Are you tired of sharing screen recordings that inadvertently expose your private notifications to others? Well, fret no more, because Android 14 is here to save the day. Renowned tech journalist and industry expert, Mishaal Rahman, has recently unveiled an exciting feature that addresses this very concern. With new screen recording features on Android 14 , you can now record a single app without any system UI elements or notifications appearing in the video. Let’s dive into the details of this groundbreaking screen recording update.
Android 14: Enhanced Screen Recording Options
Currently, on stock Android devices, initiating a screen recording triggers a countdown. However, you still run the risk of having intrusive heads-up notifications interrupt your recording. Android 14 resolves this issue by introducing two recording options: full screen recording (the default setting) and single app recording. With the latter, you can choose from the three most recent apps or swipe through the carousel to access more recent apps.
Seamless Recording Experience
Mishaal Rahman demonstrated Android 14’s single app recording capabilities through a series of tweets. In his initial tweet, Rahman showcased a screen recording where he composed a note, which was accompanied by a heads-up notification. However, in his follow-up reply, the resulting video displayed a clean recording devoid of any status bar elements or notifications. This new system ensures that important notifications appearing during the recording won’t be visible in the shared video.
Hands-on: I finally got this fully working, so here’s a full demo of Android 14’s new partial screen recording feature.
This feature lets you record a single app without any System UI elements or notifications appearing in the video!
(Resulting video in the follow-up reply.) pic.twitter.com/T7cCFJK13N
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) May 19, 2023
Convenience and Efficiency
While it’s possible to re-record a new video or employ editing techniques to hide sensitive information, Android 14 eliminates the need for such laborious processes. Moreover, if you happen to leave an app mid-recording, the screen will turn black, but the recording will continue. When you return to the app, its contents will be seamlessly captured within the same recording.
Android 14 Release and Stability
Although Android 14 Beta 2 is currently available, the next release will mark the significant milestone of “platform stability.” While this doesn’t guarantee a completely issue-free experience, it indicates that all internal and external APIs, along with app-facing behaviors, have been finalized. App developers can now focus on compatibility and quality, knowing that the platform won’t undergo any further changes. The highly anticipated stable version of Android 14 is expected to be released in August.
Recording on Android 13
For Android 13 users, screen recording is still possible but lacks the advanced single app recording feature found in Android 14. To record your screen on Android 13, follow these steps:
- Scroll down from the top of the screen to access Quick Settings.
- Scroll down once more to reveal additional options and swipe left.
- Tap on the “Screen record” option.
- You’ll receive a warning reminding you that sensitive information, such as passwords, photos, messages, and audio, may appear in your recordings.
- Adjust the settings to toggle audio recording on or off and enable the option to show when you touch the screen.
- Tap the start button located at the bottom right of the box to commence recording.
- A small countdown timer will appear in the status bar’s upper right corner.
- To stop recording, scroll down from the top of the phone and tap on “stop” in the red bar indicating the recording status.
Managing Storage and Privacy
After sharing your screen recording, it might be prudent to delete it, as these videos can consume significant storage space. For instance, a 23-second screen recording on the Pixel 6 Pro occupied 163MB of storage. Deleting unnecessary recordings helps optimize storage capacity and protects your privacy.
In conclusion, Android 14 introduces an innovative solution for screen recording, allowing users to capture a single app without intrusive notifications or system UI elements. This enhancement provides a convenient and efficient way to share recordings while maintaining privacy. As we eagerly await the stable release of Android 14, it’s clear that this update will revolutionize the screen recording experience on Android devices, empowering users with greater control and seamless sharing capabilities.