What to Know
- Taking screenshots on Galaxy tablets is nearly identical to taking them on Galaxy phones.
- Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you get a notification that you've captured a screenshot.
- On older phones, press and hold the Home and Power buttons.
The article explains how to take screenshots on Samsung smartphones, including Galaxy and Note models, and tablets.
How to Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Use this two-button shortcut for Galaxy S8 or later.
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Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you hear a shutter sound, or your screen indicates you captured a screenshot, which takes about one to two seconds.
Do your best to hit both buttons at the same time. If you hit one or the other too early, it will initiate different functions and likely take you out of the screen you're trying to capture.
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The Power button is on the right side of your device. The Volume Down button is on the left.
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You'll get a notification at the bottom of your screen. Tap the edit icon to edit the screenshot. Tap the share icon to send it to other apps. The screenshot automatically saves to your default photo gallery app.
Capture Screenshots on Samsung Galaxy S7 or Older
This button shortcut will allow you to take screenshots on the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, and Galaxy S3 phones.
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Press and hold the Home and Power buttons simultaneously until you hear a shutter sound, or your screen indicates you captured a screenshot, which takes about one to two seconds.