How to Screen Record on Android With Audio

Before you start

Screen recording on Android is handled locally by the device. The process uses the built-in screen recorder, so you typically do not need an online service for capture. Keep in mind that audio options vary by Android version, device maker, and installed apps. Some devices can capture device or internal audio, while others only record microphone sound. Also check whether the phone is in silent or do-not-disturb mode if you expect system sounds in the recording.

Useful settings to check before recording include the input device, capture source, and input level. If the recorder shows advanced options, look for the sample rate, bitrate, frame rate, and recording format as well. Lower bitrate and frame rate can produce smaller files, but may reduce clarity or smoothness. Background noise matters most when microphone audio is selected, so choose a quiet space or position the phone nearer the sound you want to capture.

Step-by-step instructions

These steps describe the standard Android screen recorder. The exact menu names can differ between Android versions and phone brands, but the overall flow is similar.

1) Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick settings panel. 2. Find the Screen Record or Screen Recorder tile. If it is not visible, tap the pencil or edit icon and drag the tile into the active quick settings area. 3. Tap the Screen Record tile. 4. Choose the audio option when prompted. Select Device audio or Media sounds if you want internal audio from the phone. Select Microphone if you want your voice or surrounding sound. Some recorders allow both, while others do not. 5. If available, choose whether to show touches on the screen. 6. Tap Start and wait for the countdown to finish. 7. Record the content you need. 8. Open the notification shade and tap Stop when you are done.

On some Android versions, the screen recorder is in Settings instead of quick settings. Search for Screen record or Screen recorder in the Settings app. Samsung devices may label the tile Screen recorder and offer sound source options after tapping the tile. Google Pixel and many stock Android devices include a similar option under quick settings, but internal audio availability can depend on the app being recorded. Some apps block internal audio capture by design, so microphone recording may be the only sound choice.

If the recorder allows you to set encoding quality, choose a setting that balances file size and clarity. A higher bitrate usually improves video quality at the cost of storage. The recording format may be fixed by the device, so there is often no need to change it.

Check the output

After stopping the recording, open your gallery or photos app and look for a screen recordings folder or a new video. Play the file with media volume turned up. Check that the expected sound source is present: if you selected microphone, look for your voice or room sound; if you selected device or internal audio, listen for the media or app sounds.

Review the recording format if you plan to edit or share it. Some editors work better with MP4 files, and some sharing apps may re-encode the video. If the clip has no sound, it may be because the selected capture source was unavailable, the phone was muted, or an app restricted internal audio recording.

Common problems and next steps

Android screen recording no sound

If the finished video is silent, first check media volume during playback. Then start a new recording and confirm the audio setting before tapping Start. If you chose internal or device audio, test with a system sound that you know should be audible. Some video, calling, and music apps prevent internal audio capture, so the recording may remain silent even when the setting is correct. In that case, select microphone audio and place the phone close enough to the speaker.

Android screen recording with internal audio

On devices that support internal audio recording from the built-in tool, the sound comes from the app or media playing on the phone. If the option is missing, your Android version or device may not expose it through the default recorder. Updating the operating system or trying the recorder after a restart can help, but the feature cannot be enabled if the device does not provide it. Some third-party recording apps may offer additional audio routing options, but permissions and availability should be checked in the app before recording.

Android screen recording with sound

For reliable sound, set the audio source before the recording starts. If microphone audio sounds distant, reduce background noise or move the phone closer to the sound. When using device audio, close unrelated apps that may interfere with the media you want to capture. After changing the source, record a short test clip and play it back before making a longer recording.

Quality and file limitations

The output device also affects what you hear during playback, but it does not add audio that was not captured. If the video looks choppy, lower the frame rate or recording resolution when those options are available. If the file is too large, reduce the bitrate or shorten the clip. Do not expect a built-in recorder to offer the same controls as a dedicated computer recording program, especially for sample rate and encoding.