Background Recorder

Record candid videos easily

Background Recorder - Silent Video Recording App

"Background Recorder" is an innovative Android app that allows users to record videos silently in the background, whether they are playing games, working on other apps, or even with the screen turned off. With a simple press of the app icon and a click on the start button, users can capture their surroundings without any preview. Ideal for car trips, security purposes, or discreet recording, the app offers multiple video resolutions and stores videos in a hidden folder for privacy.
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App stats

Users: 2,488
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-23)
Creation date: 2017-05-18
Size: 17.17M
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings

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App summary

Record video silently in the background while playing game, working on another app or even with the screen turned off.

Simple press the app icon and click on start button. Video recording starts in background without showing preview. You can stop video by pressing app stop icon. Video is saved in folder '.Background Recorder' and is NOT shown in the gallery by default. Please use a file explorer to access your video.

You can use the application as a:
- Car video camera / dash cam - record your drive while using GPS navigation at the same time,
- Background recorder - record your surroundings while making a phone call or with disabled screen,
- Security camera - just leave it in a room, disable the screen and record while you are gone.

Features:
* No preview.
* Multiple video resolution.
* Easy stop button
* Videos not listed in default gallery app.

User reviews

F@@@@d aap
by Sunil Dev, 2022-05-20

waste my time...
by A Google user, 2019-04-22
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