SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Take a screenshot
Save a picture of whatever is on the screen.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 4
Show what you want to save
Open the page or message you want in the picture.
A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.
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STEP 1
Show what you want to save
Open the page or message you want in the picture.
STEP 2
Press both buttons
Press the Side button and Volume Up together, then release them quickly.
On an iPad with a Home button, press the Top and Home buttons together.
STEP 3
Tap the tick
Your screenshot opens straight away. Tap the tick in the top-right corner.
If only a small preview appears in the corner, tap it first to open it.
You can also find all your screenshots later in the Photos app.
STEP 4
Tap Save to Photos
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.