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RecorderX

RecorderX is an application designed for high-fidelity screen capture.
RecorderX is a high-performance, privacy-focused screen recorder for Android.

Key Features:
- Record up to 4K (UHD) and 2K (QHD) for crystal clear video.
- High-speed recording at 60fps, 90fps, and 120fps.
- Custom bitrates up to 18 Mbps for practical high-frame-rate performance.
- Native 80 Global Languages support with a searchable language selection modal.
- Hardware-level Display Keep-Awake engine to prevent screen dimming during recording.
- Background RAM optimization with automatic service cleanup when removed from Recents.
- Modern AMOLED Black base theme with a Title Bar Swipe Gesture Theme Customizer to cycle through 12 dynamic accent colors.
- Floating control overlay panel for convenient recording management.
- Real-time screen drawing brush tool for annotations.
- Compact MediaStyle notification controls tailored for Android 14.
- Automatic file naming with custom templates.
- Self-healing audio system that recovers if the system blocks capture.
- Post-recording notifications with live video thumbnails.
- Works entirely offline with no internet access or ads.
- Open Source and compiled with Java 21.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 3.1.1 (8) suggested Added on Sep 07, 2026

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "camera"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "camera"
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaProjection"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection"
    • run foreground service with the type "microphone"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.zygisk_enc.RecorderX.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.3 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 3.1.0
    - 80 Global Languages System: Native multi-language support across 80 locales with a searchable language selection dialog.
    - Background Process & Memory Optimization: Resolved background process lingering by implementing RAM cleanup when removed from Recents.
    - Display Keep-Awake Engine: Ensured display remains active and awake during recording sessions to prevent screen timeout.
    - Optimized Bitrate Thresholds: Capped maximum bitrate to a practical 18 Mbps threshold for improved high-frame-rate
  • Version 3.1.0 (7) - Added on Aug 26, 2026

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaProjection"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection"
    • run foreground service with the type "microphone"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.zygisk_enc.RecorderX.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 3.0.1
    - Merged PR #8: Fixed Android 14/15/16 + OnePlus recording failure, AV1 encoding lag, audio stutter, and blurry video output.
    - Added Independent Move Tool to select and drag drawn shapes on screen.
    - Reorganized Brush Toolbar into a compact grid with a dedicated drag handle.
    - Added Hide/Show Floating Bubble button in the active recording notification panel.
    - Replaced open folder with "Open Last Recording" system chooser (ZArchiver, VLC, Gallery).
    - Auto-dismissed onboarding title hint on 3rd
  • Version 3.0.1 (6) - Added on Aug 04, 2026

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaProjection"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection"
    • run foreground service with the type "microphone"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • This app can appear on top of other apps
      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • com.zygisk_enc.RecorderX.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log