MyCarBlackbox starts recording automatically when your car’s Bluetooth device (hands-free, navigation, audio system, etc.) connects, helping you quickly capture conversations and situations while driving. Beyond vehicles, it also supports loop recording for everyday use, so you can continuously record like a dashcam without worrying about storage. This is not a call recording app and does not intend to record phone calls.

Main Features

Auto Recording Start: Automatically begins when the selected Bluetooth device connects, stops when disconnected

Manual Recording Control: Start or stop instantly within the app

Loop Recording (Storage Management): Set a storage limit in MB; when exceeded, the oldest files are deleted automatically for continuous recording

Segmented Files: Recordings are split into 10-minute files by default

Daily Use: Ideal for meetings, notes, and on-site logs—record continuously and keep only what you need

File Management: Play, share, or delete recordings from the list

Storage Path: Saved under Music/MyCarBlackbox by default

Status Notifications: Foreground service notification shows recording or standby status

Advertising: Banner ads (AdMob) displayed at the bottom of the screen

How to Use

On first launch, grant microphone, Bluetooth, and notification permissions.

Turn on “Auto Recording” and select the Bluetooth device to trigger recording.

Recording starts automatically when the device connects in your car and stops when disconnected.

Manage your recordings (play, share, delete) from the file list.

Set a storage limit; when exceeded, older files are automatically deleted.
※ In the free version, the storage limit is fixed at 15 MB.

Notices & Limitations

This is not a call recording app. Follow local communication privacy laws and regulations.

Lock Screen Notification: A foreground notification is required for microphone use transparency and system restrictions. Only minimal info is shown on the lock screen and cannot be turned off.

Battery Optimization: On some devices, excluding the app from battery optimization may be needed to prevent background termination.

Storage Policy: If recording ends abnormally, files may remain temporarily hidden (.partial or IS_PENDING). They will be recovered or cleared when the app restarts.

Permissions

RECORD_AUDIO (Required): Audio recording

BLUETOOTH_CONNECT / BLUETOOTH (Required): Detect Bluetooth connection status

POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+): Show status notifications

FOREGROUND_SERVICE + FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE (Android 14+): Foreground recording service

(Location permission may be required for Bluetooth scanning depending on OS version)

Privacy & Data

Recordings are stored only on the device. No data is uploaded to any server.

The app includes Google AdMob banner ads, which may use your device’s advertising ID (AD_ID). Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for details.

Customer Support

Contact: In-app Settings > Developer Inquiry or via the email listed in the store developer info

Compatibility: Android 7.0 (Nougat, API 24) or later

MyCarBlackbox is designed as a memory aid and situation recorder while driving. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws regarding recording and personal data.

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