How to Take a Screenshot

Here’s how to take screenshots on Android devices.

Method 1: Button Combination

The most common shortcut is a button combination.

• Press and hold Power + Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
• Hold for one to two seconds until you see a flash or hear the camera.
• The screenshot will be saved to your Gallery/Photos.

Method 2: Power Menu (Android 9 and Above)

• Press and hold the Power button.
• Tap the “Screenshot” option in the menu.

Method 3: Three-Finger Swipe (Some Devices)

• Swipe down with three fingers on the screen.
• You have to enable this feature under Settings (varies).

Method 4: Quick Settings

• To open Quick Settings, swipe down from the top of the screen.
• Look for a “Screenshot” tile (if available).
• Tap it to take a screenshot.

Where Are Screenshots Saved?

Where do you find your screenshots? You can view them in your Gallery, Photos, or Files app.

Device-Specific Methods

• Samsung: Power + Volume Down.
• Huawei/Honor: Power + Volume Down.
• Xiaomi/MIUI: To take screenshots of Xiaomi or MIUI smartphones, press the “Power” and “Volume Down” buttons simultaneously. Alternatively, use the Quick Ball feature to take screenshots on a Xiaomi smartphone.
• OnePlus: To take a screenshot press Power + Volume Down or a three-finger swipe.
• Google Pixel: Press the power + volume down button on your Google Pixel phone.

Tips

• You can edit a screenshot right after taking it on most versions of Android.
• You can share screenshots directly from the notification.
• For features like scrolling screenshots and annotations, use third-party apps.