How do I disable the 'This call is being recorded' announcement when recording a phone conversation on iPhone?

I want to record a phone conversation but I don't want the other person to know I am recording it. How do I stop that announcement "This call is being recorded"? Can I disable that announcement? I don't want to disable the capability of recording a phone conversation just disable the announcement that it is being recorded.



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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 4, 2025 06:46 AM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2025 07:16 AM

You cannot disable the message. In some jurisdictions, it is not legal to record calls. In others, a message must be played to alert the parties. In some, only one party need know the call is being recorded.

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Mar 4, 2025 08:20 AM in response to lcohentampa


lcohentampa (author)

There are some details that may (or not) allow one to record from

their own phone, depending on jurisdiction; and local laws on this.


Law usually reflects history of telephone use: includes 'Land Line'.

These rules may differ, should you have one-type hardware phone

& place calls to different tech (telephone= landline -or- cell). Then

there's those office phones, where they use 'fully digital' voice tech.


[Searches can include other than US, calling laws in results: change

that & use the locality or nation, in Search engine; & screen those.]


There are several laws that appear with in search engine/browser

usages in various countries; and depending on your location, that

result can change. So given different words, results will vary too.


https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ftsa&q=how+can+i+legally+record+private+phone+calls+where+one+party+is+Me%3F&ia=web


Curious, a browser Search - may provide more evidence - either way

by simple changes in order/content of words.. Within a written search.

Results can also vary, should national borders and rules get involved.

And probably different rules also apply to 'land-line' vs. 'cellular'.


Recording Phone Calls and Conversations Under the Law: 50 State survey - Justia.com

Is it Legal to Record a Conversation? A State-by-State Guide - legaldomestic

Can You Get a Recording of a Phone Call? - LegalClarity.org


You may have to try 'narrow' focus, to cellular phones; if both parties use them.

While my phone may as well have a crank ~ I'd rather have an Antique one too!

My cell phone should have wings; to feather a softer landing, after I pitch mine.

.Oops! iGot carried away here. My apologies for overly wordy too!


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