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How To How To Take A Screenshot

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Jul 5, 2012
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The best way to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S20 Ultra:
  1. Press the Side Button and Volume Down Button simultaneously
  2. Select from the pop up option for advanced features:
    • Tap the circular "Image Avatar" to open the screenshot immediately
    • Tap the "Smart Capture" icon to take a scrolling screenshot that captures more of the page
    • Tap the "Crop/Pencil" icon to edit and write on the image
    • Tap the "Hashtag" icon to label the screenshot for organization
    • Tap the "Share" icon to open or share the screenshot in another app
  3. If you press nothing and wait several seconds the screenshot will be saved to your gallery and the dialogue box will disappear.
You can also take a screenshot with a gesture called "Palm Swipe":
  • Enable in Settings > Advanced features > Motion and gestures > Palm swipe to capture
  • Navigate to the screen you want to capture
  • With the edge of your palm (like a karate chop) swipe from the left edge of your screen to the right edge of your screen (like a windshield wiper). Yes, you should be touching the screen.
Less popular methods of taking a screenshot:
There are a few less popular ways to take a screenshot on the S20 Ultra, but they exist nonetheless:
  • Launch Bixby and say "Take a screenshot"
  • Launch Google Assistant and say "Okay Google, Take a Screenshot"
  • Enable "Edge Panels" in "Settings > Display > Edge screen > Edge panels" and select "Smart Select" from your Edge Panel.
Did this help you? Do you have any questions? What's your favorite method of taking screenshots?
 
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