Knowing how to capture screenshots on your phone is arguably as important as understanding how to text or place a call. It’s essential for quickly and easily recording details or information displayed on your device. For Samsung users, there are several ways to take screenshots. Show Editor’s note: These methods for taking a screenshot work on most popular Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S22, S21, S20, S10, Note 20, Note 10, Samsung’s foldables, and other recent handsets. Steps might be slightly different on other devices, especially older ones. Use your phone’s buttonsEric Zeman / Android Authority Like other Android devices, you can use the buttons on your Samsung Galaxy phone to quickly capture a screenshot. This is the most immediate and well-known way to take a screenshot of the content displayed on your screen.
It’s worth noting that this is the universal way to take screenshots across Android devices. Also read: How to take screenshots on Android Use Palm swipeSamsung Galaxy devices also pack a smart gesture feature to capture a screenshot if you can’t quite reach the buttons. This method is convenient if your phone is resting on a flat surface. Notably, you’ll first need to ensure the gesture is enabled. How to enable Palm swipe
How to use Palm swipe
Use Bixby Voice (or Google Assistant)Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you haven’t disabled it and have it active, Samsung’s voice assistant Bixby can also capture screenshots if all the above methods are unavailable. This solution is also handy if you’re unable to handle your device for some reason.
If you don’t use Bixby, Google Assistant can also snap screenshots for you:
More: A complete Bixby guide Use the S PenHadlee Simons / Android Authority Do you have a Galaxy phone with a handy S Pen? Those using a Samsung Galaxy Note, a Galaxy S21 Ultra, or a newer Galaxy S22 Ultra are in luck, as you can use this handy accessory to take screenshots.
Related: Learn how to take full advantage of your S Pen Use Scroll Capture to grab an entire pageSome websites and other smartphone content require scrolling, making it hard to capture a whole page. We usually have to take a slew of screenshots to capture it all, but not with Samsung. The company’s Scroll Capture feature scrolls and clips a whole page into a single, long screenshot. This will save you time and make organizing screenshots much easier. First, check if the Screenshot toolbar is enabled.
To take the screenshot:
Capture screenshots in Flex ModeRyan Haines / Android Authority Only available on Samsung’s foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series — Flex Mode lets you fold your phone halfway, using one side to view content. Interestingly, if you are using this particular mode but still wish to capture a screenshot, you can. First, check if Flex Mode is enabled.
To capture a screenshot:
How to crop a screenshotThe Screenshot toolbar also helps you quickly crop images right after capturing them. This is helpful if you want to show only a section of your screen.
FAQsQuickly access your Samsung screenshots by opening the Gallery app, navigating to Albums, and finding the Screenshots folder. In Google Photos, the folder will be located in your Library. You can also access them immediately after capturing them from the clipboard. You can edit Samsung screenshots immediately after capturing them by tapping the pencil icon in the screenshot dialog. You can also add text by tapping the capital T icon. Quickly share screenshots directly after capturing them by tapping the Share option in the screenshot dialog. Those are a lot of ways to take a screenshot. Samsung has a comprehensive set of features and settings, but the company can often overcomplicate things. Here are some settings you should change on any Android phone to improve your experience. |