It can be used to capture part of a web page, show your phone setup, etc. Screenshots are useful when you want them. Samsung offers four different ways to take screenshots on Galaxy phones. These different ways can be useful for you in different situations.
Samsung’s One UI is known for bringing a smooth and lag-free experience. There are more functions to perform the same action. It’s up to the users to pick a trick to get the job done.
1. Use Button Combination
This is one of the easiest and universally accepted ways to take a screenshot on a Galaxy phone.
Keep pressing the volume down and power button at the same time and the system will take a screenshot.
In a few seconds, you will see a live image preview at the bottom to share, edit or add tags to the screenshot.
Unfortunately, there is no way to delete a screenshot directly from the sub-options. You have to open the screenshot and tap the delete icon to move it to the recycle bin.
2. Use the Edge Panel
Originally designed to take advantage of the curved screen of Edge series phones, the Edge panel has been a quiet hit among consumers.
Taking cues from success, Samsung applied the Edge panel to its Galaxy portfolio. This function is also available on flat screen phones.
The top standard method takes a screenshot of the entire screen. But what if you want some of it? You can always crop the screenshot, but that’s just another step in the equation.
Instead, you can set up an Edge panel and use it to capture part of the screen. Here’s what you need to do.
Stage 1: Open Settings on Samsung Galaxy phone.
Step 2: Go to the display menu and open the Edge Panel.
Stage 3: Enable edge panels toggle.
To enable screenshot function in Edge panel, you need to turn on Smart selection in this panel.
Step 4: Go to Panels from the same menu.
Step 5: Enable Smart selection and other panels from the list. You can also import Edge panels from the Galaxy Store.
If you want to learn all about the One UI Edge panel customization options, read our dedicated guide to find everything related.
Once the Edge panel is installed, swipe on it and go to the Smart select panel. Tap on the rectangle and a rectangle box will appear on the screen to take a screenshot.
Use the four corners and set the capture area. Tap Done and a menu will appear to edit, share or save the screenshot. Hit the save button and save the screenshot to Gallery.
You also have the option to extract text from the screenshot.
We prefer to use this option instead of the native method. It provides more control over the screenshot area, the ability to extract text, and does not automatically save the screenshot to Samsung Gallery.
S-Pen users will have an even better time using the Edge panel to take screenshots. You can use the S-Pen and take precise screenshots on the go.
3. Ask Google Assistant
If you have problems with the volume or power buttons and find it inconvenient to use the Edge panel, you can always ask Google Assistant to do the job.
On most Android phones, you can long press the power button, but you can’t, as Samsung has remapped it for the Bixby assistant.
You have to use gestures from both sides of the corner and launch Google Assistant on your Galaxy phone.
When you say ‘take a screenshot’ Assistant will take the screenshot and open the share menu. You can directly share the screenshot to WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, save to Drive and more. You cannot get these editing options.
4. Ask Bixby Assistant
While Bixby isn’t as capable as Google Assistant, it does have a few tricks for Samsung users. For example, Bixby routines is a great add-on to create full automation on your phone. Assistant also understands frequently used commands. One such command is the ability to take screenshots.
Long press the power button and launch Bixby. Say ‘take a screenshot’ and Bixby will capture the current screen.
Screen Capture on Samsung Phones
Most users will be totally fine with the first two methods to take screenshots on their Samsung phones. However, if you’re wearing gloves or driving, you can call Google or Bixby Assistant to do the work for you.
Which method will you use to take screenshots on Galaxy phones? Share your preference in the comments below.
