Skvalex Call Recorder — Mod
| Feature | Official Skvalex (Paid) | Skvalex Mod (Free) | |--------|----------------------|-------------------| | Two-way recording on Android 13+ | Unlikely (mic only) | Possible with root | | Root required | No (but recommended) | Yes | | License verification | Yes | No (cracked) | | Safety | High (Play Store) | Unknown | | Automatic updates | Yes | No | | Developer support | Yes | None |
Mods come from untrusted sources. They have full root access and can:
Uninstall Official Version
The mod cannot coexist with the Play Store version.
Install the APK
Enable “Install from unknown sources”. Install mod APK. skvalex call recorder mod
Grant Root Permissions
Open app → grant Superuser access (Magisk/SuperSU).
Select Recording Method
Test a Call
Make a short call to voicemail. Play back the recording. Adjust audio source if one side is missing. | Feature | Official Skvalex (Paid) | Skvalex
Apply Bluetooth Patch (if needed)
In mod settings → Troubleshooting → Enable “Alternate Bluetooth recording” or “Use Bluetooth SCO”.
Call recording laws vary dramatically. Before using the mod:
| Region | Legality | |--------|----------| | USA | One-party consent (federal) BUT 11 states (CA, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, MT, NH, PA, WA, CT) require two-party/all-party consent. | | EU/UK | Generally two-party consent. GDPR applies if recording business calls. | | India | One-party consent allowed, but not for criminal intent. | | Canada | One-party consent (Criminal Code), but PIPEDA applies for businesses. | Uninstall Official Version The mod cannot coexist with
Golden Rule: Always announce that you are recording. Failure to do so can be a felony in two-party consent jurisdictions.
| Feature | Official Skvalex | Mod Version | |--------|----------------|--------------| | Root-based recording | ✅ | ✅ | | CAF (Qualcomm) kernel recording | ✅ | ✅ (enhanced) | | Android 14+ support | Partial | Extended via patches | | Automatic cloud upload (Google Drive, Dropbox) | ✅ | ✅ | | Bluetooth recording | Hit-or-miss | Improved stability | | Bypass “recording failed” errors | No | Yes (using ALSA or custom kernels) | | Wide band (HD voice) recording | Limited | Full support |
The mod typically includes:
With Android 15 and the continued tightening of security (Virtualization, AVF), kernel-level recording is becoming harder. The skvalex call recorder mod community is pivoting toward: