[Android 2.2+] CallRecorder - record phone calls from the phone line

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CallRecorder
version: 1.3.9

Last update of the app in this post: 05.05.2013

Description:
This program records phone calls from the phone line on some phones. Such recording is not usually available out-of-the-box, it needs hardware support in your OS kernel and root access. If you have an HTC device, you're in clover if you've got a custom ROM. Otherwise, please visit the xda site, there're plenty. Basically any device is supported, provided that it's based on a Qualcomm chip, say, their Snapdragons, etc. If your device has no such support, the program still records phone calls, but you need to select Android API in preferences and the recording will most likely proceed from the mike, not from the line. Please feel free to make any comments or send suggestions.

The list of supported devices:
Requires the kernel with 2-way call recording patch and ROOT permissions:
- HTC Desire
- HTC HD2
- Google Nexus One
- HTC Desire HD
- HTC Desire Z
- HTC Desire S
- HTC Incredible S
- HTC Thunderbolt
- HTC Sensation
- HTC EVO 3D (CDMA)
- HTC Hero
- HTC Wildfire
- Acer Liquid mt
- Dell Streak
- ZTE Blade
- Acer Liquid
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA ray
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA arc
- Samsung Galaxy S II X (SGH-T989)
- Sony Xperia S
- HTC One V

Use standard API for recording (may record from the mic):
- Motorola Defy
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini pro
- Samsung GT-I9000 Galaxy S (Darky's 9.5 ROM)
- Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
- Samsung GT-I9001 Galaxy S Plus
- Samsung GT-I9100 Galaxy S II (Preferences: Audio source - voice uplink, and voice downlink for BT)
- Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S III
- Motorola RAZR i
- Samsung GT-N7000 Galaxy Note | MOD for ICS
- Alcatel OT-990
- HTC One X (tutorial here)
- Samsung Xcover2 GT-S7710

FAQ
Q: Is there kernel patch for my phone?
A: There are kernel patches only for phones based on QSD8250(HTC Desire, Nexus One and etc.), QSD8255 (HTC Desire HD, SE Xperia Ray and etc.), QSD8260 (HTC Sensation, SGSII X(SGH-T989)) chipset.

Q: Why CallRecorder doesn't support all phones?
A: The manufacturers aren't interested in call recording feature, so they don't add necessary drivers and libraries to the phone.. And to get call recording on these phones working, we need to create a driver that supports it. In many cases, the necessary source code is not open-sourced. And without phone we are unable to start creating that patch. If you want to get 2-way call recording you may donate a few dollars on the phone here.

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Android Market Web: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.s...ex.callrecorder
Android: 2.2 and up

version 1.3:
- automatically converting from WAV to AMR (experimental features)
- new tab "Tasks" for converting queue
- details of recording (long tap)
- spaces & call type in file name (experimental features -> file name pattern)
- bug fixes and improvements

version 1.3.1:
- bug fixes

version 1.3.2:
- New UI for settings
- LG Nexus 4 support (root is required even for api recording)
- Possibility to add one "/" to filename pattern
- Minor improvements

version 1.3.3:
- some bugs were fixed
- HTC EVO 4G LTE support

version 1.3.4:
- some bugs were fixed
- Sony Xperia V support

version 1.3.5:
- enhanced stability of recording through ALSA
- recording in AMR through ALSA (converting goes in real-time)
- no more clicking on US SGS3
- fixed bug with seek on AMR files

version 1.3.6:
- few bugs were fixed

version 1.3.7:
- Motorola RAZR HD support
- new call confirm dialog
- bug fixes

version 1.3.8:
- Motorola RAZR M support (root is required)
- HTC One (recording from the top mic, root is required)
- displaying notes in list
- edit info about recording (contact name, phone number, file name and note)
- bug fixes

version 1.3.9:
- Sony Xperia T support
- Translation updates
- Bug fixes

Is the update version of 1.0.45 alpha trial or is the same version posted a couple of weeks ago? on sgs2 we have some problems here, mate (I've already posted what happens on latest 2 versions).
thanks.

