Record audio notes

Record a note

  1. Open the Recorder app .
  2. Enable any requested permissions.
  3. To start recording, tap .
  4. If needed, tap to pause and to resume recording.
  5. To stop recording, tap .
  6. To move a saved recording to a folder:

    • Tap more options icon by the recording you want to move, then tap Add to folder and choose the folder.
    • To add a new folder, tap plus icon, give it a title and save it. Then, tap the folder.

To trim or edit a recording, search for “audio file editor” in Play store to select and download an app.

Listen to recordings

You can listen to and share audio recordings in Recorder or other apps.

  1. Open the Recorder app .
  2. Tap .
  3. To play a recording in the list, tap .

Manage recordings

  1. Open the Recorder app .
  2. To see your recording list, tap .

    Beneath the name of each recording, you'll see the date, timestamp, and recording length.

  1. In the recording list, touch & hold the recording.
  2. Tap edit icon.
  3. Enter a new name and tap Save.
  1. In the recording list, touch & hold a recording. Then tap others to select more.
  2. Tap delete icon.
  1. In the recording list, touch & hold a recording. Then tap others to select more.
  2. Tap .
  3. Select the app or contact to share with.

Change voice quality/file format

  1. In the Recorder app , tap settings icon > Voice quality.
  2. Select the sound quality for future recordings.

    MP3 or AAC files are higher quality and typically larger. AMR files are typically smaller. Check the apps or devices you intend to use for playback to see what file formats they support.