SVR: Background Video Recorder is a free app that allows users to record video and audio in the background. Here's a summary of its key features:
- Background Recording: The app records video and audio in the background with mandatory user consent, and displays a persistent notification to inform users that recording is in progress.
- Camera and Microphone Utilisation: The app uses the device's microphone and camera for high-quality recordings, supporting resolutions up to 8K.
- Video Orientation Adjustment: The app automatically adjusts the video orientation.
- Preview Options: Users can choose to display or hide the camera preview during recordings.
- Unlimited Recording Length: The app allows for recording for as long as the device has storage available.
- Silent Operation: The app records videos without any added sounds or noises.
- Customisable Settings: Users can customise video and audio settings, including video quality and frame rate.
- Auto Stop Function: The app can automatically stop recording when storage space is low.
- Multiple Formats: The app supports various video and audio formats.
- Security & Privacy: All recordings are stored locally on the device. The app does not share or upload data without user consent.
- User-Friendly Interface: The app has a simple, intuitive interface.
- Customer Support: The app provides customer support.
The app requires several permissions, including camera, microphone, storage, foreground service, and overlay permissions. These permissions are used solely for the core functionality of the app. The app complies with Google’s transparency and user consent policies. It is the user's responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws regarding audio and video recording. The app has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it very useful for recording videos in the background. However, some users have experienced a barrage of ads and upgrade pop-ups. The app has been updated to support Android 15, with bug fixes and stability improvements. The developer, Devsig Technologies Private Limited, is based in India. Other apps by the same developer include SSR: Smart Screen Recorder, Black Video: Background Record, Cloud AI: ChatBot, Q&A, Assist, Zero Scroll: Block Short Reels, Trust Ride: Carpooling & Share and SMR: Background Video Recorder. Other similar apps include Screen Recorder, ADV Screen Recorder, Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera, Manual Camera DSLR (Lite), Screen Recorder: Facecam Audio and Cam Shutter.
