Google Recorder adds 'Allow recordings in other apps' toggle
Google Recorder's new toggle lets you record audio while other apps use the mic. It's enabled by default and rolling out to Pixel users.
Google Recorder is rolling out a new toggle called "Allow recordings in other apps" to Pixel users. The setting is enabled by default, meaning Recorder can capture audio even while another app is using the microphone.
The toggle appears in Recorder version 4.2.20260823 and was spotted on Pixel 9 and Pixel 6a devices. The feature was first discovered last week, according to Android Authority.
Existing audio files now appear in a folder named Recordings in file manager apps, making them easier to find outside the Recorder app itself.
If the toggle is missing on your device, clearing the cache and force-stopping the app may help. Users who don't see the update on the Play Store can sideload it from APKMirror.
Quick answers
What does the 'Allow recordings in other apps' toggle do?
It lets Google Recorder capture audio while other apps are using the microphone. The toggle is enabled by default.
Which devices have the new Recorder toggle?
It has been spotted on Pixel 9 and Pixel 6a devices, and is rolling out to Pixel users.
How do I get the toggle if it's missing?
Try clearing the cache and force-stopping the app. If it's still not available on the Play Store, you can sideload the update from APKMirror.