XSCameraThe background video recorder that records with your screen off
XSCamera captures video while your screen is off or the app is in the background — privately. No account, no subscription, 100% offline. Nothing ever leaves your phone.
Built to record anything, your way
Every feature below is included free. XSCamera is a tool you control — no cloud, no sign-in, no locked features.
Record screen off
Keep recording when the display turns off or you open another app. A foreground service keeps the camera alive.
3 recording modes
Mini preview, a small icon, or no preview at all — choose how much shows on screen while you record.
Front & back camera
Record with either camera, control flash, and pinch to zoom while you shoot.
Up to 4K (UHD)
Full control of quality — UHD, FHD, HD or SD — so you can balance clarity against storage.
Scheduled recording
Set the camera to start and stop at exact times. Great for recurring, hands-off capture.
Hands-free start
Trigger recording with a whistle or a clap — no need to touch the phone.
Live IP camera
Stream in real time and watch the feed live on another device on the same network.
Timestamp burn-in
Stamp the date, time and elapsed seconds into the footage — useful as evidence.
App lock & themes
Lock the app, change its icon and theme, and keep videos private or save them to your gallery.
How to record video with the screen off
XSCamera is designed so a first-time user gets it right in seconds.
Install & grant camera access
Download from Google Play and allow the camera (and microphone, if you want sound). Everything stays on your device.
Pick a mode and quality
Choose front or back camera, a recording mode (including no preview), and your quality from SD up to 4K.
Tap record — then lock your phone
Press start, turn the screen off or switch apps, and XSCamera keeps recording. Stop any time from the notification.
Show as much — or as little — as you want
See what you capture
A small live preview stays visible so you can frame the shot while doing other things.
Stay out of the way
Collapse to a tiny on-screen icon so the preview doesn't cover what you're doing.
Screen fully free
No preview at all — ideal for hands-free, screen-off recording while you use the phone normally.
Legitimate recording, done right
XSCamera is built for lawful, personal use. Here are the ways people put a background recorder to work.
DIY dashcam
Mount your phone and record your drive hands-free — keep footage in case of an incident.
Home & property security
Turn an old phone into a local security camera for your own home or workspace.
Lectures & meetings
Capture a class or a meeting you're part of, without holding your phone up.
Check on pets
Leave a phone recording or live-streaming to see how your pet is doing while you're out.
Hands-free b-roll
Creators grab background footage and voice memos while keeping the screen free.
Personal safety
Record your own interactions where it's legal to do so, for your own records.
Your footage never leaves your phone
No server, no cloud
XSCamera has no backend. Recordings are saved locally; there is nothing to leak and nothing to subpoena from us.
No account, no tracking of content
No sign-up, no email. We never see, upload, or analyze what you record.
Lawful use only
XSCamera does not support covert surveillance of individuals. Always record within your local laws and with consent where required. Read the consent guide →
Honest indicators
Android's camera indicator and our recording notification stay on — we don't hide that the camera is active.
Why pick XSCamera
| XSCamera | Typical "secret recorder" | |
|---|---|---|
| All features free | Yes | Paywall / trial |
| Works 100% offline | Yes | Often needs account |
| No subscription | Yes | Subscription |
| Record screen off | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled + hands-free start | Yes | Rare |
| Live IP-camera streaming | Yes | Rare |
| Data stays on device | Yes | Varies |
Common questions
Can Android record video with the screen off?
Not on its own — but a background video recorder like XSCamera can. XSCamera runs the camera from a foreground service, so recording continues when the screen is off or you switch to another app. Full guide here.
Is XSCamera really free?
Yes. The app is free to download and every recording feature is free. It's supported by ads — there's no subscription and no account.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. XSCamera is 100% offline with no server. Videos are stored only on your phone and never uploaded.
Is it legal to record in the background?
Recording yourself, your own property, or with consent is legal in most places. Secretly recording others where they expect privacy is illegal in many jurisdictions. XSCamera is for lawful, personal use only. Read the consent & law guide.
Will there be a recording indicator?
Yes. Android shows a camera indicator and XSCamera shows a recording notification. These are intentional and can't be removed — it keeps the app honest and Play-compliant.
What Android version do I need?
Android 7.0 (Nougat) or newer.
Start recording in the background — free
Private, offline, no account. Get XSCamera on Google Play.
Download on Google Play