Features and specifications keep on adding as new models of devices and electronics get launched. Samsung Galaxy mobiles have always been the center of these innovations and technologies.
That is why we get to see each and every feature included in the Samsung Galaxy mobiles, and PCs.
Capturing screenshots in Samsung Mobiles
Capturing screenshots in Samsung Galaxy mobiles other than S series and Note devices
By using the Volume down and Power key
This method of capturing a screenshot is a very common and most fundamental one. Through this method you can easily click a screenshot on any Samsung Galaxy mobile phone be it of A series, or M series, F series or any other series.
Follow the steps given below for capturing a screenshot using the volume and side keys;
- Open the page or file of which you want to click a screenshot of.
- Press the Volume down and Power keys together for a sec or so.
Thereafter your phone’s screen flashes for a while. And the thumbnail of the screenshot appears on your screen.
- Click on the thumbnail to edit the image.
- Click on the save button to save it to your device.
Or leave it, as it gets automatically saved on your device.
Capturing the screenshot in Samsung Galaxy S series( lower than S8) and Tablet
In this section, we will be knowing of ways to capture screenshots in all S series mobiles lower than S8, meaning all the S2,S4,S6 to S7, S7 Edge and tablets.
There are following ways of capturing screenshots here;
1. By pressing the Power and Home
buttons
2. Palm swipe
By pressing the Power and Home keys
This is the most basic way of capturing the screenshot in all Samsung Galaxy mobiles with the Home button.
The steps for capturing screenshots through the Home and Power keys are;
- Open the page or file of which you want to click a photo of.
- Press the Home button + Power button together for a second or so.
Your screen flashes for a moment and the thumbnail of the screenshot displays onto your device’s screen.
- Click on the thumbnail to edit the image.
- Click on the save button to save it to your device.
Or leave it, as it gets automatically saved on your device.
Hereby you can click on the thumbnail for editing the screenshot.
2. Palm swipe
Palm swipe for capturing screenshot is available in most of the Galaxy mobile phones and Tablets, including the S series.
For capturing the screen using Palm swipe, follow the steps below;
- Open the required page or file in your Galaxy mobile or Tablet.
- Place the palm of your hand on the side of the screen.
- Move your palm from the right to left or from left to right in the same manner.
Your screen flashes for a while. And the screenshot image gets saved inside your device.
You won’t be able to click the screenshot of your screen if you haven’t set the palm swipe gesture option in the settings for capturing the screenshots.
Capturing screenshots in Galaxy S8, S9, and Note 10
Capturing the screenshot in Samsung Galaxy S series( higher than S8) and Note devices
In This section, we will know about the ways of capturing the screenshot in Samsung Galaxy S series devices higher than S8, including S8,S9, S21, and Notes
There are following ways of capturing screenshots in Galaxy S8, S9, and Note 10:
1. Pressing the Power and Volume up button
2. Palm swipe gesture
3. Using Brixby
4. S Pen capture( only for Note devices)
1. Pressing the Power and Volume up button
There is no home key in Galaxy S8, S9, and Note 10. As the screen ends at the bottom of the device.
For capturing the screenshot through the Power and Volume down button, follow the steps given below;
- Open the required page or file.
- Press the Power button and Volume up button simultaneously for a while.
Your screen flashes for a moment and the thumbnail of the screenshot displays onto your device’s screen.
- Click on the thumbnail to edit the image.
- Click on the save button to save it to your device.
Or leave it, as it gets automatically saved on your device.
2. Palm swipe
This form of capturing the screenshot is just the same as that we discussed in the above section of Capturing screenshots in Galaxy S7, and Tablet.
For capturing the screen using Palm swipe, follow the steps below;
- Open the required page or file in your Galaxy mobile or Tablet.
- Place the palm of your hand on the side of the screen.
- Move your palm from the right to left or from left to right in the same manner.
Your screen flashes for a while. And the screenshot image gets saved inside your device.
You won’t be able to click the screenshot of your screen if you haven’t set the palm swipe gesture option in the settings for capturing the screenshots.
Using Brixby
You can also ask for help from your voice assistant for capturing a screenshot in Samsung Galaxy Note and S series phones, higher than S8.
For capturing the screen using Brixby, follow the steps below:
- Go to the required page or file, for clicking a screenshot.
- Awake Brixby, by calling out ” Hi Brixby” on your device.
- Ask Brixby to capture the screenshot of your current screen.
Hereby the voice assistant will capture the screenshot of your screen and will save it inside your device.
S pen capture
By using this method, you can easily click a screenshot of the screen you are working on in your Samsung Galaxy Note.
Follow the steps below for capturing the screen using S Pen;
- First of all, remove your S Pen from your Note. And go to the required page or file.
- Tap on the Air Command menu icon with your S Pen.
- Tap on the Screen write, to directly click a screenshot of whatever you are working on.
Therein an editing toolbar appears on the bottom of your screen. You can edit the image by using the tool bar.
After making all the changes to the image, tap on the Save icon, to save the image inside your device.
FAQ
How do I take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
To take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy phone, press the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until you see the screen flash.
Where are the screenshots saved on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
Screenshots are saved in the Gallery app on your Samsung Galaxy phone. You can also access them by going to the Screenshots folder in the Files app.
Can I edit my screenshots on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
Yes, you can edit your screenshots on a Samsung Galaxy phone using the built-in Markup tool or a third-party app.
How do I share my screenshots on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
To share a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy phone, open the screenshot in the Gallery app and tap the Share button. From there, you can choose to share the screenshot via email, messaging apps, social media, or any other app that allows sharing.
How do I take a scrolling screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
To take a scrolling screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy phone, take a regular screenshot first. Then, tap the Scroll capture option that appears at the bottom of the screen. The phone will automatically capture and stitch together multiple screenshots to create a single, long screenshot.
