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How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy
How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy

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Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over 4 months ago

How to Take a Screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy

Method 1: Using the Power and Volume Down Buttons

  1. Locate the Buttons

    • Identify the Power button on the right side of your Samsung Galaxy phone.

    • Identify the Volume Down button on the left side of your phone.

  2. Press the Buttons Simultaneously

    • Quickly press and release the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.

    • The screen will flash, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.

  3. View and Edit the Screenshot

    • A toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.

    • If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Gallery app.

Method 2: Using Palm Swipe to Capture

  1. Enable Palm Swipe to Capture

    • Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Motions and Gestures.

    • Toggle Palm swipe to capture to On.

  2. Take a Screenshot with Palm Swipe

    • Place the side of your hand vertically on either edge of the screen.

    • Swipe your hand across the screen from one side to the other.

    • The screen will flash, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.

  3. View and Edit the Screenshot

    • A toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.

    • If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Gallery app.

Method 3: Using the Edge Panel

  1. Enable the Edge Panel

    • Go to Settings > Display > Edge Screen.

    • Toggle Edge Panels to On.

  2. Set Up the Smart Select Edge Panel

    • Open the Edge Panel by swiping from the side of the screen.

    • Tap the Settings icon at the bottom of the panel.

    • Select Smart Select from the available panels.

  3. Take a Screenshot with the Edge Panel

    • Open the Edge Panel and select Smart Select.

    • Choose the shape of the screenshot you want to capture (Rectangle, Oval, or Animation).

    • Drag to select the area you want to capture.

    • Tap Done to capture the screenshot.

  4. View and Edit the Screenshot

    • A toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.

    • If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Gallery app.

Method 4: Using Bixby Voice

  1. Activate Bixby Voice

    • Press and hold the Bixby button or say "Hi Bixby" if enabled.

  2. Ask Bixby to Take a Screenshot

    • Say, "Take a screenshot."

    • The screen will flash, and you will hear a camera shutter sound if your sound is enabled.

  3. View and Edit the Screenshot

    • A toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to edit, share, or delete the screenshot.

    • If you do nothing, the screenshot will be saved to your Gallery app.

By following these steps, you can easily take screenshots on your Samsung Galaxy using different methods depending on your preferences.

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