How to shoot a video with music at the same time on Android: a complete guide

Recording a video with the background sound of your favorite music is a task that many users face Android. Standard camera apps on most smartphones automatically turn off audio playback during shooting, leaving only sounds from the microphone. This feature is associated with optimizing resources and preventing echo, but it creates inconvenience for bloggers, musicians, or simply creative people who want to create an atmospheric video.

Fortunately, there are several ways to get around this limitation - from using third-party applications to hidden system settings. In this article we will look at 5 proven methodsworking on devices Samsung, Xiaomi, Google Pixel and other brands, including budget models. You will learn how to synchronize sound with video without losing quality, which applications are best suited for this task, and how to avoid common mistakes when editing.

Why does Android block music by default during filming?

The reason lies in the architecture of the operating system. When you launch the camera, Android prioritizes the audio stream from the microphone, temporarily muting all other sounds. This is done for:

• 🎤 Preventing echo —simultaneous playback of music through speakers and recording from a microphone creates an unpleasant reverberation effect.
• 📱 Resource saving —processing multiple audio streams increases the load on the processor, which can lead to lag on weak devices.
• 🔋 Battery conservation —parallel operation of the microphone and speakers consumes energy faster.

However, this limitation can be circumvented if you use the right tools. Manufacturers of some smartphones (for example Samsung Galaxy S22+ or OnePlus 10 Pro) build hidden functions into the firmware for recording system audio, but they are often disabled by default. In the following sections we will show you how to activate them.

Method 1: Using applications to record the screen

The most universal method is recording the screen with music on. Most modern Androiddevices have a built-in screen recording function, but it does not always save the system sound. For reliable results, we recommend using specialized utilities:

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder — supports recording internal audio (required Android 10+), allows you to adjust the bitrate of video and audio.
• 🎬 DU Recorder — simple interface, streaming capability, but adds a watermark in the free version.
• 🔊 Mobizen — records audio from a microphone and system at the same time, but can slow down on weak devices.

Instructions for AZ Screen Recorder:

1. Download the application from Google Play and provide all the necessary permissions.
2. Open the recording settings (⚙️ → Audio Source) and select Internal audio.
3. Start playing music in any player (YouTube Music, Spotify, VLC).
4. Click on the floating record button and select Start now.
5. Open the camera and start shooting - the sound will be recorded along with the video.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11) internal audio recording may not work due to manufacturer restrictions. In this case, try alternative methods from the following sections.

Method 2: Enable system audio recording in the engineering menu

On smartphones Samsung, Huawei and some models Xiaomi there is a hidden option that allows you to record sound directly while shooting video. To activate it, you will need access to engineering menu (or Developer Options).

Steps for devices Samsung (firmware One UI):

1. Activate developer mode: go to 7 timesSettings → About phone → Software information and click on Build number.
2. Return to the main settings menu, find section Developer options.
3. Scroll down and enable the option Disable audio effects (disable audio effects).
4. Reboot the device.

After that, try starting the camera and player at the same time On some models. (Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy A52) this allows you to record music without trimming. If the method does not work, check for firmware updates - manufacturers sometimes remove this function in new versions.

What to do if there is no Disable audio effects option?

On some firmware this option is hidden QuickShortcutMaker to find hidden functions. Search for "audio" and check the available actions.

Brand	Model	Does it support system sound recording?	Is root required?
Samsung	Galaxy S22+	Yes (via the engineering menu)	No
Xiaomi	Redmi Note 10 Pro	Partially (only with root)	Yes
Google	Pixel 6	No	No
OnePlus	10 Pro	Yes (built-in function)	No

Method 3: Synchronizing audio and video in the editor

If the previous methods did not work, the most reliable option is separate recording video and audio with subsequent synchronization in video editor. This method requires more time, but guarantees high quality results.

Action algorithm:

1. Record a video without sound (or with minimal noise).
2. Record the audio track (music) separately using voice recorder or a specialized application (Audacity, Voice Recorder).
3. Import both files into the editor (CapCut, KineMaster, Adobe Premiere Rush).
4. Synchronize tracks by clap or other sound marker.

