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Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background on Windows Pc

Developed By: Hongwen Yang

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: January 01, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.1.9
Size	4.4 MB
Release Date	October 30, 20
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]
What's New: Added some new features: 1. play the recent recording. 2. Highlight the recording being played. 3. "Select All" button on the multi-file deletion and sharing... [see more]
Description from Developer: Quick start voice recorder controlled by volume up/down keys in the background (especially useful when the screen is off) and foreground. Turn your phone into a very handy and dedi... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background and install on Windows PC. Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background is free Tools app, developed by Hongwen Yang. Latest version of Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background is 1.1.9, was released on 2020-10-30 (updated on 2024-01-01). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.9.

Download Volume Key Recorder - Operable in the background 1.1.9 on Windows PC – 4.4 MB

Quick start voice recorder controlled by volume up/down keys in the background (especially useful when the screen is off) and foreground. Turn your phone into a very handy and dedicated recorder tool, good for many emergency situations and also for people with visual issue. There are so many apps in your smart devices, sometimes you just need one single click to start recording no matter what status the device is in, like a dedicated hardware recorder, this is the app.

1. Simple to use, click the power button icon to get it ready, then click volume up or down key to start or stop recording. If you don't use it, click that power button again to turn it off.

2. Recording in the background and when the screen is off, click the volume "+" key, get vibration feedback twice. if want to stop, click the volume "-" key, vibrating once (If no vibration or too weak, please go to your device's Settings -> Vibration intensity->Notifications to adjust intensity) .

3. Recording in the foreground, click the key in the same way as background, but no vibration since you can see the changes on the screen.

4. All files are tagged with time and date, can be renamed, played, deleted and shared.

5. Play the most recent recording and highlight it, never get lost.

6. All files are accessible from your device file browser or your computer.

Q&A,

Q：When the app is running in the background, how do I adjust the volume of other apps (such as ringing, alarm, media, notification etc.)?
A：In this case, please turn on the screen first, the system will pop up a notification bar when you click the volume button, pull down to see all the relevant volume adjustment bars, adjust them. Ignore the bar related to this app.

Q: How do I know the app is recording when the screen is off ?
A: Please press the volume up key again to check if it vibrates twice, if it vibrates three short times quickly, that means another app is using the microphone, need to turn it off. Generally just remember one simple rule, the volume up key is for recording and the down key is for stop forever, doesn't matter how many times you clicked.

Q: What are the in-app-purchase features?
A: After purchased, users can experience the app without ads, also get an extra feature: multiple files shared with any installed third party app such as cloud disk, email, bluetooth etc., just remind you of that those apps must be installed first.

Added some new features: 1. play the recent recording. 2. Highlight the recording being played. 3. "Select All" button on the multi-file deletion and sharing pages. 4. "Contact" button on the settings page to get help easily. Some UI adjustment and minor bug fixes.

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.