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How to Take a Screenshot on Your Google Pixel

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Isabelle Talkington avatar
Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over 4 months ago

How to Take a Screenshot on a Google Pixel

Method 1: Using the Power and Volume Down Buttons

  1. Locate the Buttons

    • Identify the Power button on the right side of your Google Pixel phone.

    • Identify the Volume Down button below the Power button.

  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 Photos app.

Method 2: Using the Recent Apps Screen

  1. Open the Recent Apps Screen

    • Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause, or press the square Recent Apps button if using traditional navigation buttons.

  2. Select the App to Capture

    • Find the app whose screen you want to capture.

  3. Take the Screenshot

    • Tap the Screenshot button at the bottom of the app preview.

  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 Photos app.

Method 3: Using Google Assistant

  1. Activate Google Assistant

    • Say "Hey Google" or "OK Google," or press and hold the Home button.

  2. Ask Google Assistant 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 Photos app.

Method 4: Using Quick Settings (Android 11 and Later)

  1. Open Quick Settings

    • Swipe down from the top of the screen twice to fully expand the Quick Settings menu.

  2. Find and Tap the Screenshot Icon

    • If the Screenshot icon is not visible, tap the pencil icon to edit the Quick Settings menu and add the Screenshot icon.

  3. Take the Screenshot

    • Tap the Screenshot icon.

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

  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 Photos app.

By following these steps, you can easily take screenshots on your Google Pixel using different methods based on your preferences.

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