Samsung Galaxy S7: Take a screenshot

On the Samsung Galaxy S7, as with most Android devices, the screenshot can be taken using a simple key combination. To do this, you just have to press the home button and the silent button at the same time. However, you can also take screenshots via a swipe gesture on the S7. Just try out which way works better for you.

Taking a screenshot with the Samsung Galaxy S7

A screenshot is a recording of your screen with all the content displayed. On the Samsung Galaxy S7, you can take screenshots with a key combination or swipe gesture. The recording is saved in the "Screenshots" folder and can be further used or edited from there. You may receive an error message when trying to take a screenshot. This is usually because there is content open that is not allowed to be saved. This includes videos from streaming services or certain images. If you close the corresponding applications, you can take screenshots as usual.

Screenshot via shortcut

1. Press the power button and the home button simultaneously.
2. Let go.
3. The screenshot is taken.

Screenshot by gesture

1. Open the settings.
2. Wählen Sie „Bewegungen und Gesten“.
3. Tippen Sie auf „Aufnehmen durch Wischen“ und aktivieren Sie die Option.
4. Legen Sie die Handkante am Bildschirmrand an und wischen Sie gerade und ruhig bis zur anderen Seite.
5. Der Screenshot wird aufgenommen.