Taking screenshots on iPhones

How to take screenshots on iPhone

An important function in a mobile phone or tablet in recent times is the ability to take screenshots, that is to say to record in an image what appears on the screen at that precise moment on your iPhone.

While there are additional applications that can do this exact function, The supreme iPhone has a capacity inbuilt.

If you use an iPhone 6 or 6x

Go to the screen to which you want to take the screenshot on your Apple iPhone 6 or 6x, then Simultaneously press the power or unlock key (on the right side) and the central button or Touch ID of your iPhone 6 and quickly release both buttons at the same time.

Like this. (Inserts Picture)

The image you screenshot will be minimized and will appear in the lower part of the screen on the left of the iPhone 6 or 6x for a few seconds.

Now, if you intend to edit the screenshot, immediately click on the thumbnail before it disappears. This allows you to edit it.

If you don't want to use the screenshot at this time, ignore the thumbnail and you can continue using the device while the screenshot gets saved automatically.

How to take screenshots on iPhone 7 and 7+

First, press the Side button and the Home button at the same time.

Then, Quickly release both buttons.

After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail appears temporarily in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it to edit or swipe left to dismiss it.

How to take screenshots on iPhone 8 and 8+

Taking a screenshot on an iPhone 8 or 8+ involves holding down a couple of the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus’ physical buttons simultaneously.

To capture the image, press the Side button (the one that turns the device on and off) and at the same time press the Home button on the front of the iPhone.

Hold both buttons for five seconds or so and let go.

If you do this correctly, you should see the display flash white, then in the bottom left-hand corner, a small version of the screenshot will appear. Tapping on this brings up the editing menu.

Taking Screenshots on iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone Xmas

If you just upgraded from an older iPhone, like the iPhone 8 or 7, the lack of a physical button on the front can be jarring, especially when taking screenshots.

Here’s how to properly take a screenshot

Initially, Locate the correct buttons: Since there’s no home button on the iPhone X, you need to locate two buttons:

The Volume up button is located on the left side.

The Lock button is the large button located on the right side.

This configuration might feel foreign at first, but you’ll get used to it. We promise.

Then, Press the Volume Up and Lock buttons simultaneously.

The screen will briefly flash and a screenshot thumbnail will appear in the bottom left corner, as shown above. You will also hear a shutter sound if the phone isn’t in silent mode.

The thumbnail will eventually disappear after a few seconds and automatically save. You can also use a finger to quickly swipe it away.

Taking Screenshots on iPhone 11

Press the Side button. At the same time, press and hold the Top volume key and keep them both pressed to take a screenshot.

To edit your screenshot, press the screenshot and follow the instructions on the screen to make the required changes.

Taking Screenshots on iPhone 12 mini, Pro max

First step: Go to the screen you want to capture.

Then, Press the power key simultaneously and the volume key down in your Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Here, The captured image will be minimized and will appear in the lower part of the screen on the left of the iPhone 12 Pro Max for a few seconds. If you wish to edit or share the capture immediately click on the thumbnail before it disappears.

Taking Screenshots on iPhone 13 mini, pro max

Go to the screen to which you want to take the screenshot.

Press the power key simultaneously and the volume key down in your Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. If you want to capture a video the procedure is the same but press the power key and the Volume key up.

The image captured will be minimized and would appear in the lower part of the screen on the left of the iPhone 13 Pro Max for a few seconds, if you want to edit the screenshot, immediately click on the thumbnail before it disappears. If you don't want to use the screenshot at this time, ignore the thumbnail and you can continue using the device.

There’s no need for an external application to screenshot your image.

Hope this helps