How to take a screenshot on any Android phone

July 14, 2017

Every Android phone is different, and so is taking screenshots with them. Even though Android 4 introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-key combo, nailing it can still be tricky. That's why some phone makers have introduced new methods. We're here to help: Just find your Android phone on the list below to learn the various ways to snap, share, and save a screenshot.Acer phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon. Asus phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon. HTC phones HTC U series: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. HTC 10: Hold down the home and volume-down buttons OR hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. All other HTC phones: Hold down power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Huawei and Honor phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Pull down the notification panel, switch to Shortcuts, and tap the Screenshot icon. Lenovo Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Pull down the notification panel and tap the Screen Shot icon. LG phones Hold down the power (located on the back of the phone) and the volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Pull down the notification panel and tap the Capture+ icon. Motorola phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Nexus and Pixel phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Samsung phones Galaxy S8: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Galaxy S7 and earlier: Hold down the home and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Sony phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. Hold down the power key until a screen appears and tap Take screenshot. ZTE phones Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds. IDG To back up your screenshots, you'll need to head over to Google Photos.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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