ShizuCallRecorder APK

ShizuCallRecorder is an open-source app that lets you record phone calls on a non-rooted Android device by using Shizuku to borrow ADB-level permissions. It focuses on cellular and VoLTE calls, with best-effort support for Wifi-Calling and VoIP on newer Android versions.

Developer: kitsumed · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free

Before you start: Install Shizuku (the developer recommends the thedjchi fork) and complete its setup so it is running, since ShizuCallRecorder needs Shizuku active to use ADB-level permissions for call recording. Follow the full installation and configuration steps in the project's SUPPORT documentation at kitsumed.github.io/ShizuCallRecorder/SUPPORT before using the app.

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Key features

• Records both sides of a call (incoming and outgoing) with separate uplink and downlink audio in a stereo file, and should work with Bluetooth or remote headsets
• Cellular/VoLTE capture, with best-effort VoIP and third-party app support starting on Android 14+
• Security toggles to turn Shizuku on and off, reducing the attack surface and helping with apps that complain about USB debugging or Shizuku being enabled
• Automatic call recording with exclusion rules to ignore anonymous calls, specific contacts, or all contacts
• Multiple audio codecs supported, including Opus, AAC, and HE-AAC-v1
• Runs only on phone event changes, with no persistent background process or notification

Why isn’t ShizuCallRecorder on Google Play?

It is published by its developer on GitHub and is also available on F-Droid, rather than on Google Play.

Is ShizuCallRecorder safe?

ShizuCallRecorder is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and this page links to the official release from the developer's own GitHub repository. The app uses hidden internal Android APIs, so the README warns it can break on new Android releases or due to OEM-specific changes, and it requires granting Shizuku access to ADB-level shell permissions. ShizuCallRecorder comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.

How to install

1. Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
3. Open the file and tap Install.

FAQ

Is ShizuCallRecorder free?

Yes. It is free and open source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.

Do I need to root my phone to use it?

No. It uses Shizuku to access ADB-level permissions normally reserved for the Android shell app, so no root is needed. You do need Shizuku installed and set up first.

What Android version do I need?

Android 12 or newer is required for basic use, though the README notes limitations on Android 12 and 13 such as no VoIP support. Full support, including VoIP, starts at Android 14. Android 11 can work in a limited way if the screen stays unlocked.

Will it record VoIP or third-party calling apps?

The app's main focus is Cellular and VoLTE calls. It offers best-effort support for Wifi-Calling and VoIP starting on Android 14, and third-party app support is not guaranteed since it depends on the app using Android Telecom.

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