Top 7 Fixes for Android 11 Screen Recorder Not Working Issue

Android 11 introduced many new cool features like Screen Recording and Chat Bubbles. However, several first adopters and users of the Android 11 update have been complaining that the screen recorder is not working properly. Are you facing the same issue? Let’s check seven ways to fix Android 11 screen recorder not working issue.

Users are experiencing various issues with screen recorder on Android 11. Some are unable to record audio along with video, while others are having quality issues with the screen recorder. Similarly, for many users, the screen recording function stops midway.

Let’s look at various solutions to fix screen recorder not working issue on Android 11.

1. Reboot Phone

If you’ve recorded the screen properly so far and it suddenly stopped, the problem may be a temporary one. Simply restart your phone; You should be able to record the screen.

2. Follow Correct Steps to Use Screen Recorder

You can only access Android 11’s screen recorder feature from Quick settings. If Screen recorder is not showing, check out various ways to fix Screen recorder missing in Android 11.

Once you have screen recorder in Quick settings (Scroll down notification panel to access Quick settings), tap on Screen Recording option to start recording. A screen with screen recorder settings will appear. Enable the toggle next to Record sound or Show touches on the screen if you want to use it.

Tap the small down arrow next to Record audio to select the audio source for your recording. You can choose between Device sound, Microphone, or both Device sound and Microphone. Finally, tap on Start.

Fly: You can find your recordings in the Library > Movies folder in the Google Photos app. You can also access it from other gallery apps on your Android phone.

3. Force Turn Off Desktop Mode

If the ‘Force desktop mode’ flag is turned on in developer options, you may experience audio and video issues with your screen recording. That’s why you need to disable it.

To do this, open Settings on your phone and go to System > Developer options. You can also search for Developer options using the search in Settings. If you can’t find developer options, check other solutions. Under Developer options, find Force desktop mode. Disable the toggle next to it. Restart your phone and you should be able to record without any issues.

Fly: Check out five hidden features of Developer options on Android phones and tablets.

4. Enable Notch

If your recorded video looks pixelated or squashed, it may be because of the notch. Have you disabled the notch on your phone? Well, it’s time to enable it again.

To enable the notch, go to Settings > System > Developer options. Scroll down and under the Drawing section look for Screen cutout or Simulate a screen without cutouts. Tap on it. Select Device default instead of Hide from the list. Restart the phone.

5. Remove Headphones or Headphones

If you are trying to record internal audio on your phone, you should remove any connected headphones or other accessories such as Bluetooth headphones or speakers. After removing the accessories, select Internal Audio in Screen Recorder Sound settings and then try recording.

6. Uninstall Third-Party Apps

Keeping other third-party screen recording apps may also prevent the native feature from working normally. You should remove them and see if you can record using Android 11’s Screen recorder.

Fly: You can also put your device in Safe mode to eliminate problems caused by third-party apps.

7. Supported Apps

Since screen recording is a new feature in Android 11, very few apps currently support it. Therefore, you may encounter problems when using it in certain applications. While Google doesn’t specifically mention it, due to DRM restrictions, Spotify, SoundCloud etc. You may not be able to record audio using applications.

Pro Tip: If you cannot record sound when using Device sound option in Record sound setting, play sound at high volume through phone speaker and set Record sound to Microphone. This should do the trick. Of course, the sound quality will not be that good.

Bonus: Record Phone Calls Using Screen Recorder

Did you know that you can use screen recorder to record phone calls? Select Microphone in the Record audio option and put your call on speaker. Request!

disclaimer: Check your country’s laws and regulations regarding call recordings, as this type of activity is considered illegal in many territories and states.

Record Your Screen Activity

We hope that one of the solutions above helped you fix screen recorder not working issues on Android 11. As a precaution, we recommend clearing the cache for Google Play Services and resetting app preferences.

Next: Want to record video calls from WhatsApp and Facebook? Check the two ways to do this from the next link.