If Vinyl stops working for in-person or mobile recordings on Android, even though you've already granted microphone access, the issue is usually caused by a missing notification permission.
Android requires Vinyl to show a notification while it records. If notifications are off, Vinyl can't record. If you see Notifications Permission Required in the app, tap Open Settings and turn on notifications. You can also follow the steps below.
How to fix it
Long-press the Vinyl app icon on your home screen or app drawer, then tap App info.
Tap Notifications and make sure Allow notifications is toggled on.
Alternatively: go to Settings → Apps → Vinyl → Notifications and enable from there.Return to the app list, long-press Vinyl again, and tap Force stop.
Reopen Vinyl and try starting a recording.
Other messages you might see
Microphone Permission Required: Vinyl needs access to your microphone to record. Turn on microphone access for Vinyl in your phone's settings.
Microphone In Use: another app is using the microphone. Close that app (or end the call), then try again.
Low Disk Space: your phone has less than 500 MB free. Free up some space so the recording has room to save. See Managing phone storage for Android recordings.
Still not working?
If recording still doesn't start after following the steps above, please chat with us below with your device model and Android version.