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How to set up CUBE ACR to record both voices and calls
I've got a Motorola Moto G34 (Snapdragon CPU, Android 14, not rooted) and have installed CUBE ACR along with CUBE ACR Helper to record my VOIP calls. It works as follows: as soon as I start a call, I click the recording button, and it begins recording. When I finish the call, it stops recording auto...
I've got a Motorola Moto G34 (Snapdragon CPU, Android 14, not rooted) and have installed CUBE ACR along with CUBE ACR Helper to record my VOIP calls. It works as follows: as soon as I start a call, I click the recording button, and it begins recording. When I finish the call, it stops recording automatically.
If possible, my goal is to have CUBE ACR start recording the surrounding sounds at first, and when I make a VOIP call, it should continue recording the call, regardless of whether it stops recording the surrounding sounds or keeps recording them as well.
If this is possible, please let me know how to set it up.
SeaHorse
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Mar 13, 2025, 05:26 PM
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How to export Recorder audio files to PC via USB while staying offline?
I have a Pixel 6. I used the built-in [Recorder][1] app. [![Recorder][2]][2] My wifi is currently disabled, and I don't want to enable it, and I don't want my audio recording synched to the cloud. I plugged my phone into my PC via USB but when browsing the folders of files can't find the audio clip....
I have a Pixel 6.
I used the built-in Recorder app.
My wifi is currently disabled, and I don't want to enable it, and I don't want my audio recording synched to the cloud.
I plugged my phone into my PC via USB but when browsing the folders of files can't find the audio clip.
Where / how can I find the audio file?
My wifi is currently disabled, and I don't want to enable it, and I don't want my audio recording synched to the cloud.
I plugged my phone into my PC via USB but when browsing the folders of files can't find the audio clip.
Where / how can I find the audio file?
Ryan
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Feb 22, 2025, 07:03 PM
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Recording Microsoft Teams meeting on Android smartphone
I'm wondering if there is a way to record Microsoft Teams meetings with a smartphone; I'm using a Motorola Moto G6 Play and the record button doesn't appear. [![][1l]][1] I tried with a screen recorder, but Android doesn't allow you to record internal audio unless you root your smartphone (in this c...
I'm wondering if there is a way to record Microsoft Teams meetings with a smartphone; I'm using a Motorola Moto G6 Play and the record button doesn't appear.
I tried with a screen recorder, but Android doesn't allow you to record internal audio unless you root your smartphone (in this case the warranty goes away).
I tried with a screen recorder, but Android doesn't allow you to record internal audio unless you root your smartphone (in this case the warranty goes away).
Gennaro Arguzzi
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May 8, 2020, 10:00 AM
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Improving microphone noise cancellation for calls
**(Reposting this question because [my previous one was misunderstood][1]. I am specifically asking about reducing background noise picked up by the microphone, not noise cancellation for listening.)** I have a pair of Xiaomi earbuds, but their microphone picks up a lot of background noise during ca...
**(Reposting this question because my previous one was misunderstood . I am specifically asking about reducing background noise picked up by the microphone, not noise cancellation for listening.)**
I have a pair of Xiaomi earbuds, but their microphone picks up a lot of background noise during calls and recordings. It seems to amplify noise rather than suppress it.
Is there a way—preferably an app—to apply system-wide noise suppression for the microphone on Android? My goal is to reduce the background noise that the other person hears during a call or that gets recorded in a voice memo.
I know some desktop apps exist for this purpose, but I haven’t been able to find a good Android alternative. Any suggestions?
### Clarification:
- I am **not** looking for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that blocks out noise for the listener.
- I **am** looking for software-based noise suppression that improves what the microphone picks up.
Any recommendations would be appreciated!
allexj
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Jan 29, 2025, 02:19 PM
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Why won't Bixby or Google Assistant work while I record?
I'm on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. If I have a recording active, then I find that Bixby and Google Assistant refuse to enable listening in the background to wake up, by calling them up using voice. ``` Google Assistant can't start when another app is using the microphone ``` I can start them manually,...
