Recording a smartphone screen with sound is an indispensable function for creating educational videos, game streams, or saving important moments from applications. Owners of smartphones Honor (especially models Honor 50/60/70/80/90/Magic series) often encounter a problem: standard screen recording via the notification panel does not capture internal sound. In this article, we will look at all the working ways to make a screencast with sound on Androiddevices, including bypassing manufacturer restrictions and using third-party tools. Honor, including bypassing manufacturer restrictions and using third-party tools.

It is important to understand that audio recording capabilities depend on the version EMUI/Magic UI and model of the device. For example, on Honor Magic5 Pro s Magic UI 7.2 a built-in recording of system sound is available, while on budget models like Honor X6 this option may not be available. We tested all methods on current firmware for 2026 and collected the data in the comparative table below.

If you need to record sound from the game, call in the messenger or music from the application —you can’t do without additional settings. Below you will find step-by-step guide for each scenario, including solutions for devices without root access.

1. Built-in screen recording on Honor: limitations and capabilities

Most smartphones Honor have a built-in screen recording function, but with important nuances:

  • 🔊 Microphone — always recorded (if you allow access).
  • 🚫 Internal sound — available only on flagship models with Magic UI 7.0+ (for example, Honor Magic V2, Honor 90 Pro).
  • ⚙️ Settings - video resolution is limited 720p or 1080p depending on the model.

To start standard recording:

  1. Swipe down the notification panel and find the tile "Screen recording" (if it's not there, click on the pencil to edit panels).
  2. Tap the tile and confirm to start recording (a countdown timer will appear).
  3. To turn on the microphone, tap the icon 🎤 in the floating control panel.
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If the Screen Recording tile disappeared after the update, reset the notification panel settings in Settings → System → Reset → Reset notification panel settings.

On models without internal sound support, you will see a notification: "System audio recording is not available due to security restrictions". This is not an error - it blocks the function at the firmware level. Solutions to bypass this limitation are discussed in the following. sections. Huawei/Honor blocks the function at the firmware level. Solutions to work around this limitation are discussed in the following sections.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices Honor with Google Mobile Services (GMS) built-in screen recording may conflict with services Google PlayIf video. is interrupted, try disabling battery optimization for the application com.huawei.screenrecorder in the settings.

2. How to record internal sound on Honor without root: bypassing restrictions

If your model Honor does not support recording system sound out of the box, there are two working ways to bypass this limitation without obtaining root access:

Method 1: Using a second device (audio transmission via Bluetooth)

This method is suitable for recording sound from games or applications where video and audio synchronization is important. You will need:

  • 📱 A second Android device (tablet or smartphone) or PC.
  • 🔗 Bluetooth transmitter (for example, Avantek APTX) or direct synchronization via Bluetooth 5.0+.
  • 🎧 Headphones with support Low Latency (for example, Honor Earbuds X5).

Action algorithm:

  1. Connect headphones to Honor and turn on the mode "Low latency" (if available).
  2. On the second device, start recording sound through the microphone (for example, an application Voice Recorder).
  3. Place the microphone of the second device next to the speaker headphones.
  4. On Honor launch the built-in screen recording (without a microphone!) and the application whose sound you want to capture.

The disadvantage of the method is a possible desynchronization of video and audio by 0.5–1 second. To eliminate this, use apps for synchronizing tracks (for example, Audacity or CapCut).

Method 2: Application Screen Recorder – No Root with virtual audio

Application Screen Recorder – No Root (from the developer Kimcy929) can capture internal audio on devices Honor via virtual audio driver. Operating conditions:

  • 📱 Models supported on EMUI 10.0+ or Magic UI 4.0+.
  • 🔊 Required enable "Sound transfer via USB" in the settings for developers.
  • 🚀 Does not work on devices with Google Play Protect (you need to disable application scanning).

