Screen recording can be a useful tool for capturing important information or sharing your phone’s content with others. However, many apps—especially streaming services, financial apps, and other secure platforms—restrict screen recording to protect their content. When attempting to record these apps, you may encounter a black screen or an error message, making it difficult to capture the app’s activity.
Fortunately, there is a simple workaround to bypass these restrictions: screen sharing to another device. By mirroring your primary device’s screen to a secondary device and recording it there, you can capture the content of protected apps without encountering the black screen issue. This method works on both Android and iOS devices and is a great solution when you need to record protected content.
In this detailed guide, we’ll show you how to screen record protected apps using screen share to another device, with steps for both Android and iOS users. We’ll also explore how you can use popular screen-sharing apps like AirDroid Cast, TeamViewer, Zoom, and Google Meet for this purpose.
What You’ll Need
- Two devices: A primary device (where the protected app is installed) and a secondary device (to record the screen).
- A screen sharing app: Apps like AirDroid Cast, TeamViewer, Zoom, or Google Meet can help you mirror the primary device’s screen to the secondary device.
- Screen recording software: Most modern devices come with built-in screen recording features, but if you’re using a PC, you can use the Snipping Tool to capture the screen.
Method 1: Using AirDroid Cast or TeamViewer for Screen Recording
AirDroid Cast and TeamViewer are excellent tools for screen mirroring between devices. These apps allow you to share the screen of your primary device (the one with the protected app) to a secondary device, where you can record the screen without restrictions.
Step-by-Step Guide Using AirDroid Cast:
- Install the Apps:
- Download AirDroid Cast on both devices (the one you’ll use for screen recording and the one that will mirror the screen).
- AirDroid Cast is available for both Android and iOS devices. You can download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
- Connect the Devices:
- Open AirDroid Cast on both devices.
- On your primary device (the one with the protected app), select the option to Cast Screen.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the two devices via Wi-Fi or a USB cable.
- Start Screen Mirroring:
- Once the devices are connected, you should see your primary device’s screen mirrored on the secondary device.
- Use the protected app on your primary device while the screen is mirrored on the secondary device.
- Record the Screen on the Secondary Device:
- On your secondary device, open the screen recording app or use the built-in screen recording function.
- Start recording the screen on your secondary device.
- Use the protected app on your primary device as you normally would, and the content will be recorded on your secondary device.
- Stop Recording:
- Once you’re finished, stop the screen recording and save the video for offline access.
