How to Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Phones

screenshot on samsung

To take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy device, quickly press the Volume down key and the Power key (Side key) simultaneously and then release them.

Taking a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy device can be done using a combination of physical buttons or software features. Here are the common methods for taking a screenshot on Samsung :

Supported Samsung Galaxy Device

  1. Samsung Galaxy F34
  2. Samsung Galaxy F32
  3. Samsung Galaxy F31
  4. Samsung Galaxy F30
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
  6. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Fold 3
  7. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
  8. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
  9. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
  10. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
  11. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
  12. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2
  13. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  14. Samsung Galaxy M34
  15. Samsung Galaxy M33
  16. Samsung Galaxy M32
  17. Samsung Galaxy M31
  18. Samsung Galaxy M30
  19. Samsung Galaxy F54
  20. Samsung Galaxy F53
  21. Samsung Galaxy F52
  22. Samsung Galaxy F51
  23. Samsung Galaxy F50
  24. Samsung Galaxy A24
  25. Samsung Galaxy A23
  26. Samsung Galaxy A22
  27. Samsung Galaxy A22
  28. Samsung Galaxy A21
  29. Samsung Galaxy A20
  30. Samsung Galaxy F14
  31. Samsung Galaxy F13
  32. Samsung Galaxy F12
  33. Samsung Galaxy F11
  34. Samsung Galaxy F10
  35. Samsung Galaxy M54
  36. Samsung Galaxy M53
  37. Samsung Galaxy M52
  38. Samsung Galaxy M51
  39. Samsung Galaxy M50
  40. Samsung Galaxy A54
  41. Samsung Galaxy A53
  42. Samsung Galaxy A52
  43. Samsung Galaxy A51
  44. Samsung Galaxy A50
  45. Samsung Galaxy A34
  46. Samsung Galaxy A33
  47. Samsung Galaxy A32
  48. Samsung Galaxy A31
  49. Samsung Galaxy A30
  50. Samsung Galaxy M14
  51. Samsung Galaxy M13
  52. Samsung Galaxy M12
  53. Samsung Galaxy M11
  54. Samsung Galaxy M10
  55. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  56. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
  57. Samsung Galaxy S23
  58. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  59. Samsung Galaxy S22
  60. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  61. Samsung Galaxy S21
  62. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
  63. Samsung Galaxy S20
  64. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
  65. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  66. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
  67. Samsung Galaxy S10
  68. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
  69. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
  70. Samsung Galaxy S7
  71. Samsung Galaxy A14
  72. Samsung Galaxy A13
  73. Samsung Galaxy A12
  74. Samsung Galaxy A11
  75. Samsung Galaxy A10
  76. Samsung Galaxy F04
  77. Samsung Galaxy F03
  78. Samsung Galaxy F02
  79. Samsung Galaxy F01
  80. Samsung Galaxy A04e
  81. Samsung Galaxy A03e
  82. Samsung Galaxy A02
  83. Samsung Galaxy A04s
  84. Samsung Galaxy A03s
  85. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 6
  86. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
  87. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4
  88. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3
  89. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2.

Method 1: Using Physical Buttons (On Samsung)

PH S21 Use button combinations

  1. Navigate to the Screen: Ensure that the content you want to capture is displayed on your screen.
  2. Press Buttons: Simultaneously press and hold the Power and Volume Down Button:
    • Power Button: Located on the right or left side of the device.
    • Volume Down Button: Typically located on the opposite side of the device.
  3. Capture Screenshot: When the buttons are pressed together, your device will capture a screenshot, and you’ll typically hear a shutter sound and see a visual indication that the screenshot has been taken.
  4. View and Edit Screenshot: The screenshot is saved in your device’s gallery or photos app. You can access and edit it from there.

Method 2: Using Palm Swipe Gesture (On Samsung)

PH GS S21 UI4 Palm swipe to capture

Some Samsung devices offer a palm swipe gesture for taking screenshots. To use this method:

  1. Enable Palm Swipe Gesture: Go to “Settings” > “Advanced features” and enable the “Palm swipe to capture” option.
  2. Navigate to the Screen: Ensure the content you want to capture is displayed on your screen.
  3. Capture Screenshot: Place the edge of your hand vertically on one side of the screen (with your pinky finger touching the edge) and swipe it across the screen horizontally. This gesture will capture a screenshot.
  4. View and Edit Screenshot: The screenshot is saved in your device’s gallery or photos app. You can access and edit it from there.

Method 3: Using Bixby (On Samsung with Bixby)

PH GS S21 UI4 Bixby Take a screenshot

On a Samsung device with Bixby, you can also use voice commands to take a screenshot. Activate Bixby by saying, “Hey Bixby, take a screenshot,” or a similar voice command.

Method 4: Using the Notification Panel (On Samsung)

PH GS S21 Edge panel Tasks

On the Samsung devices running One UI, you can also take a screenshot from the notification panel:

  1. Open the notification panel by swiping down from the top of the screen.
  2. Look for the “Screenshot” quick setting tile and tap it to capture a screenshot.
  3. The screenshot is saved in your device’s gallery or photos app.

To view your screenshot, go to your Gallery. You can also swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel, and then tap the screenshot notification.

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