How to Record Zalo Calls on Samsung: A Guide for Enhanced Productivity

When making a call on Zalo with friends, colleagues, teachers, etc., it is inevitable that we may not be able to grasp all the information. At such times, all it takes is a tool to help record the call, which can save you time confirming information with everyone and prevent you from getting confused by the mass of information received. In this article, FPT Shop will guide you on how to record Zalo calls on Samsung so that you can listen to the information in the conversation again.

Overview of Zalo

Zalo is a free messaging and video calling application launched in 2012 and developed by the VNG Technology Company. With a user-friendly interface and many attractive features, Zalo meets the connection and communication needs of the vast majority of Vietnamese users. Some of Zalo’s key features include:

• Free messaging;
• Free voice and video calls;
• Group chat creation;
• Security features such as: locking the application with a password, hidden messages, etc.;
• In addition, Zalo also integrates some utilities right on the application such as: ordering food, calling a car, paying with Zalo Pay right on the Zalo application.

Currently, Zalo has not developed a feature to record voice or video calls, so the method for recording Zalo calls on Samsung can be done through external applications such as:

How to record Zalo calls on Samsung

How to record from another device

The method for recording Zalo calls on Samsung or iOS is free but inconvenient. With this method, you use another device such as a phone or computer to open Voice Recorder to record the call on this device.

The main advantage of this method is that it is free and very easy to do, as long as you have a device that can record. However, this method still has some disadvantages such as: 

• Having to prepare an additional device, if you do not have a device available to record, you will not be able to perform this method;
• The sound quality is lower than recording directly from the device making the call, so you need to consider when performing this method.

Advantages of the Screen Recorder feature:

• Pre-installed on Samsung phones and no need to install new;
• Simple and quick operation;
• Can record both sound and image, if you turn on the video recording feature when calling;
• Good sound and image quality due to recording directly on the device.

Disadvantages:

• Because it can record both the screen and audio, the data file can be quite large when saved to the device. You need to pay attention to deleting or uploading it to Google Drive to avoid filling up the phone’s memory.

How to record using the Cube ACR app

Cube ACR is a flexible and versatile call recording solution that allows users to record calls on a variety of popular messaging, video/voice calling applications. Some platforms supported by Cube ACR include: Zalo, Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Zoom, Facebook Messenger, etc.

Cube ACR also integrates many other useful features such as playing back recorded calls, converting recorded file formats, warning of missed calls, etc. However, some advanced features may require a fee to use.

With the ability to support call recording on a variety of platforms, Cube ACR becomes a convenient and值得考虑for those who need to record important calls. 

Step 1: Install Cube ACR via CH Play.

Step 2: Grant permissions to Cube ACR:

• Agree to grant the application the necessary access rights such as Record, Display on other screens.
• Enable Overlay to allow Cube ACR to run on the screen of other applications.

Step 3: Enable Cube ACR App Connector:

• Access Installed Services in the phone’s Settings menu.
• Find and turn on the Cube ACR App Connector option.

Step 4: Record calls with Cube ACR:

• When there is an incoming call from Zalo, Viber, Zoom, etc., press Answer as usual;
• Tap on the Cube ACR mic icon that appears on the screen to start recording the call;
• You can pause or resume recording by tapping the microphone icon;
• When the call ends, Cube ACR will automatically save the recording file.

Notes when recording Zalo calls on Samsung

Legality of call recording

• Record for legal purposes: work, study, note taking.
• Recording for illegal purposes: violating the privacy or honor of others.

Will the call recipient know about the recording:

• Currently, Zalo does not have a feature to notify the call recording when recording on the same device, so the recipient will not be notified about the recording.

To share the recording or not:

• You can technically share the recording through other applications, but you need to consider the content and purpose, to avoid violating the law. 

Conclusion

Thus, we have learned ways to record Zalo calls on Samsung. You can choose the most suitable solution for your own usage needs, from the built-in Screen Recorder feature on your phone to installing additional software such as Cube ACR to record calls more professionally. Whichever solution you choose, it is important to comply with current legal regulations on call recording, sharing and distribution of information to ensure that the information in the conversation is used for legitimate, legitimate purposes.