Is there a simple app that I can use to record memos to myself? I found several to send a voice memo, but I don't want to do that. I just need something I can use quickly in the car or whenever I'm not able to write myself a note on GoTasks. Then play and delete later. The simpler the better.
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voice memo recorder?
- Thread starter relztrah
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chanchan05
The Doctor
Any voice recorder app can do this. Samsungs usually have one built in, but if you're using a different brand, I'd suggest Easy Voice Recorder.
jefboyardee
Extreme Android User
Before I got a new phone that came with a recorder app, I used Smart Voice Recorder... small footprint and free.
chanchan05
The Doctor
Isn't google keep more for dictation and not actual voice memos? Although using Google Keep for all his memos does solve the need, since he can just dictate to it instead of transferring voice memos for later.
gtbarry
Android Expert
It does both.
- dictation to text for text notes
- or voice memos that have an attached recording and transcribe the recording
chanchan05
The Doctor
Interesting. Can it be used exclusively as a voice recorder?
gtbarry
Android Expert
I don't use it exclusively for a voice recorder, but you could.
The nice thing about Google Keep is the relatively instant online syncing. As well as the ability to use it from the lockscreen (Android 4.2+) or by tapping the microphone on the search bar on the homescreen (if you still have it). Both can create an audio note.
The nice thing about Google Keep is the relatively instant online syncing. As well as the ability to use it from the lockscreen (Android 4.2+) or by tapping the microphone on the search bar on the homescreen (if you still have it). Both can create an audio note.
chanchan05
The Doctor
Hmm, I tried and it doesnt seem to be able to be used as a voice recorder. Opening the app and tapping the microphone just opens a note and Google voice recognition pop up. I was thinking maybe I could ditch my other recorder app.
gtbarry
Android Expert
Strange. This is the sequence when I tap the mic in the homescreen search bar and start by saying "note".
You can clearly see an audio file attached in the note in the third and final pic.
You can clearly see an audio file attached in the note in the third and final pic.
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chanchan05
The Doctor
It does that but the recording stops too soon. It can't say, record a 1hr long meeting or some such like the way Evernote could.