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How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Sometimes we just need a screenshot. A screenshot is nothing but capturing of the screen at a present state. Reasons for taking screenshots is many, people just want to take a screenshot for remembering a thing on the screen or saving a sudden moment which is happened on screen. It is just like a print screen option on Windows machines.

When it comes to taking a screenshot on iOS devices, it is a very simple process. We were given a detailed guide of “how to take a screenshot on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch” given below. On iPhone X or Later Devices

Taking a screenshot on iPhone or X later. Credits- Apple
  1. Press and hold the side button on the right side of your iPhone.
  2. Now immediately click on the volume up button the left side.
  3. