How to Record a Conversation on Samsung A5. How to enable recording during a call on an Android phone How to record a phone conversation on Android

New smartphones are getting bigger, and their components are getting smaller. Nowadays nano-type SIM cards are used. If you have a new large SIM card, released after 2011, you can trim it with a special device. It is better to reissue old cards because they stop working after cutting.

To install a SIM card into the phone, we will use the included pin to pull out the compartment for the SIM card and flash drive. Next, insert the card and push it back into the phone. The compartment on the left side is intended for card No. 1. The upper compartment is for card No. 2. For clarity, I suggest watching the video:

How to take a screenshot on Samsung A5?

You can get a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by holding down the power button on the right side and the bottom button on the left side. After about three seconds, you will hear a sound similar to a camera shutter being released. The signal means that the screen has been photographed. The result can be found in the gallery.

How to set a ringtone on Samsung A5 2017?

To set a ringtone, go to the settings tab and from there to the “Sounds and vibration” item. We choose where you want to put a melody or sound - a notification or SMS for a call. A music tab will open, where we select the desired track. If you need a melody for a specific contact, then click “Phone” - “Contacts”. From the list we find the desired subscriber. Go to “Details” - “Edit” - “More”. At the very end of the list of parameters there is a “Ringtone” item. Click “Allow access to media data” (if not already allowed) and at the very bottom, in addition to standard melodies, the “Add from phone” button will appear. Next, select the track you like and you’re done. In order for the melody to be located in the general list, using any file manager we place it in the sdcard/Notifications folder.

As a last resort, use a hard reset, which is described below.

How to reset Samsung A5 to factory settings?

To reset all settings to factory settings, do the following:

  1. A fully charged device must be turned off.
  2. Press three buttons simultaneously: “Volume+”, “Home”, “Power”
  3. When the logo appears, release all buttons.
  4. After 5-10 seconds, you will enter the “Recovery menu” and the robot logo will appear. Press “Power” and “Volume+” at the same time. Release both buttons.
  5. Go to the item “Wipe data / factory reset”. The cursor moves with “Volume”, you need to confirm with “Power On”.
  6. Select "Yes - delete all user data" when prompted and then click "Power" once to reboot.

If there is any misunderstanding, watch the video on resetting the Galaxy A5 2017:

How to record a conversation on Samsung A5?

Without considering the legal and legal aspects of recording a telephone conversation, to enable this function, use third-party programs from the Play Market. For example, “Call recording - Automatic Call Recorder”, “C Mobile”, “lovekara” “CallX - Call/conversation recording”. The first program that recorded automatically helped me. Its only drawback is the abundance of various advertisements.

Mobile phones are an integral part of IT technology. Samsung deservedly occupies a leading position in the world of sales of electronic devices. They can rightfully be called the best manufacturers of these goods. The most famous smartphones are the Galaxy family, developed on the Android platform. The most popular Galaxy models are the J, A and S series devices. The Galaxy family is represented in all price segments (budget, mid-range and fashion). The letter designations of the series correspond to each price range.

The J-series are budget models, made from inexpensive materials and equipped with a simple body, but at the same time have good hardware. A-series models are in the middle category of price and quality. And S-series gadgets belong to the fashion version.

In January 2017, Samsung introduced the third generation of Galaxy A-series smartphones to the general consumer. Among the new products in this line, the Samsung Galaxy A5 stands out. The average price for Samsung Galaxy A5 in Russia is approximately 27,900 rubles.

The functionality of the Samsung A5 (2017) was generally good, but it seems that it was deliberately limited so that it would not be compared with the flagship S-series devices.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

The A5 is in many ways similar to other devices in the Galaxy family: it also has rounded corners, a square camera eye and an oval fingerprint scanner on the home key. On either side of it there are still illuminated “task” and “back” keys. But instead of plastic, the body is now made of glass and metal. The 2017 model weighs a little more than last year's (157 g), but thanks to its rounded shape, it is comfortable to hold in your hands. Not only the front panel, but also the back panel is made of 2.5D glass. There is a panel above the display, where the speaker is located in the center, and a light sensor eye and a camera are installed on either side of it.

