Learn how to take a screenshot on a Android device (e.g. smartphone or tablet)

Take a screenshot of your entire screen within seconds.

How to take a screenshot on your Android device

volume down + power for 1-2 seconds

1. To take a screenshot, press and hold the following two buttons simultanous: Volume Down and Power for 1-2 seconds.
2. The screen will flash white and your device captures the entire screen and saves it on your device as a photo.

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I don't see a flash and no screenshot was saved. Is there another option?

home + power for 1-2 seconds

1. Press and hold these two buttons simultanous: Home and Power for 1-2 seconds.
2. The screen will flash white and your device captures the entire screen and saves it on your device as a photo.

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Where is my screenshot

By default, the screenshots are saved as a photo on your device.