How to Record a Phone Call on Android and Samsung (2026): Phone App, Voice Recorder and Speech to Text

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How to record a phone call on Android: methods at a glance

An Android phone can record a call with the Google Phone app or the Samsung Phone app, record a conversation in the room with a voice recorder app, and turn speech into text with Gboard or Transcript assist.

How to record phone calls on Android with the Phone app

To record a phone call with the Google Phone app, tap Record on the call screen, or on a Pixel tap Call Assist and then Call Recording. The Google Phone app records calls on non-Pixel phones that run Android 9 or later and on Pixel 6 or later phones that run Android 14 or later. You need the latest Phone app and a country or region that supports call recording, because some devices and carriers do not support it. For the iPhone steps and the other built-in options, read How to record a phone call.

Record one call.

1. Open the Phone app and make or receive a call.
2. On a non-Pixel phone, tap Record on the call screen. On a Pixel, tap Call Assist, then Call Recording.
3. Both people hear a notice that the call is being recorded.
4. To stop, tap Stop recording on a non-Pixel phone. On a Pixel, tap Call Assist, then Stop. Both people hear a notice that the recording stopped.

Record calls automatically.

1. In the Phone app, tap More options, then Settings, then Call recording.
2. Under Always record, switch on Numbers not in your contacts to record every caller who is not a saved contact. Or tap Selected numbers, turn on Always record selected numbers, tap Add and choose contacts.
3. You can also open a contact, tap Edit contact, and tap Always record calls.

Find, share and delete recordings. Open the Phone app, tap Home, and tap the caller you recorded. For the latest call, play it from the player on Home. For earlier calls, tap History and select the recording. Tap Share to send a recording to email or messaging apps. Recordings stay on your device and are not backed up off the device. To set how long calls are kept, go to Settings, Call recording, Recordings, Delete recordings. Deleting a call from the call log deletes its recording.

Recording starts once the call is answered. You cannot record a call on hold or while you create a conference call.

How to record a phone call on Samsung Galaxy phones

To record a phone call on a Samsung Galaxy phone, tap the Record icon on the call screen. Galaxy phones that run Android 15 with One UI 7 or later record calls from the Samsung Phone app and tie recording to Transcript assist. Samsung account login and an internet connection are required for transcripts and summaries.

Turn on Transcript assist first.

1. Open the Phone app, tap More options, and tap Settings.
2. Tap Record calls, then tap Transcript assist.
3. Tap Summarize transcripts and switch it on. You can also switch on processing data only on the device.
4. Switch on Auto detect language and Auto transcribe recorded calls.
5. Choose the transcription language and download the language pack you need.
6. Go back to the Record calls screen and switch on Show notification after recording.

Then record a call.

1. Make a call from the Phone app.
2. Tap the Record icon. On some models you tap More first.
3. The other person hears an audio notification that the call is being recorded. People added later to a group call are not notified, so tell them yourself.
4. Tap the Record icon again to stop, or hang up.

Recorded calls show a small microphone icon in the Recents tab. Tap the call, then View recording and transcript, and tap Summarize for a summary. To share a recording, open Phone, tap More options, Settings, Record calls, Recorded calls, touch and hold a file and tap Share. Call recordings also appear in the Samsung Voice Recorder app. Call transcripts and summaries run on Galaxy phones other than the A56 5G, A36 5G, A26 5G and A17 5G.

Samsung's call transcription covers Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Cantonese), English (US, Great Britain, India and Australia), French (France and Canada), German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (US, Spain and Mexico), Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, Romanian, Swedish and Dutch.

Samsung Voice Recorder: record a conversation on a Galaxy phone

To record a conversation on a Galaxy phone, open the Samsung Voice Recorder app, choose Standard or Interview mode and tap Record, and Galaxy AI can transcribe and translate the recording. Standard mode captures balanced sound and suits meetings, lectures and voice memos. Interview mode captures sound directed at the top and bottom of the phone and filters out other audio.

