Update 7/2/18: Added the HTC U12+, LG G7, and OnePlus 6.
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.
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Acer phones
- 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.
Asus phones
- 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.
Google phones
- Nexus: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pixels: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
HTC phones
- HTC U12+: Press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates, and then tap the virtual home button on the navigation bar while still pressing the power button
- HTC U series (up to U12+): Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- HTC 10: Hold down the home and power 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.
Huawei and Honor phones
- 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.
Lenovo
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel and tap the Screen Shot icon.
LG phones
- LG G7: Press and hold the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- All other LG phones: Hold down the power (located on the back of the phone) and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Pull down the notification panel and tap the Capture+ icon.
Motorola phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
OnePlus phones
- All OnePlus phones: Press and hold the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- OnePlus 5, 5T, and 6: Swipe down with three fingers on the home screen.
Samsung phones
- Galaxy S8 and later: Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
- Galaxy S7 and earlier: Hold down the home and power buttons for a couple of seconds.
Sony phones
- 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.
ZTE phones
- Hold down the power and volume-down buttons for a couple of seconds.
Google Assistant
On supported phones, you can also ask Google Assistant to take a screenshot for you. When you're on the screen you want to snap, just say, "OK Google, take a screenshot," and it will oblige, saving a picture of the screen below the Assistant interface. So if you want to capture the Google Assistant screen itself, you'll have to use the hardware buttons.