How To Take A Screenshot on Samsung Phone or Tablet

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Are you looking for a guide to take a screenshot on Samsung phone or tablet? – If the answer is YES, then you have come to the right place.

Whether you want to save important documents or want to take note of something important on your Galaxy phone or tablet. 

You always can do it, by taking a screenshot on your Samsung phone and tablet device. However, taking a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet may little different depending on the type of device and smartphone model you have.

In this article, I have covered all the methods you can use to take a screenshot on your Samsung phone and tablet.

How To Take A Screenshot On Samsung Phone And Tablet

Quick Answer:

No matter what Samsung smartphone or tablet you’re using you can use this method to take a screenshot.

When you want to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet, You quickly press the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time and then release them. The screen will flash, indicating that a screenshot was captured. 

There are so many ways you can take a screenshot on a Samsung phone and tablet, but sometimes you may not know about them. 

However, it is not a problem for you anymore. After reading this article you’ll get various methods to take a screenshot on your Galaxy phone and tablet that we going to share with you in the below sections.

Take A Screenshot Using Button Combinations

The first and the quick way to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet is by using button combinations by pressing the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time.

Then release both buttons, and the screen will flash, indicating that a screenshot has been captured. 

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The most interesting about taking screenshots with this method is that it works on all Samsung smartphone devices and tablets.

Which other methods of doing a screenshot require a higher software or firmware version, hardware support, or some advanced features.

However, some tablets may have a home button so press power and home buttons instead of press volume down to take a screenshot on your Samsung tablet.

Use Your Voice To Take A Screenshot

If you have setting up Bixby Voice or Google Assistant, you can use them to help you take a screenshot on your Samsung smartphone device or tablet.

You have just have to use a simple voice command. Saying “Hey Bixby take me a screenshot” and Bixby will take will capture a screenshot what’s on your screen.

If you prefer to use Google Assistant you also can use a voice by Saying “Hey Google take a screenshot” then Google assistant will capture a screenshot for you.

Either way, you can use Bixby Voice or Google Assitant it both can help you to take a screenshot on Samsung phone or tablet.

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Use The S Pen To Take A Screenshot On Samsung Galaxy Phone

You may have noticed that S Pen is now compatible with many Samsung Galaxy phone devices, in addition to uses and features. However, you can also use S Pen to screenshot your Samsung phone.

To get started using S Pen for taking a screenshot on your phone you first need to remove S Pen from your device and navigate to the screen you’d like to capture a screenshot.

Use your S Pen to tap on the Air Command icon, and then tap on Screen Write then your device will automatically capture a screenshot for you of the screen you’re on.

You also can use the controls to write or draw on screen if would like to do manually screenshot, when you’re done just tap on Save icon to save the captured screenshot in the Gallery.

Use the palm swipe to capture to take a screenshot

Palm swipe to capture is another way you can use to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet. But this option does not support all the devices for example – the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite doesn’t support palm swipe to capture due to hardware limitation. 

However, you can use other options like button combinations, Air commands, or voice control such as Bixby Voice and Google Assistant to help you capture a screenshot on your devices.

But if your device is supported with a palm swipe to capture, you can use it by enabling this feature in your settings. Go to Setting Search for and palm swipe to capture and switch it on to enable the feature.

Now you’re able to take a screenshot using palm swipe to capture by just swiping the edge of your hand across your phone’s screen.

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Use the Tasks Edge panel to take a screenshot

To take a screenshot on a Samsung phone using the Edge panel, follow these steps:

1. Enable Edge panel: Ensure that the Edge panel feature is activated on your Samsung device. Swipe from the edge of the screen to access the Edge panel. If you haven’t set it up yet, go to Settings > Display > Edge screen, and toggle the Edge panels to turn them on.

2. Add the Take Screenshots: Open the Edge panel by swiping from the edge of the screen. If the Take screenshots tool isn’t already added, tap the “+” icon at the edge to add it. Look for the Take Screenshots tool and select it to include it in your Edge panel.

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3. Capture the screenshot:

  • Locate to the screen you want to take a capture screenshot.
  • Swipe from the edge of the screen to open the Edge panel.
  • Tap on the Take a screenshot. This tool typically offers different screenshot options. 
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to capture the screenshot.

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4. Save or Share: After capturing the screenshot, you can annotate it, crop it, or directly share it from the Smart select tool’s interface. You can also save it to your gallery by tapping the “Save” or “Share” option, depending on your preference.

Remember, the exact steps might slightly vary depending on the Samsung model and the version of the Edge panel installed on your device. If you encounter any difficulty, refer to your device’s user manual or Samsung’s official support pages for specific instructions tailored to your device model.

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

1. How do I take a screenshot on my Samsung phone?

Press the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously and hold them for a moment. You’ll hear a shutter sound or see a visual confirmation, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.

2. What if my Samsung phone has a Bixby button? How can I take a screenshot?

If your Samsung phone has a Bixby button, pressing the Power button along with the Bixby button simultaneously will capture a screenshot.

3. Where can I find the screenshots I’ve taken on my Samsung phone?

Screenshots are usually saved in the “Screenshots” folder in your phone’s Gallery app. You can access them by opening the Gallery and locating the dedicated “Screenshots” album.

4. Can I edit or annotate screenshots on my Samsung phone?

Yes, after taking a screenshot, you can immediately access editing tools by tapping on the preview shown in the notification panel or by opening the screenshot from the Gallery. This allows you to crop, edit, or add annotations.

5. Is there an alternative method to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone?

Another way to take a screenshot is by using the “Palm Swipe to Capture” feature. Ensure it’s enabled in Settings > Advanced Features > Motions and Gestures, then swipe the edge of your hand horizontally across the screen to capture a screenshot.

6. Does taking a screenshot capture everything on the screen, including notifications?

Yes, taking a screenshot captures everything displayed on the screen at that moment, including notifications, icons, and active content.

7. Can I share or delete screenshots directly after taking them?

Yes, after capturing a screenshot, you can immediately share it via various apps or delete it by selecting the options available in the notification panel or the Gallery.

8. Does the method for taking a screenshot vary for different Samsung phone models?

The basic method for taking a screenshot (using the Power + Volume Down buttons) remains consistent across most Samsung phone models. However, certain models may have additional features or shortcuts for screenshots.

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