How to Screen Record on Android (With Audio)
Use Android's built-in screen recorder to capture your screen with sound, add your voice, and find the saved video — plus tips for Samsung, Pixel, and older phones.
Short version: Swipe down twice, tap the Screen Record tile, choose your audio (Device audio, Microphone, or both), and tap Start. Stop from the notification or floating bar. The video saves to your Gallery in a Screen recordings album.
Since Android 11, screen recording is built into the operating system — no app required — and it can capture internal sound and your voice. Here’s how to use it, with notes for the popular phone brands.
Step 1 — Open Screen Recorder
- Swipe down from the top of the screen twice to fully expand the quick-settings tiles.
- Tap Screen Record (may be called Screen Recorder).
- Don’t see it? Tap the pencil / edit icon, then drag the tile from the hidden set into your active tiles.
Step 2 — Choose your audio
When you start, Android asks what to record:
- Device audio — the sound coming from apps (a video, a game).
- Microphone — your voice, for narration.
- Both — app sound plus your voice, mixed together.
Pick both if you’re explaining something out loud; pick Device audio for a silent-narration capture of app sound only.
Step 3 — Record, pause, stop
Tap Start; after a short countdown, recording begins and a small floating bar (or notification) lets you pause and stop. Tap Stop when you’re done — the finished video saves to your Gallery / Google Photos under Screen recordings.
Brand notes
- Samsung (One UI): the recorder includes a pen to draw on screen and a front-camera bubble. Choose the sound source in the pop-up before recording.
- Pixel (stock Android): clean built-in recorder; the audio choice appears each time you start.
- Xiaomi / OnePlus / others: most ship their own recorder with similar options in quick settings or a dedicated app.
- Android 10 and older: no native recorder — you’ll need your manufacturer’s tool or a trusted third-party app.
If your recording is silent
Almost always the audio source was set wrong — restart and choose Device audio or both. Some streaming and banking apps block internal-audio capture on purpose (DRM/security), and that can’t be worked around.
The same distinction between system sound and your mic matters on desktop; see how to record system audio and your mic together for the full picture.
Recording and editing on a bigger screen
Phone recording is great for quick captures, but if you’re producing a tutorial — trimming, adding zoom, combining clips — a desktop tool gives you room to work.
KeepCast is a local-first screen recorder for Windows that records your screen, system audio, and mic into a single MP4, with zoom, silence removal, a teleprompter, and a built-in editor — all kept on your own machine, no upload, no watermark. It’s Windows today; native mobile is on the roadmap. If you’re on Windows, join the waitlist.
The bottom line
Android’s built-in recorder is all most people need: swipe down twice, tap Screen Record, choose Device audio or both, and go. If a recording comes out silent, it’s the audio-source setting — fix that and you’re set.
Frequently asked questions
Does Android have a built-in screen recorder?＋
Yes. Android 11 and later include a native Screen Recorder in the quick-settings shade — swipe down twice, tap Screen Record, choose your audio source, and start. Older phones may rely on the manufacturer's version (Samsung, Xiaomi, etc.) or a separate app.
How do I record internal audio on Android?＋
When you start the built-in recorder, choose the audio option — most phones on Android 11+ let you record Device audio (internal sound), Microphone, or both. Pick Device audio for app sound, or both to add your narration.
Where do Android screen recordings save?＋
They save to your Gallery or Google Photos, usually in a 'Screen recordings' album, and can be found in the Movies or DCIM folder in your file manager.
Why is there no sound in my Android screen recording?＋
The audio source was probably set to none or microphone-only when internal sound was needed. Restart the recording and select Device audio (or both). Note that some apps and DRM-protected video block internal audio capture by design.