Samsung’s next software update could fix one of the longest-standing gaps on Galaxy phones: recording calls made through WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Meet. A new discovery in a One UI 9.5 test build shows the stock Phone app gaining a dedicated option to record calls in other apps — something Galaxy owners have never been able to do with Samsung’s built-in recorder.
Samsung has offered voice call recording for regular cellular calls on Galaxy phones for years. But most people now make their daily calls through messaging apps, and recording those calls was not possible without turning to risky third-party apps. One UI 9.5 appears to address that limitation directly.
How One UI 9.5 Call Recording Works
According to SamMobile, which spotted the feature in a One UI 9.5 test build, the new option sits inside the Samsung Phone app. Open the Phone app, go to Settings, then Call recordings and transcripts, and you will find a new option called Record calls in other apps.
Tapping it opens a screen with an Available apps section. On the test device, three apps were listed: WhatsApp, Google Meet and Telegram. Each app gets its own toggle, so you can enable recording for WhatsApp calls while leaving it off for Telegram, or switch on all three.
Samsung could expand support to more calling apps in the future. The three apps shown were simply the compatible calling apps installed on the test device, so the list may grow as more apps adopt the feature.
Key Takeaways
- What’s new: One UI 9.5 adds a Record calls in other apps option in the Phone app.
- Supported apps so far: WhatsApp, Google Meet and Telegram, each with its own on/off toggle.
- Where to find it: Phone app → Settings → Call recordings and transcripts.
- The catch: availability could be limited to select countries and regions because of local call-recording laws.
- Privacy note: in some regions, the phone may announce to the person on the other end that the call is being recorded.
- Status: spotted in a One UI 9.5 test build — Samsung has not officially announced it yet.
Why This Matters More Than It Sounds
Call recording is one of those features Galaxy owners in supported regions take for granted on cellular calls. Samsung’s recorder captures both sides of the conversation cleanly, and on newer versions it can even transcribe calls and generate summaries. But none of that applied to internet calls, which is where most conversations actually happen now — work calls on Google Meet, family calls on WhatsApp, group calls on Telegram.
Until now, the only options for recording those calls were speakerphone plus a second device, or shady third-party recorder apps that Android has been blocking from capturing call audio since Android 9. A system-level option inside Samsung’s own Phone app would solve the problem properly, with clean audio on both sides.
It also fits a pattern in One UI 9.5. This week alone, leaks have shown the update bringing more functional Bixby widgets with an AI agent called Bixby Work, two new AI tools for the Samsung Keyboard, and redesigns for the Calendar and Samsung Health apps. The public beta for One UI 9.5 is expected in late November or early December 2026, with the finished update likely debuting alongside the Galaxy S27 series early next year.
The Legal Limits Still Apply
One important caveat: call recording is heavily regulated, and Samsung has always limited the feature by region. SamMobile notes that the new option could be limited to select countries and regions due to local laws, and in some regions the phone could announce to the other person that their voice is being recorded.
That is the same approach Samsung already takes with cellular call recording, which is not available everywhere. So even if your Galaxy phone gets One UI 9.5, the WhatsApp and Telegram recording toggle may not appear if you live in a region where recording calls without consent is restricted. Always check your local laws before recording any call.
Related Guides
- Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 Get One UI 9 (Android 17) in More Countries
- Galaxy F56, A15 4G and A06 5G Get One UI 9 (Android 17) — Rollout Details
- WhatsApp Is Testing Original-Quality Photo and Video Sharing — But Only for WhatsApp Plus Subscribers
FAQ
Can One UI 9.5 record WhatsApp calls?
Yes, according to a One UI 9.5 test build spotted by SamMobile. The Phone app gains a “Record calls in other apps” option, and WhatsApp is one of the three apps listed, alongside Google Meet and Telegram. Each app has its own toggle.
Which apps does One UI 9.5 call recording support?
So far, WhatsApp, Google Meet and Telegram. Those were the compatible calling apps installed on the test device, and Samsung could add more apps later.
How do I turn on call recording for WhatsApp on a Galaxy phone?
In One UI 9.5, open the Phone app, go to Settings, then Call recordings and transcripts, and tap “Record calls in other apps”. Then switch on the toggle next to WhatsApp. The feature is not available in One UI 9 or earlier.
Will the other person know the call is being recorded?
It depends on your region. In some regions, the phone may announce to the person on the other end that the call is being recorded. Availability of the feature itself may also be limited by local laws.
When will One UI 9.5 be released?
Samsung has not announced a date. The public beta is expected in late November or early December 2026, and the finished update will likely debut with the Galaxy S27 series early next year.
Sources: SamMobile (Nov 10, 2026), Gadgets360 (Nov 10, 2026), Samsung support (call recording on Galaxy phones).
