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[Android Apps and Games] PhilosAnthropos:
Totally agree, especially if you have to refigure it out every time you root, like myself. I was using Boldobeast quite happily for years before I bought an S10 Note, and then all the good times came to an end 😄... Didnt want to break the Warranty, of which I ended up needing in the end, neither did I want all the hassles I had of ROOTing. Depending on where you live Samsung has put a stop to using the native call recorder for some reason, and that is as they say that....😢
[Android Apps and Games] saveferris:
Looks like the developer has ceased support for their app.

It had a good run.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilosAnthropos:
Such a shame, It took me so much effort to go through lots of phone recorders before I came across this one. Can't really be bothered to go through all that crap again. I would love to know why phone companies go through so much effort to prevent users from recording phone calls - I can't see what is in it for them....
[Android Apps and Games] urbanman2004:
So it looks as though Boldbeast has been put to rest and is no more any longer. I had gotten a popup today that I needed to update to the latest version of Boldbeast so when I clicked the link available in an attempt to update the app, their website appeared to be stripped down w/ its URL being up for sale so as a result the app prompts me that it has been downgraded to the free edition when attempting to make phone calls. I tried to restore my license by using my Play Store invoice credentials only to get responded w/ "no access to the server"... I guess this is it, the end of the road. Was only able to use this app for almost 3-years only for the devs to leave me hanging high and dry, cold turkey. If this is how DRM is going to be in this so-called 'digital future' then I don't want it. Smfh...
[Android Apps and Games] walter67:
Same here, I didn`t even get a full year out of it, but on the plus side I can still use it only in manual recordings though, seems auto will only record for 30 secs....
[Android Apps and Games] LastQuestion:
I got the same popup and then notice that it only records 30s and then couldn't get my license to get it back to working again.

Did the developer make any announcement about discontinuing app support?

Or, did the developer just go awol? Maybe the developer suddenly died?
[Android Apps and Games] urbanman2004:
Highly doubt the dev died if their website is no longer online...
[Android Apps and Games] walter67:
I`m pretty certain the dev gave up on the app, due to most phones now needing root.

He would have lost a major part of the market through googles updates.

But that does not excuse him from pretty much deserting his paid customers without

warning. And i`m also pretty certiain he will read thease post`s at some point, shame on you sir!
[Android Apps and Games] Joselof96:
here is some hope they can make it open source or atleast release one last update with all premium features for free it was the best call recording app out there tbh
[Android Apps and Games] walter67:
Boldbeast is back up and running, the forum is back up, and my app has gone back to the pro version after updating it, thank you sir...(y)

(y)(y)
[Android Apps and Games] LastQuestion:
Boldbeast website is back up. Call recorder purchase authentication back up. BoldBeast call recorder working again. Best call recorder on the market is back up and running.

Don't know how or why.

I hope it means developer is back to supporting the application. I had thought maybe the 'renew' option on the website domain might let someone other than the developer pay the server fee's so website went back up, but didn't get around to seeing if that was so before the website got back up on it's own.

I'm just happy I have BoldBeast Call Recorder back up and running so I can continue to work on my medical issues without having to figure out another way to keep track of calls with insurers and other parties.
[Android Apps and Games] urbanman2004:
Wtf. I already purchased another call recorder through Google Play in their absence and have since resorted to using it as my daily driver instead. Had they gave a heads up to their customers, I probably would've never jumped ship nor spent more money on a new call recorder. Fvcking inconsiderate imbeciles, smfh.
[Android Apps and Games] LastQuestion:
I can understand the need to have a working program so you can do what you need to be doing, but this isn't a company. It's a developers side project. I'm thankful it's still working, and I'd tried many other prior to settling on boldbeast, so exercising a little patience to see how things play out before jumping ship is prudent, sensible, and reasonable. Blaming the developer with expletives isn't conducive to improving the situation in any way.

If anything, Boldbeast has been a reliable program will little to no problems. I can't say the same for other call recording programs. Their non-root workarounds usually break or have other issues, and root-using programs often have poorer call quality other some other limitation.

