Okay, you’ve got the button in Control Center. Now, swipe down from that top-right corner again—don’t be shy, yank it like you’re pulling a tablecloth out from under a fine china set. Tap the record button (that little circle). A three-second countdown appears, which is your cue to quickly stop picking your nose and look presentable. Then, a red bar appears at the top of your screen, and your phone is now a spy on itself.
Here’s the tricky part: if you tap and hold that record button instead of just tapping it, a secret menu appears. You can turn on the microphone—so your glorious voice commentary will be recorded, not just the silent movie of your swipes. I once forgot to do this and recorded a 12-minute tutorial on folding fitted sheets. Pure, silent agony. Don't be me.
How to Screen Record on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide
Want to stop? Easy. Tap the red bar at the top of the screen and hit “Stop.” Or just open Control Center again and tap that same record button one more time. Your phone will save the video to your Photos app faster than you can say “Why is my face in this recording?”