If your vivo S50 records the screen but fails to save the video, it can feel like all that effort went to waste. This issue often appears after an update, a storage change, or a permission problem. The good news is that you can usually fix it with a few targeted checks and adjustments.
Why Your vivo S50 Screen Recorder Is Not Saving Videos
- Storage space is low or nearly full.
- Screen Recorder does not have permission to save files.
- The save location is set incorrectly.
- Battery or background restrictions are stopping the process.
- A temporary app glitch prevents videos from being finalized.
1. Check Available Storage Space
Screen recordings need enough free space to save properly. If your storage is almost full, the recorder may stop without creating a file.
Open Settings, and then tap Storage.
Check the available space, and then delete unused files or apps if needed.
Try recording the screen again after freeing up space.
2. Make Sure Screen Recorder Has Storage Permission
Without storage access, the screen recorder cannot save videos to your phone. This often happens if permissions were denied during setup or reset after an update.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, and then select Storage.
Find Screen Recorder, and then allow access to storage.
3. Check the Default Save Location
Sometimes the recording is saved, but not where you expect it to be. An incorrect or unavailable folder can cause the video to disappear.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Screen Recorder, and then tap Storage usage.
Check the save location, and then switch it to internal storage if available.
4. Turn Off Battery and Background Restrictions
Aggressive battery management can stop the recorder before it finishes saving the video. This is common on longer recordings.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then find Screen Recorder.
Set it to allow background activity, and then test the feature again.
5. Restart the Phone
A restart clears temporary system errors that may block video saving. It also refreshes background services used by the recorder.
Open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot up fully.
Record a short clip to see if it saves correctly.
6. Clear Screen Recorder App Cache
Corrupted cache files can interfere with video saving. Clearing the cache does not delete your recordings or settings.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Screen Recorder, and then tap Storage usage.
Tap Clear cache, and then try recording again.
Once the screen recorder is allowed to save files and run without restrictions, recordings on the vivo S50 usually work normally again. A quick check of storage, permissions, and battery settings often solves the problem.
FAQs
Where are screen recordings saved on the vivo S50?
Most recordings are saved in the Screen recordings folder inside internal storage. You can also find them through the Gallery app under videos.
Why does the recording stop but no video appears?
This usually happens when storage is full or when the app is restricted in the background. The recording process ends before the file can be finalized.
Does restarting the phone really help with this issue?
Yes. A restart clears temporary glitches and refreshes system services that the screen recorder depends on, which often restores normal saving behavior.