Originally Posted by sadonlyone

Is the update version of 1.0.45 alpha trial or is the same version posted a couple of weeks ago? on sgs2 we have some problems here, mate (I've already posted what happens on latest 2 versions).
thanks.

It's the same version. Can you send me logs after a call? And don't forget to enable detailed logs before a call.

how do I install call recorder on my n1

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I'm using
Google Nexus one
android vr 2.3.4
baseband vr : 32.41.00.32u_5.08.00.04
kernelvr : 2.6.37.6-cyanogenmod-01505-g81b06a8shade@toxygene #1
cpu: amrv7 rev2
mod vr : cyanogenmod-7.1.0-rc1-n1
build number : grj22

Thanks from a newby

just read the manual

Originally Posted by skvalex

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Description:
This program records phone calls from the phone line on some phones. Such recording is not usually available out-of-the-box, it needs hardware support in your OS kernel and root access . If you have an HTC device, you're in clover if you've got a custom ROM. Otherwise, please visit the xda site, there're plenty. Basically any device is supported, provided that it's based on a Qualcomm chip, say, their Snapdragons, etc. If your device has no such support, the program still records phone calls, but you need to select Android API in preferences and the recording will most likely proceed from the mike, not from the line. Please feel free to make any comments or send suggestions.

I have a htc desire with stock 3.14.405.1
with 2-way-call-recording patched kernel and, of course, root access
this program works perfect and is worth the money

Originally Posted by skvalex

CallRecorder
version: 1.0.45 alpha

Last update of this post: 12.01.2012

Description:
This program records phone calls from the phone line on some phones. Such recording is not usually available out-of-the-box, it needs hardware support in your OS kernel and root access. If you have an HTC device, you're in clover if you've got a custom ROM. Otherwise, please visit the xda site, there're plenty. Basically any device is supported, provided that it's based on a Qualcomm chip, say, their Snapdragons, etc. If your device has no such support, the program still records phone calls, but you need to select Android API in preferences and the recording will most likely proceed from the mike, not from the line. Please feel free to make any comments or send suggestions.

The list of supported devices:
Requires the kernel with 2-way call recording patch and ROOT permissions:
- HTC Desire
- HTC HD2
- Google Nexus One
- HTC Desire HD
- HTC Desire Z
- HTC Desire S
- HTC Incredible S
- HTC Thunderbolt
- HTC Sensation
- HTC EVO 3D (CDMA)
- HTC Hero
- HTC Wildfire
- Acer Liquid mt
- Dell Streak
- ZTE Blade
- HighScreen Cosmo
- Acer Liquid
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA ray
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA arc
- Samsung Galaxy S II X (SGH-T989)

Use standard API for recording (may record from the mic):
- Motorola Defy (Preferences: Audio source - microphone)
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini pro
- Samsung GT-I9000 Galaxy S (Darky's 9.5 ROM)
- Samsung GT-I9001 Galaxy S Plus
- Samsung GT-I9100 Galaxy S II (Preferences: Audio source - voice uplink, and voice downlink for BT)
- Samsung GT-S5570 Galaxy Mini
- Alcatel OT-990

Android Market Web: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.s...ex.callrecorder
Android: 2.2 and up

@skvalex works perfectly with the HTC Rezound as well!

Originally Posted by skvalex

It's the same version. Can you send me logs after a call? And don't forget to enable detailed logs before a call.

I have send you an email with my logs :
"CallRecorder Logcat ivangs1 SGS2 after a call"

Hope this can help.

sorry for logs. out of town for a few days... seems that ivangs1 sent it...

Originally Posted by sadonlyone

sorry for logs. out of town for a few days... seems that ivangs1 sent it...

What ROM and kernel do you use?

I am with last cyanogenmod kangs.

I have very low volume when play recorded conversations.

I'm using cm7 nb 116, syiah kernel v2.6.7 and latest 2 versions of call recorder which doesn't work...