Capturing Screenshots on Samsung, Oppo, Android, iPhone

Different from traditional phones, for those who own a smartphone such as Android or iPhone, taking screenshots is an easy way to share displayed information on your phone for sharing or storing essential data.

How to capture phone screen images

Guidelines for capturing phone screens

Let's explore the step-by-step process of capturing phone screen images as follows:

1. How to Capture iPhone Screen

First, let's go through the steps of taking screenshots on iPhone and iPad, which are widely used smartphones today. Follow these steps:

1.1 Capture iPhone Screen with Physical Buttons

This is the simplest and quickest option for you to capture the iPhone screen.

- Capture screen on iPhone 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6s, 6... 

For devices iPhone 8 Plus and below, capture the iPhone screen by pressing and holding the Power + Home button.

Immediately after, the phone screen will flash and emit a sound notification indicating successful screen capture.

- Capture screen on iPhone X, Xr, Xs, Xs Max using physical buttons

Unlike devices 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6s, 6..., in the design of iPhone X, Xr, Xs, Xs Max, the Home button is omitted. Therefore, we will use different steps to capture the iPhone screen using physical buttons as follows:

Press and hold the Power + Volume Up buttons.

1.2 Capture iPhone screen with virtual Home button

This is the second option you can choose to capture the screen of your iPhone or iPad, with the handy virtual Home button that many people love to use.  

Step 1: Activate the virtual Home button on iPhone by following the steps mentioned in the article enable the virtual home button on Mytour.vn.

Step 2: Then, we will sequentially tap on this virtual Home button, select Device, Add, and choose the Capture Screen icon as shown below.

1.3  Where are the captured iPhone screen images stored

We have just explored the steps to capture the iPhone and iPad screens together, and now we will continue to learn about where to find the images captured from the iPhone screen.

Step 1: Navigate to the Photos app on the home screen of your iPhone or iPad, as shown below, and in the interface of this app, select the Albums section.

Step 2: To find the screenshots taken on your iPhone or iPad, press the search icon and select the Screenshots category. Immediately, the app will display a list of the captured screenshots on your device.

So, we have just explored the steps to capture the screen of iPhones and iPads that are currently popular. Now, what about capturing screenshots on Android devices, which are widely used today?

2. Capture Android phone screen

To capture the Android screen, let's explore the execution options as follows:

2.1 Capture Samsung phone screen

Let's explore the steps to capture screenshots on Samsung phones using the popular Android operating system, which is widely loved and used.

- For phones with a physical Home button

For Samsung phones with a physical Home button, we will capture the phone screen as follows:

Press and hold the Power button + Home button until the device screen flashes and a sound notification indicates a successful screenshot.

- For phones without a Home button

For high-end Samsung phones with no physical Home button for a larger screen, the method of capturing the phone screen has changed as follows:

Press and hold the Power button + Volume Down button. After about 2 to 3 seconds, the screen will flash, indicating that the screenshot on Samsung phones is completed.

2.2 Capture Screen on Xiaomi Phones

For Xiaomi phones, we have various methods to capture the phone screen as follows:

- Capture Xiaomi Screen using physical buttons

To capture the Xiaomi phone screen, follow these steps:

Press and hold the Power button + Volume Down button as shown below to capture the device's screen.

- Capture Xiaomi Screen using Quick Gesture

A unique feature for Xiaomi device users, we can capture the phone screen by swiping the screen downwards and selecting the Screenshot icon as shown below.

2.3 Capture Screen on Huawei Phones

Next, let's explore the steps to capture the screen on Huawei phones, which are currently attracting a lot of attention and usage. We have the following options:

- Capture Huawei Screen with physical buttons

Similar to other Android devices, to capture the Huawei phone screen, press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons. After a few seconds, a notification of successful screenshot will appear on the screen.

- Capture Huawei Screen using Notification Panel

This is the next method you can use to easily capture the Huawei phone screen while texting, browsing news, on Facebook, or even while gaming.

You will swipe down the screen to access the notification panel and quick settings as shown below. Here, select the Screenshot option.

2.4 How to Capture Screen on Oppo Phones

For most recent Oppo devices, we all share a common method to capture the Oppo phone screen as follows:

On the device screen, press and hold the Power + Volume Down (Volume -) buttons for about 2 to 3 seconds. Immediately after, the Oppo phone screen will flash and notify you of the successful screenshot.

2.5 Capture Screen on Vsmart

Equipped with physical buttons, the method to capture the Vsmart screen is similar to the smartphones listed by Mytour.vn above.

Step 1: Select the content you want to capture on the screen

Step 2: Quickly press the two physical buttons: Volume Down + Power

The phone screen flashing indicates the entire image and content on the phone screen has been successfully saved.

2.6 Capture Screen on Realme

- Capture using physical buttons

To capture the Realme screen using the physical function buttons, simultaneously press: Volume Down + Power button. When the phone screen flashes and makes a 'click' sound, release the two buttons. This successfully saves the information on the device screen.