From the back, the A7 looks similar to the Galaxy S7, the advanced model from 2016, with the camera and flash rounded to the edges. On the right side there is a speaker grille, which was previously located on the bottom end, and below it is the power key. On the left is a tray for one SIM card, which can be removed with a pin. Above there are volume buttons. At the bottom there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a microphone hole and a USB Type C port. In addition, the A5 is equipped with plastic strips to separate the antennas. At the top there is a slot for a SIM card and a flash drive, as well as a hole for a second microphone.

A5 (2017) is available in four colors - black (black sky), blue (blue fog), gold

(golden sand) and peach.

Specifications

Operating system - Samsung A5 runs on Android OS v6.0.1 Marshmallow with the manufacturer’s proprietary interface. The curtain is designed better and combines color with standard applications. In the previous version of Android, it is dark gray, and messages, dialer, contacts and settings are made in white.

Single sim (nano sim) or dual sim (nano sim, dual stand by) are used as SIM cards.

The RAM memory capacity is 3 GB (and it is equipped with LPDDR3 chips). At the beginning of work, 1.5 GB are already occupied, and while using the smartphone, about 1 GB remains free, but there is nothing to worry about. Android works based on the Linux kernel. According to the policy of this OS, the RAM memory should not be empty, and if there is nothing there, then it must be loaded with secondary programs. But if the owner decides to play some heavy game, the system will immediately allocate the necessary space for it. The transition between different tasks is smooth, invisible to the user.

The capacity of the built-in memory is 32 GB, of which 23.5 GB is allocated to the user section. There is also a separate MicroSD slot for cards, their capacity can be up to 256 GB. USB OTG function is also supported.

A5 (2017) has the following dimensions: 71.4 mm * 146.1 mm * 7.9 mm (width-height-thickness).

Equipped with an eight-core processor with a frequency of 1900 MHz.

NFC and MST technologies support the Samsung Pay function, which allows the owner to pay for purchases with a smartphone in all shopping centers and generally make any payments. All transactions made are protected by a fingerprint, so payments are absolutely secure.

The A5 (2017) has two separate SIM card slots. They support all European networks from 2nd to 4th generation. Wi-Fi networks are supported by a wireless module. To determine the location, the navigator uses GLONASS and GPS satellites. Stereo sound transmission and energy-saving mode are provided by Bluetooth version 4.2. The USB Type C port charges and connects various accessories.

Touch finger scanner

Built into the main hardware button. Was created to unlock your smartphone, make Samsung Pay payments and use a secure folder.

To set up the scanner, you must first set a password or pattern to unlock your phone.

Connection

The smartphone supports three navigation systems: American JPS, Russian GLONASS and Chinese BeiDou. Navigation works great both outdoors and indoors.

Design

A5 (2017) has a thoughtful ergonomic design that facilitates human interaction with this smartphone and reduces the likelihood of damage. It is made to fit the hand, and therefore all its elements on the body can be controlled without problems. And if it’s still difficult to operate with one hand, then you can turn on a special mode in which the menu will decrease in size. The scanner is located on the front panel and works quickly. The camera does not protrude from the body, which reduces the likelihood of damage. In addition, the phone can be placed on any surface without fear of dropping it; it will lie flat.

But the main advantage of the case is its dust and water resistance. The smartphone has maximum protection against dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. The last property is generally unique for such devices: A5 (2017) will withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1.5 m and for up to half an hour, and nothing will happen to it! True, this only applies to fresh water.

After the smartphone has been in water, the following text appears on the screen: “Checking the port. Moisture detected. To charge the device, the charging/USB port must be dry” (see photo).

There is nothing wrong with this message. In order to continue using the smartphone, the user simply needs to dry this port.

Sound

Water resistance is great, but it does make the sound a little muffled, especially in the bass. The sound will be sufficient for a call, and you can use speakers and headphones to listen to music and movies. The saturation of the sound will depend on the quality of the headphones. For finer sound tuning there is an equalizer with preset settings. The kit includes quite decent earplugs. Of course, there is an FM radio.

