How to take a screenshot on any Android phone

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Every Android phone isdifferent, and so is taking screenshots with them. Even though Android 4introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-keycombo, nailing it can still be tricky. That's why some phone makers have introducednew methods. We're here to help: Just find your Android phone on the list belowto learn the various ways to snap, share, and save a screenshot.

Acer phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        Pull down thenotification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.
  

Asus phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        Pull down thenotification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.
  

HTC phones

• ·        HTCU series: Hold down thepower and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        HTC10: Hold down the homeand volume-down buttons OR hold down the power and volume-down buttons for acouple of seconds.
• ·        Allother HTC phones: Hold down powerand volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  

Huawei and Honor phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        Pull down thenotification panel, switch to Shortcuts, and tap the Screenshoticon.
  

Lenovo

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        Pull down thenotification panel and tap the Screen Shot icon.
  

LG phones

• ·        Hold down the power(located on the back of the phone) and the volume-down buttons for a couple ofseconds.
• ·        Pull down thenotification panel and tap the Capture+ icon.
  

Motorola phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  

Nexus and Pixel phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  

Samsung phones

• ·        GalaxyS8: Hold down thepower and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        GalaxyS7 and earlier: Hold down the homeand volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  

Sony phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
• ·        Hold down the power keyuntil a screen appears and tap Take screenshot.
  

ZTE phones

• ·        Hold down the power andvolume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.