Buying a new phone usually involves a series of more or less exciting activities that are necessary for the device to function properly. Apart from transferring files and syncing contacts, the question that usually arises is - how do you actually take a screenshot here?
Print screen, screen capture, screenshot - regardless of the terminology used, we all mean the same thing: capturing the displayed screen or a part of it. Capturing a fragment of a conversation, a movie, grabbing a meme - there are many goals, and the method for taking a screenshot usually remains the same. The only dependency in this case is, as always: the operating system you have.
Screenshot on Android phones
In this case, there are potentially the most options for taking a print screen. This is because Android is used on devices from many manufacturers, which in turn leads to potentially many configurations and settings. Some models have a screenshot option by default in the expandable shortcut menu. The magic formula for most phones should do the trick, namely pressing:
Power button + volume down button
or
Power button + volume up button
or (if you have one of the older models)
Home button + one of the volume buttons
We understand that these are not surgically precise instructions, but in most cases, this combination of buttons should capture the desired moment.
Screenshot on iOS phones
For iPhones, the process is almost identical. The only variable is also the phone model (equipped with Touch ID or Face ID). For Apple fans, the recipe for a screenshot looks like this:
Touch ID
Home button + side button
Face ID
Side button + volume up button (on the left)
That's all for this episode! Did the above tips prove helpful? Are there any other configurations that we should add to the list?
