How to Take a Screenshot on Android

Overall summary of the instructions

This guide provides detailed steps for taking a screenshot on an Android device. It includes methods for capturing a single screen, a scrolling screenshot, and recording the screen. Instructions vary slightly depending on the device and Android version.

TLDR

1. Open the desired screen.
2. Press the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously.
3. To capture a scrolling screenshot, press Capture more after the initial screenshot.
4. To record your screen, use the Screen record feature in Quick Settings.

Step-by-step detailed guide

Take a Screenshot

1. Open the screen that you want to capture.
2. Depending on your phone model:
   • Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.
   • If that doesn’t work, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds and then tap Screenshot.
   • If neither method works, consult your phone manufacturer’s support site.
3. A preview of your screenshot will appear at the bottom left or top of the screen.

Take a Scrolling Screenshot

Note: This feature is available on devices running Android 12 and up.

1. Open the screen that you want to capture.
2. Press the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously.
3. At the bottom, tap Capture more.
4. Use the crop guidelines to select the content you want to capture.

Find, Share & Edit Your Screenshot

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Tap Library > Screenshots.
   • To share a screenshot, tap Share.
   • To edit a screenshot, tap Edit.

Record Your Phone Screen

1. Swipe down from the top of your screen.
2. Tap Screen record.
   • You may need to swipe right to find it.
   • If it's not available, tap Edit and drag Screen record to your Quick Settings.
3. Choose what you want to record and tap Start. The recording starts after a countdown.
   • You can choose whether to record audio and show touches on the screen before starting.
4. To stop recording, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Screen recorder notification.

Find Screen Recordings

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Tap Library > Movies.