A quick step-by-step guide on how to take screenshots on your Android phone.

Allow us to show you how to take a screenshot on Android. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon

It’s not easy to figure out how to screenshot on Android. Which buttons do you press? Plus, there are many phones across the Android landscape, so there are various ways to screenshot, depending on your device.

Still, whether you have a Samsung Galaxy S series phone or a Google Pixel device, we’ve got easy step-by-step instructions on how to screenshot on Android.

How to screenshot on AndroidFor most Android devices, all you need to do to take a screenshot is the following:

Long press the “Volume down” button.

While holding the “Volume down” button, tap on the “Power” button.

You must be holding “Volume down” and the “Power” button simultaneously.

An animation will likely confirm that the screenshot was taken.

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After the screenshot, be sure to check out your pre-installed Gallery or Photos app for the screenshots.

How to screenshot on Android: Alternative waysAside from using the physical buttons, there are other ways you can take screenshots on Android, depending on your device.

Use Google AssistantYou can ask Google Assistant to take a screenshot. Google Assistant should be pre-installed on Google Pixel phones, allowing you to simply say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” or “Hey Google, take a screenshot.” (If it’s not pre-installed on your device, you can download Google Assistant from the Google Play Store for a hands-free screenshot experience).

Swipe upIf you have a Pixel phone, you can swipe up on your device and tap on “Screenshot.”

Use the S PenIf you have a Samsung Galaxy Series phone with an S Pen, you can use it to take screenshots, too.

1.Tap on the gray “S Pen” icon with your stylus.

Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

2. Hit “Smart Select” (orange icon with dotted square).

3. Next, use the S Pen to draw a rectangle around the field you’d like to screenshot.

4. Hit the “Download” button to save.

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If you need help with taking screenshots on other devices, check out How to screenshot on an iPad and how to screenshot on a Chromebook.

Kimberly Gedeon is a tech explorer who enjoys doing deep dives into the most popular gadgets, from the latest iPhones to the most immersive VR headsets. She’s drawn to strange, avant-garde, bizarre tech, whether it’s a 3D laptop, a gaming rig that can transform into a briefcase, or smart glasses that can capture video. Her journalism career kicked off about a decade ago at MadameNoire where she covered tech and business before landing as a tech editor at Laptop Mag in 2020.

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