For accurate synchronization, use audio wave visualization - in most editors it is displayed automatically. If music and video are recorded on one device, file timestamps will help you align them without manual adjustment.

Method 4: Camera applications with support for background music

Some third-party cameras can record video with sound from other applications. Among them:

• 📹 Open Camera - open source, supports recording system audio on Android 10+ (you need to enable the option in settings).
• 🎥 Footage —a professional application with manual audio settings, but paid.
• 📸 ProCam X —allows you to select the audio source (microphone or system).

Settings in Open Camera:

1. Install the application and open the settings (⚙️ → Audio control).
2. Enable the option Use audio focus and Record audio from internal mic + media.
3. Start music in the background (for example, through YouTube Music in the mini-player).
4. Start recording video - the sound should be saved.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience), these applications may work unstable. Before shooting important content, test the recording for a short period.

Method 5: Using an external microphone or Bluetooth devices

If your smartphone stubbornly blocks background music, an alternative option is transferring audio to an external device. For example:

• 🎧 Bluetooth headphones with microphone - connect them to the phone, start music and start shooting. The sound will be recorded through the headphone microphone.
• 🎤 External recorder (for example, Zoom H1n) - connect it to your smartphone via USB-C/OTG and record music separately.
• 📻 FM transmitter —broadcast music to a radio receiver, and record sound from the built-in microphone.

To synchronize such recordings, use clicker (a special device that creates a sound signal) or clapping your hands. In the editor, combine the peaks of the sound wave from the clap on both tracks.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When recording video with music, users often encounter typical problems:

1. Out of sync between audio and video - occurs due to different recording delays. Solution: use a metronome or clap to synchronize in the editor.
2. Noise and interference —appears when recording through the built-in microphone. Solution: turn off noise reduction in the camera settings or use an external microphone.
3. Cutting audio —some applications (for example, Instagram) automatically reduce the music volume. Solution: record the video in a neutral player and then upload it to social networks.

Another common mistake is ignore copyright. If you use music from YouTube, Spotify or other streaming services, the video may be blocked or dismantled. For safe use:

• 🎵 Look for tracks with a license Creative Commons (for example, on Free Music Archive).
• 📜 Buy music on platforms like Epidemic Sound or Artlist.
• 🎧 Use royalty-free libraries (YouTube Audio Library).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to record video with music on Android without root?

Yes, most of the methods from this article (screen recording, third-party cameras, synchronization in the editor) do not require superuser rights. Root may only be needed to activate hidden functions on some firmware Xiaomi or Huawei.

Why does not recording system sound work on my Samsung?

The manufacturer could have disabled this function in a firmware update. Check the version. data-i="183">: in the latest versions (4.0+), recording of internal audio is often blocked. An alternative is to use One UI: In the latest versions (4.0+), internal audio recording is often blocked. An alternative is to use AZ Screen Recorder or Open Camera.

How to record a video with music from TikTok?

TikTok automatically reduces the volume of background music when recording through the camera.

1. Record your screen with music on in TikTok (use DU Recorder).
2. Cut off unnecessary parts in the editor.
3. Upload the finished video back to TikTok.

Please note that such a video may be deleted for copyright infringement.

Which application is better for recording video with music on a weak phone?

For devices with 2–4 GB RAM we recommend AZ Screen Recorder (light version) or Mobizen in low resolution mode (720p). Turn off background animation and close all unnecessary applications before recording.

Is it possible to record videos with music from games?

Yes, but with reservations:

• Gaming sound will be recorded only through screen recording (for example, AZ Recorder with the option Internal audio).
• In multiplayer games (for example, PUBG Mobile) background music may be drowned out by voice chat.
• Some games (for example, Genshin Impact) block screen recording due to protection against cheats.

On devices with a chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for example, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Xiaomi 13 Pro) system audio recording may be unstable due to processor optimizations. In this case, use an external recorder or synchronization in the editor.