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How To Take A Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021

How To Take A Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021

by TsarMarch 7, 2024

Taking a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 is effortless. Even You do not need to use or install any additional application on your device.

To capture a screenshot in the Galaxy Tab A8 2021 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 Tab A8 2021 using its Hardware Buttons:

Step 1: Get the content you want to capture ready on your device’s screen (webpage, Game score, WhatsApp chat…etc).

Step 2: Press the Volume Down button + the Side Key (Power) simultaneously (Press and Release), and You’ll hear the camera shutter sound and see a short flashing animation on the device’s screen.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 Buttons Layout

Step 3: 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 4: 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 device.

How To Take A Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 by Swiping the Screen:

Step 1: First you have to check if the “Palm Swipe to Capture” feature is enabled on your Galaxy Tab A8 2021. Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Motions and Gestures, and make sure it is enabled.

Enable Palm Swipe to Capture

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

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

Swipe to take a screenshot

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 Tab A8 2021.

Notices:

  • The resolution of the captured screenshots is the same as your Samsung device screen resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has WUXGA display with 1920 x 1200 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.

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