How to Take a Screenshot on Android (Every Phone Brand)

On most Android phones, you take a screenshot by pressing the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time for about one second. The screen flashes and a preview appears where you can edit or share. Here’s how it works on every major brand. On an iPhone? See how to screenshot on iPhone instead.

Standard method (most phones)

1. Press Power + Volume Down together and hold for ~1 second.
2. Release when the screen flashes.
3. Tap the preview to edit, or find it in your Photos / Gallery app.

Brand-specific shortcuts

Scrolling screenshot (capture a full page)

1. Take a normal screenshot.
2. Tap the “Capture more” / scrolling icon in the preview toolbar.
3. Keep tapping until you’ve captured the full page, then tap Done. Prefer video? See how to screen record on Android.

FAQ

Where do Android screenshots go?

They save to your Gallery/Photos app in a Screenshots folder, and are also accessible from the notification shade right after capture.

What if Power + Volume Down opens the power menu instead?

Some phones use Power + Volume Up, or Power + Home (older Samsung models). Hold the buttons for a full second — a quick tap opens the power menu instead.

How do I take a scrolling screenshot?

Capture normally, then tap the “Capture more” or arrows icon in the preview to extend the screenshot down the page.