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Taking screenshots is the perfect way to preserve those spontaneous and captivating moments that unexpectedly light up your screen. If you own an iPhone and haven't mastered the art of screen capturing, stay tuned for the tips below!
Snapping screenshots on an iPhone is a breeze. There are two primary methods: using the physical buttons (Home + Power) or utilizing the Assistive Touch feature.
1. Taking Screenshots with Physical Buttons (Home + Power)
Capturing screenshots is a breeze – just press the Power and Home buttons simultaneously. Once you hear the satisfying sound, your screen capture is saved. For iPhone 3, 4, and 5, the Home button is located at the top, while for iPhone 6, 7, and 8, it's positioned on the right side of the device.
How to Capture Screenshots on iPhone 3, 4, 5
How to Capture Screenshots on iPhone 6, 7, 8
2. Capturing Screenshots Using Assistive Touch
Step 1: Navigate to Settings => General Settings.
Step 2: Tap on the Accessibility option.
Step 3: Locate and select AssistiveTouch.
Step 4: Toggle the switch next to AssistiveTouch to enable it. Once activated, touch the Customize Top Level Menu... option.
Step 5: Press the shortcut you want to modify. In this case, let's change the Notification shortcut.
Step 6: Scroll down and select the Take a Screenshot option, then tap Done to save your changes.
Step 7: Test the screenshot function by tapping the AssistiveTouch icon on the screen and selecting Take a Screenshot.
Once you hear the 'click' sound and see the minimized screenshot (iOS 11, 12), congratulations, you've successfully captured a screenshot. The screenshot will automatically be saved in the Photo Album.
With the two methods for capturing iPhone screenshots outlined in this article, you can immortalize those unexpectedly delightful moments on your phone screen. Wishing you all a relaxing and enjoyable time for entertainment!
