When you’re doing it on your PC, it’s really simple: you press Print Screen on your keyboard, open Paint, paste the image, then save it. And voila, your screenshot is ready. But what if you want to do it on your phone?
Whether you want to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S5 or even newer models, like Galaxy S6 or S7, you need to follow a few simple steps. Then, you will see the image in your phone’s gallery, from where you can do everything you want with it, like share it or edit it.
Therefore, without much further ado, let’s see how you can take screenshots on some of Samsung’s most recent flagships!
How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 or S7 using the buttons
The most used method of doing this is by pressing a few of the phone’s hardware buttons at the same time.
- Go to the app, image, video or anything you want to capture a screenshot from
- Press the Power Button and the Home Button at the same time, for 1-2 seconds
- You will see a white flash around the phone’s screen and hear a camera shutter sound. This means that the screenshot was successfully taken
- Open the Gallery and you should see a Screenshots folder. Here you can find your latest screenshot
How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 or S7 using a swipe
Additionally, you can use another method to do this as well. Specifically, we’re talking about swiping your palm on the display in order to take a capture. However, this method needs to be enabled, first, in order to use it properly.
- Go to Settings > Motions and Gestures
- Check the Palm swipe to capture option
- Go to the app, image, video or anything you want to capture a screenshot from
- Swipe the edge of your hand from the right side to another of the screen. Make sure you cover the entire width of the screen
- You will see a white frame flashing on this screen and hear a camera shutter sound. This means that the screenshot was successfully taken
- Check out the screenshot you’ve just taken, in the Screenshots folder
As for the Samsung Galaxy S6 or S7, you can use exactly the same methods in order to take a screenshot, whether we’re talking about the regular versions or Edge ones. Things do change when it comes to the Galaxy S8 or S9 since these don’t have a Home Button anymore, but we’ll get to this in another guide.
Is there any other way..my power button is broken..
Yes, is another method using palm swipe. You can find in the article instructions about how to enable this method.
Didn’t work I have a Samsung s5..
Maybe you have a problem with one of this two buttons. Have you tried using palm swipe method?
It works on S4 too.
Glad to hear that.
Thank you, really clear and easy to follow.
You’re welcome. Thank you for the feedback.
It brings me too google when i try doing it.
Because maybe you just pressed the home button. Try pressing the power button at the same time.
It’s not working..
Sorry to hear that. Have you tried both methods?
how do I do it without the home button? The home button is broken
You can do that using Palm swipe.
Yess it workedd!! thanku soo much.
You’re welcome. Best regardes.
palm swipe to capture dont work on my s5
Ok, so have you turned on the Palm swipe to capture? Can you verify?
Very useful article. it’s more simple with swipe for me..thanks
You’re welcome. All the best.
this will work on any samsung phone?
Yeah, if he has the physical home button.
it really worked. I had this phone almost a week and i never knew thank you
I’m glad we could help you find out.
Thanks! It helped a lot!
Glad to hear that. Best regardes.
Can this be done with a samsung galaxy s5 mini?
Yes, it will work.
It works for me, you need to hold it down long enough.
Glad to hear that you solve the problem.
soo easy. i didn’t know before reading the article. thanks.
Good to be useful. Have a nice day.
thanks for the article. very helpful
You’re welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Can this be done with a samsung galaxy s5 mini?
Yes, are the same steps as for Samsung Galaxy S5.
Thank you for the tip now I know
You’re welcome. I’m glad to hear that it was helpful
does it work for j5?
Yes. You just have to follow the same steps.
Awesome, it worked. Thanks!
Very good.
palm swipe to capture dont work on my s5 even if i put it on.. help please..
OK. Did you go to Settings > Controls > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to capture: on.
Can you verify that?
Then: can you slowly use your entire palm and move it across the screen.
Thanks! It helped a lot!
You’re welcome. I’m glad to hear that it was helpful
thank you amigos.. simple and right to the objective
Thank you for the positive feedback.
thank you. it worked. i just have to hold it for few seconds
Glad to hear this.
Its not working
Did you follow the steps carefully? Can you give us a more detailed message about the problem you have?
Thanku so much
You’re welcome. Thank you for you comment.
I’m so dumb 😂😂.. thank you for the help.
Just a little careless. It’s our pleasure.
what if ur volume button don’t work
In that case you can take a screenshot using swipe.
It really works
Very good. It means you did what you had to do.
when i try to do this while holding down my home screen button google opens please help?(:
Are you sure you followed the steps in the article?
Cool now I know what to do thank you.
You’re welcome. Happy to be useful