Screen

The screen diagonal is 5.2 inches. The display is made using Super AMOLED technology and has a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels (FullHD). There is touch control, the type of touch screen is multi-touch, i.e. it supports several touches at the same time (this device has 5 of them).

A5 (2017) is also equipped with a light sensor. The number of colors the device has is 16 million, with bright and rich shades chosen. True, they look like this if you look at the screen directly, and from the side the picture will “float” a little, but it’s unlikely that anyone will look at it that way.

The device has an Always On Display function, i.e. the screen is always on. When the phone is locked, the time and recent notifications are displayed.

In addition, this mode also displays two buttons for calls and photos. Thanks to Super AMOLED technology, this function consumes very little energy.

In addition to the color variety, the A5 (2017) screen has another important advantage - it saves battery power. This is achieved due to the fact that in AMOLED matrices, not the entire panel is illuminated at the same time, but each pixel independently. The battery is consumed in a gentle mode, since the black pixels do not light up. In this case, the correct transmission of black occurs. Therefore, compared to other smartphones with a similar battery, the A5 (2017) will last much longer. So in economy mode, this phone (as well as other Samsung models) is simply beyond praise.

Brightness is controlled by PWM (pulse width modulation), its flickering can be noticeable at reduced brightness, and at full brightness the human eye does not see it (but this does not mean that it does not notice it). Thanks to the adaptive brightness on the AMOLED display, information in the sun is perceived and read much better than on an IPS display (another smartphone display technology).

The sensor is covered with especially durable glass with an oleophobic coating that protects against stains and dirt.

Cameras

Samsung A5 (2017) is equipped with two cameras, rear and front, both 16 megapixels. Since the lens does not protrude from the body, it is necessary to use ISOCELL modules with small pixels (1 micron). There is autofocus, the focal length of the camera is 27 mm. There is an LED flash.

The main camera takes very decent photos during the day, although in slightly colder shades (the white balance is not quite adjusted). At night, unfortunately, the pictures don't come out as good as during the day. However, this applies to all middle-income earners. So far, only flagship Samsung S-series take excellent night photos.

The A5 (2017) has digital stabilization, but no optical stabilization. This means that the photos will be beautiful only if you shoot motionless, but when shooting on the move, the picture is slightly blurred.

Thanks to the wide selection of filters available, any Galaxy A5 (2017) user will feel like a professional photographer.

There is a smart button, which makes it easier to take selfies. You just need to select the position of the shutter button on the screen.

Here is an example of a photo taken during the day:

And here's how he takes pictures at night:

Photo taken at night

The A5 (2017), like other smartphones, has standard applications.

In addition to the usual ones, it has the following applications installed:

  • Office suite Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, voice recorder that converts voice to text.
  • HTML5 (but not Java, which is what almost all mobile applications are built on).
  • Payment systems Samsung Pay and uBank.
  • Search engines Google and Yandex.
  • Not only the Google Play Store, but also the Samsung store itself.
  • Samsung club applications - gifts from Samsung, Samsung Members, essentials, notes.

Autonomy

The A5 (2017) socket charges 100% in about an hour and forty minutes. It will take 7-9 hours to charge from a computer. The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh. When browsing websites on the Internet and surfing social media. networks it will work for a day and a half. The charge will last less than a day for gaming.

In emergency mode, the phone will be able to work for a maximum time; if necessary, you can send a message or your coordinates.

You can play almost all games on the A5 (2017), all new games work great. Just don’t forget that with games the charge will run out much faster than when reading some information on the Internet. By the way, the A5 (2017) has no problems with the Internet, navigation is fast, and sites do not freeze.

What's new in 2018?

As already mentioned, the A5 (2017) smartphone runs on Android OS 6.0.1. In August last year, it was updated to Android 7.0, and in April 2018, smartphones in this line were launched based on Android 8.0.0.

Advantages and disadvantages of the A5 smartphone (2017)

Advantages:

  • High Internet speed;
  • According to reviews from various users, the processor and display are simply cool;
  • Large memory capacity (built-in memory 32 GB + microSD with a maximum capacity of 256 GB);
  • Two cameras that allow you to take high-quality photographs;
  • Waterproof (in fresh water);
  • With Samsung Pay, you can make various payments directly from your smartphone.

