How to take screen shot on samsung tablet

An essential feature of modern mobile phones and tablets is the ability to take screenshots, or capture an image of what is currently displayed on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5.

While there are apps that can perform this function, you don't need to install any additional apps as it is already included in the Android 8.1 (Oreo) operating system.

When you take a screenshot, you can save a WhatsApp conversation, Tinder message, Instagram story, Facebook photo, or video frame in the memory of your Samsung device.

On the contrary, if you want to record a video of what is shown on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, for example to record a video call, a story or a web page or piece of an internet video, you can follow the next tutorial: Record screen from Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5

First method:

If you want to make a screenshot to your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 you have to follow these simple steps:

Estimated time: 2 minutes.

1- First step:

First, go to the screen that you want to capture a screenshot of on your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, whether it's a web page, chat, or application.

How to take screen shot on samsung tablet

2- Second step:

There are two methods: using the Android native method by simultaneously pressing the power key and the volume key down or through Samsung's own system by pressing the power or power button located on the right side and the start button, located right under the screen of our Samsung. This method may not be available, depending on the version of the software you have.

How to take screen shot on samsung tablet

3- Third step:

When taking the screenshot on the Galaxy Tab A 10.5, a flash will appear on the screen, as if a picture of the screen has been taken. Depending on the version of the installed software and the model or region, a black bar will be displayed at the bottom of the screen from which you can open the screenshot, edit it, share it, or take a long screenshot or scroll screenshot.

Otherwise, a silent notification will appear indicating that the screenshot has been taken, we can click on this notification to view it and perform the action we want with it.

How to take screen shot on samsung tablet

4- Fourth step:

The captured image is automatically saved in the gallery of your tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5.

You can find the image gallery on the home screen, it should have a photo icon, an instant photo or depending on the version of the software installed, your image gallery application may be Google Photos, in which case look for the icon of a four-pointed star made of paper with four colors, one for each point.

How to take screen shot on samsung tablet

5- Fifth step:

Open the image gallery, the images and photos will appear sorted by date,, click on the capture that you just made on your Galaxy Tab A 10.5, and you will be able to edit it, trim it or send it to your contacts or through your preferred social network.

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Contents

  • How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet
  • How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet with an S Pen
  • How to take a screenshot using a gesture
  • How to take a screenshot with a voice command
  • How to take a screenshot on an older Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet with a home button
  • Where can you find your screenshots?
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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

  • Any Samsung Galaxy Tab model

  • S Pen (optional)

With all these cool features, you're going to eventually want to share what's on your screen with someone else. Whether it's a particular gaming moment, a funny meme, or a rather alarming error message, you may want to know how to take a screenshot. To make things easier for you, here's our guide on how to take a screenshot on any Samsung Galaxy Tab.

How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet

The latest Samsung tablets are fantastic devices. But if you're coming from an older tablet, you might be wondering how to take screenshots now that the home button has been removed. Thankfully, it's still easy to take screenshots.

These instructions apply to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 range, Galaxy Tab S7 range (including the Tab S7 FE), Galaxy Tab S6 range, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab S4 running Android 10, and Galaxy Tab S3.

Step 1: Navigate to the screen you want to take a screenshot of.

Step 2: Press the Power + Volume down keys at the same time to take a full-screen screenshot.

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How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet with an S Pen

Pushing buttons isn't the only way to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet. If your tablet has support for Samsung's S Pen stylus, then you can use that to take a screenshot too. This is especially useful when you want to take a screenshot of a specific part of your tablet since you can just highlight the part of the screen you want to screenshot and leave everything else out.

Step 1: Using your S Pen, open the Air commands shortcuts menu. It's the small pen icon, usually on the right-hand side of the screen. If it isn't showing, tap your screen with your S Pen to trigger it.

How to take screen shot on samsung tablet

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How do I take a screenshot on my tablet?

Take a screenshot.
Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time..
If that doesn't work, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Then tap Screenshot..
If neither of these work, go to your phone manufacturer's support site for help..

Why I cant screenshot in Samsung tablet?

Go to Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures. Then make sure Palm swipe to capture is on (the switch is blue). Step 2: Place the edge of your hand on one edge of the screen and swipe it across. If done correctly, a screenshot will be taken.

How do you screenshot on a Samsung tablet without the power button?

To take a screenshot without the power button on Android, open Google Assistant and say “Take a screenshot”. It'll automatically snap your screen and open the share sheet straightaway.

How do I turn on screenshot on Galaxy Tab A?

You can capture a screenshot by pressing and holding the Power and Volume down keys simultaneously until a white border flashes around the edges of the screen.