Upgrading to a newer iPhone is always exciting, however it can come with some unexpected changes. For example, the way you take screenshots will change if you go from an iPhone SE to an iPhone 13. Show
However, the leap isn't as drastic as you may think. Here's what you need to know to take screenshots if you're upgrading to a newer iPhone. How to take a screenshot on iPhoneThe method you'll need to use will depend on your iPhone model and whether or not it uses Touch ID. Take a screenshot on newer iPhone models without a Home button1. Press the side button as well as the up volume button simultaneously. 2. Quickly release the buttons. Press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot on newer iPhones. Dave Johnson/InsiderYou'll then see a thumbnail appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. Take a screenshot on older iPhone models with a Home button1. Press the top button and the Home button simultaneously. 2. Release the buttons quickly. Press the Power and Home buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot on an older iPhone. Dave Johnson/InsiderAs with iPhone models using FaceID, you'll see a thumbnail appear on the screen. You can tap to open it if you want to edit the screenshot. Take a screenshot on any iPhone with AssistiveTouchSome people find pressing two buttons at once a bit tricky. If this is the case for you, consider using AssistiveTouch. AssistiveTouch is an iOS accessibility feature that gives you alternative ways to perform a lot of common tasks, avoiding the need to press buttons or perform swiping gestures. Here's how to enable AssistiveTouch, and set it up to take screenshots. 1. Open the Settings app and then tap "Accessibility." 2. Tap "Touch," and then "AssistiveTouch," and turn the feature on by tapping its switch at the top of the screen. Now that AssistiveTouch is turned on, you need to choose a way to take screenshots. 3. Select "Double-Tap" and then choose "Screenshot." This makes it so whenever you double-tap the digital AssistiveTouch button, you'll take a screenshot. You can configure any setting in AssistiveTouch to take a screenshot. Choose the method that's most convenient for you. Dave Johnson/InsiderSo now, to take a screenshot, just pull up whatever you want to take a picture of and double-tap the AssistiveTouch button. You'll see the screenshot be captured, and you'll find it in the Photos app. How to take bigger screenshots on an iPhoneYou can take screenshots that include what can't be seen without scrolling. And you can have an older phone for it to work. But you'll have to be quick, and it will only be an option for screenshot sources with more than a page of content. So far, this feature is only supported by Safari browser. To screenshot third-party apps on an iPhone, you will need to download apps like Picsew or Tailor. 1. Take a screenshot as usual. 2. Tap to open the preview, located in the bottom-left corner of the screen, before it disappears. 3. Choose Full Page, located toward the top-left side of the screen. You'll see a preview of the pages appear to the right of the screenshot. Choose Full Page. Devon Delfino4. Tap Done. Tap Done. Devon Delfino5. Choose Save PDF to Files and select the save location. Choose Save PDF to Files. Devon Delfino6. Tap Save. Tap Save. Devon Delfino
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Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less How do you screenshot on iPhone without button?On the main AssistiveTouch menu, select the Double-Tap or Long Press options and set either one to Screenshot. Then, either quickly tap twice, or press and hold, the AssistiveTouch button to take a screenshot.
How do I screenshot without power button and volume 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 you do the screenshot trick on iPhone XR?Take a screenshot on your iPhone. Press the side button and the volume up button at the same time.. Quickly release both buttons.. After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it.. |