Flaws:

They are known to often be a continuation of advantages, and this is once again confirmed by the features of A5 (2017).

  • Due to the protective membranes that provide water resistance, the sound comes out muffled, and the bass suffers more;
  • Of course, thanks to the bright color palette, the quality of AMOLED displays is unrivaled, but many consumers complain that their eyes get tired quickly;
  • As the same users write in their reviews, they were sometimes let down by the fingerprint sensor.

In general, to summarize, we can say that the Galaxy A5 (2017) is the best choice in terms of price and quality.

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Modern phones have extremely wide functionality, and there are often situations when users have difficulties while using them. Typically, these difficulties are related to the use of a specific program or option. For example, how to record a call.

If you encounter any difficulties in operating your Samsung gadgets, you can contact the Samsung service center in Moscow and other cities listed on the website by clicking on the link and leaving a request.

How to record audio on a Samsung phone

Today, there are several methods that can be used to record telephone conversations.

Built-in call recording function

Android phones have a built-in call recording feature that uses a voice recorder. On earlier models, you need to select the icon with the image of a cassette in talk mode. It may be located in the "More" tab.

Newer models have made this task easier. Now you just need to enable conversation recording at the bottom of your smartphone screen in conversation mode.

But in ultra-modern Samsung models, for example, such as the Galaxy S5, S6, S7, this function is present in the phone, but is disabled by default, since recording a conversation is prohibited by law in the manufacturer’s country.

Installing special programs

To enable the built-in call recording option, you can install a special patch - a modification with which you can make changes to the phone's firmware. But to do this, you need to get root rights, which will allow you to make these same changes. A huge disadvantage is that, having received these rights, your product automatically loses any warranty from the manufacturer. Therefore, we recommend using the much simpler and safer method indicated below. If you nevertheless decide to carry out such manipulations and have problems, then contact a Samsung smartphone repair service center.

Using an application to record a conversation

PlayMarket offers a wide selection of different applications, free and paid versions. One of the most popular is Call Recorder.

By downloading and installing this application, you will be able to record your telephone conversations automatically. This will be indicated by a red recording indicator at the top of the screen.

Be careful because the free version only stores 100 entries and you will need to periodically make room for new ones. The paid version expands this functionality and allows you to record conversations, for example, with a specific subscriber.

Thus, if your phone does not have a built-in option for recording telephone conversations, by installing any application, you can easily solve this problem for yourself.

On this page we will show and tell How can I record a telephone conversation on Android?, where the recording is saved and how to listen to it.

At the moment, there are many different Android applications that you can install on your phone and use them to record a telephone conversation. In this article we will show and write how to record a telephone conversation on Android without third-party applications; for recording we use the phone’s built-in voice recorder. And so, to record a conversation during a call on Android phones, follow these steps. Dial the number as usual and during the conversation click “More” as shown below in the screenshot.

After you click "More", an additional menu will open where you need to select "Dict." or a more complete name or something similar. Look at the attached picture below.

That's it now built-in voice recorder for Android will record the conversation during the call. You can stop recording and start a new recording at any time. The call recording time is shown on the phone screen.

This method of recording a telephone conversation may not be available on all Android phones. For example on Samsung Galaxy record conversation you can do this: During a conversation, you need to press and hold the “Menu” button, which is located at the bottom of the screen in the center, and in the menu that appears, select “Dict.” and the process of recording the conversation begins.

Also on some Android phones the location of the menu button may not be the same as on the Samsung Galaxy; perhaps the menu button may be located either on the right side or on the left side. I think you will find the menu button on your Android, and the way to record a telephone conversation on different Android phones may be slightly different. We kindly ask you to write below in the reviews whether this method of recording a conversation is suitable for your phone or on your Android it needs to be done differently, it is advisable to indicate the phone model. Perhaps your advice will help other users find the information they were looking for.

