Taking a screenshot on an Android device
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Due to the large number of different devices that use Google's Android operating system, there are different ways screenshots can be taken. If the methods we describe in this video don't work for your device, we suggest a Google search on how to take a screenshot using your particular device. For Samsung Galaxy devices, press and hold the power button, then the home button for one to two seconds to take the screenshot. Another option is to turn on the palm swipe to capture option in the Motion and Gesture settings of some Samsung Galaxy devices. With this enabled, simply swipe across the screen from left to right with the side of your hand to take the screenshot. For Android devices from most other manufacturers, press and hold the power button, then the volume down button for one to two seconds to capture the screenshot. Most Sony Xperia devices offer an additional method. Press and hold the power button for one to two seconds until the power options appear. If the option is available, select take a screenshot. Once the screenshot is captured, it will be automatically saved in the default gallery or photo app on the device. If none of these methods work for your new device, it might be running a version of Android earlier than 4.0. You may need to download a third-party screen capturer from the Google Play store. Google search how to take a screenshot with the name of your device to find a solution if the methods described in this video don't work on your device. |