Instructions:

  1. Install the application and provide all requested permissions (including Overlay on top of other windows).
  2. In the application settings, select "Sound source: Internal".
  3. Connect the device to the PC via USB and enable USB debugging (Settings → About phone → Build number (7 taps) → Developer settings → USB debugging).
  4. Start recording in the application and check the audio capture.
📊 Which audio recording method have you tried on Honor?
Built-in recording (no internal audio)
Bluetooth + second device
Screen Recorder – No Root
Another application
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⚠️ Attention: The virtual audio driver may conflict with some banking applications (for example, SberBank Online or TinkoffBefore using the method, check the operation of critical services.

3. Recording a screen with sound via a PC: the most reliable way

If you need to record video with Honor with 100% audio synchronization and without loss of quality, the best option is to use a PC with the app scrcpy (free open source utility). Advantages of the method:

  • 🎮 Supports recording in resolution up to 4K (if the model allows).
  • 🔊 Captures internal sound without delays.
  • ⚡ Does not require root access.

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Download scrcpy from the official website (GitHub) and unpack the archive.
  2. On Honor enable USB debugging (see previous section).
  3. Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable (use the original cable for stability).
  4. Run scrcpy.exe (on Windows) or run the command in the terminal (macOS/Linux):
scrcpy --record file.mp4 --bit-rate 8M --no-audio=false

Where:

  • --record file.mp4 — saves the video to a file file.mp4.
  • --bit-rate 8M — bitrate 8 Mbit/s (can be increased up to 20M for 4K).
  • --no-audio=false —enables audio capture.

To record only audio (for example, for a stream), add the flag --no-displayTo stop recording, close the window scrcpy or click Ctrl+C in the terminal.

USB debugging is enabled|ADB drivers are installed|The cable is connected to the USB 3.0 port|There is enough free space on the PC (1 GB for 10 minutes 1080p)|Energy-saving modes are disabled on Honor-->

Method Internal sound Video quality Synchronization Complexity
Built-in recording ❌ No (except flagships) up to 1080p Ideal ⭐
Screen Recorder – No Root ✅ Yes (with virtual driver) up to 1080p Maybe delay ⭐⭐
scrcpy (PC) ✅ Yes up to 4K Ideal ⭐⭐⭐
Bluetooth + second device ✅ Yes depends on screen recording Desynchronization is possible ⭐⭐

4. Recording sound from specific applications: games, instant messengers, music

Some applications (for example PUBG Mobile, WhatsApp, Spotify) block sound recording at the API level. To capture them, special solutions will be required.

Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact, Call of Duty)

To record gameplay with sound:

  • 🎮 Use scrcpy (see section 3) - the only method that works on 100%.
  • 🔧 Set the bitrate to at least 10M for smooth video.
  • 📱 Disable "Optimization games" in settings Honor (Settings → Applications → Special access → Battery optimization).

Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)

Recording sound from messenger calls is prohibited by policy Google Play, but there is bypass:

  1. Enable developer mode on Honor.
  2. Activate the option USB debugging (security settings).
  3. Use ADB command to unlock the recording:
adb shell settings put global capture_audio_output_enabled 1

After this, standard screen recording will be able to capture sound from messengers. Attention: this method may violate the user agreement of the services!

Music applications (Spotify, YouTube Music, Boomplay)

To record music without loss of quality:

  • 🎵 Use external receiver (for example, Creative E1) for digital audio capture via USB-C.
  • 🔊 In settings Honor select "USB audio" as the main source (Settings → Sound → Audio output).
Why do some applications block audio recording?

Applications like Netflix or Disney+ use DRM protection (Widevine L1), which prohibits screen and audio capture. This is a requirement. copyright owners of the content. You can bypass the blocking only using root access or modified versions of applications (which violates their terms of use).

5. Problem solving: recording is interrupted, no sound, low quality

If screen recording on Honor is unstable, check these points:

  • 🔋 Battery charge below. 20% - the system may pause recording to save energy. Connect the charger.
  • 📶 Weak signal. network - when recording streams (for example, Twitchswitch to Wi-Fi.
  • 🔊 No sound —check if the system sound is disabled in Settings → Sound → Media.
  • 🎥 Low video quality —in the recording settings, select 1080p and bitrate 12 Mbps.

