How to take a screenshot on your Android Hold down the Power button and Volume Down button - Press and hold the Power button
- At the same time, press and hold the Volume Down button
- If your screenshot is successful, your phone will make an audible click (if your sound is enabled)
- Find your screenshot in the Screenshots folder of your image gallery
Note: Pressing these buttons down together can be tricky. Keep trying, and soon you’ll be a screenshot pro! Or, try the options below. Ask Google Assistant or Bixby - Activate your virtual assistant by saying “Hey Google” (for Google Assistant) or “Hi Bixby” (for Samsung Bixby)
- Ask your assistant to take a screenshot (try this: “Hey Google, take a screenshot”)
- Find your screenshot in your images gallery
Using Palm Swipe (For some Samsung phones) Source: samsung.com - First, enable Palm Swipe
- Go to your phone’s Settings
- Search for and select Palm Swipe to capture
- Set your hand vertically on the left or right edge of your screen like you’re going to karate chop your phone
- With your hand in position, swipe horizontally across the screen like your hand is scanning the screen
- Note: This may take a few tries to be successful
- If your screenshot is successful, your phone will make an audible click (if your sound is enabled)
- Find your screenshot in the Screenshots folder of your image gallery
How to take a screenshot on your iPhone or iPad For iPhone X or later - Press and hold the right Side button
- At the same time, press the Volume Up button
- Your screen will flash white and you will hear a click like a camera shutter if your sound is enabled
- Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots
For iPhone 8 or earlier - Press and hold the Power button located on the right side of your phone
- At the same time, press the Home button
- Your screen will flash white and you will hear a click like a camera shutter if your sound is enabled
- Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots
For the 2018 iPad Pro (no home button) - Press and hold the Top button
- At the same time, press the Volume Up button
- Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots
For all other iPads (with home button) - Press and hold the Top button
- At the same time, press the Home button
- Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots
And that’s it! Easy enough, right? Knowing how to take a screenshot is an easy shortcut that can save you time. When to take a screenshot You can probably think of a lot of things to screenshot now! But here are some ideas to get you started: - Screenshot boarding passes and QR codes to make check-ins to flights and events as simple as possible
- Remember event details by taking a screenshot of the invitation
- Capture digital receipts like payment confirmations for your records
- Never forget another grocery item: Screenshot items from text messages or from your grocery app to make it easy to find
- Create a “wishlist” by screenshotting items you’d like to buy in the future – perfect for birthdays, holidays, or to treat yourself
- Share computer errors and problems with tech support
- See something funny online? Screenshot it, and share it with friends via text or social media
- At work, take a screenshot of presentations or important emails so they travel with you
Test it out and you’ll master this little hack in no time! |