Boldbeast Call Recorder has historically been rock solid and had nearly 100% uptime until the recent issue with the website. And, based upon current information, we don't know if the developer is at fault. Could be some stranger or friend paid the website bill and it automatically went back up afterwards. Could be the developer died or has otherwise been incapacitated and you're here cursing him out while he's in a hospital in a coma.

Maybe try to learn from this experience in a way that'll be beneficial to yourself and others. Until you know what's going on, you have insufficient data to make an informed decision, and so it's prudent, sensible, logical, to exercise some patience to gather data prior to deciding what to do.
[Android Apps and Games] Robertoblond:
What is the best setup?

Hi! Nexus 5 with lollipop 5.0.1 rooted and Nexus 5 with lollipop 5.0.2 rooted. What is the best setup? Thx.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Please install Boldbeast Recorder V7.2 or newer versions, use following settings to record calls:

- Record Mode: 1 or 5

- Tune Special: No

- Change Audio Controls: Yes

- Change Audio Driver: No

Now it records calls perfectly in two sides.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
That's a good idea.
[Android Apps and Games] Sullivan72:
Nice app

Cool. I like this.
[Android Apps and Games] dd043:
I have a Moto G 1st gen XT1032. I tried the settings you recommend but the only mode that records the two sides for me is Mode 5.

Remote audio is loud and clear, but I can barely hear myself speaking. Is there a way to boost the audio only for my side?
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Can you please test Record Mode 21,22,23,24? Does it work well for your XT1032?
[Android Apps and Games] dd043:
I just tried 21-24 again per your suggestion:

Mode 24 was selected by default and fails to record anything, mode 21-22 do not record my side at all.

Mode 23 is similar to mode 5. I'll test with a real person tomorrow and see, but it sounds like mode 23 might be better to pick my voice, thanks!

Are there any side-effects to enabling the root fix? I've noticed some modes introduce clicks in my audio, is it my imagination? That's not too bad but I'm worried if the other person might not hear me anymore, it would be awkward!

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] HubertKoncki:
Samsung Xcover 2

Does it work on Samsung Xcover 2?
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
The app doesn't change any built-in files in the system, it only dynamically change audio related settings. If you power off then power on the phone, all these settings will be restored to their original states by the system, so there is no side-effects to enable the root fix.

If a Record Mode doesn't work well please test other Record Modes.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Galaxy Xcover 2 GT-S7710 don't need root, use Record Mode 4 to record calls perfectly in two directions.

But there is a bug in the stock Samsung Android 4.1.2 ROM - the built-in MediaServer works unstable when recording calls, sometimes it fails to record.

So I suggest you update the ROM to a newer version if possible, for example the ROM of Android 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 etc. Maybe Samsung has fixed the problem in newer ROMs.
[Android Apps and Games] jjletho67:
OnePlus One compatibility ?

Is there someone that is using this app on OnePlus One ?
[Android Apps and Games] gingi999:
Look again it's not clearly listed. Anyway Google gave me a refund.
[Android Apps and Games] Roadrunner100:
- All testing was on version 7.2. (setting 7), tune special switched speaker on during a call. Not ideal....

- On test version, setting 1 works, Tune Special - on.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
You should root your OnePlus One, enable the "Change Audio Controls" option in the app, then you'll record calls in two directions.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
I'm glad Google solved your problem.

Our new version is coming soon, it will allow users transfer the license to new phones. You are welcome to come back then.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Thank you for your information.

I'm glad HTC One M8 Android 5.0 Lollipop don't need root, just install Boldbeast Recorder and go, it records calls perfectly in two sides.

At this moment please install the test version above, it is based on V7.2 but changed several recording parameters in the Fixing Database.

So far this is the only solution in the world that works well without root (if I'm wrong please let me know).
[Android Apps and Games] angusrchen:
What are the best settings for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Hi, I have a samsung galaxy note 4. What are the best settings for this phone? Everything i've tried will only record my end of the conversation.

