Samsung’s newly upgraded Galaxy S7 and larger Galaxy S7 Edge are finally available in the United States and around the world, which means millions of users have bought one. One question we get constantly on every new phone is about screenshots. Here we will explain how to take a screenshot on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
Announced in February and launched on March 11, Samsung’s two new smartphones have a lot to offer. Premium design, large battery options, a micro SD card for expandable storage and IP68 water resistance. As a result, the Galaxy S7 could be the first Samsung or Android device for millions of owners. That means you will have a lot of questions.
This is an old trick, but one that many consumers want to learn right away and start having fun with on their new phone. The Galaxy S7 screenshot function can be done in two different ways, both of which have been available for years and years. A few buttons or swipes on the wrist are all it takes, so read on to learn how.
Anyone who has used a Samsung Galaxy device in the past few years will be at home and probably won’t even need to look up how. However, if you are an Android convert leaving iPhone or have never owned a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, these quick tips will show you both ways to take screenshots on Galaxy S7 and extended screenshots of all websites, emails and more. .
For those who are confused, a screenshot (or screenshot, screenshot) is essentially what our smartphones capture and save on the screen. This can then be edited or cropped to get exactly what you want, making it extremely useful for a variety of uses.
Instructions
Taking and saving screenshots on Samsung smartphones is very easy. All owners have to do is press and hold both the power and hardware home button (fingerprint scanner) at the same time.
Briefly press and release both buttons; You will see and hear the screenshot. This much. The phone saves what is viewed and can be accessed from the gallery. By default, a setting called “Smart capture” is enabled under “Advanced settings”, which shows additional information after a screenshot. Like instantly taking another screenshot (an entire email or web page) or instantly cropping and sharing. See the options below the right screenshot below.
It’s nice to have these features, but avoid taking multiple screenshots quickly. Because it causes a small popup of options to appear. Go to settings and disable this if you want, but that means owners can’t take larger screenshots using the “capture more” button.
Fortunately, although I find myself using the above method the most, there is a second method that is even easier. Samsung has smooth gestures with their phones to take screenshots. To take a screenshot, simply swipe the edge of your hand across the entire screen. You probably did this by accident and didn’t know how, but it’s a feature. See the image below for an idea of what we mean.
It works both ways and it may take a few tries before you master the technique. Once understood, owners can capture a copy of the screen in seconds and share it with ease. Most of them use the power + home button combination for screenshots on Samsung devices.
The image will be in the notification popup bar to instantly tap and share or edit. But if you swipe and need it later, these images can be found below screenshots in the gallery app.
If you find that you accidentally took a screenshot or don’t want to use the palm swipe method, here’s how to turn it off. Settings > Device > Advanced features > Palm swipe to capture > and toggle power button.
Screenshots are very useful and something most people use on a daily basis. This is all the owners need to know. Press and release power and home at the same time, or use the palm motion motion detailed above. It’s that easy and only takes a few seconds. Enjoy the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.
