Android How to Screenshot?
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Here’s how to do it:

  • Get the screen that you want to capture ready to go.
  • Simultaneously press the power button and the home button.
  • You’ll now be able to see the screenshot in the Gallery app, or in Samsung’s built-in “My Files” file browser.

Method 1: How to take a screenshot using the button shortcut. This is the tried-and-true method for taking a screenshot on Galaxy S phones. Get the app or screen that you want to capture ready to go. Press and hold the home button and the power button at the same time.Here’s how to do it:

  • Get the screen that you want to capture ready to go.
  • Simultaneously press the power button and the home button.
  • You’ll now be able to see the screenshot in the Gallery app, or in Samsung’s built-in “My Files” file browser.

As with most Android phones, you can take a screenshot on the LG G3 using the physical buttons on the phone:

  • Get the screen that you want to capture ready to go.
  • Hold down the “volume down” and “power” buttons at the same time.
  • Boom.

To take a scrolling screenshot on the Note 5:

  • Open the content you wish to take a scrolling screenshot of.
  • Take out the S Pen to launch Air Command, tap on Screen Write.
  • The screen will flash and capture a single screenshot, then press Scroll capture in the bottom-left corner.

Here’s how you get it done:

  • Pull up whatever you want to screenshot on your phone.
  • Simultaneously hold down the power button and volume down (-) button for two seconds.
  • You’ll see a preview of what you just screenshot on the screen, then a new notification will appear in your status bar.

How to take a screenshot on your Nexus device

  • Make sure the image you want to capture is on the screen.
  • Simultaneously press the power button and the volume down key. The trick is to hold down buttons at the exact same time until the screen blinks.
  • Swipe down on the notification to review and share the screenshot.

Take a screenshot

  • Open the screen that you want to capture.
  • Press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time for a few seconds. Your device will take a picture of the screen and save it.
  • At the top of the screen, you’ll see the Screenshot capture .

Capture a Screenshot – Samsung Galaxy Note® 4. To capture a screenshot, press the Power button (located on the upper-right edge) and the Home button (located at the bottom) at the same time. To view the screenshot you’ve taken, navigate: Apps > Gallery.Like most other Android phones, you can take a screenshot on the Moto X using just two buttons. All you need to do is press and hold the power button and the volume down key at the same time for a few seconds until you receive confirmation that the screenshot has been taken.Take a screenshot using the hardware buttons

  • Hold down the power button (top button) on the right side of the phone.
  • Immediately afterwards, hold down on the down volume button.
  • Release both buttons at the same time.

How do you screenshot on an android without the power button?

How to take a screenshot without using the power button on stock Android

  1. Begin by heading over to the screen or app on your Android that you want to take a screen of.
  2. To trigger the Now on Tap screen ( a feature that allows button-less screenshot) press and hold the home button.

How do you screenshot on a Samsung without the home button?

In this case, the button combo is volume down and power, as usual with other devices. Hold down both buttons until your device takes a screenshot. Certain tablets also have a quick launch button that can be set to capture screenshots.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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