How to record audio with the Voice Recorder app on a Samsung Galaxy phone

You will open the built-in Voice Recorder app on a Samsung Galaxy phone, pick a recording mode, capture audio and save the file. It suits anyone who needs a quick voice memo, interview or lecture recording. All you need is the phone and permission to use the microphone.

How to Use Voice Recorder on Samsung Galaxy Phones #SamsungGalaxy #AudioRecording, by Deep Master on YouTube. 1 min 9 s.

Video length
1 min 9 s
Time to do it
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8

What you need

Steps

  1. Open the Voice Recorder app from your app drawer or the Samsung folder. If you cannot find it, search the Galaxy Store for Voice Recorder and install it.

  2. Tap Allow when the app asks for microphone permission. Without this, the record button will not start a recording.

  3. Choose a mode before you start. Normal records everyday sound, Interview uses the top and bottom mics for two speakers, and Speech-to-text turns your words into text.

  4. Tap the round record button to start. The timer and a moving waveform show that audio is being captured.

  5. Tap the bookmark icon while recording to drop a marker at an important moment. Tap Pause to hold the recording, then Resume to carry on.

  6. Tap Stop when you are done. Type a name for the file and choose the folder where it should be saved.

  7. Tap Save. Your recording now appears in the list, where a tap plays it back and a long press lets you share, rename or delete it.

  8. Open the three-dot menu and go to Voice Recorder settings to change recording quality, turn on stereo sound or keep the screen awake during long recordings.

Tips and common mistakes

Record in a quiet room and keep the phone about 15 to 20 cm from the speaker's mouth for the clearest sound.

Do not cover the microphone at the bottom edge of the phone with your hand or a case.

Use Interview mode for two-person conversations, since it picks up sound from both sides of the phone.

Ask people before you record them, and check your local rules on recording conversations.

Questions

Where are my voice recordings saved on a Samsung phone?

They are stored in internal storage inside a Voice Recorder or Sounds folder. Open the My Files app and look under Internal storage to find and move them.

How do I send a recording to someone?

Long press the recording in the list, tap Share, and pick an app such as Messages, Gmail or Quick Share. You can also copy the file to a computer with a USB cable.

Can I record a phone call with this app?

No, the Voice Recorder app only captures sound around the phone. Some Samsung models have a separate call recording button inside the Phone app, depending on your region.

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