Samsung has added several options and methods for taking screenshots on Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra for users. Below are the details of each method that you can refer to and use.
1. Use physical hardware keys.
2. Swipe with your palm to capture the screen.
3. Use the Support Menu (Assistant Menu).
How to Capture Screenshots on Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
1. Method 1: Use physical hardware keys
As mentioned by Mytour above, the simplest way to capture screenshots on Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra is to use the traditional physical hardware keys.
Simply on your Samsung device, press and hold the Power button + Volume Down button simultaneously. You'll hear a shutter sound, indicating the completion of the screen capture.
A small menu bar will appear at the bottom of the screen with the captured image. It includes three different buttons. The first button is for editing and cropping the image. The second button activates the Scroll Capture feature, allowing you to capture a scrolling screen. Finally, the third button offers various options for sharing the image on social media apps.
2. Method 2: Swipe with your palm to capture a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
Another way to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra is by using the palm swipe feature. However, you need to activate this feature on your device beforehand.
To activate the palm swipe screenshot feature, follow these steps:
First, navigate to Settings => Advanced Features => Motions and Gestures. Here, locate and enable the Palm swipe to capture option.
Once the feature is activated, simply swipe the edge of your palm across the screen section you want to capture. Your Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra will vibrate to indicate that the screenshot has been taken.
3. Method 3: Utilize the Assistant Menu on Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
Finally, you can activate and utilize the Assistant Menu to capture screenshots on your Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra.
Additionally, you can employ this screenshot method in case the device's physical buttons are malfunctioning or not working.
Follow these steps to activate the Assistant Menu:
Open the Settings app => Accessibility => Interaction and dexterity => locate and enable the slider next to the Assistant menu option.
On the screen, a small circular icon, which is the virtual Home button, will appear. Open the section you want to capture on Galaxy S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra devices, then tap the circle icon and select the Screenshot option.
Similarly, you'll hear a shutter sound, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.
In this article, Mytour just guided you through 3 methods to capture screenshots on Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Additionally, if you have any questions about capturing screenshots on Samsung Galaxy A21s, you can refer to the guide here.
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