1. Open the Voice Recorder app, tap Menu, tap the Settings icon, tap Recording mode and choose Standard or Interview.
2. Tap Back to return to the recorder and tap Record. Tap Pause to pause or Stop to end the recording.
3. Choose a name and category for the recording and tap Save.
4. Select the recording, tap the Transcript assist icon (the four stars) at the top of the screen, and tap Transcribe. Galaxy AI displays the transcript.
5. To translate the transcript, tap the Transcript assist icon again, tap Translate, and choose a target language or tap Add languages to download one.

In the Samsung Notes app, open a note that contains a recording, tap the Open Voice recording icon, tap Menu, and tap the Speech-to-text icon. The text appears on the Transcript tab, and the Summary tab shows a quick summary. Summaries cannot be generated for very short transcripts.

Voice recorder Android: Google Recorder on Pixel phones

The Google Recorder app on Pixel phones records up to 18 hours in a single recording and transcribes it in the language you choose. Open Recorder, tap Record, tap Pause to pause, tap Resume to continue and tap the title to name the recording. Your device records even when the screen goes to sleep, and a Currently recording notification stays on screen.

To set the transcription language on a Pixel 6 or later, tap the user icon, tap Recorder settings, select your transcription language and tap Detect language. When a recording is saved, the Summarize button appears in the transcript section. To re-transcribe a recording, tap More and then Transcribe again.

You can share a transcript to Google Docs or NotebookLM, or save it as a text file, from More and Share. Google says Recorder sends audio to an on-device Google service to transcribe it and that the service discards the audio after it is transcribed. You can also use Recorder without a Google Account.

Speech to text Android: Gboard voice typing, Transcript assist and Recorder

Speech to text on Android works through Gboard voice typing in any app, Transcript assist on Galaxy phones and the Recorder app on Pixel phones.

Gboard voice typing.

1. Install Gboard and open any app where you can type, such as Gmail or Keep.
2. Tap the text area, then tap the Microphone at the top of the keyboard.
3. When you see Speak now, say what you want written.
4. Say Period, Comma, Question mark, New line or New paragraph to add punctuation.

On a Pixel 6 or later, tap Settings at the top of the keyboard, tap Voice typing and turn on Advanced voice typing features. Advanced voice typing covers English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Transcript assist and Recorder. Use Transcript assist for a recording from Samsung Voice Recorder or a recorded call, and use Recorder on a Pixel for a transcript while you record. Both turn a recording into text you can search, copy and share.

How to record a conversation on Android in person

To record a conversation on Android in person, use Samsung Voice Recorder on a Galaxy phone or Recorder on a Pixel, put the phone between the speakers, and choose a quiet room. Interview mode on a Galaxy phone captures sound directed at the top and bottom of the phone, so lay the phone flat with its two ends pointing at the two speakers.

1. Place the phone on a flat surface between you and the other person.
2. Say that you are recording and wait for the other person to agree.
3. Start the recording and keep the phone still while people talk.
4. Stop and name the recording when the conversation ends.
5. Transcribe it with Transcript assist or Recorder, then read the transcript against the audio and correct names and numbers.

A recorder with speaker labels, such as Comu, shows who said what in a conversation with several voices.

Before you record a phone call on Android

Tell the other person you are recording, check the recording laws where you and they are located, and keep the recording where only the people who need it can open it. The Google Phone app advises you at the first recording that you must comply with local laws, and many places require consent from every party on the call.

• Say it out loud. The Google Phone app and the Samsung Phone app both play a notice, and asking for a spoken yes puts the other person's agreement on the recording.
• Check the rules. Some places need only one person's consent and others need everyone's. Our guide to recording calls in the US by state covers the basics, and Is call recording legal goes deeper.
• Tell late joiners. On a Galaxy group call, people added after recording starts are not notified.
• Protect the file. Google Phone app recordings stay on your device, so lock the phone and share files only with the people who need them.

Record phone calls on Android with Comu AI

Comu records phone calls and in-person conversations with one device and one app, and its free plan includes unlimited transcription. Comu Note Pro is $109.69 and Comu Action Pro is $169.99 (Nov 4, 2026). Comu is a pocket recorder with an app. It has a bone-conduction microphone, and attaching the device to your phone is all it takes to record a call.

