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Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

Is it possible to record your screen on your iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices? What is a screen record? Is it the same as a screenshot?


Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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Screen Record is different from Screen Shot (Capturing an image on your device’s screen). When you do a screen recording with your phone, you are actually recording a video of the movements/activities done on your device's screen.


Why do people screen records?

Simply to share a mini video on how they play a specific game on their smartphone, record their best moments while playing the games or tell a story. They can even do a tutorial guide on how to do “something” on their devices! Moreover, they are able to do a voiceover along with recording the video!


So here are the 10 easy steps on how to do a Screen Record on your Apple devices:

1. Go to Settings and then go to the Control Centre.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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2. Under the “More Controls” list, scroll down until you see the Screen Recording option.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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3. Hit the (+) green button beside the Screen Recording option.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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4. You have just added the Screen Recording option into your “Included Controls” list. Then go back to your home screen.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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5. To start screen recording, open the Control Centre by swiping up / swiping down your home screen with your finger, depending on which type of iPhone you are using. You will then see this menu:

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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6. Tap the Screen Recording button and you will be given a 3 seconds countdown before it starts recording.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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7. If you would like to record your voice while doing screen recording, you may tap and hold the Screen Recording button longer until you are presented with this menu:

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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8. Then tap the Microphone button and turn it on. You can then select the Start Recording option here and the 3 seconds countdown will begin.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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9. To stop screen recording, you can simply hit the RED Screen Recording button again or tap the RED status bar on top of your screen and press Stop.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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10. Screen recording video will then be automatically saved to your Photos.

Few tips on how to do a Screen Record on iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices for iOS 11 and later!

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Follow these 10 easy steps above and you will be able to create your own screen recording videos! Your videos are then ready to be shared with others or stored for safekeeping!


P. s. Screen Record is only available for iOS11 and later!



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