How to Fix OnePlus 13 Screen Recorder Not Saving Videos

The built-in Screen Recorder on the OnePlus 13 is a convenient way to capture your screen activities, whether you’re recording gameplay, tutorials, or social media clips. But sometimes, users notice that recorded videos don’t save properly or disappear after recording.

This issue can happen for a few reasons, such as lack of storage space, incorrect permissions, or temporary software glitches. Here’s how to fix it and make sure your recordings save every time.

Why Your OnePlus 13 Screen Recorder Might Not Be Saving Videos

• Insufficient storage space in internal memory.
• Missing file access permissions for Screen Recorder.
• Temporary system or app glitches.
• Outdated OxygenOS or software version.
• Recording path set to a deleted or invalid folder.

Check Your Storage Space.

If your OnePlus 13 is running low on storage, Screen Recorder may fail to save videos. Ensuring there’s enough free space allows the system to write and store new recordings.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Storage.
2. Review available space, and delete unnecessary files or apps if storage is nearly full.

After freeing up space, try recording again to confirm that the file saves correctly.

Verify App Permissions.

Screen Recorder needs permission to save files to internal storage. If it lacks this permission, recordings might not be saved at all.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap Screen Recorder, and then tap Permissions.

Make sure Files and media access is allowed. If it’s denied, switch it to Allow access to media only.

Change the Save Location.

Sometimes, the Screen Recorder tries to save to a folder that no longer exists or is corrupted. Changing the storage path can fix that.

1. Open the Screen Recorder app, and then tap Settings (the gear icon).
2. Tap Storage location, and then select Internal storage instead of SD card if available.

Try recording again to see if the video now appears in the Recorder or DCIM folder.

Clear Screen Recorder Cache and Data.

Corrupted temporary files can prevent videos from being saved properly. Clearing the cache resets the app to its normal state without affecting system performance.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
2. Tap Screen Recorder, then tap Storage and cache.

Tap Clear cache, and if the problem persists, tap Clear storage to reset the app.

Update the Software.

Older versions of OxygenOS or app bugs can interfere with video saving. Updating ensures your system runs smoothly and eliminates known issues.

1. Open Settings, and then tap About device.
2. Tap OxygenOS version, and then tap Check for updates.

If an update is available, install it and restart your OnePlus 13 before testing Screen Recorder again.

Restart Your Device.

If none of the above works, a simple restart can refresh background services and resolve minor app conflicts.

Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart. Once your phone reboots, record a short video to verify if it now saves properly.

When Screen Recorder starts saving videos again, you’ll be able to capture your screen effortlessly without worrying about missing files or corrupted recordings.

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