How to Screen Record on an iPhone
By Trae Jacobs,
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Screen recording on an iPhone is a straightforward process. Here’s how to enable and use the feature step by step.
Steps to Screen Record
- Open the Control Center:
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen (or up from the bottom on older models) to access the Control Center.
- Look for the Screen Recording icon, which is a white dot inside a circle.
- Add the Screen Recording Button (if not visible):
- Tap the Settings app and navigate to Control Center.
- Scroll to the More Controls section.
- Find Screen Recording in the list and tap the plus sign (+) to add it.
- Start Recording:
- Open the Control Center and tap the Screen Recording button.
- A 3-second countdown will appear, and the button will turn red, indicating that recording has started.
- Stop Recording:
- Tap the red recording bar or bubble at the top of the screen.
- A pop-up will appear; tap Stop to end the recording.
- Access Your Recording:
- The screen recording will automatically save to your Photos app.
- Open the Photos app to view or edit your recording.
Tips
- Ribbon Display: A red ribbon or bar appears during the recording. Unfortunately, this cannot be removed during the recording process.
- Control Customization: You can customize your Control Center to add other tools alongside the screen recording feature for convenience.
That’s it! Now you can easily record your iPhone’s screen.
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