Every Android phone is different, and so is taking screenshots with them. Even though Android 4 introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-key combo, nailing it can still be tricky. That's why some phone makers have introduced new methods. We're here to help: Just find your Android phone on the list below to learn the various ways to snap, share, and save a screenshot.
[h=Acer phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.

[h=Asus phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Pull down the notification panel to reach quick settings and tap the Screenshot icon.

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  • HTC U series: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • HTC 10: Hold down the home and volume-down buttons OR hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • All other HTC phones: Hold down power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.

[h=Huawei and Honor phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Pull down the notification panel, switch to Shortcuts, and tap the Screenshot icon.

[h=Lenovo]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Pull down the notification panel and tap the Screen Shot icon.

[h=LG phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power (located on the back of the phone) and the volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Pull down the notification panel and tap the Capture+ icon.

[h=Motorola phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.

[h=Nexus and Pixel phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.

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  • Galaxy S8: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Galaxy S7 and earlier: Hold down the home and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.

[h=Sony phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
  • Hold down the power key until a screen appears and tap Take screenshot.

[h=ZTE phones]3[/h]
  • Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.

IDG To back up your screenshots, you'll need to head over to Google Photos.
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