How do I record a call on my Samsung phone?

During the call, tap Record call on the call screen in Samsung's Phone app. To record calls automatically, open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, then Settings, then Record calls, and turn on Auto record calls.

Where are call recordings saved on Samsung?

In the Phone app under Settings, Record calls, Recorded calls. The files are also in My Files, Internal storage, in the Recordings folder (often a Call subfolder).

Why don't I see the Record call option?

Samsung removes call recording in countries and on carrier models where it's restricted. Make sure Samsung's Phone app is your default dialer and is updated. If the option still isn't there, record with a second device on speakerphone or place the call through Wave.

Does Samsung tell the other person the call is recorded?

That varies by region and software version, so don't rely on it either way. Tell the other person yourself at the start of the call.

Can I record calls on a Samsung with the Google Phone app?

If the Google Phone app is your dialer and your country supports its recorder, yes. It announces the recording to both people. Otherwise use Samsung's Phone app or Wave.

Is it legal to record a call?

It depends on where both people are. Most US states need only one person's consent, but about a dozen require everyone's, and other countries set their own rules. Asking at the start of the call covers you almost everywhere.

How to Record a Call on a Samsung Galaxy

Most Galaxy phones can record calls from Samsung's own Phone app, one call at a time or automatically. Here's where the setting lives, where the files go, why some phones don't show it, and how Wave AI records both sides with a transcript and summary on any phone.

Recording calls on Samsung, step by step

Record a single call

This uses Samsung's Phone app, not the Google Phone app. Menu names vary a little between One UI versions.

Tell the other person you'd like to record, then make or answer the call.
On the call screen, tap Record call. If you don't see it, check the three-dot menu on the call screen.
Tap the button again to stop, or hang up. The recording saves when the call ends.

Turn on auto-record

Open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu, then Settings, then Record calls, and switch on Auto record calls. Then choose which calls to record.

All calls.
Calls with unsaved numbers.
Calls with specific numbers: tap Numbers to auto record and add the contacts.

Find your recordings

In the Phone app, open the three-dot menu, then Settings, then Record calls, then Recorded calls. The files are also in My Files under Internal storage, in the Recordings folder (look for a Call subfolder). Back them up yourself if you need them later.

If the Record calls option is missing

Samsung hides call recording where local rules or carriers restrict it, so some Galaxy phones never show it. Check that you're using Samsung's Phone app as your default dialer and that it's up to date. If the option still isn't there, a setting won't unlock it; use one of the options below.

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Record with Wave instead

Wave works the same on any Galaxy, whatever the region menu shows, in countries Wave can call. You place the call from Wave, so both sides are recorded and turned into a transcript and summary.

Install Wave, open the Phone tab, and verify your number once with Wave's automated call.
Dial or pick a contact. Wave reminds you the call will be recorded; tell the other person, then tap Call.
Hang up when you're done. The call appears in your library as a Phone Call session with a speaker-labeled transcript and an AI summary.
Already on a call? Tap Record a call you're already on, answer Wave's call, and tap Merge. Your carrier needs to support three-way calling.

Wave help: recording phone calls

The problems you know too well

The Option Depends on Where You Bought It

A Galaxy from one country shows Record calls and the same model from another doesn't. Carrier models are the most likely to have it removed.

Recordings Are Just Audio Files

Samsung's recorder saves an audio file. Finding the part where someone gave you a figure means scrubbing through it.

Files Stay on One Phone

Recordings sit in local storage. Switch phones or lose this one, and they go with it unless you back them up.

Features

Everything you need to capture every conversation

Works on Any Galaxy

Wave doesn't rely on the dialer's region settings. If you can install Wave and Wave can call the country, you can record.

Both Sides of the Call

The call runs inside Wave, so your voice and theirs are recorded cleanly, with no speakerphone.

Your Number as Caller ID

Wave dials from the number you verify, so people see a number they know.

Transcript and Summary

Each call becomes a speaker-labeled transcript and an AI summary with action items.

Synced, Not Stuck on the Phone

Calls are in your Wave library on your phone, on the web, and in the Wave desktop app.

Pairs With Your Galaxy Watch

Wave for Wear OS records in-person conversations from your wrist, and they land in the same library as your calls.

Perfect for

Calls with landlords, contractors, and insurersPhone interviewsSales and client callsCustomer service calls you may need to quoteCalls where you're given account numbers or datesLong family calls

FAQs

Common questions

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