DotReco Help & Support
Version 1.1 · iOS 17.0+ · iPhone only
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System Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I take a photo or a video?
Tap the A button in the centre of the bottom bar to take a photo. Press and hold it to record a video — recording continues while you hold and stops when you let go. A blinking REC indicator and timer show while recording.
Q. I held the A button but no video was recorded the first time.
The first long press only asks for microphone access, so the permission prompt never interrupts a recording. After you answer, hold the A button again to start recording. If you decline, videos are recorded without sound.
Q. The screen says camera access is not allowed.
Open the Settings app, go to DotReco, and turn on Camera. The button on that screen takes you there directly.
Q. Where are my photos and videos saved?
In the Photos app. The thumbnail in the lower-left corner shows your last capture; tap it to open the Photos app. If saving fails, check that DotReco is allowed to add photos in Settings → DotReco → Photos.
Q. How do I change or hide the HUD?
The HUD button next to the thumbnail shows or hides the whole HUD. To choose which parts appear (name, LV, HP, EXP, message, stage name, date, TIME, SCORE, effects and screen frame), open the HUD menu with the slider button in the top-right corner — you can turn several on or off in a row. Parts are placed automatically so they never overlap. Window colour, frame design, message position and the HP behaviour while recording are in Settings.
Q. How does LEVEL UP work?
While a video is recording, your level goes up by one every 10 seconds (up to LV 99), the EXP bar fills towards the next level, and LEVEL UP! appears with sparkles. When recording stops, the level returns to the starting level set in Settings.
Q. Is the HUD included in saved photos and videos?
Yes. The HUD is drawn into the same frame as the pixel art, so what you save looks exactly like the preview. Tap the HUD button to hide it if you want a clean shot. Animated parts (typewriter message, READY → GO!, sparkles) move only in videos; photos show them as they are at that moment.
Q. Can I switch between several player names?
Yes. Add players in Settings → Player, then switch between them from the HUD menu in the top-right corner — even while recording.
Q. Can I change how coarse the dots are?
Yes. In Settings → Dot size, choose from 54 × 96 to 180 × 320 for each retro mode. Smaller numbers mean bigger, more retro dots (default 108 × 192).
Q. Can I use the front camera?
Not in the current version. DotReco uses the rear wide camera.
Q. Does DotReco send any data anywhere?
No. DotReco makes no network connections at all. See the Privacy Policy for details.