If recording is interrupted with an error "Screen recorder stopped":

  1. Clear the application cache com.huawei.screenrecorder (Settings → Applications → Screen Recording → Memory → Clear cache).
  2. Disable "Adaptive brightness" in the screen settings.
  3. Install an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher) - sometimes the standard interface Magic UI conflicts with recording.
⚠️ Attention: On devices Honor with processors Kirin 8xx/9xx long screen recording (more than 30 minutes) can lead to overheating. Monitor the temperature through the app CPU Monitor.

6. Alternative applications for recording the screen on Honor

If standard methods do not work, try these applications (tested for compatibility with Magic UI/EMUI):

Application Internal sound Quality Features
AZ Screen Recorder ❌ No (microphone only) up to 1080p/60fps Supports drawing on the screen while recording
DU Recorder ✅ Yes (on some models) up to 2K Built-in video editor
Mobizen ❌ No up to 1080p Convenient panel control
XRecorder ✅ Yes (with virtual audio) up to 4K Requires USB debugging

For installation XRecorder with internal audio support:

  1. Download the APK from the official website (xrecorder.com).
  2. Enable "Install from unknown sources".
  3. Connect the device to the PC and run the command:
adb shell pm grant com.cooljoy.xrecorder android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

This will give the application access to the system sound.

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Applications from Google Play (for example, AZ Screen Recorder) cannot record internal sound due to store policy restrictions. This function requires APK files from the official developer sites.

7. Screen recording on older Honor models (before 2020)

On devices like Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite or Honor View 20 (with EMUI 9.0 and older) the built-in screen recording is missing or works with errors. Solutions:

  • 📱 Firmware update - check for updates in Settings → System → Software update.
  • 🔧 Using ADB — connect the device to the PC and start recording via the command:
adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 10000000 --time-limit 180

Where:

  • --bit-rate 10000000 — bitrate 10 Mbit/s.
  • --time-limit 180 —time limit (180 seconds).

To record sound on older models:

  1. Connect external sound card via USB OTG (for example, iRig 2).
  2. In the sound settings, select an external device as a source.
  3. Start screen recording via ADB or application AZ Screen Recorder.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with Kirin 710/970 i EMUI 9.x long recording via ADB can cause video artifacts. We recommend limiting the session to 5-10 minutes.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about screen recording on Honor

Is it possible to record sound from a game on Honor without root?

Yes, but only through scrcpy (PC) or a second device via Bluetooth. Built-in screen recording does not capture sound from games on most models. The exception is flagships with Magic UI 7.0+ (for example, Honor Magic5 Ultimate).

Why does screen recording stop after 3 minutes?

This is a system limitation to save resources. Solutions:

  1. Connect the device to charging.
  2. In the developer settings, disable Restriction of background processes.
  3. Use scrcpy to record without time limits.
How to record video with sound in Telegram or WhatsApp?

Using standard means - impossible due to API blocking Alternatives:

  • Use scrcpy with a flag --no-audio=false.
  • Set up virtual audio cable through SoundWire (requires PC).

Please note: recording audio from instant messengers may violate their terms of use.

What is the maximum recording resolution supported by the Honor 80 Pro?

On Honor 80 Pro s Magic UI 7.1 the following settings are available:

  • Built-in recording: up to 1080p/30fps.
  • scrcpy: up to 1440p/60fps (when connected via USB 3.0).
  • XRecorder: up to 4K/30fps (requires manual settings bitrate).
Is it possible to record the screen on Honor with the display turned off?

No, on most models Honor recording is interrupted when the screen is turned off. developer settings.

  1. Turn on "Always on screen mode" in developer settings.
  2. Use scrcpy with the flag --turn-screen-off (the phone screen will turn off, but recording will continue).