A screenshot captures an image of whatever is currently being shown on your device’s display. The image is saved to your phone, and can be found in the Photos app. There are several reasons why you may want to take a screenshot, but a few examples are;
Some applications block you from taking screenshots for security reasons. Banking apps are one example where you won't be able to take a screenshot.
Steps for iPhones with a circular home button below the screen (iPhones with Touch ID fingerprint scanner).
This method (which you can see in the image at the top of this page) works with the following iPhone models; iPhone 6 series, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series, iPhone SE series.
To take a screenshot on the iPhone models above you need to press the power button (on the right of the handset) and the ‘Home’ button (below the screen) at the same time.
Do not hold down the buttons, just click both simultaneously.
A successfully taken screenshot will see the screen flash for a split second and your screenshot image appear briefly in the bottom left-hand corner of the display.
If your iPhone is not on silent mode, you’ll also hear a camera shutter tone. You can view your screenshot by going to the Photos app, where it will appear in your camera roll.
Steps for iPhones with no home button below the screen (iPhones with Face ID facial recognition feature).
This method works with the following iPhone model families; iPhone X series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series.
To take a screenshot on the iPhone models above you need to press the power button (on the right of the handset) and the volume up button (on the left).
Do not hold down the buttons, just click both simultaneously.
A successfully taken screenshot will see the screen flash for a split second and your screenshot image appear briefly in the bottom left-hand corner of the display. If your iPhone is not on silent mode, you’ll also hear a camera shutter tone to signal a screenshot has been taken.
You can view your screenshot by going to the Photos app, where it will appear in your camera roll.
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