How to Do Screen Recording on iOS

Summary

This guide will walk you through the steps to enable and use the screen recording feature on an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad. Screen recording allows you to capture video of your device's screen, which can be useful for tutorials, troubleshooting, or sharing gameplay.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enable Screen Recording in Control Center

1. Open Settings:

   • Tap on the Settings app on your iOS device.

2. Go to Control Center:

   • Scroll down and tap on Control Center.

3. Customize Controls:

   • Tap on Customize Controls.

4. Add Screen Recording:

   • Find Screen Recording in the list of more controls and tap the green + button next to it. This will add the Screen Recording option to your Control Center.

Step 2: Start Screen Recording

1. Open Control Center:

   • On iPhone X or later, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
   • On iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

2. Start Recording:

   • Tap the Screen Recording button (a circle with a dot inside). The button will turn red, and a three-second countdown will begin before recording starts.

3. Record Your Screen:

   • After the countdown, your screen recording will start. You can navigate through your device as needed while it records.

Step 3: Stop Screen Recording

1. Open Control Center:

   • Swipe down from the upper-right corner (iPhone X or later) or swipe up from the bottom edge (iPhone 8 or earlier).

2. Stop Recording:

   • Tap the red Screen Recording button in the Control Center, or tap the red status bar at the top of your screen and then tap Stop.

Step 4: Access and Share Your Recording

1. Open Photos App:

   • Go to the Photos app on your device.

2. Find Your Recording:

   • Your screen recording will be saved in the Recents album.

3. Share or Edit:

   • Tap on the recording to view it. You can then use the share button to send it via email, messages, or social media, or use the edit button to trim or make other adjustments.

By following these steps, you can easily record and manage screen recordings on your iOS device.