How to Record Phone Calls on iPhone for FREE (No Apps Needed!) – iOS 26 Local Capture Explained
How to Record Phone Calls on iPhone for FREE (No Apps Needed!) – iOS 26 Local Capture Explained Apple has finally done it! With iOS 26, there’s now a brand-new feature called Local Capture that lets you record phone calls on your iPhone for free — no third-party apps, no complicated setups, and no extra devices! In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the new Local Capture feature to record any phone call directly on your iPhone. This is one of the most useful hidden features Apple has added in iOS 26 — and once you try it, you’ll see how simple it is! 🔹 Step-by-Step Tutorial Step 1: Open Settings Go to Settings → General → Local Capture. This is where the new feature lives in iOS 26. Step 2: Set Up Local Capture Inside Local Capture, you’ll see two options: • Where to save recordings (choose a folder in your Files app) • Audio only toggle (keep this ON to record sound only) Step 3: Add Local Capture to Control Center Go to Settings → Control Center, scroll down, and add Local Capture so you can access it easily while on a call. Step 4: Make or Receive a Call When you’re on a call, swipe down to open the Control Center. Tap on Local Capture to start recording. At first, it will only record your voice. Step 5: Record Both Sides of the Call To record both your voice and the other person’s voice, tap the Speaker icon on the call screen. This allows Local Capture to record both sides clearly and in high quality. Step 6: End the Call and Access the Recording When you hang up, your recording will automatically be saved in the Files app — inside the folder you selected earlier. You can listen, share, or even extract the audio as an MP3 for easier use. And that’s it! You’ve just learned how to record phone calls on iPhone for free — without using any third-party apps or websites. ⚡ Bonus Tips • Always make sure you have enough storage space in your Files app. • If you want clearer sound, keep the phone on a flat surface when on speaker mode. • You can rename your recordings for easy organization. 🔔 Don’t Forget If this video helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on the bell icon 🔔 so you don’t miss more hidden iPhone tricks, iOS 26 updates, and powerful Apple features I share every week. #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #CallRecording #LocalCapture #iPhoneFeatures #AppleTips #phonotech
