How to Record Your Android Screen with Audio and Taps

Swiping down the quick settings panel to locate screen recording tile

If you want to save a video walkthrough or demonstrate an app problem, Android includes a built-in screen recorder. I’ll show you how to capture your display with clear sound and visible finger taps in a few steps.

1. Open Quick Settings

Swipe down twice from the top of your screen to reveal your full Quick Settings tiles.

Tap Screen Record Quick Settings Tile

2. Tap Screen Record

Look for the **Screen record** (or **Screen recorder**) icon and tap it. If it is hidden, tap the pencil icon to add it to your active tiles.

Select Audio Source Device and Microphone

3. Choose Your Audio Source

In the popup dialog, tap the audio menu and choose If you want **Device audio**, **Microphone**, or **Device audio and microphone** to capture both game sound and your voice.

Turn On Show Touches on Screen Toggle

4. Turn On Show Touches on Screen

Toggle the switch next to **Show touches on screen** to **On** so small circles appear wherever you tap.

Stop Recording from Top Notification Bar

5. Tap Start and Record

Tap **Start**. After a 3-second countdown, your phone records everything on screen.

6. Stop Recording

When finished, swipe down from the top of your screen and tap **Tap to stop** in the red notification banner.

Helpful Tips

Your recorded video is automatically saved in your phone’s Gallery or Google Photos app under the Movies or Screen recordings folder. For more helpful phone walkthroughs, visit our Android Guides collection.

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