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Frequently asked questions

Why isn't CallVault on Google Play?​

Google Play policy bans silent call recorders, so a call-recording app like CallVault can't be listed. It ships as a signed APK you sideload instead.

Does it record both sides of the call?​

On a stock, non-rooted phone, reliably only your side — Android reserves the call-audio stream for system-privileged apps. The other party is captured best on speakerphone. Full both-sides audio is possible on a rooted device via the folder-watch track. See Recording.

It depends on your jurisdiction and whether you're a participant. CallVault records your own calls for personal use, which is generally the most defensible case — but this is not legal advice. Read the disclaimer before relying on a recording beyond your own reference.

Does it announce that the call is being recorded?​

No audible announcement. CallVault is transparent on your device (a live banner and a persistent notification) but does not beep or announce to the other party.

What leaves my device?​

Only if you're signed in with backup on: the audio goes to FilesHub and the metadata goes to Supabase — both storage the developer controls. No third-party analytics or ads, ever. Signed out, nothing leaves the device. See Security & privacy.

Is there an iOS version?​

No. iOS has no call-recording API for third-party apps, so CallVault is Android-only.

Can I use it without signing in?​

Yes. CallVault works fully local-only — it records, plays back, and searches on the device. Sign-in only adds cloud backup and cross-device sync.

Why is a recording capped at 100 MB?​

That's the per-file limit of the backup storage. Recordings over it are kept on the device and simply not backed up, rather than retried forever.

How do I delete my data?​

Delete a single recording locally or everywhere, or delete your whole account yourself from Profile → danger zone. See Deleting recordings & your account.

How do I get updates?​

Download the newer APK from a GitHub Release and install over the top — your data is preserved because it's the same signing key.