This is not the cloud-dependent, laggy transcription of yesteryear. It happens locally on the device, ensuring speed and privacy. In my testing, the accuracy was impressive, handling different accents and background noise reasonably well. Being able to read a summary of a call or search for a specific keyword within a transcript is a game-changer for productivity. It turns a passive audio file into active, searchable data.
After the call ends, EMUI generates a short bulleted summary of the conversation (e.g., "Meeting set for Friday at 2 PM") and saves it in the Notes app.
Some users with region-locked Huawei phones (e.g., China ROM vs Global ROM) report no recording at all — likely due to local laws or missing system APIs.
: You must find a version of the HwCallRecorder or Huawei Call Recorder APK specifically compatible with EMUI 14 or the latest EMUI 13.1/14 versions.
, native call recording is generally not available out-of-the-box in most regions outside of China and India due to privacy regulations. However, you can still enable this feature using the following methods: HUAWEI Global Method 1: Install a Native Call Recorder APK