How to Record Your Screen on Android

The latest version of Android, Android Q, finally includes a native screen recording tool. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s hidden by default. To enable it, you’ll need to enable your Android device’s developer mode.

1. Go to Settings, About Phone, and tap the “Build Number” button seven times—it will say, “You’re now a developer!”
2. Return to Settings and select Advanced, Developer Options, Feature Flags
3. Toggle on “settings_screenrecord_long_press”
4. Now you’re set up to record your screen
5. Long-press the screenshot button and it’ll bring up a popup menu
6. Tap “Start Recording” (a new popup will display)
7. Tap, “Start Now”
8. To end, tap “Stop”
9. The video will show up in your default photo gallery

Pro Tip: If you only need to take a screenshot on Android, hold the Power Button and down on the volume button.