Screenshots are a core pillar of the smartphone experience.
Unlike iPhones, which are all made by Apple, Android phones come from many different manufacturers.
All are running Android, but each deals with Android in its own unique way.
Luckily, screenshot shortcuts have largely been standardized, and the tips belowshouldwork on most moderns Android devices.
If it worked, youll see an onscreen flash, and your screenshot minimized as a thumbnail.
This gestureshouldwork on most modern Android devices, including those from Google, Samsung, and OnePlus.
Its the evolution of the traditional shortcut where youd hold down the Home button (remember that?)
and the Volume down button.
The exact timing of these button presses may vary per phone, so experiment with your gadget.
If your phone and Android version supports it, you should see a Screenshot option here.
For example, say Hey Google, take a screenshot, and the assistant will follow suit.
you might also pull up your assistant with a keypresslike long-pressing your Power buttonand ask that way.
it’s possible for you to also use a feature called Quick Tap to take screenshots.
Quick Tap assigns a function on your phone to activate after you double-tap the back of your gadget.
When done correctly, this will trigger a screenshot.
Theyre great for saving longer pages, like news articles.
If you know how to take a screenshot,you almostknow how to take a scrolling screenshot.
On Pixel, that’sCapture more; on Galaxy, it’sScroll Capture, and on OnePlus, it’sScroll.
Other smartphones may handle the particulars a bit differently, but the general function should be the same.
Instead, you’ll want to use Quick parameters.
To start, swipe down from the top of the screen, then tapScreen record.
Then, hitStart recording.
Your phone will count down from three, then start recording.
To stop recording, swipe down from the top of the screen, then hitStop.
Here, findScreen record, then tap and drag it to the position where you want it.
Where do screenshots go on Android?
When you take a screenshot on your Android phone, they’ll end up in your photos app.
