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How to Screen Record on the iPhone 12
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First, add it to the Control Center. Tap Settings > Control Center > scroll down to Screen Recording and tap the + (green plus) logo.Swipe down to open the Control Center, tap the Screen Record icon. After a 3-second delay, recording will begin.To stop recording, tap the red status bar at the top left of your screen, then Stop. This article explains how to add the screen record option to the iPhone 12's Control Center as well as how to start and stop screen recording. How to Screen Record on iPhone 13 How to Add Screen Record to Your iPhone 12
Before recording your screen on iPhone 12, you need to add the option to your Control Center to be able to find the controls easily. Here's how to add it. On your iPhone 12, tap Settings. Tap Control Center. Scroll down to Screen Recording. Tap the + (green plus) logo next to it. Screen Recording controls have been added to your Control Center. How to Record Your Screen on iPhone 12
Recording your screen on iPhone 12 is simple once you add the relevant option to your Control Center. Read on as we explain how to record your screen on iPhone 12. On your iPhone, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen. You can do this from the lock screen or while your iPhone 12 is unlocked. Tap the Screen Record icon. Wait 3 seconds for the recording to begin. You will now be recording everything on your screen until you stop the recording. To stop recording your screen, tap the red status bar at the top left of your screen. Tap Stop. The video is automatically saved to Photos. How to Screen Record With Sound on iPhone 12
By default there is no audio recorded while you record your screen. If you want to record your voice narrating along while you record the screen, for example, all you have to do is change one simple settings. Here's what to do. On your iPhone, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen. You can do this from the lock screen or while your iPhone 12 is unlocked. Press and hold the Screen Record icon. Tap Microphone On. Tap Start Recording. You're now recording your screen with sound so you can talk alongside it. To stop recording your screen, tap the red status bar at the top left of your screen. Tap Stop. The video is automatically saved to Photos. How to Screen Record on FaceTime What Limitations Are There for Recording Your Screen
You can't record everything on your iPhone 12. The biggest issue here is that you can't record streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video. That's because otherwise it would be possible to pirate the shows you're streaming which would be against the terms and conditions of using the service. For the most part though, you can record anything on your iPhone 12 including clips of games you're playing. Notifications and phone calls are also recorded so you may wish to switch Do Not Disturb mode on whenever you make a screen recording. How Do You Adjust Screen Recording Settings
In a word, you can't. The only options you can adjust are the ability to start a Facebook Messenger broadcast instead of recording and saving to your Photos. It's not possible to adjust the resolution or even the video quality of the clip. Once the screen recording is saved, it is possible to trim and edit the video clip in the Photos app. FAQ Why won't screen recording work on my iPhone 12? If screen recording is turned on in Control Center but you still can't record, you might need to free up some storage space. It could also be your Restrictions, which you can find under Settings > Screen Time. Check Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions, and look to see if Screen Recording is being restricted. How do I use screen recording on an iPhone 12 mini, Pro, or Pro Max? The process for screen recording on other iPhone 12 models like the mini, Pro, and Pro Max is the same as it is for the regular iPhone 12. Go into Settings > Control Center and turn on Screen Recording. Then open Control Center (swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen) and tap the Screen Record icon. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Screen Record with Audio in Windows 11 How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Screen Record on iPhone 13 How to Screen Record on Chromebook How to Show Battery Percentage on the iPhone 12 How to Make Screencasts With Windows 10 Xbox Game DVR How to Show Battery Percentage on an iPhone XR How to Screen Record on FaceTime How to Screen Record on iPad Can You Mirror an iPhone to a Fire Stick? Yes, Here's How How to Set up Voicemail on iPhone 12 How to Record Your Screen on Windows 10 How to Turn Off Driving Mode on iPhone How to Mirror an iPhone to a Mac How to Fix It When Your iPhone Microphone Isn't Working How to Share Screen on Zoom on an iPad Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies