How to Record a Phone Call on a Samsung Phone

Use the settings in the Phone app to record calls without using another app

What to Know

  • Automatically: Phone > three-dot menu > Settings > Record calls > Auto record calls.
  • Manually: During a call, tap the three-dot menu, then Record call.
  • Find recorded calls: Phone > three-dot menu > Settings > Record calls > Recorded calls.

This article explains how to record calls manually and automatically on Samsung Galaxy phones.

How to Automatically Record Phone Calls on a Samsung

Some Samsung Galaxy phones offer the option to record calls automatically. Using the Phone app, you can choose to record all calls or those from specific numbers. This is the only option if your phone doesn't support manual call recording.

The screenshots and directions below differ slightly between Samsung phones.

  1. Open the Phone app and go to three-dot menu > Settings.

    Steps to get to Settings in Phone app on a Samsung Phone.
  2. Tap Record calls.

    You'll see Recording calls instead if the automatic recording feature is already turned on.

  3. Tap Auto record calls, or Auto recording if that's what your phone calls it.

  4. Tap the toggle at the top to turn auto-record On.

    Recording phone calls without the knowledge and consent of all parties is illegal in many places.

  5. Accept the terms and conditions when you see those pop up, then choose what to record. Options include all calls, unsaved numbers only, or specific numbers.

    Annotated steps showing Recording calls, Auto recording, and On toggle in Samsung Phone app.

How to Record Calls on a Samsung Manually

If your phone supports it, you can record a call manually during a conversation. Just tap Record call to start. If you don't see that option, you'll find it in the three-dot menu. If this is your first time recording a call, you'll need to tap Confirm to accept the terms and conditions.

Steps to manually record a call in the Phone app on a Samsung phone.

The person on the other end will not be notified that you're recording them.

How to Find Recorded Calls on a Samsung Phone

If you've made some call recordings, here's where to go to see them:

  1. Open the Phone app and tap the three-dot menu.

  2. Go to Settings > Record calls (or Recording calls).

  3. Tap Recorded calls.

    Steps to find recorded calls in the Phone app on a Samsung phone.
  4. You'll see all your recorded calls. The file names include the contact's name or phone number. Tap the recording you wish to review, then select the Share icon to send it via Gmail, Google Drive, or another app.

Can You Record a Phone Call on a Samsung?

Depending on your phone's model, you may be able to record calls without using a third-party app.

On a Samsung phone, you can't, by default, record voice calls you make via Wi-Fi or VoIP (such as Skype calls). There are third-party recording apps which offer more options, but most of them won't work on devices running Android 9 or newer. You can root your Android phone to install recording software, but it will void the device's warranty.

Call recording may not be an option for all carriers in different countries. If your Samsung doesn't support call recording, there are alternative ways to record calls on Android.

FAQ

  • How do I screen record on a Samsung?

    For most models of Samsung phones, you can screen record using the Game Launcher app. If your device uses One UI 2 or later, you can use the built-in screen recorder to capture both your display and your front-facing camera. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to open the Quick Settings menu, and then select Screen Recorder.

  • How do I record audio on a Samsung phone?

    Look for the Voice Recorder app to record audio or dictate notes. It may already be in Quick Settings; if it isn't, look in My Files > Audio.

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