How to Screen Record on Samsung Galaxy (With Sound, Selfie Video and Settings)

Quick answer: Swipe down twice from the top of your Samsung Galaxy to open the Quick panel, tap Screen recorder, choose a sound setting (None, Media sounds, or Media sounds and mic), then tap Start recording. A toolbar lets you draw or add a selfie video. Tap the stop square to finish. Recordings save to Gallery > Albums > Screen recordings.

Video: "How to Record Your Samsung Galaxy Screen With Sound" by Savvy Elders on YouTube.

Step 1: Find or add the Screen recorder tile

1. Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open the full Quick panel.
2. Swipe sideways through the tiles to look for Screen recorder.
3. If it is missing, tap the pencil icon (Edit), find Screen recorder in the available buttons, and drag it into your panel.
4. Tap Done.

Step 2: Record your screen

1. Tap Screen recorder in the Quick panel.
2. Pick a sound setting:

• None: silent video.
• Media sounds: app and game audio, no room sound.
• Media sounds and mic: app audio plus your voice.

1. Tap Start recording. A three-second countdown runs.
2. A small toolbar appears in the corner. Do your demonstration.
3. Tap the stop square on the toolbar to finish.

You can also stop it from the notification in the Quick panel.

Step 3: Use the toolbar (selfie and drawing)

The floating toolbar has tools that make tutorials clearer:

• Selfie video: Tap the person icon to show a small front-camera window. Drag it where you want. It records your face reacting or explaining. Selfie video only uses the front camera.
• Draw: Tap the pen to annotate the screen while recording. Circle a button, underline a setting. Tap again to go back to using the phone.
• Pause: Some versions let you pause and resume.

Step 4: Find your recording

• Open Gallery, tap Albums, and look for Screen recordings.
• In My Files, the folder is usually Internal storage > DCIM > Screen recordings.

Change your Screen recorder settings

Go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder. Depending on your One UI version you will see:

Screen recording on Samsung with sound: troubleshooting

No sound in the recording. Make sure you chose Media sounds or Media sounds and mic, not None. Check the media volume (not just the ringer).

Game or app sound missing even with Media sounds. Some apps block audio capture. Several Samsung Community threads also report updates temporarily changing this; restart the phone and update the app and One UI.

My voice is missing. Choose Media sounds and mic. Check Settings > Apps > Screen recorder (or Samsung Capture) > Permissions > Microphone is allowed.

Call audio missing. Samsung states its Screen recorder does not record phone, VoIP or video call audio. For phone calls, many regions offer Record calls in the Samsung Phone app instead. See can you screen record a phone call.

Echo or noise. Using Media sounds and mic while the speaker plays loudly makes the mic re-record the speaker. For clips without narration, use Media sounds only.

Other common problems

Screen recorder tile is missing. Edit the Quick panel and add it. If it is not in the list at all, the phone may be on an older One UI or a carrier build without it. Check for software updates.

The recording stops by itself. Low storage, overheating, an incoming call, or a battery optimisation setting. Free space and plug in for long recordings.

Black screen. The app you are recording blocks capture. Streaming and some banking apps do this. See why Netflix records black.

Selfie video not showing. Another app may be using the camera. Close video call or camera apps first.

Laggy recording. Drop video quality to 720p, close background apps, turn off power saving mode during recording.

Samsung tablets and foldables

• Galaxy Tab: The same Quick panel tile and settings. Landscape recording suits tutorials.
• Galaxy Z Fold: Records whichever screen is active. Unfolding mid-recording changes the frame size, which looks jumpy, so decide before you start.
• Galaxy Z Flip: The cover screen cannot usually be recorded the same way; record on the main screen.

Tips for better Samsung screen recordings

1. Turn on Do not disturb so notifications stay out.
2. Set Show taps and touches on for tutorials.
3. Use selfie video for reviews and reactions, off for clean demos.
4. Charge to 50 percent or more.
5. Record short takes and join them later.

Make it look finished

Samsung's recorder is excellent at capturing. It does not do much after that beyond the basic trim in Gallery. If the recording is for an app demo, a tutorial, social media or a client, you will usually want to crop out the status bar, zoom into key moments and give it a clean frame.