Also, I suggest adding a page to your UI in the future that is a list of compatible phones and recommended settings. Even better would be an app that could just detect the phone's settings and automatically implement the right settings. This would save you the time of having to answer to every individual question like mine.
[Android Apps and Games] anandnitin25:
weak

Getting very low quality audio of other side while recording.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Galaxy Note4 SM-N910V (Verizon) Android 4.4.4, please use these settings to record calls:

- Record Mode: 4

- Tune Samsung 1: No

- Tune Samsung 2: No

- Tune Samsung 3: No

- Tune Special: No

Thanks for this good suggestion.

There are more than 6000 Android phones, there are many Android versions, recording parameters are different from each other. We don't know what parameters work well for some phones. Anyway we are considering making an online database to share information we know.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
What's your phone model and Android version?
[Android Apps and Games] jjletho67:
Thanks for your feedback. i'm testing your app and i followed your suggestions but the other party voice its very loud and often distorted and crackly. there is a way I can improve the quality ?

I tested recmode 1 and 21 (I tried several other mode but they are not working at all ).

I'm on the stock CM11 44S ROM.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Roadrunner100:
It still randomly switches speaker on.

That's the version I'm using

You had the lead for a while, but others are catching up. I'm experimenting with two other solutions.

If you are looking to dominate a market sector than you should look into WP8.1, there is currently no competition there for call recorders.
[Android Apps and Games] Digdis:
Hello,

I've just installed Boldbeast on my LG L7 II device running CM11 (rooted). Problem is that far end volume is very low. I also tried every other recording app out there, and the problem is the same there as well. This is true for many other people using this ROM on this device, so help would be highly appreciated.

Parameters I use:

Record Mode: 22 (only one that seems to work at all)

Tune special: Yes

Change Audio Controls: Yes

Change Audio Driver: Yes

Start Input System: Yes

HW log is also attached.

BTW, there was one and only very awkward scenario with which I managed to hear the other side fine. Hope it helps you find the problem:

- Plugged headphones

- Made the call and started recording (Let's call it stage 1). At this point I couldn't hear the call sound in my headphones, but still in the phone (no such problem if I don't record)

- Turned speaker on (stage 2). Now I hear the call in the speaker of course

- Turned speaker off, at this point I could hear the call in my headphones (stage 3)

Now when playing back the recording, I could see that in stage 1 I could hear the far side low, but in stages 2 & 3 I could hear it fine.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Please test these settings:

- Record Mode: 34, 33, 24

- Tune Special: Yes

- Change Audio Controls: No

- Change Audio Driver: Yes

- Start Input Stream: No

Does any one of them work?
[Android Apps and Games] jjletho67:
I have just sent the log file, thank you very much!
[Android Apps and Games] Digdis:
Nope. 24 & 33 produce the red paw error. 34 doesn't, but I can't hear the far side at all.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
I have just send a new version to you, please test it.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Your LG Optimus L7 II P713 has the msm7x27a chip inside, in theory Record Mode 34 works well. If it doesn't work, we have no good solution for the CM ROM. Sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] Digdis:
Thanks for the help. Seems like a ROM problem.
[Android Apps and Games] jjletho67:
I tested the app with the settings you suggested in the email, but it's still not working: now the other party voice it's not recorded at all. I've just sent the new log file.

Thankyou very much
[Android Apps and Games] Yannn:
no way to make it works under N7100 and AOSP rom ... are you a success ?
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
I changed several parameters, and have just sent a new version to you, please test it again. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Galaxy Note2 GT-N7100 works well with Record Mode 4.

