How to Screenshot on iPhone, iPad - SBMHowTo

by SBMHowTo Tue May 11, 2021 10:43 pm

How to screenshot on iPhone

Whether you already use or you are new to iPhone and iPad, the guidelines on How To Screenshot on iPhone, iPad is simpler when you know its generation and features.
Apple has launched many iPhone generations with different features year by year, so capturing a screenshot will vary with different generations.
Here are two popular methods to quickly save what’s on your screen:

Method 1: Take a screenshot with a button combo

There are two scenarios when using buttons: iPhone with Home button and iPhone without Home button.

How to screenshot on iPhone with a Home button

If you are the person who keeps searching how to screenshot on iphone 8, how to screenshot on iphone 7, and also how to screenshot on iphone 6, these below steps are for you.
These iPhone models (iPhone 8, iPhone 7, and iPhone 6) have a Home button and Side buttons (also known as Sleep/ Wake or Power button). Follow these simple steps to take a nice screenshot:
Step 1: Press the Side button and Home button at the same time.
Step 2: Your iPhone screen will blink once. Quickly release both buttons.
Step 3: The screenshot will be saved automatically.

How to screenshot on iPhone without a Home button

With other generations that don’t have a Home button, there will be another button combo to take screenshots. These steps are pretty easy; all you need to do is:
Step 1: Press the Side button and Volume Up button at the same time.
Step 2: Quickly release both buttons when you see your phone blink.
Step 3: You can find the automatically saved screenshot in Photos.
These above steps work well to the case when you or anyone want to know how to screenshot on iphone 12, how to screenshot on iphone 11, how to screenshot on iphone 10, and how to screenshot on iphone xr as well.
Note: For any generation of iPhone, if you don’t press the button combos simultaneously, you will lock your phone screen. Don’t worry! Just make sure you press them simultaneously next time.

Method 2: Take a screenshot with Assistive Touch

If you have difficulty pressing the buttons and want to find other fast and simple ways? Here we go! You can capture your phone screen with a single hand using Assistive Touch. Following these instructions:
Step 1: Enable AssistiveTouch
Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Touch > then select AssistiveTouch.
Step 2: Customize Top Level Menu
Tap Customize Top Level Menu > Custom (the star icon) > scroll down and select Screenshot > tap Done.
Step 3: Take a screenshot

Go to the screen with the information you want to take a screenshot.
Tap AssistiveTouch on the Home screen.
Tap Screenshot.

How to screenshot on iPad

If you want to know how to screenshot on ipad pro or how to screenshot on ipad air, the methods are the same.
You will find that it is also quite easy to screenshot with ipad with two methods below:

Method 1: Take a screenshot with a button combo.

The method of taking a screenshot on an iPad is the same as on iPhone. It is easier once you are familiar with the process.
Step 1: Press the On/ Off button or Sleep/ Wake button.
Step 2: Press the Home button at the same time.
Step 3: Once you see your screen blink, quickly release both buttons.

Method 2: Take a screenshot with Assistive Touch

You can snap a shot anytime you need with only one hand by tapping the Screenshot button on the screen.
Step 1: Enable AssistiveTouch
Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > select AssistiveTouch.
Step 2: Customize Top Level Menu
Still, on that screen, tap Customize Top Level Menu > Custom (the star icon) > scroll down and select Screenshot > tap Done.
Step 3: Take a screenshot

Go to the screen with the information you want to take a screenshot of.
Tap AssistiveTouch on the Home screen.
Tap Screenshot.

Saving and Editing screenshots

Generally, you know how to take a screenshot on iphone and how to take a screenshot on ipad, but you can save your phone screenshots in other ways or edit them if needed.
After you press the button combo or tap Screenshot on AssistiveTouch, the screenshot is saved as mentioned above. There are two other ways that your screenshot will be saved depending on your iOS.

With iOS 11 or later, you will see a thumbnail preview on the low-left corner of your phone screen.

If you don’t tap the thumbnail or do anything, the screenshot is automatically saved.
If you want to edit or share the screenshot, tap the thumbnail and edit it to your will, such as changing size, writing notes, or even deleting the screenshot.

With the older versions of iOS, the screenshot is added to Photos on your phone automatically without showing a thumbnail.

Where to find the screenshots?

For any generation of iPhone or iPad and any way to take a screenshot as mentioned above, you can find your screenshots by doing these steps:
Open Photos > go to Albums > then select Screenshots.
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