You can screen record on most recent Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets using the built‑in Screen recorder in the Quick settings panel.

Basic method (most Samsung phones)

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick settings , then swipe down again to see the full grid.
  1. Look for the Screen recorder icon (it looks like a small camcorder or screen with a dot) and tap it.
  1. Choose your sound option:
 * No sound
 * Media sounds (internal audio only)
 * Media sounds and mic (phone audio + your voice)
  1. Tap Start recording and wait for the short countdown.
  1. A small floating toolbar appears at the top; use it to pause , draw on screen , or turn on the selfie camera bubble if supported.
  1. When finished, tap the stop button in the toolbar; your video is saved in the Gallery app under screen recordings.

If the Screen recorder button is missing

Sometimes the icon is hidden from the main Quick settings grid, but you can add it back.

  1. Swipe down twice to open the full Quick settings panel.
  2. Tap the pencil or three‑dot (⋮) menu, then choose Edit buttons / Button order.
  1. In Available buttons , find Screen recorder.
  2. Press and hold it, drag it into the active Quick settings area, and tap Done.
  1. Now repeat the basic method above to start recording.

Extra features you can use

Modern Samsung devices (especially on One UI 5/6 and Galaxy S23/S24 series) add some handy extras:

  • Selfie overlay : Turn on the front camera bubble to show your face while recording (great for reaction or tutorial videos).
  • Drawing tools : Use the pencil icon on the floating toolbar to draw or highlight on screen during the recording.
  • Show touches : Enable “show taps/touches” so viewers can see where you tap on the screen.
  • Quality settings : In Settings → Advanced features → Screenshots and screen recorder (wording may vary), you can adjust video resolution and audio defaults.

If built‑in recording doesn’t work

On some older models or carriers, the built‑in recorder may be limited or missing for specific apps.

  • Certain streaming apps may block recording because of copyright restrictions.
  • In those cases, you may need to use a trusted third‑party screen recorder from the Play Store, but always check app policies and local rules.

Note: Steps can vary slightly depending on your exact Galaxy model and One UI version, but the Quick settings Screen recorder flow is very similar across recent devices.

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