How do I remove the persistent recording tab on my iPhone screen?

There’s a gray tab on the side of my screen that allows my phone to record and I can press play or pause to start recording stop recording. How do I get rid of it?

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Original Title: Recording

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 2:15 PM

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Mar 3, 2026 2:44 PM in response to Sjf6

What recording tab?

The iPhone does not have a recording tab by default.

Are you inside a specific app when you see it? Or is it on every screen?

Can you maybe post a screen shot? (redact any personal info).

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How do I remove the persistent recording tab on my iPhone screen?

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