If the call recording feature is disabled in your ROM, please root your phone, enable the "Change Audio Controls" option in Boldbeast Recorder to fix the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] vaindil:
Does anyone know what settings I need for the Nexus 5 on 5.0.1? I enabled the rooted options and it defaulted to record mode 24, but I get an error that the record mode needs to be changed.
[Android Apps and Games] dd043:
Yes I understand that settings are not permanent, I was asking if they could affect my system, audio quality, or otherwise while active!
[Android Apps and Games] jjletho67:
Thank you very much for your quick anwers! This time the other party voice is slightly better (but still crackly) and my voice is too low (sometimes impossible to ear). I sent to you the new log file.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Please use these settings:

- Record Mode: 1 or 5

- Tune Special: No

- Change Audio Controls: Yes

- Change Audio Driver: No
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
During recording the built-in audio system will change related audio controls, if some controls are not changed correctly they could affect your system or audio quality. This is the main reason why users found "My phone works well but when I record the call the caller can't hear my voice, no matter what recorder I use", "when I record the call I can't hear the caller", "when I record the call the system reboots" etc.

Some apps like Boldbeast Recorder can change audio controls also (usually need root), if some controls are not changed correctly they could affect your system or audio quality during recording. In this case you should change options in the app and test again.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
I have just sent a new version to you, please test it again. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] dd043:
Thanks for the answer! My voice is low in all modes but that I can edit it afterwards I guess. As long as it doesn't affect what the remote person is hearing :).

I would like to suggest displaying the recording list when we open the app. The tiger is nice but a blank page is useless. You can keep the tiger as background for the list :)

Again thanks for the detailed answer!
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Thanks for the suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] markassbuster:
I am using the Nexus 5 settings listed in this thread. Call recording works quite well for a completed call! I noticed a minor issue: when I have a missed call I see a notification saying something along the lines of "Cannot record call".
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
(1) Some phones can start recording at the ringing / dialing phase.

(2) Some phones can start recording only after the call is answered, they will fail if start recording at the ringing / dialing phase.

By default Boldbeast Recorder starts recording upon the call is answered. If it fails detecting the call state it starts recording after an predefined time, it may fail in the case of (2) above.

So, please

- just ignore the error notification in the case of missed call, or

- set the "Call Settings - Incoming Calls - Auto Detect Max Time (Seconds)" option in Boldbeast Recorder to a larger number, for example 50 seconds to prevent it start recording before the call is answered.
[Android Apps and Games] pkWhistle:
Hi, I seem to get toasts from boldbeast whenever I finish installing an update from Google Playstore. Boldbeast gets he granted access for something. For what, what could it be?
[Android Apps and Games] JoshHoward:
I

Hi, On my rooted nexus 5, 5.0.1 there is a problem, it can't record with headphones, and it crashes, any ideas why?

Sometimes, I can complete a call with headphones but sometimes, after finishing the call, the Icon keeps on seen at the notification bar (blue hand) and after a while it turns red and it says "can't record.." and I found that:

If i make a call without headphones it works, then, I use headphones, it works, then I use headphones again and it won't record, to avoid it, I need to start record, plug headphones, - almost finish call and before i finish the call i need to turn off the record! If I didn't, it won't turn off automatically and then It will says that call wasn't recorded.

And, when I listen to the record, I hear myself with echo [mode 1].
[Android Apps and Games] abbots:
Nexus 5 Android 5.01

Thanks for a great app!!!

Just installed, as per BB forum post, set to Mode 5,

both sides record, remote side 'splatters' a little, like, overamplified (?), what settings should I try adjusting?

Thanks

/later/

After reading earlier posts, changed to, as suggested:

Mode 5

Fix Recording:

Tune Special: no

Change Audio Controls: yes

Change Audio Driver: no

Start Input Stream: no

But, remote side is still splatting a little
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
If you granted Boldbeast Recorder root access, after updating the app to a new version SuperSu will display a toast indicating the app is granted superuser permissions. This is a general behavior of SuperSu.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
I received your email also. Please did as I suggested in my email and send new log files to me. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
The settings you are using works well, reported by other Nexus 5 Android 5.0 users.

Can you please click the "Call Settings - Fix Recording Issues - Ask New Parameters" item in Boldbeast Recorder to send hardware log files to me? let us check what made the "splatters" in your phone. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] fraser.dk:
I'm often out of data range but have great call reception and sometimes can't get a notepad to write all the details.

