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How to screen record on iOS 17?

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Screen recording on iOS 17 is a straightforward process, allowing you to capture everything happening on your iPhone's screen directly from the built-in Control Center.

Enabling Screen Recording in Control Center

Before you can start recording, you need to ensure the Screen Recording feature is added to your iPhone's Control Center. This one-time setup makes the recording tool easily accessible.

Step-by-Step Guide to Add Screen Recording

  1. Open Settings: Tap the Settings app icon on your iPhone's Home screen.
  2. Navigate to Control Center: Scroll down and tap on Control Center.
  3. Customize Controls: In the Control Center settings, you'll see a list of "Included Controls" and "More Controls."
  4. Add Screen Recording: Locate "Screen Recording" under the "More Controls" section. Tap the green plus button to the left of "Screen Recording." Once tapped, you can scroll back up, and you'll see that it's now in the "Included Controls" section, ready for use.
Step Action Description
1 Open Settings Access your iPhone's configuration.
2 Tap Control Center Find the customization options for your Control Center.
3 Add Screen Recording Tap the green plus icon next to "Screen Recording" to include it in your accessible controls.

How to Start a Screen Recording

Once enabled, starting a screen recording is quick and intuitive.

  1. Access Control Center:
    • On iPhones with Face ID (no Home button): Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
    • On iPhones with a Home button: Swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen.
  2. Tap the Screen Recording Icon: Look for the Screen Recording icon, which looks like a solid circle inside a ring. Tap it to begin.
  3. Countdown: After tapping, there will be a three-second countdown before the recording starts. This gives you time to navigate to the screen you wish to record.
  4. Recording Indicator: While recording, a red indicator will appear. On iPhones with a Dynamic Island, it will be part of the Dynamic Island; otherwise, it will be a red bar at the top of your screen.

Recording with Microphone Audio (Optional)

By default, screen recordings capture only the internal audio (from apps, games, etc.). If you want to add your voice or external sounds, you can enable the microphone.

  1. Long-Press the Screen Recording Icon: Before starting a recording, long-press (or haptic touch) the Screen Recording icon in the Control Center.
  2. Enable Microphone: A menu will pop up. Tap the Microphone icon (it will turn red) to turn on your device's microphone. You can then tap "Start Recording."

How to Stop a Screen Recording

You have a couple of easy ways to end your screen recording.

  1. Using the Status Bar/Dynamic Island:
    • Tap the red status bar at the top of your screen or the red pill/island on iPhones with a Dynamic Island.
    • A prompt will appear asking if you want to stop recording. Tap Stop.
  2. Using Control Center:
    • Access the Control Center again (swipe down from the top-right or up from the bottom).
    • Tap the red Screen Recording icon (which will be blinking) to stop the recording.

Where to Find Your Screen Recordings

Once you stop a recording, a notification will briefly appear, stating "Screen recording video saved to Photos." All your screen recordings are automatically saved to your Photos app, typically in the "Recents" album and also under the "Videos" media type.

Tips for Best Results

  • Check Storage: Ensure you have enough available storage space on your iPhone before starting a long recording.
  • Clear Notifications: To avoid interruptions or personal information being displayed, consider putting your iPhone in Do Not Disturb mode before recording.
  • Adjust Volume: If you're recording with internal audio, ensure the device volume is set appropriately.

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