Samsung's next software update could let Galaxy phones record calls made through WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Meet. The feature has been spotted in an early internal test build of One UI 9.5, according to a report by SamMobile, and would close a long-standing gap in Samsung's built-in call recorder, which currently only works for ordinary phone calls.

In the test build, the Samsung Phone app gains a new option called "Record calls in other apps" under Settings, then Call recordings and transcripts. Tapping it opens an Available apps screen, where WhatsApp, Google Meet and Telegram each have their own on-off toggle, so a user could record WhatsApp calls while leaving Telegram switched off. SamMobile notes that only those three apps appeared because they were the only compatible calling apps installed on the test device, and Samsung could add support for more apps later.

One UI 9.5 call recording: the privacy catch

The screenshots carry a warning. According to reports, a disclaimer on the screen says the feature will not play a recording notification, and that users are responsible for telling the other people on the call that it is being recorded. In some regions the phone may instead announce that the call is being recorded. Availability is also likely to vary by country, because laws on recording calls differ from place to place, and users should check the rules where they live before using it.

When will One UI 9.5 arrive?

Samsung has not announced One UI 9.5 or this feature, and because it was found in an internal test build it could still change or be dropped before any public release. Reports suggest a public beta could open in late November or early December 2026, with the finished software expected to arrive on Samsung's next flagship phones early next year. One UI 9.5 is based on Android 17, according to the reports.

Why it matters

Many Galaxy owners now make most of their voice calls through messaging apps rather than the mobile network, so a recorder that only covers ordinary calls misses much of everyday conversation. If the feature survives testing, Samsung's own Phone app would handle those recordings instead of users having to rely on third-party apps, some of which pose security risks.

Frequently asked questions

Can Galaxy phones record WhatsApp calls today? No. Samsung's built-in recorder only covers ordinary cellular calls, not calls made through third-party apps.

Which apps does the One UI 9.5 feature cover? WhatsApp, Google Meet and Telegram were listed in the test build, each with its own toggle.

Is the feature confirmed? No. It was spotted in an internal test build, Samsung has not announced it, and it could change or be removed before release.