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How to Record the Screen on iPhone or iPad

Create a video recording of activity displayed on the device.

Quick Answer

Add/use Screen Recording from Control Center, start recording, then stop from the status indicator or Control Center.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant Apple app or Settings section on the iPhone or iPad.
  2. Add/use Screen Recording from Control Center, start recording, then stop from the status indicator or Control Center.
  3. Review the result before deleting data, removing an account, or changing synchronization settings.
  4. For important data, confirm a current backup exists before making a major storage, account, or device change.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Apple occasionally moves settings between iOS/iPadOS versions, so exact menu wording can differ by software version.
  • iCloud synchronization is not the same as a separate backup of every item; deleting synchronized content can propagate to other devices.