Troubleshooting

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One page per failure, each with the specific cause, the steps that resolve it, and a test to prove it worked. Not sure which applies? Start with the troubleshooter.

iPhone · Microphone conflict

iPhone recording stops after a call — why it happens and what to do

A call interrupts iPhone voice recording because iOS gives the microphone to the call. Here's what survives, what you lose, and how to set up so it doesn't cost you the session.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

iPhone · Background audio

iPhone recording stops when the screen locks — how to fix it

Locking an iPhone shouldn't stop a background recorder. If yours stops, it's usually the app, Low Power Mode, a force-quit or storage. Here's how to tell which, in one test.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

iPhone · Voice assistant

Recording stops after using Siri — what's happening

Siri opens its own microphone session, which interrupts an active recording. Here's why it happens, what you keep, and how to stop accidental triggers ruining a session.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

iPhone & Android · Microphone conflict

Recording stops after text-to-speech, dictation or voice typing

Dictation, voice typing and live transcription apps open their own microphone session and interrupt an active recording. Here's how to tell that apart from a battery or lifecycle problem.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

Android · Battery restrictions

Android kills voice recording in the background — how to stop it

Android battery optimisation, Doze and manufacturer sleeping-app lists are why background recording stops. Here's the fix order that actually works, plus how to verify it.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

Samsung · One UI power management

Samsung stops background recording — the One UI settings that matter

Sleeping apps, deep sleeping apps and background usage limits are why Samsung phones stop background voice recording. Here's exactly what to change in One UI, and how to verify it.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

Google Pixel · Battery limits

Pixel stops background recording — Adaptive Battery and app limits

On a Google Pixel, background recording usually stops because of app battery usage limits, Adaptive Battery or Extreme Battery Saver. Here's what to change and how to confirm it worked.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

iPhone & Android · Screen lock

Voice recorder stops when the screen locks — iPhone and Android

Locking the screen shouldn't stop a background recorder. Here's the difference between an app that can't record in the background and an OS restriction — and a test that tells you which.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

iPhone & Android · Scheduling

A scheduled recording didn't start — the checklist

Scheduled recording missed its window? Work through app state, restarts, notification and alarm permissions, battery limits, time zones and storage — in the order that finds it fastest.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

iPhone & Android · Microphone conflict

"Another app is using the microphone" — how to find and fix it

Phones allow one active microphone capture at a time. Here's how to find which app has it, get it back, and stop the conflict repeating during long recordings.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

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