If you want to record gameplay footage, Google Play Games (opens in new tab) has a built-in screen recorder that will start capturing footage automatically when you launch a game. Such apps are very popular, so there's no shortage of shoddily made or outright malicious ones available.

If you're using Android Pie or earlier, you'll need a third-party screen recorder from the Google Play Store. You can now record your screen any time by hitting the power button to bring up the power options menu, then holding the screenshot button until the screen recording options appear. Find the flag 'settings_screenrecord_long_press' and toggle the switch to activate it. Return to the system settings, tap 'Developer options' and select 'Feature flags'. This will put the phone in developer mode, letting you test features that aren't yet fully finished. Tap the version number seven times, then enter your unlock credentials when prompted. Android 13 includes its own screen recorder, which you can find by opening the 'Settings' menu and selecting 'About phone'.

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