Recording your screen on the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a great way to capture high-performance gameplay, create tutorials, or save a video call. The phone has a powerful built-in recorder, and its gaming-centric software offers some unique options.
Access the Built-in Screen Recorder
Swipe down from the top of your screen twice to open the full Quick Settings panel. Look for the tile labeled Screen recorder. If you don't see it, tap the pencil icon to edit your Quick Settings and drag the Screen recorder tile into your active panel.
You can also launch it from the Game Genie overlay while in a game, which gives you more control over what gets captured.
Start Your Recording
Tap the Screen recorder tile. A menu will pop up asking you to choose your audio source. You can select Media sound (game and app audio), Media and microphone, or Microphone only.
You can also toggle Show touches on or off, which is helpful for tutorials. Once you tap Start, a three-second countdown begins before recording starts.
Record Gameplay with Game Genie
For the best gaming captures, use the X Sense overlay. Swipe from the top-right corner of the screen while in a game to open Game Genie. Tap the Record button here.
This method is optimized for the ROG Phone 9's hardware. I'd start with this for recording games, as it can help manage system resources to minimize performance impact.
Include Your Voice Commentary
If you want to narrate your gameplay or tutorial, select "Media and microphone" in the audio options before you start. This captures both the game's sound effects and your voice through the phone's microphone.
The ROG Phone 9's microphones are quite good at isolating voice, so your commentary should come through clearly even during intense action.
Stop and Save the Recording
To stop, swipe down and tap the Stop button in the persistent screen recording notification. You can also tap the floating red recording indicator.
The video will automatically save to your Gallery app. On the ROG Phone 9, recordings are typically stored in a folder named "ScreenRecord."
Edit Your Video Clip
Open the recording in the Gallery app. Tap on the edit button (it looks like a pencil) to access trimming tools. You can cut off the beginning and end where you fumbled with the controls.
For more advanced edits, the phone may include ASUS' video editor, or you can use a dedicated app from the Play Store.
Configure Recording Quality and Settings
To adjust the resolution and frame rate, go to Settings > Advanced features > Screen recorder. Here you can set the video quality, with higher settings like 4K producing much larger files.
Given the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, you can record at high frame rates smoothly, but be aware it will generate more heat and use battery faster, especially with the AniMe Vision display active on the back.
What You Can't Record
Due to copyright and security protections, streaming apps like Netflix or Disney+ will often display a black screen during recording. Secure apps for banking or payments may also block recording.
Most other content, including all your games, web browsing, and standard apps, will record without any issue.
Use Bypass Charging for Long Sessions
If you're planning an extended recording session, especially while gaming, plug in your charger and enable bypass charging from the Game Genie menu. This powers the phone directly from the charger, reducing heat buildup by not stressing the battery.
It's a smart feature that helps maintain performance when the system is under heavy load from both gaming and recording.
Share Your Gameplay Video
Once your clip is ready, find it in the Gallery, tap the share button, and choose your platform. You can upload directly to YouTube, share via messaging apps, or post to social media.
For very long recordings, you might want to trim them down first, as a 4K video file can get quite large and be difficult to send.
Try a Third-Party App
If you need features like live streaming or more advanced editing, apps like AZ Screen Recorder on the Play Store are a good option. They can record internal audio without needing root access.
Just remember that third-party apps might not be as optimized for the ROG Phone 9's unique cooling and performance modes as the built-in tools are.
