительное согласие на запись от каждого участника разговора. Это касается всех приложений с функцией записи звука. Также следует следует учесть, что некоторые приложения, установленные из магазина Windows, будут иметь доступ к записям.
На данный момент функция записи доступна только на новых смартфонах с Windows 10 Mobile на борту. Другие смартфоны пока не поддерживаются. Возможно, это связанно с прошивкой и отсутствием необходимых в ней драйверов.
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