Screen recording stops on its own after a few seconds
Screen recording stops because your phone is running out of storage space or does not have enough power to keep recording. Clear out old files and uninstall apps you do not use to free up at least 2 GB of space, then try recording again.
Screen recording is taxing on your phone. It needs space to store the video and power to keep it running. When storage runs low or your phone is doing too much else, Android shuts down the recording to protect itself. Freeing up space and closing other apps solves this. If storage is not the issue, your phone is overheating or an app setting is cutting recordings short.
- ✓Be ready to check your storage in Settings
- ✓Be prepared to delete old photos and videos
- ✓Close apps you are not using before recording
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking you need to delete everything to free up space. 2 GB is plenty
- Not checking if the recording was actually created. Files sometimes save even if the notification is confusing
- Trying to record while streaming video or gaming. Your phone cannot do all three
Signs you need professional help
- If you have plenty of free space and closed all background apps but recordings still stop, get in touch and we will look at your phone.
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