The most common way to take a screenshot is by holding the power button and the volume down at the same time. However, this will differ depending on the settings you have enabled and your specific device.
After you take the screenshot, it will automatically be saved in the Screenshots album in your Gallery app.
Few examples on how to take a screenshot on Android devices:
Galaxy Devices
Side Button and Volume Down Button
- Briefly press the side key and the volume down key simultaneously. The screen will flash and your screenshot will be saved.
Power Button and Volume Down Button
- Press and hold the power key and the volume down key simultaneously. The screen will flash and your screenshot will be saved.
Power Button and the Home Button
- Press and hold the power key and the home key simultaneously. The screen will flash and your screenshot will be saved.
- If enabled, you can take a screenshot by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen from one side to the other. To enable this feature:
Swipe up on the home screen, to access your apps
Tap Settings
Tap Advanced features
Tap Motions and gestures
Tap the switch next to Palm swipe to capture to turn the feature on and off
Acer Phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.
Asus Phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.
Google Phones
- Nexus: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pixels: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
HTC Phones
- HTC U12+: Press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates, and then tap the virtual home button on the navigation bar while still pressing the power button
- HTC U series (up to U12+): Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- HTC 10: Hold down the home and power buttons OR hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Other HTC phones: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
Huawei and Honor Phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel, switch to Shortcuts, and tap the Screenshot icon.
Lenovo
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel and tap the Screen Shot icon.
LG Phones
- LG G7: Press and hold the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Other LG phones: Hold down the power (located on the back of the phone) and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel and tap the Capture+ icon.
Motorola Phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
OnePlus Phones
- OnePlus Variants: Press and hold the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- OnePlus 5, 5T, and 6: Swipe down with three fingers on the home screen.
Samsung Phones
- Galaxy S8 and later: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Galaxy S7 and earlier: Hold down the home and power buttons for a couple of seconds.
Sony Phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Hold down the power key until a screen appears and tap Take a screenshot.
ZTE Phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
Was this article helpful?
That’s Great!
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry! We couldn't be helpful
Thank you for your feedback
Feedback sent
We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article