In this quick guide, we’ll explain how to take a screenshot on Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and why you’d want it. This basic yet popular feature is available on every phone, and every company offers a few different ways to do it. And for the first time in Android Pie, Google added a new method to take screenshots.
Whether it’s the button combination below or the new screenshot button in the power menu, we’ll show you how to take, edit, and access screenshots. Here’s how to get started.
How to Take a Screenshot on Google Pixel 3
There are several different reasons for taking a screenshot; this is essentially capturing whatever is on the screen and saving it as an image. If these steps don’t work, try again. It’s all about pressing the power and volume down buttons simultaneously with a short pause and then releasing. Timing is everything.
Screenshot Button in Power Menu
If you can’t manage to reduce the timing in the button press method, Google has added a new screenshot option in Android Pie that is even easier. Use this on your Pixel 3.
You can essentially go to an email, picture, or message and make sure it’s on the screen, then hold the power button and tap the screenshot.
As you can see, once you take a screenshot you will be presented with several options. Google adds this to the push notification bar and puts several quick settings options at your fingertips. From there, pull down the notification bar and select share, edit, or delete screenshot. Or just tap to open the picture and make sure you get what you want in the first place.
It’s that easy. In closing, start enjoying everything your Pixel 3 has to offer. Save important emails, text messages or funny photos directly from your screen by taking a screenshot. While you’re here, get one of our recommended screen protectors and keep this screen safe.
