How to Remove LineageOS Call Recording Enabler

LineageOS Call Recording Enabler is a custom mod that enables inbuilt call recording features on the phone operating on the basis of LineageOS. That can be helpful in some situations. But sometimes you want to get rid of it to return, for example to the default mode of action not to get into legal trouble or to troubleshoot related problems with other applications.

Prerequisites to Remove LineageOS Call Recording Enabler

First and foremost, make sure you have these things before trying to remove it:

1. Backup Your Data: Always backup your device using TWRP or Titanium Backup or ADB.
2. An Rooted Device with: Your device should be rooted and have Magisk installed.
3. ADB and Fastboot Installed: Make sure ADB and Fastboot are installed on your computer for debugging and manual operations.
4. Terminal Emulator or Root Explorer: Download and install either a terminal emulator application or file explorer with root access, such as Solid Explorer or Root Explorer.

Step 1: Identify the Call Recording Enabler Module

First of all, you need to check whether it is a Magisk module or has been applied manually. Here’s how you can identify it:

1. Check Magisk Manager:

   • Open the Magisk Manager app.
   • Go to the Modules section.
   • Look for a module named “Call Recording Enabler” or similar.

2. Inspect the System Partition:

• Use any root-enabled file explorer.
  • Navigate to /system/vendor/etc or /system/etc.
  • Look for modified files such as call_recorder_enabler.xml.

Step 2: Remove the Magisk Module

If the call recording enabler is installed as a Magisk module, follow these steps to remove it:

1. Disable the Module:
   • Open Magisk Manager.
   • Go to the Modules section.

• Locate the Call Recording Enabler module.
  • Toggle the switch off.

2. Uninstall Module:
   • Click on the trash icon next to the module.
   • Confirm uninstall.
   • Restart your device to apply changes.

Step 3: Manual Modifications Removal

In case call recording enabler was done manually, then follow the below steps:

1. **Edit or Delete Copied Modified Files:

• Use any root-enabled file explorer.
  • Browse to /system/vendor/etc or /system/etc.
  • Find and delete every file that has something to do with a call recording enabler, such as call_recorder_enabler.xml.

2. Rebuild the System Partition:
   • Fire up any terminal emulator or open an ADB shell.
   • Remount the system partition by running the following commands in the shell:

     adb shell
     

su mount -o rw,remount /system ```

• Eliminar los archivos modificados:

  rm /system/vendor/etc/call_recorder_enabler.xml
  

• Remount the system as read-only:

  mount -o ro,remount /system
  

Step 4: Verify if It’s Removed

After removing the call recording enabler, see if the changes are effective:

1. Reboot Your Device: Reboot your device to ensure that modifications are taken into effect.

2. Test the Dialer: Open your LineageOS dialer to see if the call recording feature has been disabled.

3. Clear Cache and Data:

   • Go to Settings > Apps > Dialer.

• Wipe the Dalvik and cache and data to remove any residual configurations.

Step 5: Restore Stock System Files

If you’re having problems after removal, you may need to restore your stock system files:

1. Reflash LineageOS:
   • Download the latest LineageOS ROM for your device from here.
   • Boot into recovery mode by using **TWRP.

• Flash the ROM without wiping it from factory settings so that you can keep your data intact.

2. Re-root with Magisk:
   • Flash the Magisk zip using TWRP.
   • Reboot your device and then reinstall Magisk Manager.

How to Fix Common Issues Arising During Uninstallation

In case you are facing any issues while uninstalling, here’s what you can do:

1. Magisk Module Won’t Uninstall

• Use the Magisk Uninstaller zip from recovery mode to uninstall all Magisk modules.
  • Re-flash Magisk and re-root your device.

2. File Deletion Errors:

   • Make sure the system partition is mounted as writable.
   • Use root to delete protected files.

3. Dialer App Crashes:

   • Clear cache and data for the Dialer app. Reinstall Dialer App if Necessary

Download Extra Tool from the Repository of Magisk Module

Further customization and detailed troubleshooting - For advanced purposes please go ahead with downloading necessary tool and modules in Lineage OS from magiskmodule.gitlab.io/magisk-modules-repo.

Conclusion

Properly doing the removal of the LineageOS Call Recording Enabler may be quite easy. Irrespective of whether it had been installed as a Magisk module or as a manual modification, the methods described above will guide you through safely removing it. You restore your device to its original configuration, and avoid conflicts that may interfere with smooth usage on LineageOS.

For more tips and tools, please visit our resources at magiskmodule.gitlab.io.