How do I take a video without stopping music on my Samsung?

Many Samsung users want to be able to record videos while music continues playing in the background. However, when you open the camera app to record a video, the music stops playing. There are a few different solutions to allow you to record videos on your Samsung device while music keeps playing, including using external apps, split screen or picture-in-picture mode, adjusting app settings, using button combinations, and setting up Bixby routines. With some effort, you can find a method that works to keep playing music on a Samsung phone or tablet while capturing video at the same time.

Understand the Problem

When you open the camera app on your Samsung device to record a video, any music or audio playing from other apps will stop. This happens because Android and Samsung treat the camera app as a priority app that takes over audio focus when launched. The music is essentially paused to avoid any interference or background noise while recording video through the camera app.

According to this Reddit thread, the camera app takes exclusive control of audio focus, which pauses any music playback. The Android system is designed to avoid music clashing with the recorded video audio. While convenient in theory, it can be frustrating if you want to record a video with background music.

Use an External App

One way to record a video while playing music on your Samsung device is to use a third-party screen recording app like DU Recorder. DU Recorder has a feature that allows you to record your screen, including any audio playing from your device, while capturing video from your camera.

With DU Recorder, you can open your music app and start playing a song. Then launch DU Recorder and enable the settings to record internal audio and video from your camera. The app will capture both the screen/audio playback and camera footage in one video file. This makes it easy to take a video with a music soundtrack in the background.

DU Recorder is available as a free download for iOS and Android. The app provides lots of options for recording high-quality videos with custom settings. Using DU Recorder is an simple way to create videos with music on your Samsung phone without having to learn complex workarounds.

Split Screen Mode

One way to take a video while listening to music on your Samsung device is to use split screen mode. This allows you to run two apps simultaneously side-by-side on the screen. To enable split screen:

1. Open the app you want to listen to music on, like Spotify or YouTube Music.
2. Start playing the music.
3. Swipe inwards from the right side of the screen and hold to activate split screen.
4. Select the Camera app from the app drawer at the bottom.

This will open the Camera app in split screen view alongside your music app. You can then record video while continuing to listen to music playing in the background. The split screen mode essentially runs both apps at the same time.

Some of the best split screen apps for Android include iMovie, VideoShow, and VivaVideo.

Picture-in-Picture Mode

One way to take a video while listening to music on your Samsung device is to use Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode. This allows you to overlay a small window of the camera app over your music app, so you can record video while the music continues to play in the background.

To enable PiP mode:

1. Open the Camera app and start taking a video.
2. While the video is recording, press the Home button to minimize the Camera app.
3. Open your music app and start playing a song.
4. Drag down the notification shade and tap the small window showing the video feed to enable PiP mode.

This will make the video overlay float over your music app in a small movable window. You can then continue recording the video while listening to music uninterrupted. Just tap the video overlay window again to jump back to the full Camera app.

PiP mode is available on recent Samsung Galaxy models like the S21 and S22 series. Make sure to update your Camera app and Android OS to the latest versions for full access to PiP capabilities. Check your device’s settings if you cannot get PiP mode to enable.

Use Rear Camera

One solution to record a video while music continues playing is to use your phone’s rear camera instead of the front-facing selfie camera. Many Samsung models, like the Galaxy S21, S22, and S10, will pause music when you initiate recording from the front camera [1]. However, starting a video from the rear camera may allow the music to keep playing in the background [2].

When you open the Camera app and switch to the rear lens, the music you are listening to should not stop when you begin filming. This takes advantage of the separate audio channels for playback versus recording. Just press record as normal while your music continues. Then you can capture video footage using the higher quality rear camera without interrupting your audio.

The rear camera does not always pause playback like the front-facing one does. So turning your phone around is an easy workaround to record video while music persists in the background. This allows you to capture moments spontaneously without having to restart your playlist.

Adjust App Settings

Many camera apps allow you to disable the feature that pauses your media when you open the camera. This allows you to record video while music or other audio continues playing. Check the settings of your preferred camera app for an option to disable pausing of media.

For example, the app Nonstop Video Cam has a setting called “Pause media” that can be disabled. Once disabled, you can open the Nonstop Video Cam app and start recording without your music or other audio stopping.

Look for a similar setting in your preferred camera app’s settings. Popular camera apps like Open Camera, Cinema FV-5, and Footej Camera may have a disable media pause option. Adjusting this setting allows you to record video while music plays uninterrupted.

Use Button Combinations

One way to record video without stopping music on your Samsung device is by using certain button combinations. This allows you to quickly start and stop recording so that your music continues playing uninterrupted.

To record video while music plays:

1. Open the Camera app and start playing music in a separate app like Spotify or YouTube.
2. Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously to start recording video.
3. Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons again to stop recording.

This button combination triggers video recording while allowing the music to continue playing in the background. Just make sure you open the music app first before opening the camera.

The advantage of using the Power and Volume Up button shortcut is that it allows you to start and stop recording very quickly without having to tap any on-screen camera buttons. This avoids accidentally stopping the music when you begin recording.

Use Bixby Routines

One of the easiest ways to take a video without stopping music on your Samsung device is by using Bixby Routines. Bixby allows you to create customized routines to automate tasks on your phone. You can set up a routine to automatically launch the camera and start recording video when you press the power or volume button, for example.

To set up a video recording routine in Bixby:

1. Open the Bixby app and tap Routines at the bottom.
2. Tap Create routine and give it a name like “Record Video”.
3. Tap If and select “Double press power key” as the trigger.
4. Tap Then and select “Open app” and choose the Camera app.
5. You can also add additional steps like enabling flash or switching to the rear camera.

Once you save the routine, you’ll be able to quickly launch the camera and start recording just by double pressing the power button. The music or audio from whatever app you’re using will continue playing in the background. This makes it easy to capture videos on the fly without interrupting your music.¹

You can also customize the routine with different triggers like pressing volume keys or connecting headphones. Bixby gives you the flexibility to set up automated recording in whatever way is most convenient for you.² Bixby Routines provide a simple and powerful way to take videos without stopping your music.

Conclusion

Taking a video while your music continues playing on a Samsung device is possible through a few different methods. The best options are to use Split Screen or Picture-in-Picture mode, external recording apps, or the rear camera.

Split Screen and Picture-in-Picture allow you to run the music app and camera at the same time, making it easy to record with uninterrupted audio. External apps like CX File Explorer can record over any other sounds. Using the rear camera separates the microphone from the speaker, reducing distortion.

Adjusting music and camera app settings can also help, like disabling camera sounds in settings. Some models may be able to remap the Bixby button to toggle recording as well. With the right preparation, you can capture great videos without stopping the tunes.