How to take a screenshot on Android
On most Android phones press Power + Volume Down together for about a second. Some makers use Power + Volume Up (less common now).
On gesture navigation, many phones also support a palm swipe or 3-finger swipe (Samsung/Pixel settings vary). Find the screenshot in Photos / Gallery > Library > Screenshots.
Android skins differ (Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi). If buttons do nothing, check your maker's gesture settings.
Capture a screenshot
Button method (most phones)
- Open the screen you want to capture.
- Press Power and Volume Down at the same time briefly.
- Tap the preview to crop, share or edit.
Scrolling screenshot
- Take a normal screenshot.
- Tap Capture more / Scroll / Extend on the toolbar if your phone shows it.
- Scroll to include more content, then Save.
If buttons fail
- Ask Google Assistant: take a screenshot.
- Or enable gesture screenshots in Settings > System / Motions (path varies).
Where screenshots are saved
Usually Pictures/Screenshots or DCIM/Screenshots. In Google Photos look under Library > Utilities/Screenshots.
Work profile apps
Some work profiles block screenshots - that is an admin policy, not a bug.
Frequently asked questions
iPhone vs Android?
iPhone uses Side+Volume Up on Face ID models; Android is usually Power+Volume Down.
Screenshot without buttons?
Assistant, quick settings tile, or maker gestures.
Record screen instead?
Quick Settings > Screen record on many Android 11+ devices.