How do i screenshot on a galaxy a21

The most common way to take a screenshot on a Galaxy phone or tablet is by pressing the power and volume down keys at the same time. However, where these buttons are found and the method for taking a screenshot will differ depending on the settings you have enabled and the device you are using. See the images below to determine which buttons are on your device. Continue to find out how to take a screenshot on your device.

Please note: Galaxy tablets use the same button combinations as Samsung phones. Follow the steps that most closely resemble your tablet.

2 Volume keys (depending on your device they may be on the right or left)

Once you have taken the screenshot, it will be automatically saved in the Screenshots album in the Gallery app. You can then move the screenshot from this album to any other album on your phone or tablet. 

Please note: Taking a screenshot is prevented in certain places on your devices and by certain apps, such as banking apps. You will receive a message saying 'Can't take screenshot due to security measure' if screenshots are not allowed. This is a security measure and is designed to protect your information.

Devices with a power/side key and volume keys Click to Expand

Depending on the model and available software for your phone the method used to take a screenshot may vary. The two most common methods are outlined below:

• Press and release the power/side key and the volume down key simultaneously. This should be a brief push rather than a hold, as a long hold can open the power menu. The screen will flash and your screenshot will be saved.
• Press and hold the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until the screen flashes. Your screenshot will then save.

Please note: if your device has a Bixby button your volume and power keys are located in different places, please read the next section to find out how to take a screenshot.

Devices with a Bixby button Click to Expand

If your device has a Bixby button your power and volume keys are located in different places.Press and hold the power key and the volume down key simultaneously. The screen will flash and your screenshot will be saved. If this does not work try a brief tap rather than a hold of the power and volume down buttons.

Palm swipe feature Click to Expand

Most phones and tablets include the palm swipe feature. If enabled, you can take a screenshot by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen from one side to the other.

Enabling palm swipe to capture

1 Swipe up on the home screen to access your apps

2 Tap Settings

3 Tap Advanced features

4 Tap Motions and gestures

5 Tap the switch next to Palm swipe to capture to turn the feature on and off

Devices with an S Pen Click to Expand

If you have a device with an S Pen there are two ways in which you can take screenshots easily:

1 Remove the S Pen from the device holder, tap smart select in the S Pen menu and select the part of the screen you want to capture.

2 Remove the S Pen from the device holder, tap screen write in the S Pen menu and select the part of the screen you want to capture.

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This allows us to take a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the Samsung Members app.

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