How do you screen record with sound on Samsung?
Recording your screen on Samsung Galaxy devices allows you to capture on-screen activity as a video file. This can be useful for creating tutorials, recording gameplay, capturing bugs, and more. Samsung has built-in screen recording functionality that lets you record your screen quickly and easily, without any third party apps. The recorded videos are saved to your device’s storage and can be accessed through the Gallery app.
Some key things to know about Samsung’s screen recorder:
- It allows you to record internal audio and microphone audio.
- You can record up to 720p/HD quality video.
- It has options to show screen touches, keep the screen on, and more.
- The video recorder has a maximum time limit of 10 minutes.
This guide will walk through how to enable and use the built-in screen recorder on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. We’ll cover how to start recording, annotation options, stop recording, and where to access your videos.
Prerequisites
Before you can start screen recording on your Samsung device, there are a few prerequisites you need to check:
Android Version Requirements: Screen recording is supported on Android 9.0 and higher. According to Statcounter, over 90% of Android devices worldwide are now running Android 9 or above as of December 2022. So screen recording should be available on most modern Samsung devices.
Permission Requirements: You need to grant permission for the Screen Recorder app to capture audio and video on your device. When you launch the app for the first time, you will get prompts to enable the necessary permissions. Make sure to select “Allow” to grant access to media and files on your device.
Enable Screen Recorder
To access the screen recorder on a Samsung device, first open the Quick Panel by swiping down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Look for the Screen Recorder tile and tap on it to launch the screen recording interface. If you do not see the Screen Recorder tile, you will need to enable it in your device settings first.
To enable the Screen Recorder, go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder. Tap on the toggle next to Screen recorder to enable it. This will add the Screen Recorder quick settings tile that you can then use to launch the tool.
You can also customize the Screen Recorder tile when enabled here, choosing whether to display camera, microphone, and device audio options directly in the quick settings tray for faster access when recording.
Start Recording
To begin capturing your Samsung device’s screen, first open the Screen Recorder app from the Quick Settings panel:1
Pull down the notification shade at the top of your screen and tap the Screen Recorder icon (it looks like a circle with a dot inside). This will launch the Screen Recorder app.
Next, you’ll be presented with recording options. Make any desired adjustments here – for example, you can enable or disable microphone audio, show taps on screen, record internal or external sound, and more. When ready, tap the Start Recording button.
Your screen will begin recording immediately. A small floating control dot will appear which you can drag around – use this to pause, draw on the screen, change options, and stop recording when finished.
That’s all there is to starting a screen recording with sound on Samsung Galaxy devices! Just open Screen Recorder, set your options, and tap start to begin capturing your on-screen actions along with any audio input.
Recording Controls
While a screen recording is in progress, you can access various controls to pause, resume, annotate, and more. Samsung provides an easy way to manage your screen recording without having to stop and restart.
To pause a recording, simply tap the pause button on the floating control panel. The recording will freeze on whatever is on your screen. When ready to resume, tap the play button. The recording will pick back up seamlessly.
To annotate or draw on the screen, select the pen icon on the floating control panel. This will bring up options for pen type and color. You can then draw directly on the screen during your recording. Tap the icon again to turn off drawing and annotations.
One handy feature is the ability to open the camera while screen recording. Tap the camera icon to overlay your device’s front or rear camera feed into the recording. You can resize and move the camera overlay window as needed. This allows you to capture your reactions along with the screen recording. Tap the camera icon again to remove the camera feed and return to just capturing the device screen.
For more details on using screen recording controls, visit the Samsung Support page at https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00084187/.
Stop Recording
When you are finished capturing your screen recording, tap the red stop button in the upper right corner to end the recording. This stop button appears while the screen recorder is active.
Once you tap the stop button, the screen recording will automatically save to your device’s internal storage. You don’t need to take any additional steps for the video file to be saved. Screen recordings are stored in the DCIM/ScreenRecordings folder. [1]
Access Recordings
Once you finish recording your screen on a Samsung device, you can easily access the video file. The recording will be saved in the Gallery app on your device. To find it, open the Gallery app and look in the “Recent” tab – your screen recording should be one of the most recent items listed.
There are a couple ways to share your screen recording with others from your Samsung device:
You can upload the video to Google Drive or another cloud storage service directly from the Gallery app. Just tap on the share icon for your recording and select Google Drive. This will let you save the video to your Drive storage and generate a shareable link.
Another option is to send the screen recording video file directly to someone’s phone number via text message. Again, access the share menu for the recording in your Gallery, but this time choose the Messages app. You’ll be able to input a phone number to send the video to.
Lastly, you can share the recording through social media or messaging apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. The Gallery share menu should give you access to any apps installed on your device that support video sharing.
Recording Tips
There are a few tips to optimize your screen recordings on Samsung devices:
Optimize device settings – Go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder. Enable High efficiency video and High efficiency audio to improve video and audio quality. Also, adjust the Video resolution to suit your needs.
Position device appropriately – Try to hold your phone steady and in landscape orientation during recording to capture a smoother, better framed video. Use a tripod or stand if needed.
Check recording before sharing – Review your screen recording before publishing to ensure the video and audio quality meet your standards. Rerecord if needed. See source
Follow these tips to optimize screen recordings and improve quality on Samsung devices.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues while using the built-in Samsung screen recorder, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take:
If you get a “permissions denied” error when trying to record, check that you have allowed the Screen Recorder app access to your microphone, media, and files in your device’s Settings. Go to Settings > Apps > Screen Recorder > Permissions and make sure all permissions are enabled.
If your recordings come out glitchy, with flashes or flickering, try restarting your device and cleaning out any background apps before recording again. Close unused apps in the Recents view or restart your phone for a clean slate. You can also go to Settings > Device Care > Memory and tap Clean Now to free up any cached processes.
Check that you have enough available storage space on your device as well. Open Settings > Device Care > Storage and delete any unnecessary files if your device storage is nearly full.
Finally, make sure you have the latest software update installed. Go to Settings > Software Update and download any available updates for your Galaxy device.
Conclusion
In summary, recording your Samsung device’s screen with audio is a straightforward process. You simply need to enable the built-in Screen Recorder option in Settings or download a third-party app like AZ Screen Recorder. Once enabled, you can start a recording, choose audio and video options, stop recording when finished, and access your recordings in the Gallery. With practice, you’ll be able to capture smooth, high-quality videos of your device’s screen with synchronized audio.
For additional help with screen recording on your Samsung device, consult the manufacturer’s support site or user forums. You can also find tips for improving your recordings through third-party sites like Android Authority. With the right tools and techniques, it’s easy to create professional-looking screencasts and demos using your Samsung phone or tablet.