Screen Shot for Samsung Captivate on Froyo?

[white1981]

Hi all.. new here to the forums. Would like to start with a question introduction.

So, yesterday I installed the official at&t release of froyo onto my captivate and everything went smoothly.. cutting to the chase.. I believe I saw someone post that you can take screen shots now on the captivate with froyo.. is there any truth to this and if so... how do I go about performing a screenshot?

Much appreciated..

PS... Speedtest downloads on new Froyo Release show a 15.2 mbps dwnld
1.2 up and a very good ping.. I can definetly say the captivate is quicker with the froyo install

Not bad considering my computer downloads at 16 meg

 

[LukeOlson]

I don't think anything changed with Froyo regarding taking screenshots. In any case, here is more information on how to do it:

Taking screenshots - CapFAQ

 

[NJR]

Since I got 2.2, I accidentally took some screenshots. I have tried to duplicate it. When I researched, there was some chatter about holding the back key and then pressing the home key. It didn't work for me so I have no idea how to make it happen again but it may be worth a try for you

 

[gcobb]

I rooted and installed ShootMe. That took all of 5 minutes.

 

[Buddha64]

I'll bite then...

What is "com.sec.android.app.screencapture" on my phone for?

 

[gcobb]

I'll bite then...

What is "com.sec.android.app.screencapture" on my phone for?

That's probably the com name rather than the description.

 

[Buddha64]

That's probably the com name rather than the description.

OK.. um... OK, sure.

Um... Huh?

 

[sremick]

I'll bite then...

What is "com.sec.android.app.screencapture" on my phone for?

There's a service built into 2.2 for taking screenshots... however getting the right button combo to work doesn't seem to have much success on the Captivate. Supposed to involve the back and power buttons.

 

[LukeOlson]

I'll bite then...

What is "com.sec.android.app.screencapture" on my phone for?

Where do you see that?

 

[Buddha64]

Where do you see that?

Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications. Toggle the "All" button. Slide on down (go into landscape for easier viewing) to "com.xxxxx."

Its right below com.sec.android.app.samsunapps.una.

 

[avgazn91]

subscribed to find out if anything happens with this.

I tried the back button and home button combo with no success
same for the back button and power button combo

 

[JayFReaZy]

just use superoneclick root and install shootme app, just did it today and wow, extremely simple and fast to do.

 

[DaNaRkI]

I'm also wondering about the "com.sec.android.app.screencapture" cuz I've seen it listed as a running or inactive app/process on my phone more often then not.

 

[Rootmepls]

+1 Shootme

 

[BigCat8]

Since I got 2.2, I accidentally took some screenshots. I have tried to duplicate it. When I researched, there was some chatter about holding the back key and then pressing the home key. It didn't work for me so I have no idea how to make it happen again but it may be worth a try for you

Extremely interesting stuff.

Are you using the TouchWiz launcher? Any secondary home programs installed and running (including QuickDesk or the helper app for WidgetLocker)?

I guess if you were able to do so accidentally, doing so on purpose is a relative possibility. Hopefully we figure out what the secret is here. (UUDDLRLRBAStart?)

Now that we know the process is there, could an app developer build on that?

EDIT: Actually... I just tested this out, and it works on stock 2.2. Features a "Capture from Notification" option. Donate version includes shake to capture. http://www.appbrain.com/app/screen-...omorrowkey.android.screencaptureshortcutfree#

Can't pretend I'm not a little wary of the permissions required. It would seem they're for the ads, though, as the donate version doesn't require those permissions.

 

[NJR]

@BigCat TW launcher everything stock. 2.2. Can't duplicate it no matter what I try I am holding buttons tapping buttons pressing power. Pretty much being a fool with this thing. It worked the day after upgrade on it's own and hasn't worked since.

 

[LukeOlson]

Kind of off-topic, but apparently 2.3.3 makes it possible to take screenshots without root. Android 2.3.3 Makes Screen Shots a Root-Free Affair | Android Phone Fans

 

[jetpuck73]

Shootme

 

[BigCat8]

Did anyone take note of the app I linked to? It's legit. Used it to snag the screenshots for the home screen thread, saves in the "ScreenCapture" folder as though you triggered with the button combination. Figure it's better than tapping buttons like a madman, trying to find just the right mix.

I'm not likely to root until well down the line, so ShootMe isn't an option for now. Screen Capture Shortcut is legit if you're not looking to root. The first app I've been really excited about in a long time, even though all it really does is unlock a native feature.

 

[fastoy]

Did anyone take note of the app I linked to? It's legit. Used it to snag the screenshots for the home screen thread, saves in the "ScreenCapture" folder as though you triggered with the button combination. Figure it's better than tapping buttons like a madman, trying to find just the right mix.

I'm not likely to root until well down the line, so ShootMe isn't an option for now. Screen Capture Shortcut is legit if you're not looking to root. The first app I've been really excited about in a long time, even though all it really does is unlock a native feature.

That's a great app! It simply does what it says it does. For now I'm using the free version. I'm not sure I want the "capture on shake" feature but it's certainly worth the $1.20 to support the developer.

 

[blackhemi]

I would like to see if anyone comes up with the way to make the com.sec.android.app.screencapture work.

I know if im looking at my running services, then hold back and tap home, com.sec.android.app.screencapture will become a running service, but still cant snap any screenshots. I can stop that service and start it all day long. I just dont know how to trigger it.

 

[poocano78]

Did anyone take note of the app I linked to? It's legit. Used it to snag the screenshots for the home screen thread, saves in the "ScreenCapture" folder as though you triggered with the button combination. Figure it's better than tapping buttons like a madman, trying to find just the right mix.

I'm not likely to root until well down the line, so ShootMe isn't an option for now. Screen Capture Shortcut is legit if you're not looking to root. The first app I've been really excited about in a long time, even though all it really does is unlock a native feature.

Works perfect. Thanks

 

[Buddha64]

Did anyone take note of the app I linked to? It's legit. Screen Capture Shortcut is legit if you're not looking to root.

"this device is not supported."

Uninstalled.

 

[BigCat8]

"this device is not supported."

Uninstalled.

Hm. That's interesting. I'm trying to figure out why it would work for certain Captivate users and not others. But I'm not an app developer, so I can't even really begin to make an educated guess.

Sorry to hear that.

 

[Buddha64]

Hm. That's interesting. I'm trying to figure out why it would work for certain Captivate users and not others. But I'm not an app developer, so I can't even really begin to make an educated guess.

Sorry to hear that.

"unsupported" seems to be a common theme in the comments at AppBrain. No worries.