The free plan that comes with the device includes unlimited transcription, unlimited real-time transcription, speaker identification, AI summaries, action items and Comu AI for questions across your recordings. It has 30+ built-in templates and unlimited custom templates, supports 113 languages, imports external audio files and exports text as TXT, Markdown, Word and PDF and audio as MP3 and WAV. Comu is GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2 compliant.

The built-in tools are free and tied to your phone model, software version and region: the Google Phone app saves the recording for playback and sharing, and Transcript assist needs a Samsung account and an internet connection. Comu's included plan gives the transcript, speaker labels, summary and action items for every recording, and the same device records the room.

Comu records in-person conversations and phone calls from one device you carry, so it works for an interview, a client visit, a lecture or a call. To see every feature in the included plan, read our guide to the features that come with Comu, or look at Comu Note Pro and Comu Action Pro.

Fixes when Android call recording is missing

To fix a missing call recording option on Android, check the software version, the app version, your region and your carrier.

• No Record button in the Google Phone app. Check that a non-Pixel phone runs Android 9 or later, or that a Pixel is a Pixel 6 or later on Android 14 or later. Update the Phone app, and check that your country or region and carrier support call recording.
• No Record icon on a Galaxy phone. Check that the phone runs Android 15 with One UI 7 or later, then open Phone settings and look for Record calls.
• No transcript or summary on a Galaxy phone. Sign in to your Samsung account, connect to the internet and download the language pack. The Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, A26 5G and A17 5G do not support call transcripts or summaries.
• Recording will not start. The Google Phone app cannot record before the call is answered, while the call is on hold or while you create a conference call.
• Voice typing stops or misses words. Check the microphone permission for Gboard, and check that your language is one that voice typing supports.

Which way to record on Android is right for you

Use the Google Phone app or the Samsung Phone app for the occasional call, the Voice Recorder or Recorder app for a conversation in the room, and a recorder such as Comu when you record calls and meetings every week.

Common questions about how to record a phone call on Android

How do I record a phone call on my Android phone?

Open the Phone app, make or receive a call, and tap Record on the call screen. On a Pixel, tap Call Assist and then Call Recording. Both people hear a notice, and you stop by tapping Stop recording, or on a Pixel Call Assist and then Stop.

How do I record a phone call on a Samsung phone?

Tap the Record icon on the call screen, or tap More first on some models. Samsung's call recording works on Galaxy phones with One UI 7 or later, and Transcript assist adds a transcript and a summary.

Can you record phone calls Android phones make without an app?

Yes. The Google Phone app and the Samsung Phone app record calls without any extra app on supported devices. Both play a notice to the other person when recording starts.

Where are recorded calls saved on Android?

Google Phone app recordings stay on your device. In the Google Phone app, tap Home and the caller, or tap History for earlier calls. On a Galaxy phone, open Phone, tap More options, Settings, Record calls, Recorded calls, or look in the Samsung Voice Recorder app.

How do I turn speech into text on Android?

Tap the Microphone on the Gboard keyboard and speak to type in any app. For a recording, use Transcript assist in Samsung Voice Recorder on a Galaxy phone or the transcript in Recorder on a Pixel.

Is there a voice recorder for Android with transcription?

Yes. Samsung Voice Recorder transcribes with Transcript assist on Galaxy phones, and Google Recorder transcribes on Pixel phones. A recorder with an app, such as Comu, includes unlimited transcription with every recording.

Is it legal to record a phone call on Android?

It is legal when you meet the consent rule where you and the other person are, and some places need only one person's consent while others need everyone's. Tell the other person before you record, and read our guide to recording calls in the US by state.

Related reading

• How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone, Samsung and With a Recorder (2026)
• Recording Calls in the US: State-by-State Consent Laws and Privacy Guidelines
• Is Call Recording Legal? Understanding Rules, Privacy Policies and Compliance
• How to Transcribe Voice Memos on iPhone and Mac (2026 Guide)
• How to Record Google Meet and Microsoft Teams Meetings (2026): Steps, Requirements and AI Notetakers

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Pages were checked on Nov 4, 2026.

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