Snapchat is one of the most widely used social media platforms around the globe. That lets you share messages and media with your contacts on Snapchat.
Snaps is another interesting feature of Snapchat that offers a variety of filters and modes for clicking really cool images and recording interesting videos.
While Snapchat does not allow other users to save snaps or messages. You can still capture a screenshot of one your friend’s snap in a number of ways given below.
There are following ways of capturing the snapchat screen:
- Screen recording
- Google Assistant
- Airplane mode
- Snap saver app
Screen recording
Nearly every Android or IOS mobile phone, Samsung Galaxy Devices has this feature of recording your own screen. That allows you to record the screen of your mobile phone device.
Here, we will be separately knowing about the ways of capturing the screen in Android and iPhone devices. As both the devices have completely different sets of instructions throughout their working and features.
For recording a snap through screen recording ( Android)
Follow the steps below to record your snap’s screen through screen recording feature in Android:
- First of all, open the snap that you want to save on your phone.
- And select the “screen recording” option in your mobile’s scroll up window.
- Click on the screen recording icon,to start the screen recorder on your respective screen.
- And its switch is available on either side of your screen in the bottom.
- Click on the switch, to stop the recording and save the video onto your device.
This was one of the ways of capturing your Snap’s screen in Android.
For recording a snap through screen recording ( IOS users)
Follow the steps below for recording your snap screen in iOS devices;
- Open the snap that you want to save in your device.
- Then, go to the Control Center of your device.
- And select the screen recording option.
- Tap on the screen recording icon for starting the recording.
- Go to the Snapchat app, record the desired content.
While recording the screen, you should be aware of the red timing of the screen recorder showing on the top of your screen. That shows the remaining time of recording.
You can even alter the settings of the screen recorder, by pressing and holding the icon for a few seconds.
If you didn’t find the “screen recording” option there. Get it through the Settings.
Follow the steps below for adding screen recorder to the Control Center:
- Go to your Settings.
- Select the Control Center Settings.
- Tap on the customize control option inside the Control Center Settings .
- Add the screen recording feature to your Control Center.
This was all about recording your Snap’s screen in iOS.
If your recording the screen option doesn’t fit your requirement, follow the other ways given below.
Voice Assistant
Capturing the screenshot using Google Assistant ( Android users)
Another way of capturing the screenshot of the snaps is through Google Assistant. You can easily capture your Snap’s screen by taking the help from your voice assistant.
Follow the steps below for capturing the screen using Google Assistant
- First of all, open the required snap in your phone.
- And say ‘Ok Google’ for awakening your Google Assistant.
Or, press the home key for a few seconds.
- Ask the Google Assistant to click the screenshot of the screen.
Thereby. the Google assistant will capture the screenshot of your Snap’s screen.
You will need to save it to your device.
Capturing the screenshot using Siri (iOS users)
If you are an IOS user, you can take help from Siri, to take a screenshot of the screen.
Follow the steps below to capture the screenshot of your screen using Siri:
- Open the snap or message on your phone.
- Call out Siri on your phone, by saying “Hi Siri”.
- Ask Siri to capture the screenshot of your screen.
Siri will click a screenshot of your Snap’s screen.
You will have to save it to your device.
Airplane mode
There’s a simple step for clicking the screenshot of your screen in Android or IOS mobile phones. By directly tapping on the screenshot option, or by following the screenshot gestures.
But doing so would alert the user of your capturing the screenshot of his conversation or snap.
Here’s how it can be done, so that you don’t get caught capturing their snaps and messages.
Capturing the screen using Airplane mode( Android)
Follow the steps below for capturing the Snapt screen using Airplane mode.
- First of all, go to the snap of which you want to click a photo of.
- Then switch on the “Airplane Mode” in your mobile phone.
By doing so you would put yourself offline. And your activity would no longer be detected by anyone or the aap
- Press the Power and Volume down keys altogether for capturing a screenshot.
Hereby, turn off the Airplane Mode after 30 seconds of capturing the screenshot.
- Click on the screenshot thumbnail, appearing on the screen to make changes. And save it on the device.
The screenshot gets directly saved inside your device.
Capturing the screen using Airplane mode( iOS users)
Follow the steps below for capturing the Snap’s screen in iOS devices:
- Go to the snap or message in the Snapchat app.
- Switch on the Airplane mode on your device.
By doing so, you would no longer be visible to anyone, as long as you remain on the Airplane mode.
- Press the Side and Volume Up button or, Home and top button on iphone or ipad.
Switch off the Airplane mode after 30 seconds of capturing the screenshot.
- Click on the screenshot thumbnail, to make changes to the screenshot image. And save it on the phone.
The screenshot gets saved inside the iPhone or iPad
Snap saver applications
You can also capture the screenshot of your friend’s snap by using other snap saver applications. That lets you save the image of snaps and other messages.
Capturing the screen using snap saver app(Android users)
If you are an Android user then you can download and use Snapsaver app from the Play store for capturing snaps on your device.
Follow the steps below for capturing the screen using Snapsaver app:
- After you have installed the app on your device, select the option of capturing the screen.
- Then head back to the snap that you want to click.
- Tap on the Snapsaver camera icon, appearing on your screen for clicking the screenshot.
Capturing the screen using snap saver app(IOS users)
Similarly, IOS users can use the Sneakaboo application for capturing the screenshot of their screen.
Follow the steps below to capture the Snap’s screen using Sneakaboo app;
- First of all download and install the app onto your phone from the Apple play store..
- And login to Sneakaboo with your Snapchat account.
- View the snaps from the Sneakaboo app. And click the screenshot or save your preferred snaps or messages using the options.
These were some of the ways for capturing the screenshot of your preferred snaps or messages on Snapchat.
FAQ
What is Snapchat?
Snapchat is a social media app that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app also offers features like filters, lenses, and stickers that can be added to photos and videos.
How do I use Snapchat?
To use Snapchat, download the app from the app store, create an account, and start taking photos or videos. You can add filters and effects to your snaps before sending them to your friends or adding them to your story.
How does Snapchat work?
Snapchat works by allowing users to send photos and videos to their friends or post them to their story. The photos and videos disappear after being viewed, but users can take screenshots or use third-party apps to save them.
Is Snapchat safe?
Snapchat has a number of privacy features, including the ability to control who can view your snaps and who can add you as a friend. However, as with any social media app, there is always some risk involved with sharing personal information or photos and videos.
How do I delete my Snapchat account?
To delete your Snapchat account, go to the Snapchat support page, select “My Account & Security,” then select “Account Information” and follow the steps to deactivate your account. Keep in mind that deleting your account is permanent and you will not be able to recover your snaps or chat history.
