How to Record Phone Calls with Truecaller: Step-by-Step Guide for Android Users

With smartphones at the center of our daily lives, most of us are familiar with Truecaller, the popular caller ID and spam-blocking app. In a recent update, Truecaller introduced a free call recording feature for all users. As someone who's tested numerous call recording solutions, I'll walk you through how to set it up and use it effectively.

Third-party call recording apps were once popular but faced restrictions due to privacy and cybersecurity concerns. Google removed the necessary API, leading many apps to be discontinued. In response, some smartphone makers added native recording, and now Truecaller has made its feature—previously premium-only—free in version 12. Here's how to enable it on your Android device.

How to Enable and Use Truecaller's Call Recording Feature

The setup is straightforward. Ensure Truecaller is installed and you're logged in with your account. Then follow these steps:

1. Launch the Truecaller app.
2. Tap the menu icon (top left) and select Call Recordings from the options.
3. On the Call Recordings page, toggle on the option to enable recording via Truecaller.
4. Grant the requested permissions when prompted—select Continue if comfortable.
5. Enable Accessibility Service: Navigate to settings, find Installed apps or similar, and select Truecaller.
6. Toggle on the Truecaller call recording service.

Return to Truecaller and tap Understand. You're all set! During calls, you'll see a save option. For automatic recording:

• Go to the Call Recordings page.
• Tap the customize icon (top right).
• Select Autosave and confirm.

Note: This feature is Android-only. iOS restrictions on microphone access prevent third-party apps like Truecaller from offering it on iPhones.

Alternative: Record Calls with Google's Phone App

If you prefer a built-in option, use the Google Phone app, which now supports recording seamlessly.

• Ensure the Phone app (by Google) is your default dialer.
• Open it, tap the three-dot menu, and go to Settings > Call recording.
• Choose recording options for specific numbers or all calls, then select Always save.

That's it. Whether using Truecaller or Google Phone, reliable call recording is now at your fingertips on Android.