Are you trying to record WhatsApp calls with audio on iOS using the screen recording feature, but your WhatsApp video call screen recording is always missing audio?
The no sound issue on iOS is one that we often get complaints about. In this article, we will talk more about why this happens and whether you can do anything about it, so let’s get into it!
Limitations of Third-Party Applications: Why You Can’t Record Audio
Unfortunately, there is no native way to record all audio during a WhatsApp call using the native iOS screen recorder. That’s because it’s one of the third-party app limitations on iOS that are in place to preserve privacy.
WhatsApp recording restrictions ensure that even if you record a video call using the screen recorder, you won’t be able to record the other person’s audio. The same applies to audio calls, not just video calls.
This is a built-in feature in iOS to protect the privacy of other individuals who may not know that they are being recorded. Depending on your US state or country, it may not even be legal to record someone else without their consent. So, for privacy reasons, there is no way you can record audio. When iOS detects that you are trying to record audio during a WhatsApp call or a call using another application like Discord, it will automatically disable audio.
Apple says that “some apps might not allow you to record audio or video.” Although it doesn’t mention WhatsApp in particular, WhatsApp is definitely included in that statement, at least for the audio part.
Netflix, for example, blocks video screen recording to prevent piracy. WhatsApp blocks audio recording.
Alternative Recording Methods
If you use WhatsApp on your Mac, you can record WhatsApp calls on your Mac using Audio Hijack, a software tool that allows you to record audio from any app.
An alternative WhatsApp recording method when you don’t have WhatsApp on your computer is to use a third-party device, such as another phone or a recorder, to record your calls when using WhatsApp on your iPhone and then sync the audio with the recorded video using a video editing tool.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, you can’t fix the no sound in screen recording issue when recording a WhatsApp call on iOS, because it’s blocked for privacy reasons. However, we have given you some other Mac and iOS screen recording tips that may be useful in your situation. Be glad that people can’t record your audio on your WhatsApp calls on their iPhones, because it protects your privacy as well!
