Screen recording on your Motorola Edge 40 is a handy way to capture tutorials, save moments from video calls, or share gameplay highlights. The feature is built right into the system, and it's straightforward to use once you know where to find it.
Access the Screen Recorder
Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification shade, then swipe down again to expand the full Quick Settings panel. Look for a tile labeled Screen record. If you don't see it immediately, tap the pencil icon to edit your tiles and drag the Screen Recorder into your active set.
On the Edge 40 running Android 15, the icon typically looks like a small circle inside a square. Tapping it is your gateway to start capturing your screen.
Start Your First Recording
When you tap the Screen record tile, a small menu pops up. This is where you configure your audio. You can choose to record Device audio (sounds from apps and games), Device audio and microphone (which adds your voiceover), or Microphone only.
You'll also see a toggle to Show touches. I'd turn this on if you're creating a tutorial, as it visually highlights where you tap. Once your settings are ready, just hit Start. A three-second countdown begins, giving you time to navigate to the app or screen you want to record.
Include Your Voice in Recordings
For narrated guides or commentary, you need to enable your microphone. Before hitting start, select the Device audio and microphone option from the audio menu. This lets the recorder capture both the sounds from your phone and anything you say, which is perfect for walkthroughs or reacting to gameplay.
Just be mindful of your background noise, as the microphone will pick that up too. The recording will save both audio tracks together into one video file.
How to Stop and Save
To end a recording, swipe down from the top of the screen. You'll see a persistent notification with a prominent Stop button. Tap it, and the recording will immediately process and save.
Your video is automatically saved to your phone's gallery. You can usually find it in the Photos app or a Screen recordings album. A notification will also appear confirming the save, which you can tap to view the video right away.
Trim and Edit Your Video
Open your recording in the Google Photos app or Motorola's Gallery. Tap the Edit button (it often looks like a slider icon) to access basic tools. The most useful one is the trim function, which lets you cut off the beginning and end where you were fumbling to start or stop the recorder.
You can also adjust brightness or apply filters if needed. For more advanced editing, like adding text or splicing clips, you might need a dedicated video editor from the Play Store.
What You Can't Record
Due to copyright protection and security, some content will block recording. Streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon Prime Video will typically display a black screen during playback. Banking apps and secure payment screens also prevent recording for your safety.
Most other apps, games, web browsers, and your home screen will record without any issue. If you see a black screen where there should be video, it's likely due to these digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.
Optimize Recording Settings
For longer recordings or to save storage space, you can adjust the quality. Long-press the Screen record tile in your Quick Settings and select Settings. Here, you can often change the video resolution and frame rate.
A higher resolution like 1080p looks great but creates larger files. For most purposes, the default settings on the Edge 40 are perfectly balanced for quality and file size.
Share Your Screen Recording
Once your video is ready, sharing is simple. Open it in your gallery app and tap the share icon. You can send it directly through messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram, upload it to YouTube or TikTok, or attach it to an email.
For very long recordings, the file size might be large. Some sharing apps will compress it automatically, but you can also trim it down first using the edit tools mentioned earlier to make it easier to send.
Consider a Third-Party App
If you need features beyond the basics, like drawing on the screen while recording or live streaming, check the Play Store. Apps like AZ Screen Recorder or Mobizen offer advanced controls.
They often include built-in video editors, more granular audio settings, and no time limits. Just download one, grant the necessary screen recording permissions, and you'll have a more powerful toolkit at your disposal.
