If you've ever needed to record a telephone conversation you may have Call Recordr for BlackBerry 10 already installed. If that's the case, you'll be pleased to hear that there's a huge update waiting for you in BlackBerry World.
I first used Call Recordr back in December 2013 and it did a great job, which included being being very user friendly. As you can see from the following list, the developer has been hard at work to make the experience even better and as well as the addition of the app now being headless, the update also includes many new additions and OS 10.3 improvements.
Here's what's new in v2.0:
Now runs in the background (headless) when the app is closed or the device is restarted. This feature can be turned off or on in the Settings menu.
Audio recording improvements and optimizations.
Updated to be compatible with changes in OS 10.3.
Stores recorded phone call number and contact name, if known (OS 10.3+ required).
View call details and playback recording with custom audio player.
Add contact details and notes to a recorded call.
Instant preview notifications for calls recorded.
Playback call audio from invoked hub notification.
Control audio playback with the hardware media keys.
Recorded calls listed and organised by date.
Backup and restore your data.
Call audio files are now stored in the shared directory for easy access and backup.
Storage directory can be changed from the Settings.
External call recordings can be added.
Detects missing call audio files when viewing.
Option to share recorded call audio files.
Easily call or text back the phone numbers of recorded calls.
Provide in-app user rating.
Automatic data and settings migration from previous versions.
Fixed inaccuracies in recorded call duration.
Other minor bug fixes, improvements and optimizations.
Call Recordr will cost you a couple of bucks, but for the features it offers it's money well spent if you ask me.
Reader comments
Call Recordr updates with headless support, plus a ton of new features and improvements
Dear Developer, I am desperately trying a good call recorder for my BlackBerry Z10 on official use. My requirements are:
1. It should be headless
2. It should not be on speaker phone mode, otherwise privacy will be compromised
3. It should be able to record from bluetooth device
4. Recording should be saved in SD card
5. Before saving, it should ask whether to save or not and finally,
6. The recording should be of top quality.
Please advise if your app qualifies for the above requirements for my Z10 in India.
Money is not a deterrent for me for buying such an app.
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What about Bluetooth headphone compatibility?
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Good
Yeah, billed me twice but still unable to get the App. Nice one. Email to BlackBerry for refund unanswered. Fantastic.
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Please contact BlackBerry if you are having issues with BlackBerry World, as they handle all the payments and downloading.
You can find their contact details here: http://us.blackberry.com/customer-service/contact-us.html
Thanks.
Payment received by them but denied access....how funny they are.
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Please contact BlackBerry if you are having issues with BlackBerry World, as they handle all the payments and downloading.
You can find their contact details here: http://us.blackberry.com/customer-service/contact-us.html
Thanks.
Seriously, a two way call recorder (one that records both/all parties voice),no matter speaker phone, headphones or BT headset is active. It has to collect the call on low level, not using mics.
However, it will never happen, at least not without annoying beeps or system hack which will also never happen. So sad.
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Sad truth is that all of these apps are just workarounds of real call recordings.
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Looks good to me.
I've got a recorder already which came as part of a suite of apps, but I've not used it yet except for a quick play. I didn't use speaker and it did record the call, but quite faint.
This looks like it may have all I could want although I wish the APIs were available to record without speaker, but I know it's not the dev's fault.
A couple questions if I may.
Can I set it to automatically record calls from a particular person?
Can I customise the method of activation? For example... can I set the volume keys or other input to activate rather than a pop up?
The reason I ask is the app I played with has the pop up and while testing on a voice mail selecting yes also effected the voice mail as if I had pressed the key under the box.
Might just have been a bug in the app I used, but it had me wondering if maybe it was just me not removing my finger fast enough.
Cheers
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Another question or feature request if I may.
Because the API's aren't available for speaker less recording, would it be possible to have the app switch to speaker mode automatically for calls set to record?
The reason I ask is I'm on work cover after having had a workplace injury and I have had to seek legal representation as the insurance company are playing games. Because of this I want to record all calls with the insurer and work so I can have a record of all interactions.
Because of this it would be of great benefit to be able to set all calls from the insurer and work to automatically record and if possible automatically switch to speaker mode so that all I need do is answer the call.
If that's possible then it would be a welcome addition and very helpful. Especially because of all the meds I'm on I tend to be forgetful and absent minded, and I'd fumble with the activation and switching to speaker mode and possibly do the wrong thing and ruin it.
Cheers
Posted via CB10 on my BlackBerry Z10
Hi Stevendon,
Thanks for the feedback. Yes it's unfortunate that the full API isn't available to use!
It doesn't currently record only particular contacts but that is something I could add for the next version. The volume keys is another feature that could be included.
You can set Call Recordr to record all, none, incoming, outgoing, or to ask you after each call, which won't interfere with your current call in the way you described.
