How To Take A Screenshot On Samsung Galaxy S22

Taking a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S22 is effortless. Even You do not need to use or install any additional application on your Samsung phone. You can capture a screenshot on this Samsung smartphone via two methods. The first by using its hardware buttons. The second by Swiping the Screen (Palm Swipe to Capture).

To capture a screenshot in the Galaxy S22 Press and Release (At the same time) the Volume Down button + Side Key (Power button). Or Swipe the edge of your hand Horizontally to the right or left across the screen. The captured screenshot will be saved in Gallery App > Screenshots folder.

How To Take A Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S22 using its Hardware Buttons:

How To Take A Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S22 by Swiping the Screen:

Step 1: First you have to check if the “Palm Swipe to Capture” feature is enabled on your Galaxy S22. Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Motions and Gestures, and make sure it is enabled.

Step 2: Get the content you want to capture ready on your phone’s screen (webpage, Game score, WhatsApp chat…etc).

Step 3: Place the side of the Palm of your hand on the edge of your phone’s screen.

Step 4: Swipe your hand Horizontally from this edge to the other one. However, Keep your palm’s side touching the screen. You’ll hear the camera shutter sound and see a short flashing animation on the phone’s screen.

Step 5: The operating system of your Samsung device saves the captured screenshot in the Screenshots folder. To see the screenshot photo go to Gallery App > Screenshots. Alternatively, you can use My Files app to open the Screenshots folder.

Step 6: Once you find the screenshot photo, You can share it with your friends and family via any Social application, Email, Or send it to another device via a Bluetooth or WiFi connection. Alternatively, any sharing options available on your Samsung Galaxy S22.

How to Change the Screenshot Settings in Galaxy S22:

• Step 1: From the Home screen, Tap on the Settings icon to access your device settings app.
• Step 2: Scroll down to find the Advanced features section and tap on it.
• Step 3: Look for the Screenshots and Screen Recorder option and tap on it.
• Step 4: You will get the following screenshots settings:
  • Screenshot Toolbar: To show additional options after you take a screenshot on your device.
  • Hide Status and Navigation bars: Use this option if you want to hide the Status and Navigation bars, So they will not show in the taken screenshots.
  • Delete Shared Screenshots: This option will automatically delete screenshots after sharing them through the screenshot toolbar.
  • Screenshot Format: This option will let you change the file type of the screenshot. You can save them as JPG or PNG files.

Notices:

• The resolution of the captured screenshots is the same as your Samsung device screen resolution. The Samsung Galaxy S22 has FHD+ display with 1080 x 2340 Pixels resolution.
• You can edit the screenshot photos the same way you do with any other photos and images.
• You can not hide the Screenshots album (folder) because it is created by default like the Camera album.