After we have recorded the conversation, we can immediately listen to it, and you can also find where in what folder it was saved on Android. And so, in order to listen to what we recorded, you need to look at the list of recent calls and select the desired call from the list. In our example, I recorded a conversation with the answering machine “MTS Help”, you choose which one you recorded. Look at the screenshot below.

After you open the call, you will see items with information in it; on the right side there is also an icon indicating that a recording of the conversation was made. By clicking on the icon, you can listen to the recorded conversation. You will understand everything by looking at the attached picture below.

We can also look where are the recordings of telephone conversations saved on Android?. On my Android, the folder with recordings is located on the memory card called “Call Recording”; on some phones, the folder with recordings may also be located in the phone’s memory.

  • I hope this article helped you how to record a conversation on Android.
  • If you have any additions or useful tips, you can add them below in the reviews.
  • When adding a message, we kindly ask you to indicate the phone model, as well as to help with useful tips and provide mutual assistance.
  • Thank you for your responsiveness, help and useful advice!!!


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Some users need to record telephone conversations from time to time. Samsung smartphones, like devices from other manufacturers running Android, can also record calls. Today we will tell you by what methods this can be done.

There are two ways to record a call on a Samsung device: using third-party applications or built-in tools. By the way, the availability of the latter depends on the model and firmware version.

Method 1: Third Party Application

Recorder applications have a number of advantages over system tools, and the most important thing is versatility. So, they work on most devices that support call recording. One of the most convenient programs of this kind is Call Recorder from Appliqato. Using her example, we will show you how to record conversations using third-party applications.

  1. After downloading and installing Call Recorder, the first step is to configure the application. To do this, launch it from the menu or desktop.
  2. Be sure to read the terms of license use of the program!
  3. Once in the main Call Recorder window, tap the button with three lines to go to the main menu.

    There select the item "Settings".
  4. Be sure to activate the switch "Enable automatic recording mode": it is necessary for the program to work correctly on the latest Samsung smartphones!

    You can leave the rest of the settings as they are or change them to suit your needs.
  5. After the initial setup, leave the application as is - it will automatically record conversations in accordance with the specified parameters.
  6. After the call ends, you can tap the Call Recorder notification to view details, make a note, or delete the received file.

The program works great, does not require root access, but in the free version it can only store 100 records. The disadvantages include recording from a microphone - even the Pro version of the program cannot record calls directly from the line. There are other applications for recording calls - some of them are richer in capabilities than Call Recorder from Appliqato.

Method 2: Built-in tools

The call recording feature is present in Android out of the box. In Samsung smartphones sold in the CIS countries, this feature is blocked by software. However, there is a way to unlock this function, but it requires root and at least minimal skills in handling system files. Therefore, if you are unsure of your abilities, do not take risks.

Getting Root
The method depends specifically on the device and firmware, but the main ones are described in the article below.

Note also that on Samsung devices the easiest way to obtain Root privileges is by using a modified recovery, in particular TWRP. In addition, using the latest versions of the Odin program, you can install CF-Auto-Root, which is the best option for the average user.

Enable built-in call recording
Since this option is disabled by software, you will need to edit one of the system files to activate it. It's done like this.

  1. Download and install a file manager with root access on your phone - for example, Root Explorer. Open it and go to:

    The program will ask for permission to use root, so provide it.

  2. In folder csc find the file named others.xml. Select the document with a long tap, then click on the 3 dots at the top right.

    From the drop down menu select "Open in a text editor".

    Confirm the request to remount the file system.
  3. Scroll through the file. At the very bottom there should be the following text:



    Above these lines, insert this parameter:

    RecordingAllowed

    Note! By setting this option, you will no longer be able to create conference calls!

  4. Save the changes and restart your smartphone.

Recording a conversation using system tools
Open the built-in Samsung dialer application and make a call. You will notice that there is a new button with a picture of a cassette tape.

Clicking this button will start recording the conversation. It happens automatically. The received recordings are stored in internal memory, in directories "Call" or "Voices".

This method is quite complicated for the average user, so we recommend using it only as a last resort.

To summarize, we note that in general, recording conversations on Samsung devices is no fundamentally different from a similar procedure on other Android smartphones.