How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy
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Menu names differ between software versions. If a path here does not match your phone, search your Settings app for the setting named in bold — it is the same setting under a different label.
Support can usually tell what is wrong from a screenshot faster than from a description, so here are the three ways to take one on a Galaxy phone or tablet.
Buttons
Press Side (power) and Volume Down at the same time, then release. The screen flashes and a toolbar appears at the bottom.
Palm swipe
Swipe the edge of your hand across the screen from one side to the other, keeping contact with the glass.
Enable it first if nothing happens: Settings → Advanced features → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture.
A whole page, not just the screen
After taking a screenshot, tap the Scroll capture icon in the toolbar (two downward arrows) and keep tapping to extend the capture down the page. Useful for a long message or a full settings screen.
Where it goes
Gallery → Albums → Screenshots, and Google Photos if you have it syncing.
Screenshots for other devices
Google Pixel
Press Power and Volume Down together, use the Screenshot button in Recents, or set Quick Tap to capture with two taps on the back of the phone.
Huawei, Honor
Press Power and Volume Down together, knock the screen twice with a knuckle, or swipe down with three fingers.
iPhone, iPad
Face ID models: press Side and Volume Up together. Home button models: press Side (or Top) and Home. Back Tap captures with two taps on the back.
Motorola
Press Power and Volume Down together, or touch the screen with three fingers to use the Moto Actions screenshot gesture.
OnePlus
Press Power and Volume Down together, or swipe down the screen with three fingers. Hold the three-finger swipe for an expanded screenshot.
Oppo, realme
Press Power and Volume Down together, or swipe down with three fingers. Hold three fingers on the screen for a long screenshot.