Screen recording on iPhone is a great feature that allows users to capture what's happening on their device's screen. However, there are times when the screen recording records a black screen, leaving you frustrated and wondering what went wrong. If you are experiencing this issue, don't worry, you're not alone. In this article, we'll show you how to fix the screen recording records black screen issue on your iPhone, so you can get back to recording your screen without any problems.

Disable Screen Recording Restriction

Open up your iPhone settings. Here, select Screen Time.

In your Screen Time settings, tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions to access your Content Restrictions.

Screen Time > Content Restrictions > Screen Recording

Navigate to Screen Recording and make sure that this option is set to Allow. You can then try to start a screen recording.

Ensure Enough Device Storage

If the problem persists, ensure you have enough storage left on your device. From your main settings, tap on General. Here, select iPhone Storage.

iPhone Settings > General > iPhone Storage

It might take a moment to load your storage information, and you can then offload some unused apps if you have limited storage left. If you intend to record your screen for a long time, then you will ensure enough storage is left on your device.

Update & Restart iPhone

In case nothing helps you out, then navigate to your Software Update settings. Here, select to download and install the latest update in case there is one available to you.

You can then proceed to restart your iPhone. Restarting your device will restart all processes, which can in a lot of cases fix the screen recording problem you are having.

Close YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, etc.

Lastly, some applications, such as Netflix or Disney+ don’t allow you to record your screen while these apps are running to prevent a user from stealing content. Make sure that none of these applications are running on your iPhone or iPad.

Your iPhone screen recording may be black due to several reasons, such as an outdated iOS version, a glitch in the screen recording feature, or a problem with the app you’re trying to record. It might be due to your privacy settings or because the app won’t allow screen recording (such as Netflix).
No, you don't need to download any special software to fix the issue. However, if the problem persists, you may want to consider using third-party screen recording software that offers more advanced features.
Unfortunately, if the screen recording was affected by the black screen issue, it may not be recoverable. However, you can prevent future issues by ensuring your device is up to date, and all background apps are closed before recording.
To test if your screen recording is working correctly, you can record a short clip, play it back, and ensure the audio and video are in sync, and you’re not seeing a black screen.