How to record iPhone or iPad screen

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The feature is natively present on devices with the iOS 11 operating system or later.

Just like the screenshot in image, to record What is viewed from your smartphone can be very useful.

For example, you can share a snippet of a video with a friend without having to send the link, or ask for help with a possible system bug. Game fans can record gameplay and share on social networks. Or else you can record lives to watch whenever you want. Anyway, the possibilities are many.

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However, the screen recording feature is not available on all operating systems. In fact on Apple devices, only iPhones and iPads with iOS 11 or higher have access to the tool.

However, if you are part of this group, see how easy it is to record your screen. iPhone or iPad:

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How to Enable iPhone Screen Recording

Therefore, these models already have the screen recording feature as native tool of your system operational, which makes the entire process very simple. However, before making a recording you must authorize access.

To do this, go to the Settings and select the tab Control Center. On the next screen, click Customize Controls. At the top of the new window, applications that are already active are displayed.

If the tool is not among them, look for the tab Screen Recording at the bottom of the screen and click on the green button with a + sign located next to it.

Okay, after activating the feature, the system is ready to perform screen recording.

How to record iPhone or iPad screen?

The record can be launched from any screen and application displayed on iPhone or iPad. However, how it works will vary depending on the applications. For example, it may not be possible to record Netflix content, due to copyright issues. Audio recording may also vary across applications.

To start screen recording on your iPhone or iPad, open the Control Center. It is worth remembering that access is different for different iPhone models. If your Apple smartphone has the Home Button, like the iPhone 8, slide your finger from the bottom edge of the screen upwards. On iPhone X, iPhone XR or later phones, swipe down from the top right corner.

At Control Center, tap recording icon, represented by a circle with a dot inside. The recording will start in three seconds and you can choose whether or not to activate the microphone.

It is important to remember that all elements on the screen will be recorded, including notifications. One red bar at the top of the screen indicates that recording is in progress. Open the app or screen you want to record and navigate normally.

To stop recording, return to Control Center and tap the tool icon again. Or, tap the red status bar at the top of the screen, then tap Stop Recording.

How to record iPhone or iPad screen on older operating systems

iPhones and iPads with operating systems prior to iOS 11 do not have this tool. Therefore, officially, screen recording is only available through a connection to macOS.

If you have an Apple notebook or computer, open the program QuickTime and select New Film Recording. Then, connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and authorize the device to access it. Back in the program, go to the arrow located next to the record button and select your Apple device. Finally, start recording with the Red button and browse your iPhone or iPad normally.

Finally, anyone who doesn't have an Apple computer can also record using applications from other developers. However, results may vary depending on the apps downloaded.


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