A silent screen recording can be disappointing, especially when you need to capture app audio, gameplay, or tutorial sound. The OnePlus 13 includes multiple audio recording options, but a few settings or restrictions can cause recordings to save without sound.
If your screen recorder is not capturing audio, the fix is usually straightforward. Here are the most reliable solutions that actually work.
Why Your OnePlus 13 Screen Recorder Has No Audio
- Microphone or system audio is disabled in the screen recorder settings.
- App permissions for microphone access are turned off.
- The app you are recording blocks internal audio capture.
- Do Not Disturb mode is enabled and blocking audio.
- Outdated software or temporary bugs affecting the recorder.
Enable Audio in Screen Recorder Settings.
Your OnePlus 13 will not record sound unless audio input is enabled. This is the most common reason recordings come out silent.
- Open Settings, and then tap Additional settings.
- Tap Screen recording, and then tap Sound source.
Choose System sound, Microphone, or System sound and microphone depending on what you want to record.
Allow Microphone Permissions.
If the microphone is blocked, your recording will have video only. Granting permission ensures your voiceovers or external sounds are included.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap App management, and then tap Screen Recorder.
Tap Permissions, and then allow Microphone access if it is disabled.
Check App Restrictions for Internal Audio.
Some apps, especially video streaming platforms, block internal audio capture due to content protection. These recordings will always be silent.
Try recording audio from a different app to confirm whether the issue is app-specific. If the alternative app works, the restriction cannot be bypassed.
Disable Do Not Disturb Mode.
Do Not Disturb can block notifications and certain audio behaviors during recording. Turning it off prevents unexpected silence.
- Open Settings, and then tap Notifications.
- Tap Do Not Disturb, and then toggle it off.
Record again to see if audio is restored.
Restart the Phone.
A simple restart clears temporary glitches that may affect the recording engine. It is quick, safe, and often fixes the problem instantly.
- Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
- Wait for the phone to finish rebooting, and then try another recording.
Update the Software.
If a software bug is causing audio issues, installing the latest update usually resolves it.
- Open Settings, and then tap System.
- Tap System updates, and then download any available updates.
After updating, record another video to test the audio.
Screen recorder audio issues on the OnePlus 13 are usually tied to disabled permissions, wrong audio source settings, or blocked internal audio. Once you adjust the settings, you should be able to capture sound normally again.
FAQs
Why can’t I record internal audio in some apps?
Certain apps use content protection, which blocks internal audio capture. The screen recorder cannot bypass these restrictions.
Which audio source should I use for gameplay?
Choose System sound to record in-game audio clearly without microphone background noise.
Does turning on the microphone reduce audio quality?
Yes. Using both system sound and microphone can lower clarity. For the best quality, choose system sound only whenever possible.
