Objective:
- Take a picture of what is displaying on my phone
- Take a screenshot on my Android smartphone
Environment:
- Android 4.0 and up
Additional Information:
Instructions for iOS Users can be found here.
Every Android phone is different, and so is taking screenshots with them.
Android 4 introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-key combo, however, nailing it can still be tricky. That's why some phone makers have introduced new methods.
If the power-and-volume-down-key combo doesn't work for you, simply Google the term "screenshots [phone name]" and see if the manufacturer included a secondary way to take screenshots.
Procedure:
General Method (Android 4.0 and up—most phones made within the past 5 years):
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- The screen will flash and you may hear the camera shutter sound.
Google Assistant (Android 6.0 and up; must be enabled)
- Say "OK Google, take a screenshot."
- If you're having trouble, make sure to listen for the "ding" sound effect after you say "OK Google", to ensure it's listening before you say the rest of your command.
- It will save a picture of the screen below the Assistant interface. If you want to capture the Google Assistant screen itself, you'll have to use the hardware buttons.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and earlier:
- Hold down the home and power buttons for a couple of seconds.
Sony Phones:
- Hold down the power key until a screen appears and tap Take screenshot.
HTC 10:
- Hold down the home and power buttons for a couple of seconds.
Acer & Asus Phones:
- Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.