Where to find call recording settings on your Samsung
Call recording on Samsung phones is turned off through the Phone app settings, not through a separate menu. Open the Phone app, tap the three-line menu icon (sometimes called a hamburger menu) in the top corner, then select Settings. From there, look for Call recording or Record calls — the exact name varies by Samsung model and Android version.
Once you find the call recording option, you will see a toggle or switch. If it is turned on (usually shown in blue or with a checkmark), tap it to turn it off. The setting takes effect when ready, and no new calls will be recorded after you disable it.
Some Samsung models do not have a built-in call recording feature at all. If you cannot find the option in Phone app settings, your device either does not support it or it was never enabled in the first place.
Key Takeaways
- Call recording is controlled through the Phone app Settings menu, not through your main phone settings.
- The toggle or switch for call recording turns off when ready once you disable it.
- Not all Samsung models include a native call recording feature.
- If you installed a third-party call recording app, you will need to uninstall or disable that app separately.
- Some carriers and regions restrict call recording by law, so the feature may not appear even on compatible phones.
Checking if a third-party app is doing the recording instead
If you turned off the native call recording toggle but calls are still being recorded, a third-party app is likely responsible. Go to Settings > Apps (or Applications), then scroll through your installed apps and look for anything with "record," "call," or "voice" in the name.
Common third-party call recording apps include Google Recorder, TapeACall, Cube Call Recorder, and ACR (Automatic Call Recorder). If you find one you did not intentionally install, tap it and select Uninstall. If you installed it yourself but no longer want it, the same uninstall process applies.
After uninstalling, restart your phone to make sure the app is fully removed. Then make a test call to confirm recording has stopped.
Why Samsung's call recording feature might not appear
Samsung's native call recording feature is not available in all regions or on all carrier networks. In the United States, for example, many carriers do not allow the feature because of state-level two-party consent laws — these laws require all people on a call to agree to recording, and carriers restrict the feature to avoid legal issues.
If you live in or are using a carrier based in a state with two-party consent rules (such as California, Florida, Illinois, or Pennsylvania), the call recording option straightforward will not show up in your Phone app settings, even if your phone model supports it elsewhere.
If you travel internationally or switch carriers, the setting may appear or disappear depending on your location and carrier. This is a carrier and legal restriction, not a phone malfunction.
Clearing recorded calls from your phone
If you had call recording enabled in the past and want to delete the recordings that were saved, go to the Phone app and look for a Recordings or Call recordings folder or tab. This is usually found in the same menu where you toggled the recording setting on and off.
Tap and hold a recording to select it, then tap the delete or trash icon. You can select multiple recordings at once by tapping each one while holding. Once deleted, the files are removed from your phone's storage.
If you cannot find a recordings folder in the Phone app, check your file manager or gallery app — some Samsung phones save call recordings to a folder called Recordings or Call Recordings in your internal storage or SD card.
What happens after you turn off call recording
Once you disable call recording, your phone will no longer automatically record incoming or outgoing calls. Any calls you make or receive after turning off the setting will not be saved.
Recordings that were made before you disabled the feature will remain on your phone unless you manually delete them. Turning off the setting does not erase past recordings — you have to remove those separately through the recordings folder or file manager.
If someone else on the call is recording from their phone, turning off your own recording setting will not stop their recording. Recording restrictions depend on what each person's phone and carrier allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off call recording for just certain contacts?
No. Samsung's native call recording feature is either on for all calls or off for all calls — there is no option to record only specific people or block recording for certain contacts. If you need that level of control, you would need to use a third-party app that offers per-contact settings.
Will turning off call recording delete my old recordings?
No. Disabling the call recording setting only stops new calls from being recorded. Any recordings you made before turning it off will stay on your phone until you manually delete them from the recordings folder.
Is it legal to record calls on my Samsung?
That depends on your location and the laws where you live. In two-party consent states (like California and Florida), you must tell the other person you are recording before the call starts. In one-party consent states, you can record without telling them. Check your state or country's laws before recording calls.
Why does my Samsung phone not have a call recording option at all?
Your carrier or region may not support the feature due to local laws, or your specific phone model may not include it. Some older Samsung models and some carrier-locked versions do not have native call recording. A third-party app is the only alternative in those cases.
If I uninstall a third-party recording app, will it delete my old recordings?
Usually yes. Most third-party call recording apps store their recordings within the app's own folder, so uninstalling the app removes those files. Before uninstalling, check the app's settings to see if there is an option to export or back up your recordings to another location.