How to Take a Screenshot on Android

Isaac Abramov

Taking a screenshot on your Android device is a quick and easy way to capture what’s on your screen. You can use screenshots to share information with friends, save instructions, or document a bug.

There are a few different ways to take a screenshot on Android, depending on your device and Android version. In this article, we’ll show you how to take a screenshot using the most common methods.

How to Take a Screenshot Using Hardware Buttons

The most common way to take a screenshot on Android is to use the hardware buttons on your device. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the screen you want to capture.
  2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.
  3. You’ll hear a shutter sound and see a notification that the screenshot has been taken.
  4. The screenshot will be saved in your device’s gallery app.

How to Take a Screenshot Using a Gesture

If your device runs Android 11 or later, you can also take a screenshot using a gesture. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the screen you want to capture.
  2. Quickly swipe down from the top of the screen with three fingers.
  3. You’ll hear a shutter sound and see a notification that the screenshot has been taken.
  4. The screenshot will be saved in your device’s gallery app.

How to Take a Screenshot of a Specific Part of the Screen

If you only want to capture a specific part of the screen, you can use the Smart Select feature. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the screen you want to capture.
  2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.
  3. When the screenshot preview appears, tap Smart Select.
  4. Use your fingers to select the part of the screen you want to capture.
  5. Tap Done.
  6. The screenshot will be saved in your device’s gallery app.

How to Take a Long Screenshot

If you want to capture a long page or a scrolling web page, you can take a long screenshot. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the screen you want to capture.
  2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.
  3. When the screenshot preview appears, tap Scroll capture.
  4. Use your fingers to scroll down the screen.
  5. When you’re finished scrolling, tap Done.
  6. The screenshot will be saved in your device’s gallery app.

Taking a screenshot on your Android device is a simple process. By following the steps in this article, you can easily capture what’s on your screen and share it with others.

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