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Background Video Recorder 1.0.87

13 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 975 reviews


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Background Video Recorder, developed and published by Helge Apps, has released its latest version, 1.0.87, on 2025-01-27. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 975 reviews.

Background Video Recorder APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 6.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder

Updated: 10 days ago

Developer Name: Helge Apps

Category: Tools

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Background Video Recorder on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 975 reviews

Previous Versions

Background Video Recorder 1.0.87
2025-01-27 / 13 MB / Android 6.0+

Background Video Recorder 1.0.84
2024-12-30 / 7.2 MB / Android 6.0+

Background Video Recorder 1.0.82
2024-11-13 / 10.5 MB / Android 6.0+

Background Video Recorder 1.0.81
2024-09-19 / 7.9 MB / Android 6.0+

Background Video Recorder 1.0.78
2024-09-19 / 10.8 MB / Android 6.0+

About this app

Application to record video in the background using a widget, quick settings button at the notification panel or floating window which appears on the top of all other applications.

Privacy:
All your recorded videos will be saved only on your local device. We never make backup copies of your videos (the application doesn't have and doesn't connect to the servers)

Features:
- Background video recording - you can continue recording when the application is minimized and use other applications at the same time that do not use the camera.
- Timestamp (datetime overlay) directly on your records (optional), also you can set custom additional subtitle.
- Loop Recording - auto deletion of old video files when there is not enough space for new videos (you can set max space usage for all videos).
- Widgets - start recording directly from the home screen without launching the application.
- Schedule recording with a timer
- Separate launcher icon to start recording without launching the application.
- Floating window with recording control buttons on top of all applications.
- Automatic orientation (landscape and portrait) for video recording in background.
- Automatic change of day or night video mode.
- Recording to the internal memory of the phone or to an external SD card at any folder you select.
- Video files blocking function from overwriting during loop recording.
- Camera selection - you can use any camera for recording (rear/front), but only some devices allow you to select a camera with a wide angle lens.
- Share/upload a selected video to other applications.
- Photo creation function.
- Video screen that allows you to select a video to watch using any video playback the application, the option to delete selected videos manually.

New features

- fixes accessing hidden cameras on devices like Xiaomi (Poco) and others
- adds more cameras to the camera change list if a device allows to access some or all physical cameras (usually for more modern device) for non-native apps, e.g.: for Samsung S22 (and higher) Ultra on Android 14 the app allows to select 10x and 30x zoom camera lens right now.

App Permissions

Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.