How to Take a Screenshot on Galaxy S3

Last Updated: October 27, 2021

Is there something on your Samsung Galaxy S3 that you'd like to show to your friends? Taking a screenshot is a great way to do just that. This wikiHow will teach you how to take a screenshot on a Galaxy S3 using either the default Android feature or by using the motion feature.

Method 1

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Using Buttons

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Press down the Power and Home buttons simultaneously. You will hear a camera shutter sound that indicates your screenshot has been successfully taken and saved to your photo gallery.
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Swipe down from the top of your screen to view your screenshot. Once you've taken the screenshot, you'll be able to view it in your gallery. In addition, you'll get a notification that you've taken a screenshot that's in the notification menu at the top of your screen. Tap the notification to view what you've captured.

Method 2

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Using a Gesture

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Launch your Settings app. You can swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the gear icon. Alternatively, you can tap the gear app icon on your Home screen.
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Tap Motion. It's under the "System" header.
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Tap to check the box next to "Palm Swipe to Capture." The checked box means that the feature is active.
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Position your hand horizontally on the edge of the screen and swipe across it. You can swipe left to right or right to left because the "Palm Swipe to Capture" will pick up the gesture in either direction. Once you do this swiping gesture, you will hear a camera shutter sound that indicates your screenshot has been successfully taken and saved to your photo gallery.
- Make sure your entire palm is facing your phone when you do this. If your palm is tilted to the side, your S3 will not be able to pick up the motion and take a screenshot.^{[1]
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Community Q&A

Question

How can I take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus?

Community Answer

Press the HOME button and the POWER button for 2-4 seconds. Your screen will flash and the screenshot should be saved to the gallery.
Question

Does this app work with the Samsung Galaxy Trend Neo?

Community Answer

Taking a screen can be done on every smart phone but all have different buttons. In Samsung, you have to press the power button and home screen both at once.
Question

Are there guidelines for taking a screenshot on an Android phone?

Community Answer

In the last several versions of the Android OS, there has been a universal screenshot command. Simply press the power button and the volume-down button at the same time. You should see an animation indicating that you've taken a screenshot.