- Capture with smart gestures

Realme has an incredibly smart screen capture feature, which is swiping with 3 fingers to take a screenshot. To use this feature, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access Settings on your phone 

Step 2: Scroll down and select Convenience Aid --> Then choose Gesture & Motion in the next window. Next, activate the 3-Finger Screenshot feature by sliding the circle to the right.

Step 3: Now, to capture the Realme screen, simply place your hand on the screen and swipe down. 

2.7 Screen Capture on Bphone

- Capture using physical buttons

For the first, second, or third-generation Bphones, BKAV still integrates physical function keys, allowing you to use these buttons to capture screenshots. The process of capturing the screen on older Bphone generations is similar to other phones. Just quickly press both the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously for about 2 - 3 seconds.

- Capture with smart gestures

The fourth generation, the latest smartphone model from BKAV called Bphone B86, has completely removed physical buttons. All operations on the device, including capturing screenshots, are performed using smart gestures.

To capture the Bphone 4 (Bphone B86) screen, perform the following action: Touch the screen swiping up and down. Immediately, the device will capture the entire image displayed on the screen at that moment. 

2.8 Screen Capture on HTC 

- Capture using physical buttons 

HTC phones also have physical power and volume buttons. Therefore, to capture the HTC screen, you can apply the same method as other devices by: Quickly pressing both buttons simultaneously: Volume Down and Power. When the phone flashes, it means you have successfully captured the phone screen. 

- Capture using the notification bar

Step 1: Select the image or data you want to capture on the HTC screen

Step 2: Swipe the screen from top to bottom to access the control center

Step 3: Find the Screenshot function and tap on it. The phone will swiftly handle the rest for you. 

2.9 Screen Capture on Vivo Phones

To capture the Vivo phone screen, we have various options for taking screenshots, as outlined below for your convenience.

- Capture Vivo screen with a physical Home button

For devices equipped with a physical Home button, we'll capture the phone screen as follows:

Press and hold the Home + Power buttons; within 2 seconds, the screen will be captured, and a notification will be sent for your confirmation.

- Capture screen on Vivo without a Home button

For phones with a modern design omitting the Home button, we'll execute the following steps:

Press and hold the combination of the Power + Volume Down buttons as shown. The screen will instantly flash after 2 seconds, accompanied by a sound indicating a successful screen capture.

- Capture Vivo screen with quick settings button

This is the next option if you wish to capture the Vivo phone screen using the integrated quick settings feature.

Specifically, swipe the screen from bottom to top to invoke the control center and set it up as shown. Here, we can easily locate the Screenshot feature. Tap to instantly capture the Vivo phone screen.

2.10 Capture Nokia screen

- Capture screen without a Home button

For those using Nokia smartphones without a physical Home button, but an on-screen Home button, you can quickly capture the Nokia screen by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons on the side of the phone.

- Capture screen with a Home button

For Nokia smartphones with a physical Home button, you can capture the phone screen in use by pressing both the Volume Down and Home buttons simultaneously. Note: Press both buttons quickly and hold for about 2-3 seconds for the device to save the image, capturing the information displayed on the screen.

2.11 Capture Blackberry screen

Step 1: Choose the image or content displayed on the screen that you want to save.

Step 2: Locate the Volume Down and Power buttons on the side of the phone.

Step 3: Quickly press both of these buttons simultaneously to capture your Blackberry screen.

2.12 Capture Android phone screen with an app

In addition to the common methods of capturing screens on various Android phones mentioned above, we can easily capture the Android phone screen through supporting apps. Here's one such method.

Step 1: Download and install the Screenshot Easy app for Android here.

Step 2: Launch the app and confirm the requests to allow the app access to the device system as shown below. Then press Start Now to begin using the app.

Step 3: On the main interface of the app, select the Overlay icon option and confirm Allow drawing over other apps from the system settings.

Step 4: Finally, press Confirm Start to capture. Immediately, a virtual screenshot button icon will appear on the screen as shown below. Press it to capture the Android phone screen.

2.13 Where are Android screenshots saved

In addition, let's not forget to explore how to find the saved screenshots on your Android phone.

To search for screenshots on your Android phone, access the Photos app (Gallery) icon from the device's home screen and choose the Album icon.

Now, you will easily find the Screenshot Album option as shown below, allowing you to select and use it when needed.

Thus, we've completed the guide on how to capture screenshots on Samsung Android devices. Wish you success and beautiful images.

For iPhone screen capture, you can refer to the article on capturing iPhone screens quoted by Mytour.vn at the beginning of this post. However, for some HTC, Sony Xperia, LG, Nexus devices, each device may have different methods of taking screenshots. Depending on your device, check the article on capturing Samsung, HTC, Sony Xperia, LG, Nexus screens.

For LG G3, G4, and other LG phone series, refer to the method we previously explained for capturing LG screens. In general, it's not too difficult, and you can say that capturing LG screens is similar to Samsung, HTC, Oppo, etc.

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If you use an HTC phone, refer to the guide on how to capture HTC screens using the physical buttons and support functions. We advise readers not to use third-party apps to capture HTC screens as it is already integrated into the device, and it works very well in practice.