I would like to compile a list of Android phones that either...
1) Come with native call recording functionality.
2) Support call recording with 3rd party app/hack/ROM.
So that people who want this function can make a better purchase judgement. It would be great if you can lend a hand.
Please note that phones/apps that require using speakerphones (i.e. muffled voice from the other side; cannot record while headsets are used) to record the calls do *not* count. You can test by recording with a headset, Bluetooth or wired, and see if the voices from both sides are still loud and clear.
Most, if not all, "call recorder" apps on Android Market make use of such "speakerphone" hacks.
Please don't bring legality discussions here as well.
Thanks.
Jul-12 update: It is obvious now that this issue is not of Google origin, but of individual maker/carrier's decision, so choose wisely (and complaining to Google is unlikely to help.) The key, so it seems, is proper software (e.g. kernel, libraries) support.
Models that have this function built-in.
Models that don't have this function built-in but can use a 3rd party app/hack/ROM to record calls in both ways without turning on speakerphone.
Notes:
The original issue 2117: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2117
Original thread: http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/181663-android-phone-call-recording-function.html
1) Come with native call recording functionality.
2) Support call recording with 3rd party app/hack/ROM.
So that people who want this function can make a better purchase judgement. It would be great if you can lend a hand.
Please note that phones/apps that require using speakerphones (i.e. muffled voice from the other side; cannot record while headsets are used) to record the calls do *not* count. You can test by recording with a headset, Bluetooth or wired, and see if the voices from both sides are still loud and clear.
Most, if not all, "call recorder" apps on Android Market make use of such "speakerphone" hacks.
Please don't bring legality discussions here as well.
Thanks.
Jul-12 update: It is obvious now that this issue is not of Google origin, but of individual maker/carrier's decision, so choose wisely (and complaining to Google is unlikely to help.) The key, so it seems, is proper software (e.g. kernel, libraries) support.
Models that have this function built-in.
- Meizu M9
- Motorola Defy (Chinese mainland version ME525)
- Motorola Milestone (with Chinese 2.2 ROM; Thanks to ystong)
- Motorola XT701
- Samsung Galaxy S (South Korean version SHW-M110S, with firmware DH09 or newer)
Models that don't have this function built-in but can use a 3rd party app/hack/ROM to record calls in both ways without turning on speakerphone.
- HTC Desire; requires root and custom kernel/ROM
- HTC HD2; requires custom rom and patch
- HTC Hero/DROID ERIS; requires root and custom kernel; with rViox, support thread
- HTC Magic (a.k.a. G2); requires root and custom kernel; with rViox, support thread
- HTC Sensation; requires custom kernel, ROM and 3rd party app, support thread; Thanks to ccris
- HTC Wildfire; requires root and custom kernel; with rViox, support thread
- Motorola Defy; requires Chinese 2.2 ROM or Hacks with 3rd Party App or CM7 with 3rd Party App
- Samsung i9000 (Galaxy S); with Hacks #1 or #2
- Samsung i9100 (Galaxy S II); with 3rd Party App
- Sony Ericsson X10, X10 Mini Pro and X8; with Call Recorder by Schass Innab
- ZTE Blade (a.k.a. Orange San Francisco); requires custom ROM
Notes:
- Developer skvalex claims his/her app can work with a number of devices from HTC and other makers, utilizing certain Qualcomm and Samsung processors, with custom kernel and root. Although I suspect that with proper kernel, a few other call recording apps, perhaps even free ones, would work as well.
The original issue 2117: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2117
Original thread: http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/181663-android-phone-call-recording-function.html
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