Screen recording is a great way to capture what’s happening on your Samsung phone’s display. Whether you want to save a game play moment, create a tutorial, or record an issue to show someone, the built-in screen recorder on Samsung makes it easy. In this guide, I’ll show you how to screen record on Samsung phones using the built-in tool, along with a few helpful settings to improve your recordings.
Step 1: Access the Screen Recorder
The screen recorder is already available on most Samsung phones, and accessing it is simple:
- Swipe down from the top of your phone to open the Quick Settings panel.
- Swipe down again to expand it fully.
- Look for the Screen Recorder icon. If you don’t see it, swipe left to check the other pages.
- If it’s still missing, tap the + (plus) button, find Screen Recorder, and drag it to your active buttons.
Once you have the Screen Recorder button in place, you’re ready to start recording!
Step 2: Start Recording Your Screen
- Tap the Screen Recorder button.
- A menu will pop up with sound options. Choose from:
- No sound (records only visuals).
- Media sounds (records internal audio from apps, games, and music).
- Media sounds and mic (records both internal audio and microphone input).
- If you want to show touches on the screen (helpful for tutorials), enable the Show taps and touches option.
- Tap Start Recording, and a countdown will appear before the recording begins.
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Step 3: Manage and Stop the Recording
Once the recording starts, you will see a floating toolbar at the top of the screen with these controls:
- Pause – Temporarily stop the recording.
- Stop – End and save the recording.
- Settings – Adjust recording options on the go.
If the toolbar is distracting, you can minimize it by tapping the small arrow. To stop recording, you can either:
- Tap the stop button in the floating toolbar.
- Swipe down from the top and tap the red notification bar.
Where to Find Your Recorded Videos
Once you stop recording, the video is automatically saved in your Gallery. You can access it by opening the Gallery app and looking in the Screen Recordings album. From there, you can edit, share, or delete the recording as needed.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to screen record on Samsung, you can easily capture your phone’s display whenever needed. The built-in tool is simple and effective, making it a great option for recording tutorials, gaming, or troubleshooting issues. If you need to customize your recordings, explore the settings and adjust them based on your needs. Happy recording!
