Are you a happy owner of a Samsung tablet and want to take a screenshot, but don’t know how? Then we will try to help you with this, especially since not everyone knows how to take a screenshot on a tablet. Sometimes it is really necessary to capture the image, for example, if some kind of failure occurred in the program, you need to copy the image of the receipt for certain virtual financial transactions, etc.
But even if a person is an active tablet user, this does not mean that he understands how to capture an image on the screen.
If you have at least Android version 4, then this procedure will be as easy as pie. Let's figure out how to take a screenshot on Samsung tablets. There are several simple and popular ways to perform the manipulation in question.
Taking a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A31 using keys
The easiest way to create a screenshot is to use a certain key combination:
- Open the menu section you want to capture.
- Press and hold the power button and the bottom volume rocker at the same time.
- Wait for the information that the picture is ready to appear.
After completing these steps, a graphical notification indicating the successful creation of the screen will appear at the bottom of the screen. The resulting frame can be immediately opened by clicking on its icon after holding down the volume down key and the power button.
If you cannot take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy A31, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the alternative button combinations given in this material. In addition, there are other ways to create a screen without using the phone keys.
Method 2: Special software
In addition to standard features, you can use third-party software to capture the Galaxy A50 screen. Let's look at how to do this using the Lightshot application.
- After the first launch, we give Lightshot access to multimedia data.
- By default, the method for taking screenshots is set here using a combination of buttons (“Power” + “Volume Down”), but on the Samsung Galaxy A50 they are already programmed for this action. In this case, the base option will take precedence. To change the method, click the gear icon, in the “Screenshot settings” block click “Button on top of windows”
and give the application the required permission.
Now we enable the option again and allow Lightshot access to the contents of the screen.
- Use the floating button to take a screenshot.
The created image will open in the editor, where you can add a caption, shape, and other graphic elements to it.
To crop a picture, click the corresponding button, adjust the frame size and save the changes.
If desired, change the color of the graphics.
- The created screenshots can be saved on the Lightshot server by clicking the cloud icon at the top of the screen.
You can manage such images only after logging into the application in one of the possible ways.
To save a picture in the device’s memory or distribute it, tap the “Menu” icon and select the desired item.
- To find screenshots created locally, click the icon at the top of the screen.
On the Galaxy A50, the Lightshot folder can be found in Gallery.
or in the “Pictures” catalog.
Method for taking a screenshot through the notification panel
This method will be the best way out of the situation when the smartphone buttons for some reason do not work and the screen is not created. As an alternative, it is suggested to do the following:
- Unlock your smartphone.
- Go to the menu section where you want to take a screenshot.
- Lower the notification shade by swiping from top to bottom.
- Click on the “Screenshot” or “Screenshot” icon.
As in the case of taking a snapshot using hotkeys, a notification about creating a screenshot will immediately appear on the screen of your Android smartphone. The resulting screen can be opened or another frame can be taken from this or another menu.
Method 2. How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy with your hand
This option may seem too tedious and complicated to some, but in reality everything is simple. Controlling your phone with gestures helps you take better selfies and can also be used to take screenshots. But the option in Samsung A12 must first be activated. For this:
- Let's go to the phone settings.
- Select the “Additional functions” section.
- Go to the “Movements and Gestures” menu.
- Activate the “Palm Screenshot” option.
In order to take a screenshot, you need to slide the edge of your palm across the screen, as shown in the instructions.
The only disadvantage of this method is that it will not work if the on-screen keyboard is activated. It will also take time to learn how to press your hand correctly.
Where are the screenshots stored?
To view the resulting screenshot, just open the “Gallery” application and go to the “Screenshots” or “Screenshots” album.
Another way to quickly find a screen looks like this:
- Launch Explorer or File Manager.
- Open the “Pictures” folder.
- Go to "Screenshots".
In the menu section that opens, screenshots that have been taken over the entire period of using the smartphone will appear.
Method 5. Taking screenshots on Samsung using Google Assistant
Google Assistant will allow you to control phone functions using your voice. It's more convenient than using gestures. Since all Samsung systems have the Android system installed, the voice assistant is the default program.
To take a Screenshot without pressing keys, you need to:
- Go to phone settings.
- Open Apps & Notifications and select Advanced.
- Go to Default Apps and open Voice Assistant.
- Enable the “Use screenshot” option.
After this, you need to make sure that Google is selected as the assistant. Otherwise the function will not work. Then it's a matter of little things. All you have to do is launch the assistant (usually you need to say “Okay, Google”) and ask it to “Take a screenshot.”