Is Boldbeast Call Recorder able to work without a data connection?
[Android Apps and Games] abbots:
thanks for reply, I'll try to do it later today.

btw, the 'splatter' is not that bad at all, it's not all the time, it only happens momentarily, 'at peaks', most of the recording is very clear.

/from layman's perspective, I'd be trying to drop the gain just a tiny bit(if that makes sense)/

anyhow, thanks again, I'll send logs later on, thanks for a great app and great support.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Yes. Recording calls or memos don't need data connection.
[Android Apps and Games] abbots:
ot: voice answering machine?

ot:

Does anyone knows of any voice answering machine app?

So, inbound call gets answered with a voice message, and caller can record a message?
[Android Apps and Games] gorilla p:
Maybe check out google voice and/or dialer app for hangouts. You can create a free google voice phone number and make/receive calls.

Visit the NeXuS⁴ file repository at bit.ly/makostuff
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Many phones don't support "Music In Call" or "Play In Call", as a result when the answering machine plays back the voice message the other side can't hear it. This is a big problem for answering machine apps.
[Android Apps and Games] abbots:
thanks for explanation!

BB Call Recorder working well on my N5/A5.01(r).

when I get a call from a caller with blocked callerid, BB saves it as a call from '00000000',

question: so if I want to auto record all such "blocked callerid" calls, I simply specify eight zeros '00000000' as desired phone number to record, yes ?

thanks for a great Call Recorder, thanks for the excellent support
[Android Apps and Games] kotton666:
Htc one m8, S-Off, android 5.0.1. Insertcoin 6.0.1 ROM, firmware version 4.16.401.9 I can't get any call recording app to work including this one.
[Android Apps and Games] Xikorillo:
XT1069 feedback:

Mode 7 record, but the audio playback is too fast.

Mode 5 record okey if speaker on or off, but with headphones the software says that it cannot record.

Greetings, the app is really good!
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Yes, you are right.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
Please send log files to me, thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
If you use "Mode 7 + WAV format + 8000HZ WAV Sample Rate" to record calls, does it still playback too fast?

When you connect the headphone if it can't record, this indicates the built-in MediaServer doesn't support it. In this case please test the Alsa Mode that doesn't utilize MediaServer.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just reporting in a "strange issue" with a dual-sim Acer Liquid E3 Phone (running rooted Kitkat).

BCR works fine and can record calls just fine. But for some reason, because of it. The ringtone doesn't work on my primary SIM anymore. It "starts" (for like half a second) and then stops. The ringtone on the secondary SIM works fine.

Tried multiple settings without success. Uninstalling BCR solves the issue.

I'm not asking for support but if anyone else with a dual sim phone has the same kind of issue and managed to solve it. Feel free to share :)
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
If you

- disable the "Change Audio Controls" option in the app.

- power off then power on.

Is the problem still there?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Unfortunately ... this didn't help ... but actually I managed to "pinpoint" a bit better the issue. It's actually not related to simA or simB ... it's related to the sim switching itself.

During my initial tests I was always calling one number first (simB) and then the other (simA) and the problem affected only simA.

I noticed the problem is actually only occuring once on the next call on the next sim. Soooo:

1) Call 1 , Sim A , ringtone fine

2) Call 2 , Sim A , ringtone fine

3) Call 3 , Sim B , ringtone interrupted after half a sec

4) Call 4 , Sim B , ringtone fine

5) Call 5 , Sim B , ringtone fine

6) Call 6 , Sim A , ringtone interrupted after half a sec

And so on ... But again uninstalling BCR fixes the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] boldbeast:
I guess no matter what recorder you use, the result is exactly the same, because the problem is inside the ROM.

Can you confirm this?
[Android Apps and Games] brionbey:
Rooted One Plus

Works great!
[Android Apps and Games] jbanti:
Finally i found a working call recording Apk which works like Butter on My XT1033 Aka Moto G,

Just Need To Change recording mode to 1 and Enjoy Recording in Moto g... TY so much Dude For this Awesome Apk...