By the DevX mobile testing team. We tested every screen recording method in this guide on Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24, Galaxy A54, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 running One UI 6 and One UI 7. We verified the built-in Screen Recorder with all audio options, Quick Panel access, Game Booster recording, and third-party recording apps. All steps, settings, and video output quality confirmed working March 2026.
Every Samsung Galaxy phone has a built-in screen recorder — no app download needed. It captures everything on your screen including app activity, settings changes, game footage, and video calls, with options for internal audio, microphone audio, or both.
How To Screen Record on Samsung (Quick Panel Method)
This works on every Samsung Galaxy phone running One UI 2.0 or newer (Android 10+).
- Swipe down from the top of the screen twice to open the full Quick Panel.
- Find and tap the Screen recorder icon. If you don’t see it, tap the + (edit) button to add it from the available toggles.
- Choose your sound settings:
- No sound — records only video, no audio at all.
- Media sounds — records internal audio (app sounds, game audio, music) but not your microphone.
- Media sounds and mic — records both internal audio and your voice through the microphone.
- Tap Start recording.
- A 3-second countdown appears, then recording begins. A small toolbar appears at the top of the screen.
During Recording
The floating toolbar at the top gives you several options while recording:
Pencil icon — Draw or write on the screen during the recording. Useful for tutorials and annotations.
Person icon — Show your face via the front camera as a picture-in-picture overlay. Great for reaction videos or walkthroughs.
Stop button (square) — End the recording. You can also swipe down and tap the Screen Recorder notification to stop.
After Recording
When you stop recording, the video is automatically saved to your Gallery in the Screen recordings folder (also accessible in My Files → Internal storage → DCIM → Screen recordings). You can immediately edit, trim, share, or delete it.
Change Screen Recording Settings
Before recording, you can customize the output quality:
- Go to Settings → Advanced features → Screenshots and screen recorder.
- Under Screen recorder, you can change:
- Video quality — High (1080p), Medium (720p), or Low (480p). Higher quality means larger file sizes.
- Selfie video size — Adjusts the picture-in-picture camera overlay size.
- Sound — Default audio option for future recordings.
Screen Record with Game Booster
If you’re recording gameplay, Samsung’s Game Booster provides additional recording controls optimized for gaming:
- Open any game. The Game Booster floating icon appears (usually in the bottom-left corner).
- Tap the Game Booster icon to open the toolbar.
- Tap the Record button to start recording.
- Game Booster lets you lock the navigation bar, block notifications during gameplay, and monitor FPS and temperature while recording.
Game Booster recordings are saved to the same Screen recordings folder in your Gallery.
How To Screen Record on Older Samsung Phones
If your Samsung phone is running One UI 1.x (Android 9 Pie) or older, it doesn’t have a built-in screen recorder. You’ll need a third-party app:
AZ Screen Recorder (free on Play Store) — no root required, no time limits, no watermark. Records in up to 1080p at 60fps with internal audio capture on Android 10+.
Google Play Games — if you’re specifically recording games, the Play Games app has a built-in recorder accessible from any game’s page.
Tips for Better Screen Recordings
Enable Do Not Disturb before recording to prevent notifications from popping up and interrupting your video.
Record in landscape if you’re recording games or video content — rotate your phone before starting the recording.
Close unnecessary apps before recording to prevent performance drops. Screen recording uses significant CPU and memory, especially at 1080p.
Check storage space before long recordings. A 1080p screen recording uses roughly 10-15 MB per minute. A 10-minute recording can easily be 100-150 MB.
Use “Media sounds and mic” sparingly — your microphone will pick up ambient room noise. Use “Media sounds” for clean internal audio if you’re not narrating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I screen record on Samsung?
There’s no built-in time limit — Samsung’s screen recorder will keep recording until you stop it or your phone runs out of storage space or battery. Practical limits are usually storage (1080p video at ~10-15 MB/minute) and battery life.
Can I screen record phone calls on Samsung?
Samsung’s screen recorder can capture video during phone calls, but whether the other person’s audio is recorded depends on your region and carrier. Some regions block call audio recording due to legal restrictions. You’ll always be able to record your own audio via the microphone.
Why is there no sound in my screen recording?
You probably selected “No sound” when starting the recording. Tap the Screen Recorder icon again and choose “Media sounds” or “Media sounds and mic” before starting. Some DRM-protected apps (Netflix, Disney+, banking apps) block audio and video capture entirely.
Can I screen record on Samsung Galaxy A series?
Yes. Every Samsung Galaxy A series phone running One UI 2.0 (Android 10) or newer has the built-in screen recorder. Access it from the Quick Panel just like on the S series.
Do screen recordings capture notifications?
Yes. Any notification that appears on screen during recording will be captured in the video. Enable Do Not Disturb before recording to prevent this.
Where are screen recordings saved on Samsung?
In the Gallery app under the “Screen recordings” album. The actual files are stored at Internal storage → DCIM → Screen recordings. You can also find them in the My Files app.
