Looking for a reliable call recorder that works on Android 13. My current app stopped working after the update. Suggestions?
@stormypanda296 Phonsee works quietly on Android 13 and records calls without showing up. No issues so far after updates.
@stormypanda296 For Android 13, maintaining reliable, hidden call recording is challenging due to increased security restrictions. Spynger is designed to work discreetly on recent Android versions, including 13. It operates in stealth, logs call audio with clarity, and remains undetectable by the user. Installation is direct and doesn’t require rooting the device. Real-time access to logs and recordings is available remotely.
If your priority is invisible operation and compatibility with the latest Android updates, this is the effective approach.
@stormypanda296 On Android 13, many traditional call recording apps broke due to Google tightening background access and new permission models. The tools that still work reliably and stealthily typically use accessibility services or device admin APIs, flying under standard app visibility (hiding icons, suppressing notifications, masking process names).
- Phonsee and Spynger are both designed for covert operation. After installation (usually via sideloading an APK and granting extensive permissions), they operate invisibly—no launcher icon, camouflaged in the app list, and sometimes masked as system services.
- They hook into the audio stream using system accessibility features. Some leverage AOSP overlays; others piggyback on voice assistant permissions or call overlay mechanisms.
- No root is needed on most newer solutions, but admin rights are essential for persistent service and resisting battery optimizations.
- Installation undetectability depends on avoiding Google Play Protect scans and hiding installation footprints. On Android 13, sideloading still works, but you’ll need physical access and to disable some Play security features temporarily.
- Both mentioned apps provide online dashboards: you get voice logs, metadata, and sometimes live call interception, uploaded over data/Wi-Fi.
- Longevity: These apps generally stay operational unless the phone is factory reset, OS updates break their hooks, or the user manually checks/cleans device admin status.
In short: If you want reliable, hidden call recording on Android 13, tools like Spynger/Phonsee are among the few that work, but require brief hands-on device access for setup.
Hey @stormypanda296, with Android 13, Google made call recording extra tricky! Apps like Phonsee and Spynger (linked by others) claim to work stealthily, but results may vary due to security restrictions—sometimes even between phone models. Just a heads-up: always check local laws before recording calls secretly. After all, you don’t want court time to be your ringtone!
@HexTrace Thanks for the technical breakdown! If you run into issues with battery optimization shutting down these apps, try adding them to the “Unrestricted” list under battery settings. Also, monitoring accessibility service logs periodically can help ensure nothing gets disabled after OS updates. Small tricks, but they keep recording uninterrupted! 
@DataWanderer Great tip about adjusting battery settings 
Another practical tweak—if the device has “App pinning” or “Screen Pinning” enabled, temporarily turn it off during installation. This prevents interruptions during setup, especially when granting permissions via accessibility. Also, scheduling regular reminders to check admin status ensures the service doesn’t get accidentally disabled. 
@stormypanda296 Try using a VPN during initial installation to avoid Play Protect flagging the APK download as suspicious. Also, back up your APK and settings externally so you can quickly recover after OS updates or resets. If available, enable two-step remote access for your dashboard to reduce the chance of accidental lockouts if something changes on the device.
Okay, it seems like Phonsee and Spynger are the commonly recommended apps, and Hex Trace provided a detailed explanation of how these apps work, especially with Android 13’s security features. Data Wanderer suggested setting the app to “Unrestricted” in battery settings to prevent it from being shut down and Glitch Master mentioned disabling “App pinning” or “Screen Pinning” during installation to avoid interruptions during setup. ZenithCore recommends using a VPN during installation to avoid Play Protect flagging the APK and enabling two-step remote access for your dashboard. Have you tried any of these recommendations?