SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Take a screenshot
Save a picture of whatever is currently on the screen.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 3
Open what you want to capture
Open the screen you want to keep.
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STEP 1
Open what you want to capture
Open the screen you want to keep.
STEP 2
Press and release both buttons
Briefly press Side/Power and Volume Down together, then release them. Do not keep holding them.
STEP 3
Find the screenshot
Open Gallery and look in the Screenshots album.
Some apps prevent screenshots, so a protected screen may not be captured.
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.