The first thing you need to know about taking a screenshot on Android is that it's not as straightforward as it seems. The Android OS has come a long way in a relatively short time, so before you learn how to take a screenshot or not you should check which version of Android your smartphone is running. If you have a relatively new smartphone (post 2011), like a Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, HTC One, Sony Xperia Z or Nexus 4, then you should be running at least Android HoneyComb, Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean, therefor taking a screenshot is a doddle. See all Android How-To tutorials.
How to take a screenshot in Android
However, if your smartphone is running Android 2.3 and below then things become a bit more tricky, but we'll come to that later on. See also: How to run Android apps on your PC or laptop
How to take a screenshot on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above: Galaxy S3/s4, HTC One, Xperia Z, Nexus 4 and other new Android smartphones.
Method one:
There are two main ways that you can take a screen shot on Android devices running Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 and above.
The first and easiest way to take a screenshot on Android 4.0 and above is to simply press and hold your smartphone's power and volume down button at the same time for 1-2 seconds. You should then hear a shutter noise and the screen will flash, there will also be screenshot notification icon at the top of the screen, from which you can access your screenshot.
Method two:
The second method is pathetically simple too. Just press and hold the power button from 1-2 seconds until you get a new menu screen appear. You then just need to select Take a Screenshot. Don't worry, it will take a screenshot of what is behind the button this menu.
How to take a screenshot on Android 2.3 and below
If you're willing to pay for an app to enable you to take screenshots on your Android smartphone – and you don't want to go through the hassle of rooting your android then you should try the app No Root Screenshot It (£2.99). Bear in mind that "This application will instruct you to download and install a free desktop application on your Windows or Mac. Once installed, you must run the desktop application with your phone attached to your computer. This will enable screenshots on your phone".
If you're unwilling to pay for a screenshot app, the only advice we can offer is to search the Google Play store and trial a number of apps based on their star rating and find an app that works well with your device.
Go to the next page to see other was to take screenshots on Android smartphones and tablets.
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