2 Ways to Fix Screen Recorder Not Showing up on Android

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Manually Re-Add Screen Recorder to Quick Settings

If you have accidentally deleted the Screen Recorder tile from the Quick Settings menu or can’t find it, you can manually add it again. Then, rearrange the tile as you want. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:Pull down from the top of the screen to openQuick Settings. If required, pull down again to open the full Quick Settings panel.

Step 2:Scroll to the bottom and tap onEdit. This should open the editing options for the Quick Settings panel.

Note:Depending on your device’s OEM, you might see apencil iconinstead. Tap on it to open the editing window.

Step 3:Now, locate the Screen Recorder tile and tap on the+ icon. This should instantly add the tile to the above section. You can also drag and drop it to the relevant location.

Step 4:You can rearrange the tiles to make them easily accessible. Once done, tap on thetick iconat the top-right corner to close the editing window.

You can now use the Quick Settings menu to enable and use Screen Recorder when required.

Fix 2: Uninstall Conflicting Apps

Any currently installed third-party screen recording apps can interfere with the native screen recording features. In this case, you can uninstall these third-party apps and restart your phone. This will ensure your Android phone’s screen recording options revert to default. Here’s how.

Step 1:Long-press on theappsyou wish to uninstall. Once the options appear, tap onUninstall.

Step 2:Tap onOKto confirm.

Repeat these steps to uninstall any other conflicting Android apps. Then, restart your device and check again to see if the Screen Recorder is visible on your Android phone.

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Last updated on 10 April, 2024

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