ScreenX

ScreenX is a modern, high-performance screen recording utility built for Android. It prioritizes smooth performance, minimal system overhead, and useful productivity features like live annotations and floating overlays. Whether recording gameplay, creating app walkthroughs, or capturing bug reports, ScreenX handles it with style.

Core Features

Stealth Recording (Wireless ADB)

- Completely rootless, background recording without system prompts or app-level detection. - Undetected by apps: runs via a local Android Debug Bridge (ADB) daemon session. Because it operates outside the standard MediaProjection API surface, apps that actively monitor screen recording listeners (such as Snapchat) won't detect or trigger recording notifications. - One-tap notification pairing: pair the device using Android 11+ Wireless Debugging by tapping Reply on the ScreenX notification and submitting the 6-digit code. - Zero-config mDNS discovery: automatically scans and detects wireless debugging ports on the local Wi-Fi. - Video-only (no audio/voice): runs on Android's native screenrecord shell command, which only captures the display surface. It does not record audio or voice (internal or microphone audio is not captured in Stealth mode). Use standard recording mode if audio capture is required.

Limitations and FLAG_SECURE:

Stealth Recording cannot bypass Android's OS-level FLAG_SECURE. Banking apps, DRM video players (e.g. Netflix, Prime Video), or protected views that explicitly set WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE will be rendered as black screens by Android's hardware surface flinger.

High-Fidelity Recording

- Custom configurations: adjust resolution (up to 1080p+), frame rates (30/60 FPS), and bitrates. - Format control: output .mp4 video files using hardware-accelerated MediaCodec API. - Dynamic orientation: adapts recording orientation automatically based on device state.

Capture Options

- Synchronized dual audio: record internal system audio and external microphone audio simultaneously with synchronized sample interleaving. - Audio sources: switch between Microphone, System Audio (Android 10+), or Dual Audio. - Custom quality: configure sample rates and audio bitrates.

Live Annotations & Brush

- Draw on screen: canvas overlay lets you draw directly on top of active apps. - Custom styling: choose brush colors dynamically and adjust brush size. - Quick actions: erase strokes or clear the canvas instantly.

Floating Control Panel

- Quick access: expanded controls for record, pause, stop, and brush tools. - Smart snapping: drag-and-drop widget snaps to screen edges and saves position. - Auto-hide: fades or hides during inactivity or user interaction.

Quick Settings Tile Integration

- One-tap recording: instantly initiate or stop recordings directly from Android Quick Settings. - Background launching: handles foreground service and media projection requests seamlessly.

License

MIT