How do I stop my iPhone from recording calls automatically?

Why is my phone recording I have this sign on the upper left when I make calls. How do I get this thing out when I make a call

When I make a phone call, I have it start recording and something on the left upper phone



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iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 15, 2025 5:53 PM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2025 6:01 PM

That symbol does not mean your iPhone is automatically recording your calls, but rather a button you must manually press to record your calls. If you want to remove this feature entirely, you can do so in Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Recording, and turn off.

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Feb 15, 2025 6:01 PM in response to Rico8025

That symbol does not mean your iPhone is automatically recording your calls, but rather a button you must manually press to record your calls. If you want to remove this feature entirely, you can do so in Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Recording, and turn off.

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Feb 15, 2025 7:28 PM in response to Villusadenoma

Villusadenoma wrote:

Is it on by default in the iOS 18.3.1?
I never had it before like that?

The feature actually arrived with iOS 18.1, but if you skipped some updates, then went to 18.3.1, you'd get it with 18.3.1. Again, your calls are not being recorded unless you tap the button to record a call.

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How do I stop my iPhone from recording calls automatically?

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