- If none of the described methods worked, then perhaps your Samsung A12 device is a fake and therefore does not take screenshots in the usual ways. Counterfeit models often do not have the lion's share of functions, which explains their low cost.
- There is also a possibility that the firmware on your phone has been changed (to a non-original one). This also disrupts the functionality of the device. In this case, it's worth trying the apps. If they do not download, then check whether there is enough memory on your phone.
Screenshot through the additional menu
If you want to make things easier, you can try the menu button like in the iPhone. This is the last resort if all the hardware keys on your Galaxy A12 are broken and nothing else works for you.
To enable the Assistant Menu, go to Accessibility > Interaction & Dexterity and click on Assistance Menu.
A small square will appear. Click on it. A number of options will appear. Click on Screenshot. The screen will flash white to indicate that it has been done. Do you have other ways? Let me know below.
Easy way using keys
The desire to photograph the contents of a smartphone is natural - useful information, a funny picture or an interesting article that needs to be saved.
You can take a screenshot on the Samsung A50 by pressing two keys - it’s important to figure out which ones!
- Open the desired image;
- Simultaneously hold down the on/off button and the volume down key;
- Hold them for a few seconds until there is a characteristic click and flash.
Is this option not suitable for you? Download a special application from the Google Play store that allows you to take pictures:
- Open the Play Store and enter the word “Screenshot” in the search bar;
- Select the appropriate result from the search results and click on the “Download” button;
- Wait for installation and open the application;
- Following the instructions that appear before your eyes, take a photo of the contents of the page.
There is a second method, preinstalled by the developers of the Samsung device - let's discuss it!
Method 5. Take a screenshot on Samsung A 12 using third-party applications
How to take a screenshot on a Samsung A 12 if none of the above methods work or you have a defective device? On Google Play you can find special screenshots that allow you to create screen photos. They operate according to a similar algorithm: after installation, an additional button will appear in the notification line, by clicking which you will receive a screenshot.
ScreenMaster
This application helps you take screenshots in several ways: from the notification panel, placing a floating button on top of the screen, or simply shaking the device. It supports the creation of long screenshots, a special mode for capturing a web page and video recording (in the paid version). In the internal editor, you can crop the picture, add text and stickers, draw, and even overlay another image on top.
ScreenMaster screenshot interface
TouchShot
A universal application that combines a tool for taking screenshots and recording the screen on video. It also includes a photo editor in which you can process both pictures created with its help and any other photos from the phone’s memory. The screenshot adds a small panel with buttons; after creation, the screen immediately opens for editing or uploading to the Internet.
You can take photos and videos with TouchShot
ScreenShot Capture
By installing Screenshot Capture, you can take screenshots from the notification panel, overlay an icon on the screen, or create a screenshot by shaking your smartphone. If the case has a special key for the camera, the application allows you to build a screenshot function into it. Available editing functions include drawing, text overlay, and cropping.
Screenshot Capture functionality
Using the Keys
To take a screenshot on all modern Samsung models, including S8, S9, S10, S20, A10, A20, A30, A40, A50, A21, A31, A41, A51, A71, etc. you need to press the volume down and power keys and hold them until the screen is created. HOWEVER! If you can’t do it, then you shouldn’t hold down these two keys, you just need to press them at the same time and immediately release them - it’s been tested, it works.
How can you understand that the photo has been created? It's simple. First, you will hear a corresponding beep. If the sound is turned off, the corresponding icon in the status bar will tell you about taking a screenshot.
If this is not enough, call up the curtain and see a system message about the created print screen.
You can view the screenshots in the section of the same name in the “Gallery”.
Ok, we’ve dealt with Samsung smartphones without a mechanical Home key, but what about those devices that have this key? Yes exactly the same! Models such as A3, A5, A7, J2, J3, J5, J7, S6, etc. support the same algorithm - press the volume down and on buttons, wait for the screen to be created.
In this case, the user has a choice - he can press other keys. So, in the case of a mechanical “Home” key, you can also press the power and “Home” buttons at the same time.
Which of these methods is more convenient? But this is up to you to decide. In our opinion, both options are convenient in their own way.
Screenshot features for different Samsung models
Just above we told you how to take a screenshot using a voice assistant, and you may have noticed that enabling the function differs on some models. This is a common problem with devices from this company: the settings differ depending on the model.
- The most universal option that allows you to screenshot the screen is the volume and power buttons. This option works on all versions starting from 2015, including the Galaxy A5 2016 and Duos.
