[MOD][SCRIPT][HOWTO] Enable Call Recording on any Samsung Galaxy S5 (stock ROM)

This thread is for those who use 100% stock ROM (just rooted) and for various reasons do not want to install Xposed framework (due to a potential decrease of stability and/or loss of some features, e.g. Private Mode).

Few people know that the call recording is built-in feature on Samsung Galaxy S5 (stock ROM) - it's just hidden feature (INFO)

To activate it - you need to edit /system/csc/feature.xml file (if exists, otherwise you need to edit /system/csc/others.xml file). Just add the following line (anywhere, but BETWEEN <FeatureSet> and </FeatureSet> lines):



I have created a script to apply this modification as simple as possible and put it into MOP/CWM/TWRP flashable zip file. It performs these changes automatically in the proper xml file. In case of International variants of Galaxy S5 (G900F/G900H) /system/csc/feature.xml file usually does not exists. Script checks if exists /system/csc/feature.xml file and edit it if so, otherwise script performs necessary changes in /system/csc/other.xml


Requirements:

- a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 device
- Mobile Odin PRO or custom recovery CWM/TWRP or Linux compatible text editor


Download link:

>> CR_enable_alexndr.zip <<


Installation methods:

1. Custom recovery CWM/TWRP (KNOX 0x1) - open *.zip file using "Install Zip" option and confirm "Yes - install..."

2. FlashFire (requires root) - open *.zip file using "Flash ZIP or OTA" option. Do not enable "Everroot"! Push "FLASH". This type of installation let you keep KNOX 0x0 if you still kept this flag (thanks to Towerloot and updating ROMs via FlashFire only).

3. Edit feature.xml file (if exists, otherwise others.xml) and add above line manually (requires a bit of experience). You can do it directly on your phone using e.g. Root Explorer's built-in text editor. In Windows I recommend you to use Notepad++ editor, because it supports Linux text format (LF). Restart your phone for the changes to take effect.


Note:

The recordings are saved in /Sounds (internal emulated SD)


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There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of codes by which Samsung controls certain features depending on the region, country, service provider etc. Some of these codes are well known, some less, but much is not known yet.

I will leave them for users who like to experiment by adding such CscFeature lines manually

I do not have enough time to expand this thread and build extended scrips and/or multi-feature installers (like Aroma)

Use Google to search, below is just an example:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2033894

My script has been improved to support more S5 variants, which use /system/csc/feature.xml (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint etc) In case of International variants of Galaxy S5 (G900F/G900H) /system/csc/feature.xml file usually does not exists. Script checks if exists /system/csc/feature.xml file and edit it if so, otherwise script performs necessary changes in /system/csc/other.xml

endwhysee.bk said:

Quick question I trying to enable this but where do but the code at I know u said between <FeatureSet> n </FeatureSet>. But where exactly should it go. Thats a big section. .lol.. should i put it around or under call features between those <FeatureSet> open and end tags u spoke of.??.

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It doesn't matter

It is only important that you put it anywhere between <FeatureSet> and </FeatureSet>

I know - in some firmwares Samsung has ordered CscFeature entries in section like:


...etc, but it's a visual step only (it will be easier to find a specific entry).

Entries such as <!-- text_tag_or_whatever --> does nothing

endwhysee.bk said:

Okay tried and this what I get.the icon is there but when hit it n dont do nothing. . am I doing something wrong. ?? Can you help I really want n need this feature.
Thanks.

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Record button will be active during call When dialing it is inactive - it's quite normal

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endwhysee.bk said:

No it did nothing in call as well nothing at all I tried different ways. Thanks.

Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk

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I just noticed on your screenshot, that you are using bluetooth...

Unfortunatelly, built-in call recording feature does not support calls via bluetooth

If you really need this feature including bluetooth calls - take a look here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skvalex.callrecorder&hl=pl

This is a paid app, but here is trial version:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1441643

It works great via bluetooth

vinay28761 said:

Hi,

I am using samsung galaxy note GT-N7000. I am on stock rom(only rooted). I went through /system/csc/others.xml and edited it using notepad.
I am attaching it for you. Please see if anything is wrong and suggest accordingly.
I really need this feature on my phone. Kindly help.
Thanks.

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You edited others.xml file correctly, but unfortunately this entry does not work on devices older than the Galaxy S5. Even on Note 3 does not work (call recording works, but it is necessary to modify smali code and re-compile apk)...

endwhysee.bk said:

Okay I still tried with out bluetooth and no go. It was the same in the screen shot . Speaker no speaker. It didnt work at all. Nothing bluetooth speaker regular. Do I need to install a app for this to work. ??

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I have no idea why this feature doesn't work for you

Thread has been read > 10000 times, also my script has been downloaded >700 times. Nobody has reported that there are some problems with this feature...

Try @skvalex CallRecorder, mentioned in post #13