How to Disable Screen Recording on iPhone and iPad
To get going, let’s understand how turning off the native screen recorder works on iOS!
So, How Do You Turn Off Screen Recording on iPhone and iPad?
Thanks to the presence of Screen Time, it’s pretty straightforward to restrict several features and even hide apps on iPhone and iPad. No prizes for guessing! We will use this very feature to turn off screen recording. Now, there are 2 easy ways to turn off the screen recorder on iOS. While one is temporary, the other is permanent and more secure. In this guide, I will talk about both methods so that you can choose the preferred method depending on your needs.
Temporarily Turn OFF Screen Recording on iPhone and iPad
First off, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> Control Center. Now, find Screen Recording and then hit the red “-“ button to the left of it and hit Remove to remove the screen recording button from the Control Center.
From now onwards, the Screen Recorder will no longer be present in the Control Center. Hence, no one will be able to record the screen on your device. Note that, anyone who is familiar with iOS can easily add the Screen Recording to the Control Center and start using it. If you are dealing with a naughty kid, this one, however, is more than capable to prevent them from recording the screen.
Permanently Turn OFF Screen Recording on iPhone and iPad
For whatever reason, if you want to permanently disable the recorder, you can do so with ease.
Head over to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> scroll down and choose Screen Time.
Then, tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions. Now, turn on the toggle for Content & Privacy Restrictions. After that, tap on Content Restrictions and then enter your Screen Time passcode.
Under the Game Center section, tap on Screen Recording and choose Don’t Allow.
That’s it! You have successfully disabled the Screen Recorder on your iPhone. Going forward, it will not be available to use on your device. At any time, you want to bring it back, navigate to the same Screen Time setting and allow the Screen Recorder to work without any restriction.
Signing Off…
There you have it! So, that’s how you can take control of the screen recording feature on your iPhone. Now that you are familiar with how the hack works, get the most out of it to prevent anyone from using the screen recorder without your permission. You may also like to catch up with:
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