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SCREEN RECORDING GUIDE

Screen recording on Android and iPhone: what changes

SHORT ANSWER: Android and iPhone both require visible system consent for screen recording, but they expose different controls and audio rules. Android uses MediaProjection and can capture eligible device audio from Android 10; iPhone and iPad use ReplayKit and Apple's recording or broadcast interface. Source apps and protected content can block capture on either platform.

The operating system remains in control

On Android, the user grants a MediaProjection session. Newer versions can offer single-app sharing and show active projection controls. On iOS and iPadOS, ReplayKit and the system broadcast interface present the authoritative indicator and stop controls. An app should not hide or imitate that system consent.

A recording can stop when the operating system revokes projection, the screen locks, resources run low or another protected state begins. Save important work in shorter sections when interruption would be costly.

Audio rules differ

Android device-audio capture requires Android 10 or newer and the source app must permit it. Microphone capture is separate. ReplayKit can provide app audio and microphone samples where Apple and the source allow them, but the exact capture path differs from Android's device-audio model.

A recorder cannot guarantee sound from calls, DRM-protected playback, banking apps or every game. Make a short test with the actual source before an important session.

Vidorec availability

Screen Recorder - Vidorec is available on Google Play for Android. The iOS version is in preparation and its App Store button remains marked coming soon until a public listing exists. The site describes the planned ReplayKit path without presenting an unreleased download as available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is Vidorec available on iPhone now?

Not yet. The App Store button will activate only after the iOS build is publicly released.

Can Android record one app instead of the whole screen?

Android 14 QPR2 added system single-app sharing. Availability and exact behavior depend on the device and operating-system implementation.

Why do Android and iPhone show recording indicators?

The indicators communicate that screen capture is active and give the user an operating-system-controlled way to stop it.

Official sources

Android: Media projection Apple: ReplayKit

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