How to take a screenshot with Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Phone.

Last Update date : Sep 01. 2023

Screenshot can be done on your Samsung Galaxy in several ways. Next, we will learn how to capture in different ways, both on tablets and smartphones.

If your device has this feature, simply enable it with the following steps.

1.- Press Settings.

2.- Press Advanced features.

3.- Press Motions and gestures.

4.- Activate the Slide in Palm swipe to capture

To take a screenshot, simply slide your palm over the screen. Either from right to left, or from left to right.

Note: Please try a few more times if you can't take the screenshot with the motions or gestures. If you are doing it for the first time, the function may work from the third or fourth try.

 

*You can check if this function is available on your device if this function is shown in the user manual, in the "Screenshot" section.

Screenshot through buttons (volume and on/off).

 

To take a screenshot, press and hold the Volume Down and Power (on/off) buttons simultaneously, for a second or two.

Note: This command applies from full screen devices 2018 onwards. (Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy A8, Tab A6, Tab S7, etc.)

Screenshot through the buttons (start and power).

 

To take a screenshot, simultaneously hold down the Home and Power (on/off) buttons for a second or two.

Note: This command applies to devices from the Grand Prime Family, J Family, A Family, Note Family and S Family, prior to 2017.

  • Grand Prime
  • Galaxy J1 / J8 / J3 / J4 / J5 / J6 / J7
  • Galaxy Alpha / A3 / A5 / A7 / A9
  • Galaxy S / S2 / S3 / S4 / S5 / S6 / S6 Edge / S6 Edge + / S6 Lite / S7 / S7 Edge
  • Galaxy Note / Note 2 / Note 3 / Note 4 / Note 4 Edge/  Note 5
  • Tab A 10.1
  • Tab E

The screenshot will vary depending on the hardware of your device.

 

If your device has a home button, you can perform the following steps:

 

Press and hold the Home and Power (On/Off) buttons simultaneously for a second or two.

Note: This command applies to devices from the Grand Prime Family, J Family, A Family, Note Family and S Family, prior to 2017.

  • Grand Prime
  • Galaxy J1 / J8 / J3 / J4 / J5 / J6 / J7
  • Galaxy Alpha / A3 / A5 / A7 / A9
  • Galaxy S / S2 / S3 / S4 / S5 / S6 / S6 Edge / S6 Edge + / S6 Lite / S7 / S7 Edge
  • Galaxy Note / Note 2 / Note 3 / Note 4 / Note 4 Edge/  Note 5
  • Tab A 10.1
  • Tab E

Screenshot through buttons (volume and on/off).

 

If your device no longer has a Home button, perform the following steps:

 

Press the Volume Down and Power (on/off) buttons and hold them simultaneously, for a second or two.

Note: This command applies from full screen devices 2018 onwards. (Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy A8, Tab A6, Tab S7, etc.)


Mainly, the screenshot will depend on the hardware of your device as already mentioned above.

  • Home button and power button.
  • Vol+ button and power button.

 

In the case of the screenshot with the palm of the hand, you can activate this function with the following processes depending on your Android operating system.

Note: You can check if this function is available on your device if this function is shown in the user manual, in the "Screenshot" section.

Android 12, 11, 10

 

1.- Open configuration.

2.- Select More functions.

3.- Select Movements and gestures.

4.- The item Capture the screen with the palm of the hand must be enabled.

Android 9.

 

1.- Open configuration.

2.- Select More functions.

3.- The item Capture the screen with the palm of the hand must be enabled.

Note: If "Palm swipe to capture screen" doesn't appear, select "Motions and gestures" and then look for "Palm swipe to capture."

Android 8, 7, 6, 5.

 

1.- Open menu.

2.- Select Configuration.

3.- Select Motion , Palm control , Gesture control or More functions.

The name depends on the model and version of Android.

4.- The item Capture the screen with the palm of the hand must be enabled.

Game Booster is an application that helps users to enjoy their games by increasing the performance of the device while playing the game and thanks to its features, it offers an enhanced gaming experience for everyone.

When you just reached a new level in a game, you can capture the moment on your Galaxy.

Note: Available screens and settings may vary depending on your wireless service provider, software version, and phone model. The screenshot function may not work while you are in the secure folder.

Step 1. Tap the Game Booster menu.

Step 2. Click the Screenshot button or Record button. You can save or record the game screen.

If you can't see the recording settings in Game Booster settings, you can change it on your device:

Step 1. Open "Settings" and then tap on "Advanced Features".

Step 2. Tap "Screenshots & Screen Recorder".

Step 3. Select "On" in the "Screenshot toolbar".

Screenshots are a great way to quickly save anything important that appears on your screen.

With the Record Screen feature on smartphones running One UI 2 or later, you can also capture funny memes, your epic gameplay, reaction videos, or show a loved one how to do something on your phone.

How can I activate this function?

 

You can record screen by tapping the Record Screen icon on your quick panel and when finished, you can watch the video in Gallery.

1.- Swipe down to open the quick panel.

2.- Look for the "Record screen" function

3.- Select the sound configuration.

4.- The recording will start after the countdown.

If your device has this function, but you can't find the access in the quick panel, do the following.

1.- Swipe down to open the quick panel.

2.- Look for the "+" button to add a new button.

3.- Look for the "Record screen" button and slide to the quick panel.

4.- Once in place, touch "done".

You can configure screenshot options like the toolbar and the capture format. For screen recorder, you can set the size of the Sound, Video Quality and Selfie videos.

1.- Press Settings.

2.- Press Advanced functions.

3.- Press Screenshot and screen recorder.

4.- Control each option as necessary.

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