How to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone

CAPTURING screenshots is a super easy way to take a snapshot of everything you see on your smartphone.

Samsung makes many different models and with so many it can be difficult to know which keys to press to take a screenshot.

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How to take a screenshot on Samsung

There are multiple ways to take screenshots on a phone, even inside Samsung’s area you have a few options.

The most common way to take a screenshot is to press the power and volume down buttons at the same time.

This applies to most phones and tablets, regardless of brand.

Samsung even has some smartphone tricks you can use to make your phone experience even better.

Galaxy Z Flip or Fold

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Samsung’s nostalgic touchscreen flip phone can take a screenshot by pressing the volume down button and the side button at the same time.

Simultaneously press and quickly release to take a screenshot.

You can then save or share them.

New Galaxy S or Note

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For the S22, Samsung’s latest phone in this line, you can use the simple volume down and turn on method.

If you want to avoid all buttons, you can set up a swipe gesture in settings.

By placing your palm on the left side of the screen and swiping across it, you can take a screenshot.

Samsung says on its website: “When enabled, you can take a screenshot by swiping the edge of your hand from side to side on the screen.”

Galaxy S7 or older

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If you have a phone with a home button on the front of your screen, you can use that for screenshots.

Press and hold the power button at the same time as the home button.

Your screen will flash and your screenshot will be saved.

The screen should flash briefly and the image will be saved to your photos.

The Samsung website has a whole page titled “How to take a screenshot on a Galaxy device?”.

If you are still confused You can check it and also find a section to talk to Samsung for help.

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