I'm on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. If I have a recording active, then I find that Bixby and Google Assistant refuse to enable listening in the background to wake up, by calling them up using voice.
Google Assistant can't start when another app is using the microphone
Jason Hunter
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Dec 24, 2024, 11:15 AM
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Settings that work for Call Recorder Cube ACR on Google Pixel 8 Pro [no audio is recorded]
For Call Recorder Cube ACR on a Google Pixel 8 Pro, it doesn't seem to work. ie: either no file is recorded at all, or the file has no audio in it. Which settings work? On Android 14. Cube ACR: 1. https://cubeacr.app/ 1. On Android app store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catalin...
For Call Recorder Cube ACR on a Google Pixel 8 Pro, it doesn't seem to work. ie: either no file is recorded at all, or the file has no audio in it.
Which settings work?
On Android 14.
Cube ACR:
1. https://cubeacr.app/
1. On Android app store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catalinagroup.callrecorder&referrer=utm_source%3Dcacr_site
Note: I have also installed and enabled the Cube ACR Helper by following the instructions here: https://cubeacr.app/helper.html
Here are some of my settings:
1. Showing that the Cube ACR Helper is enabled:
1. Cube ACR settings:
I've tried "Voice recognition (software)" and "Voice communication (software)" modes. Neither work.
## Related research
1. Seems to indicate that it worked on Android 13 but not on Android 14 now: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/17bupwo/cube_acr_call_recording_and_android_14/
1. Cube ACR settings:
I've tried "Voice recognition (software)" and "Voice communication (software)" modes. Neither work.
## Related research
1. Seems to indicate that it worked on Android 13 but not on Android 14 now: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/17bupwo/cube_acr_call_recording_and_android_14/
Gabriel Staples
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May 28, 2024, 06:29 PM
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How to enable original audio in Zoom app?
Most Zoom apps support an "original audio" setting that disables noise filtering. This is very helpful if you want to play music or get music lessons over Zoom, because otherwise zoom filters out the music. I see this option in the Windows, Linux, and Mac clients, but for the life of me I can't find...
Most Zoom apps support an "original audio" setting that disables noise filtering. This is very helpful if you want to play music or get music lessons over Zoom, because otherwise zoom filters out the music.
I see this option in the Windows, Linux, and Mac clients, but for the life of me I can't find it in the android client. I'm using a Galaxy Tab S8, and I've ensured the app is up to date.
In the linux client, this option is located under the More menu. Several online guides also say that it should be located under the manage settings menu. However, no such options exist for me in either location.
The official Zoom support docs say it should be available.
Is this option simply not supported on android? If it is then where can find it?
The official Zoom support docs say it should be available.
Is this option simply not supported on android? If it is then where can find it?
Cerin
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Jul 3, 2024, 12:22 AM
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Is there any way to convert call voice audio/sound (Duo/Meet call) to default audio on rooted devices?
My purpose is to route/convert the call voice audio from a Android phone to TV speaker via chromecast in screen mirror mode. Becasue chromecast can only output the media sound/audio from default audio source (like music or youtube...) to TV speaker in screen mirror mode but for call voice audio/soun...
My purpose is to route/convert the call voice audio from a Android phone to TV speaker via chromecast in screen mirror mode.
Becasue chromecast can only output the media sound/audio from default audio source (like music or youtube...) to TV speaker in screen mirror mode but for call voice audio/sound, it outputs via phone speaker. Therefore, I am looking the way (by apps, Magisk module, editing system file...) to route/convert call voice audio (voice_downlink) to default audio which can be outputted from TV speaker via chromecast.
P/S: I have been trying create an app which records call voice audio (MediaRecoder API) and streaming data to chromecast via nanohttp server but the latency is huge for a call (5 to 10 seconds).
