How to remove Dynamic Island from screenshots and screen recordings
Looking for a way to remove Dynamic Island from screenshots and screen recordings made with an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max model? You’re not the only one!
Dynamic island showing up in screenshots?
Dynamic Island showing in screenshot vs hidden. Source: Reddit
This unexpected behavior was reported by Valeria (iPhone 14 Pro):
“Is there a way to exclude the notch from a screenshot? My 12 Pro was not showing the notch in screenshots!
Indeed, unlike previous iPhone models that featured the notch, starting with the iPhone X, the dynamic island appears in screenshots and screen recordings.
However, this only happens when actively used to highlight data from various apps that are allowed to interact with!
How to remove Dynamic Island from screenshots
Yes, you can prevent the notch from appearing on iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max screenshots!
To do this, it must be deactivated before taking the screenshot:
- Slide inward on both sides of the island to “close” it!
- Click simultaneously Side Button + Volume Up to take a screenshot.
Point: You can also assign a return gesture to take screenshots or ask Siri to capture the screen for you!
Remove Live Island from Screen Recording
The same goes for screen recordings. Disable the island right after you start recording to prevent it from appearing in the video!
Does it work? Have you managed to prevent Dynamic Island from appearing in screenshots and screen recordings? Do you have other questions or issues to report? Share your feedback in the comments.
Related: Want to know more about Île Dynamique? Check out our detailed review available here.