Capturing a video of what's happening on your Infinix Note 40 Pro's display is a handy feature. You can use it to create tutorials, save a funny moment from a video call, or record your gameplay. The good news is your phone has a capable screen recorder built right into XOS 14.
Access the Screen Recorder Tool
Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to see all your Quick Settings tiles. Look for the tile labeled Screen Recorder. If you don't see it immediately, tap the pencil icon to edit your tiles and add it from the list of available options.
On the Infinix Note 40 Pro, this tool is integrated into the XOS software. I've found it to be reliable for most tasks, though the camera processing can sometimes be a bit slow if you're switching apps while recording.
Start Your Screen Recording
Tap the Screen Recorder tile. A menu will pop up giving you a few choices before you begin. You can select your audio source: System sound captures audio from apps and games, Microphone records your voice, or System sound and microphone does both.
You can also toggle Show touches on, which displays a white circle wherever you tap. This is incredibly useful if you're making a tutorial. Once your settings are ready, just tap Start recording.
Stop and Save Your Video
While recording, you'll see a persistent red timer icon in your status bar. To stop, pull down the notification shade and tap the Stop button in the screen recording notification. Your video will automatically be saved to your Gallery app.
You can find it in the "Videos" album or by browsing your recent files. The recording process is straightforward, which is great because you can focus on what you're capturing, not the mechanics.
Record Gameplay with Audio
For recording mobile games, I'd recommend using the "System sound and microphone" option if you want to provide commentary. The Dimensity 7020 chip handles everyday recording well, but be aware it's a mid-range processor.
If you're playing a graphically heavy game, you might notice some performance impact while recording. For less demanding games, it works just fine and captures the in-game audio clearly.
Edit Your Screen Recording
Open the video in your Gallery app. Tap on the edit button (it usually looks like a pencil or sliders). From here, you can trim the beginning and end of your clip to remove any fumbling.
You can cut out the parts where you were starting and stopping the recorder. The built-in editor is basic but gets the job done for quick cuts. For more advanced editing, you'll need a separate app.
What You Can't Record on Screen
Due to copyright protection, most premium video streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ will block screen recording. You'll typically just get a black screen in the recording.
Banking and secure payment apps also prevent recording for obvious security reasons. For everything else, browsing the web, using social media, or playing most games, the recorder will work without any issues.
Share Your Screen Capture
Once your video is ready, open it in the Gallery and tap the share icon. You can send it directly through messaging apps like WhatsApp, upload it to social platforms like TikTok or YouTube, or share it via email.
If the file is very long, it might be quite large. You might want to trim it down before sharing to make the upload faster and easier for others to download and view.
Try a Third-Party Recorder App
If you need features beyond what the built-in tool offers, the Google Play Store has excellent alternatives. Apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen offer more control over video quality, frame rate, and internal audio capture.
They also often include more robust built-in editing tools. Just install one, grant it the necessary permissions over your display, and you're set. This is a good way to get around any limitations you might find in the native XOS software.
