The iPhone 12 boasts a stunning display, and sometimes you need to share what's happening on that screen. Whether it's a tutorial, a gameplay highlight, or a funny video, knowing how to screen record on your iPhone 12 is a valuable skill. This guide offers a quick and easy walkthrough of the process.
Accessing the Screen Recording Feature
The iPhone 12's screen recording functionality isn't hidden away in a complicated menu. It's readily accessible through the Control Center.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone 12 screen (if you have an iPhone with Face ID). If you have a home button, swipe up from the bottom.
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Locate the Screen Recording Button: You'll see a variety of controls. Look for the screen recording button. It resembles a circle with a filled-in circle inside. It might be among other buttons like brightness, volume, and airplane mode. You may need to customize your Control Center to add the Screen Recording button if it's not already there. See instructions below to customize the Control Center.
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Start Recording: Tap the screen recording button to begin recording. You'll see a small red bar at the top of your screen while recording is active.
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Stop Recording: To stop recording, tap the red bar at the top of your screen. The recording will be saved to your Photos app.
Customizing Your Control Center (if needed)
If the screen recording button isn't in your Control Center, here's how to add it:
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Open the Settings app: Find the Settings icon (gray icon with gears) on your home screen and tap it.
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Navigate to Control Center: Scroll down and select "Control Center".
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Customize Controls: Tap "Customize Controls".
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Add Screen Recording: Locate "Screen Recording" in the list of "More Controls" and tap the green "+" button next to it. This will move it to the "Included Controls" section.
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Close Settings: You can now close the Settings app. The screen recording button should now appear in your Control Center.
Beyond the Basics: Adding Audio
By default, screen recordings capture the audio from your iPhone's microphone. This can be handy for adding narration or capturing ambient sound. However, you can also choose to record audio from different sources or disable audio altogether. To do this, you will press and hold the record button within the Control Center. This will present a small menu for controlling the audio aspects of the recording.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Recording stopped unexpectedly? Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your iPhone 12.
- Can't find the recording? Check your Photos app. It's typically saved under the "Albums" section and is usually under "Recently Deleted" if it was mistakenly deleted.
This brief guide helps you quickly and easily learn how to screen record on your iPhone 12. It’s a useful feature for many purposes, and now you have the skills to utilize it!