Please let me know if you have any idea. Thanks
Loc Huynh
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Jul 2, 2024, 04:04 PM
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What are the range and limit of sounds recordable by regular smart phones?
I tried to record the noise of an old air conditioner, using two smart phones (Motorola G Pure, and Honor 11). But I couldn't hear the noise in the recordings. The noise of the air conditioner sounds like a dryer or washer, and is its frequency outside the recordable range of regular smart phones? T...
I tried to record the noise of an old air conditioner, using two smart phones (Motorola G Pure, and Honor 11). But I couldn't hear the noise in the recordings. The noise of the air conditioner sounds like a dryer or washer, and is its frequency outside the recordable range of regular smart phones? Thanks.
Tim
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May 9, 2024, 10:12 PM
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Is it possible to take a screenshot or audio/video recording of a Zoom meeting?
When being invited to join a Zoom meeting on an Android phone, is it possible to take a screenshot or audio/video recording of the meeting, using any other applications installed on the phone?
When being invited to join a Zoom meeting on an Android phone, is it possible to take a screenshot or audio/video recording of the meeting, using any other applications installed on the phone?
Tim
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Nov 22, 2023, 12:46 PM
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How can I record game audio with screen without using microphone?
I found so many apps which can record screen on my android device. Some of them can record audio and video at the same time, but only when I turned on the "Record with microphone" option. That's not realy good, becouse the game sound can be a little bit noisy that way, so I need to record the game a...
I found so many apps which can record screen on my android device.
Some of them can record audio and video at the same time, but only when I turned on the "Record with microphone" option.
That's not realy good, becouse the game sound can be a little bit noisy that way, so I need to record the game audio without using my microphone for best quality.
I would be grateful if the solution does not require a computer for audio recording.
My device is:
Sony Xperia Z2
Android version 5.1.1
Not rooted and can't root it becouse if I do, I lose my warranty.
Sony Xperia Z2
Android version 5.1.1
Not rooted and can't root it becouse if I do, I lose my warranty.
InBug
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Oct 2, 2015, 10:36 PM
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How do you download an internet radio stream given by URL?
I tried by downloading using Chrome when I see a link in a Web page, but I don't see the file anywhere and if I choose cancel, it apparently removes any recording.
I tried by downloading using Chrome when I see a link in a Web page, but I don't see the file anywhere and if I choose cancel, it apparently removes any recording.
jarno
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Apr 16, 2023, 03:10 PM
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Swissonic UA-2x2 audio interface with Android 11 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite
I want to use a Swissonic UA-2x2 audio interface with my Android 11 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite to record guitar with an app called Loopify. However, it does not work if I connect everything. I can manage to capture the guitar signal with another app called n-Track (a kind of DAW for Android). On my A...
I want to use a Swissonic UA-2x2 audio interface with my Android 11 on Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite to record guitar with an app called Loopify. However, it does not work if I connect everything. I can manage to capture the guitar signal with another app called n-Track (a kind of DAW for Android).
On my Android smartphone (same Android version) it works with Loopify and the audio interface with no problems - plug and play.
Can I change something about the tablet settings so that it also works with the Loopify app?
Marc
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Jan 8, 2023, 08:38 PM
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How can I record sound before outputting?
I have some apps that I want to record the output sounds locally before outputting to speaker, Bluetooth or any other output. So I get clean unadulterated audio, before any audio output mods. My devices are rooted, some have custom ROMs. Is there a way to do this internally, without any programming/...
I have some apps that I want to record the output sounds locally before outputting to speaker, Bluetooth or any other output.
So I get clean unadulterated audio, before any audio output mods.
My devices are rooted, some have custom ROMs.
Is there a way to do this internally, without any programming/coding knowledge? Can this be accomplished? Preferably with out hooking to PC as that prevents local saving.
* include steps.
* include references
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Please excuse lack of tags, limited on choices.
