• You can record a call on your Android using a third-party app or platform, like Google Voice.
  • If you use Google Voice to route calls to your Android phone, you can set up incoming call recording but you can’t record outgoing calls.
  • Recording a phone call may present both legal and ethical issues if you don’t inform all of the parties involved that they are being recorded.
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Yes, you can legally record a phone call. Federal law permits recording a call as long as one party to the call is informed, and said party can be you yourself. However, the rules can vary by state, so it’s important to do your research beforehand.

So, once you’ve researched the laws, and the person on the other line has agreed to be recorded – for ethical or legal reasons – here’s how to record a call on your Android.

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How to record incoming calls on an Android with Google Voice

1. Open Google Voice on your PC or Mac computer and click the gear icon, then hit “Calls” in the left hand menu.

2. Scroll to “Incoming call options” and toggle it on.

3. When an incoming call you wish to record starts, press "4" on your phone to start recording, and again to stop the recording.

How to record a call on Android

Foto: A message will announce the start of recording when you press "4" using Google Voice.sourceSteven John/Business Insider

How to record calls on an Android with Call Recorder

1. Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device and download the Call Recorder app.

2. Open the app, grant it permission to access your calls, contacts, etc., and then go to "SETTINGS" in the top-right corner.

3. The app will record all calls by default, so customize your settings as you wish.

How to record a call on Android

Foto: You can elect to exempt certain contacts from call recording.sourceSteven John/Business Insider

It's a good idea to toggle "Call Recording" off at the top of the app, turning it on only when you proactively wish to record a call, rather than leaving recording as your default.

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