How to Take a Screenshot on Android

Step by step

1. 5 sec

   Use the hardware button combination

   Press the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. Release both buttons immediately after the screen flashes or you hear the shutter sound.

   Note: Ensure you do not hold the buttons down, as this may trigger the power menu instead of the screenshot.
2. 10 sec

   Utilize the Recent Apps overview

   Swipe up from the bottom of your screen and hold to open the Recent Apps overview. Locate the Screenshot button at the bottom of the screen thumbnail to capture the current frame.

   Note: This method is useful if your hardware buttons are unresponsive.
3. 30 sec

   Modify the capture preview

   Once captured, a preview thumbnail appears in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Tap the pencil icon to crop, rotate, or annotate the image before saving.

   Note: The preview remains visible for five seconds before disappearing.
4. 20 sec

   Distribute the screenshot

   Tap the Share icon within the preview thumbnail to send the image via messaging apps, email, or cloud storage. Select your desired destination from the system share sheet.

5. 30 sec

   Access stored screenshots

   Open the Google Photos app or your preferred file manager. Navigate to the Library tab and select the Screenshots folder to view all previously captured images.

   Note: Screenshots are saved in the internal storage under Pictures/Screenshots.