HasH_BrowN
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Sep 28, 2015, 01:19 AM
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Start recording audio from lock screen
Is there a way to add the Recorder app to the lock screen? I would like to be able to be able to quickly start recording audio. Kind of like how the camera app can be opened from the lock screen. Is it possible to record as soon as the app starts without hitting the record button?
Is there a way to add the Recorder app to the lock screen? I would like to be able to be able to quickly start recording audio. Kind of like how the camera app can be opened from the lock screen. Is it possible to record as soon as the app starts without hitting the record button?
Zerobot
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Dec 28, 2022, 10:09 PM
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How can one configure the default screen recording program to record the audio by default?
I use a Google Pixel 6 with Android 12. How can one configure the default screen recording program to record the audio by default? I don't want to have to manually activate "Record audio" each time I record the screen. [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/qalR8.png
I use a Google Pixel 6 with Android 12. How can one configure the default screen recording program to record the audio by default? I don't want to have to manually activate "Record audio" each time I record the screen.
Franck Dernoncourt
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Jan 16, 2023, 07:57 PM
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How can I record internal audio?
When I try use recording apps to record audio that comes from another app they don't work - actually the recording doesn't start at all. so how can i record this audio output? I am looking for a solution for android 8.
When I try use recording apps to record audio that comes from another app they don't work - actually the recording doesn't start at all. so how can i record this audio output?
I am looking for a solution for android 8.
OMGsh
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May 9, 2020, 11:23 AM
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Routing Audio signal between apps
does anyone know how I can route audio signals between apps? I want to play something on a synth app and route and record it with a looper in parallel. The looper normally would use the built in mic as input and has no option to choose an other app instead. I could not find any solution for this on...
does anyone know how I can route audio signals between apps?
I want to play something on a synth app and route and record it with a looper in parallel. The looper normally would use the built in mic as input and has no option to choose an other app instead.
I could not find any solution for this on google.
Thank you for you help in advance!
Marc
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Dec 31, 2022, 06:54 PM
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How to enable USB "Audio Source" option on Android 9+?
A lot of screenshots in the Internet mention a 'audio source' USB configuration for Android. For example, this one from Google: However, I cannot see this option with my SM-A510F with Android 9 (LineageOS 16). Is there something I can do to enable it? Is it definitively gone from Android?
A lot of screenshots in the Internet mention a 'audio source' USB configuration for Android. For example, this one from Google:
However, I cannot see this option with my SM-A510F with Android 9 (LineageOS 16).
Is there something I can do to enable it? Is it definitively gone from Android?
However, I cannot see this option with my SM-A510F with Android 9 (LineageOS 16).
Is there something I can do to enable it? Is it definitively gone from Android?
azmeuk
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May 24, 2020, 09:01 PM
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Can an Android app with device management and microphone permissions spy in background secretly?
As far as I know, since Android 12 an app needs to have a Foreground Service Worker (with an active permanent notification) to run in all the time without being stopped when no activity is in foreground. The [guide to background work](https://developer.android.com/guide/background) also states that...
As far as I know, since Android 12 an app needs to have a Foreground Service Worker (with an active permanent notification) to run in all the time without being stopped when no activity is in foreground. The [guide to background work](https://developer.android.com/guide/background) also states that the only real alternative is to use scheduled tasks. My question is, can those tasks initiate microphone recording and most importantly, will this be visualized in the notification bar so the user would spot the recording?
I know that it is possible to achieve the same level of spying with permanent location tracking permissions, but I'm pretty sure nothing of the kind exists for microphone permission. How strict is Android in this regard? Will an app stop recording as soon as no Activity is in the foreground? Can the app bypass this limitation if it has full device management permissions?
My current research tells me that background recording is impossible since Android 9 and a visual indicator in the right-top corner is shown when any recording is active since Android 12. I would love to get more insight in the specifics.
In this regard, I do not want to discuss the possibility of zero day exploits, but de-facto working methods that spy-ware can make use of in the Android threat model.
Martin Braun
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Sep 23, 2022, 03:42 PM
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