How to take a screenshot on your Android

Hold down the Power button and Volume Down button

1. Press and hold the Power button
2. At the same time, press and hold the Volume Down button
3. If your screenshot is successful, your phone will make an audible click (if your sound is enabled)
4. 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

1. Activate your virtual assistant by saying “Hey Google” (for Google Assistant) or “Hi Bixby” (for Samsung Bixby)
2. Ask your assistant to take a screenshot (try this: “Hey Google, take a screenshot”)
3. Find your screenshot in your images gallery  

Using Palm Swipe (For some Samsung phones)

Source: samsung.com

1. First, enable Palm Swipe
   • Go to your phone’s Settings
   • Search for and select Palm Swipe to capture
2. Set your hand vertically on the left or right edge of your screen like you’re going to karate chop your phone
3. 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
4. If your screenshot is successful, your phone will make an audible click (if your sound is enabled)
5. 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

1. Press and hold the right Side button
2. At the same time, press the Volume Up button
3. Your screen will flash white and you will hear a click like a camera shutter if your sound is enabled
4. Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots

For iPhone 8 or earlier

1. Press and hold the Power button located on the right side of your phone
2. At the same time, press the Home button
3. Your screen will flash white and you will hear a click like a camera shutter if your sound is enabled
4. Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots

For the 2018 iPad Pro (no home button)

1. Press and hold the Top button
2. At the same time, press the Volume Up button
3. Find your screenshot by going to Photos > Albums > Screenshots

For all other iPads (with home button)

1. Press and hold the Top button
2. At the same time, press the Home button
3. 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!