How do you take a screenshot with your Samsung smartphone?

A screenshot is a photo of your screen. This can be useful if you don't know what to do with a certain notification or setting. You can take a screenshot and send it to a family member or the customer service. Screenshots can also come in handy if you want to share something funny with someone. In this article, we'll tell you how to take a screenshot.

Take a screenshot with your Samsung smartphone
On/off and volume button
Swipe on the screen
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Take a screenshot with your Samsung smartphone

You can take a screenshot in 2 different ways on a Samsung smartphone. Either way, you can find the screenshot in the gallery.

Screenshot with the on/off and volume button
Screenshot with a swipe over the screen
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On/off and volume button

Using a button combination is the easiest way to take a screenshot. On Samsung smartphones, you push the on/off button, also known as the standby button, and the volume down button at the same time. You can find these buttons on the side of your device. The latest Samsung phones have these buttons on the right side. Older models have the volume button on the left and the on/off button on the right of the screen.

Swipe on the screen

You can also control Samsung smartphones with smart gestures. For example, you can take a screenshot this way. Place the side of your hand on the right side of the screen and swipe it left horizontally. You've now taken a screenshot. Didn't work? Check if the settings are correct:

Go to Settings
Choose Advanced functions
Go to Motions and gestures
Check if Palm swipe to capture is turned on. Is this not the case? Check the circle on the right.