- To take a screenshot of a Samsung screen on a device released before 2015, you will need to simultaneously press “Back” and “Home” on the case. This applies to smartphones with mechanical buttons on the body, including the J series: J1, J2, J3, J5.
- Models released between 2015 and 2022 launch the desired function using the power and home buttons.
- You can take a screenshot with your palm only on the latest Galaxy series flagships that have a rounded screen. The method also works on A 32, A 71, A 52.
How to take a screenshot using buttons on a Samsung a71 2022 phone
It would seem that the trick couldn’t be simpler, but there are many people who say it doesn’t work with buttons and that’s it.
Use the buttons to simultaneously press the power button and make it quieter. Nothing complicated, really. Then why doesn't it work?
Because the situation has changed a little. If earlier this could be done slowly on all Samsung models, now this will not work.
Now a screenshot on the Samsung A71 is taken instantly. Any delay is unacceptable. They pressed the buttons and immediately released them.
That's what "technology" is all about. Those who didn’t have time are too late and instead of taking a screenshot, they will receive the options to turn off or reboot.
In a word, I think we have now discussed and resolved this issue. Now you can slowly move on to the second method.
Long Screenshot
If you have a file open on your smartphone that does not fit on one screen (for example, a PDF document or a website page), you can capture it in its entirety (the so-called “long screenshot”).
How it's done:
- If you take a photo on a long document, then after it is created a special additional icon appears:
- You need to click on it as many times as you need. Keep in mind that the icons after the first Screenshot appear for a short time (about 2-3 seconds)
Swipe your palm
Samsung has a peculiar “trick” that works on most models - you can take a screenshot by holding the edge of your palm over it. True, many owners of smartphones from this manufacturer find this method inconvenient. It is not always possible to swipe over the screen correctly to achieve the desired result. But still there is such a way and we are talking about it.
You can read about how to enable the function here
Screenshots via apps
Several applications have been released for Android that provide the ability to take screenshots; they differ in the number of options, design, and operating logic. They can be downloaded from the Play Market website.
Taking screenshots using the ShootMe app
There are also special programs that allow you to “photograph” the screen. For example, for Samsung tablets, we recommend ShootMe, which is one of the most popular screenshots for android.
It is very easy to use. Various modes available:
- For example, you can set the program to automatically take a screenshot when the user covers the light sensor on the tablet with their hand.
- Another interesting mode is to simply shake the device. Thanks to the accelerometer, the system recognizes this action as a command to take a screenshot.
- The third way is screaming. Just make a loud sound and the tablet will take a screenshot. So you don't have to press, close or shake anything. Just scream.
Of course, you can use other programs to take screenshots of Samsung tablets. Just go to the store and type “screenshot” in the search bar. More than a dozen applications will appear in front of you. Choose. Download it and take screenshots.
AZ Screen Recorder
The application is developed for Android 5 and higher. Allows you not only to take screenshots, but also to record and edit videos (including pictures of games, the operation of trading platforms, etc.). The sequence of preparing the application for work, taking screenshots:
- download and install AZ SR;
- From the 5 new icons that appear on the display, select the settings icon (gear), open the section, determine the parameters of the form, the size of the buttons, the appearance of pop-up windows, and where to save screenshots;
- return to the main menu of the program, select the desired image and click on the “camera” icon.
Settings AZ Screen Recorder allows you to take a screenshot by shaking the smartphone body.
Screenshot Touch
Another free Android application from the Google Play Store, with which you can not only take videos and screenshots, but also edit them: apply visual effects, add titles, and so on.
The application logic is similar to AZ SR:
- First, the program is downloaded and installed;
- and then adjust it by choosing from the given parameters;
- Then take screenshots by double-clicking the button.
Screenshot touch works with Android 5 and higher, there is a Russian version.
Additional software
There are screen capture apps for Windows Phone, but they offer minimal functionality so there's not much point in using them.
For example:
- Quick Capture, a simple tool for taking screenshots, is available in the Microsoft Store for both mobile devices, tablets, and PCs.
- Screen Capture is another simple tool that offers the same features as its predecessor. It is suitable for Windows Phone 7.8.
Multi-action Home Button PRO
Unlike the previous two applications, this is an option to access the Samsung Galaxy interface, which the developers suggest using instead of the Home button. With Multi-action you can:
- Close all programs and applications;
- Back and forth;
- to open the control panel;
- activate the desired program;
- to take screenshots;
- to bring up the Start menu;
- lock the display.
The application allows you to control your smartphone with one hand without using the other.
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