MobileStudio is a mobile screen recorder and video editor that runs on your Galaxy. It lets you trim, crop, change the canvas size, add zoom effects, and present your recording in a device frame with a clean background, all on the phone. Get it on Google Play.

Get MobileStudio

• Free version: Install MobileStudio free on Google Play
• MobileStudio Pro: Upgrade to Pro inside the app
• Also use an iPhone? Join the iOS waitlist

Recording games on Samsung

Galaxy phones include Game Booster, which can open a panel of tools while you play. On many models it includes a way to record your gameplay without opening the Quick panel. To check on your phone:

1. Open a game.
2. Swipe up from the bottom to show the navigation bar, then tap the Game Booster icon (often bottom right), or swipe in from the side if your phone uses that layout.
3. Look for a record or screen recorder option.

If you do not see it, the Quick panel Screen recorder works just as well. Use Media sounds for game audio and turn the mic on only if you are commentating.

Editing on the phone after recording

Samsung's Gallery can do basic edits:

1. Open the recording in Gallery.
2. Tap the pencil icon.
3. Trim with the handles at the bottom of the timeline.
4. Crop or change the aspect ratio with the crop tool.
5. Tap Save, or choose Save as copy from the menu to keep the original.

For anything beyond trimming and cropping, like zooming into taps, adding device frames or preparing a vertical version for social media, a dedicated screen recording editor is faster. See our guide to editing a screen recording on your phone.

Sharing large recordings from a Galaxy

1080p recordings get big quickly. To share them without losing quality:

• Quick Share sends files to nearby Galaxy devices and many Windows PCs quickly and without compression.
• Google Drive or OneDrive links are better than attaching files to messages.
• Messaging apps compress video. If quality matters, send a link instead.
• Trim first. The smallest file is the one without the setup and goodbye.

Samsung screen recording checklist

1. Screen recorder tile is in the Quick panel.
2. Sound set to Media sounds, or Media sounds and mic for narration.
3. Video quality set to what you need (1080p for demos).
4. Show taps and touches on for tutorials.
5. Do not disturb on.
6. Battery above 50 percent.
7. A 10-second test played back with sound.

Samsung vs stock Android recorder

Samsung's recorder offers more built in than most: a selfie video bubble, a drawing pen, quality settings and a pause option on many models. Pixel's recorder is simpler but adds single-app recording. If you switch between brands, the core steps are the same: open Quick Settings, tap the recorder, choose sound, start. Our Android guide covers the other brands in detail, including where each one saves files.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop a Samsung screen recording without the toolbar?

Pull down the Quick panel and tap the screen recorder notification to stop. This is handy when the toolbar is minimised or hidden behind an app.

Can I screen record on a Samsung tablet?

Yes. Galaxy Tab models with One UI 2 or later have the same Screen recorder tile and settings. Landscape recordings suit tutorials and lessons best.

How do I change the screen recording quality on Samsung?

Go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder > Video quality, and choose 480p, 720p or 1080p.

Can I hide the screen recorder toolbar?

The toolbar can be minimised or moved on most versions. Drag it to a corner where it does not cover your content.

Does Samsung screen recorder have a time limit?

There is no fixed limit in normal use. Storage, heat and battery are the real limits.

Why can't I find Screen recorder on my older Galaxy?

It arrived with One UI 2 (Android 10). Older Galaxy phones need a software update, or a recorder app from the Play Store or Galaxy Store.

Can I record my Samsung screen with my voice only?

Choose Media sounds and mic and mute the app's sound, or record silently and add a voiceover later.

How do I screen record on my Samsung phone?

Swipe down twice, tap Screen recorder, choose a sound setting and tap Start recording. Tap the stop square to finish.

How do I screen record on Samsung with sound?

Choose Media sounds for app audio, or Media sounds and mic to include your voice.

Where are Samsung screen recordings saved?

In Gallery under Albums > Screen recordings, or in My Files under DCIM > Screen recordings.

Can I record my face while screen recording on Samsung?

Yes. Tap the selfie video icon on the recording toolbar.

Why does my Samsung screen recording have no sound?

The sound setting was None, the media volume is off, or the app blocks audio capture.

Can Samsung screen recorder record calls?

No. It does not capture phone, VoIP or video call audio. Use the Phone app's call recording where available.

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