The automatic speaker mode was something I thought about adding but didn't because I wasn't sure anyone would want it. However since you've mentioned it, I will look into adding that feature as well.
Thanks again for the feedback, sorry to hear about your injury and here's to a speedy recovery.
Cheers.
Excellent thanks.
I'm already impressed.
I'm about to score a copy now and look forward to the updates.
Thanks. I injured myself in Feb 14, so it's been over a year. But I hope I can get relief for the pain as it's not fun, and add the depression. But the sun is shining here in Melbourne, Australia, so I should enjoy it.
Cheers
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Hi Radwon,
I've got it a d tested it and love it.
I love the way it records everything and asks after to save or delete it.
I'm thinking it's spot on as it is, but would still welcome it automatically switch to speaker mode for numbers in list
Otherwise it's spot on and the buttons are perfect the way they are.
Cheers
Posted via CB10 on my BlackBerry Z10
Great! Glad you like it.
Thanks.
Does Speaker phone have to be activated for recordings, or will it record properly when speaker phone is not engaged?
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It works fine for me without using speakerphone. I'm not sure if it depends on the device, OS version or even type of call?
Most of you just complaining. The developers is here give him feedback so he can make it better. Prince your not loyal to us so leave if you want to. Yes I know about call recording I once used Nokia they had it but I never had a use for it that was long ago. So If this Lil problem will cause you to leave feel free. But keep the negative to your self thank you I'm out.
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Got charged twice and I still don't have the app!
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I received a similar email about this problem, which I've replied to (in case it was yours). Please contact BlackBerry if you are having issues with BlackBerry World. You can find their contact details here: http://us.blackberry.com/customer-service/contact-us.html
Thanks.
Tip toeing in my jawdins while I use this app! Da best!
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I'm using Call Recorder because I can enable/disable recording by only holding the volume keys. Very stealthy app!
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/32015927
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Does the call still need to be on Speakerphone for it to work?
Apparently unless they change the API that's always going to be the case. Its a shame because I really need an app like this to work without the speakerphone. I wont have to tell my clients, "would you please text me the details?" while Im driving using Bluetooth.
Parrot works fine for me, no speaker required.
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It works fine for me without using speakerphone. I'm not sure if it depends on the device, OS version or even type of call?
On a Bluetooth device?
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Common BlackBerry you can do better than this
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Any reason to switch to this from Parrot? Parrot seems to be working just fine for call recording.
Call Recordr specializes in recording phone calls, therefore has more features built for that particular purpose.
Examples?
As long as the api for internal recording doesn't get released, I won't buy any of those apps.
This is nothing new. I had this functionality a decade ago on my Motorola RIZR and Nokia phones. Cannot be that hard.
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Tell that to those comment up
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What does it mean 'external call recordings can be added'?
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It means you can import audio files from other recordings into this app and input phone number, contact name and notes associated with it.
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Still no api from blackberry so no big change.
I'm using gvoice and don't have choice.
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Would the api improve the call quality so you can hear who calls you better? Is that the issue with other (all) call recording programs. If so I'm just going to stick with Parrot.
It's too bad this program looks pretty sweet. If the api thing changes I'll definitely grab this app.
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I've got Parrot, too, and it works for me... :-)
• Passposted while waiting for the Z-lider.... •
This should be in built in blackberry and not need a app for that, even the cheapest phones has this feature but blackberry and their slow progress would make someone purchase a app for that, still bringing crappy OS that has damage my calling, now people struggle to hear me. Will be leaving this team soon.
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Which other OS has this feature built in that you don't need a 3rd party app please?
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None. Not iOS, Not Android and Not WP8.
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Nokia asha has this feature built in it to record calls... check before quoting me.
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How was your phone damaged? Was it from an app?
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Not from app but from the crappy os they are releasing.
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Prince Onos I hear ya but no other os can satisfy my needs. Maybe one day I'll be as happy as I was with my 9930.
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That's a ton of improvements!!
I after the bad experience I had with that app I will not be giving it a second try.
Passport, opening new Doors.
If you've had a bad experiences with any of my apps (including the one above) please contact me (via the app or through here) and I'll always do my best to fix the issue.
Thanks.
I think he was trying more to get the infantile second, third, fourth post in. Who knows these days.
Posted via CB10 on the President Underwood version of the BlackBerry Classic
Can anyone tell me if this recording app records the opposite's sound by phone's own microphone or its internal and clear?
Downgraded from 10.3.1 to 10.2.1 official, still shuttering Z 29
Yes a ton of new improvements, features AND headless support...
Eat, sleep, keep moving, and repeat. Eat slep, reedem, repeat. Eat sleep, passport, repeat. I thought I was BBMing, but then I realized that I was just BBMing using just stickers
Yes and it was a ton of hard work but I hope it was worthwhile for the end users. :)