Automatic call recording POCO X3

veimus

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You don't need to flash anything, you can stay on global rom to have automatic call recorder. You need to follow this tutorial https://how2foru.com/how-to-record-phone-calls-on-your-android-phone_457/. If you want to unlock bootloader then better to install custom rom (instead of any xiaomi bloatware) such as Nitrogen OS android 11 it has automatic call recorder in the dialer .
Just to remind, any custom ROM other than xiaomi, have bad image quality, tested almost all what we have now in developer section.

In my case I stick to xiaomi.eu because:
- have less bloatware than global or EEA ROM, you still can remove if you don't need any app via ADB
- have call recording working out of the box
- and have good picture quality in stock camera app.
- battery is good enough, I got 3days and 11h SOT so it's not to bad ;)
 
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rudix78

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In my case I stick to xiaomi.eu because:
- have less bloatware than global or EEA ROM, you still can remove if you don't need any app via ADB
- have call recording working out of the box
- and have good picture quality in stock camera app.
- battery is good enough, I got 3days and 11h SOT so it's not to bad ;)
My remarks:
- I don't think you can remove bloatware through ADB at least based on my tests it only HIDES apps so current user doesn't see them but they are still on the system partition. That's why you can easily revert changes if you want app to reappear.
- have call recording working out of the box - same with Android 11 custom ROM (i.e. NitrogenOS)
- and have good picture quality in stock camera app. Agree but look into Gcam thread and you will find that for many people gcam already produces better pictures than stock camera (and it will get better over time). Gcam is much worse than stock regarding videos not pictures. And that's the only reason people may stick to stock ROM.
- battery is good I agree. Again it can by slightly improved on custom rom espacially if you decide to de-google your phone. This option is unavailable with Xiaomi ROMS.
 

veimus

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My remarks:

- I don't think you can remove bloatware through ADB at least based on my tests it only HIDES apps so current user doesn't see them but they are still on the system partition. That's why you can easily revert changes if you want app to reappear.

- have call recording working out of the box - same with Android 11 custom ROM (i.e. NitrogenOS)

- and have good picture quality in stock camera app. Agree but look into Gcam thread and you will find that for many people gcam already produces better pictures than stock camera (and it will get better over time). Gcam is much worse than stock regarding videos not pictures. And that's the only reason people may stick to stock ROM.

- battery is good I agree. Again it can by slightly improved on custom rom espacially if you decide to de-google your phone. This option is unavailable with Xiaomi ROMS.
- you never heard about XiaomiADBFastbootTool ? here you go: https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools you can remove any app, backup will be on PC so always you can restore them through ADB. Or you can also freeze any app like you said.

- about the camera there is difference in quality in case where gcam was used in stock ROM and same version of gcam in custom ROM, it's hard to explain, it's like stock ROM have some extra libs or whatever make pictures looks little better. Not sure, but I did few tests, and gcam pictures looks better in stock ROM than in custom when you focus on details in that picture.

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rudix78

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- you never heard about XiaomiADBFastbootTool ? here you go: https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools you can remove any app, backup will be on PC so always you can restore them through ADB. Or you can also freeze any app like you said.

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That's exactly the tool I tested. What it does is it HIDES system apps from current user. You cannot uninstall system apps, you can only uninstall user apps.
 
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veimus

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That's exactly the tool I tested. What it does is it HIDES system apps from current user. You cannot uninstall system apps.
Thats the quote from FAQ of that tool
What's the difference between uninstalling and disabling?
The OS sees which apps have been disabled and it can re-enable them whenever it pleases but it cannot do the same with uninstalled apps. Apps you disable may come back anytime and you can also re-enable them in the Settings, while uninstalled apps will only return if you reinstall them (using ADB or an APK) or factory reset the device. There's no difference when it comes to their impact on the system, however, functionality or performance wise, so I recommend uninstalling apps which you believe pose a security/privacy risk and disabling everything else.

What apps are safe to uninstall?
All applications in the list are safe to uninstall. You might lose access to some services but the device will keep working just fine. Some other apps, like Gallery or Security, aren't listed because uninstalling them would soft brick your device.

Do uninstalled system apps affect OTA updates?
No, you are free to install updates without the fear of bricking your device or losing data.

Do uninstalled system apps come back with updates?
No, uninstalled apps should only come back when you reinstall them or factory reset your device.
It's seams like it removing the app after reading FAQ about this tool...

Anyway its big OT :D :D
 

pnin

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That's exactly the tool I tested. What it does is it HIDES system apps from current user. You cannot uninstall system apps, you can only uninstall user apps.
Can you document this finding of your -- e.g., screenshot an app you have previously removed still present in the filesystem? :confused:

I reckon that would be an important element for understanding our PX3 modding limitations.

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rudix78

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Can you document this finding of your -- e.g., screenshot an app you have previously removed still present in the filesystem? :confused:

I reckon that would be an important element for understanding our PX3 modding limitations.

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I tested it almost two months ago since then I'm on custom ROM. It is very easy to verify whether I'm right or wrong. Running global ROM try to remove one of the system apps for example youtube with this adb tool. After successful uninstallation go to playstore and choose youtube app. Playstore will offer you to install or to update the app. Then you will know if system app was indeed uninstalled or just hidden for current user but still installed in the system. I already know the outcome.
 

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I tested it almost two months ago since then I'm on custom ROM. It is very easy to verify whether I'm right or wrong. Running global ROM try to remove one of the system apps for example youtube with this adb tool. After successful uninstallation go to playstore and choose youtube app. Playstore will offer you to install or to update the app. Then you will know if system app was indeed uninstalled or just hidden for current user but still installed in the system. I already know the outcome.
You're right. If you want to remove system apps 100%, reboot to twrp, mount /system, navigate to /system/app & /system/priv-app than remove apps that you don't need.

That means that you can't remove system apps without root. ADB will just disable them & uninstall app to fabric version.
 

ptolomeo

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Hello, I have the Poco X3 NFC with the global firmware.
These apps don't record anything (neither Boldbeast nor CubeACR)
I'm trying to install the Indian firmware, as it has the call recorder in the dialer out-of-the-box but I get this error: "Looks like current ROM's Network carrier type is different from that in the Recovery package"

Any tips on what to do next? Thank you in advance.
 

Torres36

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hi friend I have the same problem with the audio that other people hear behind the back cover as well if I turn down the volume do you know how to solve? you solved it? thanks
 

Drumfc

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Hello, I have the Poco X3 NFC with the global firmware.
These apps don't record anything (neither Boldbeast nor CubeACR)
I'm trying to install the Indian firmware, as it has the call recorder in the dialer out-of-the-box but I get this error: "Looks like current ROM's Network carrier type is different from that in the Recovery package"

Any tips on what to do next? Thank you in advance.
Install the indonesian firmware.

I had the global version and I went to Indonesian to get call recording. I'm doing fine

 

prostozsadu

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Install the indonesian firmware.

I had the global version and I went to Indonesian to get call recording. I'm doing fine

How did you install Indonesian variant over the Global one? I've downloaded the package from your link, but im getting warning about different carrier when i try to install it via built-in updater.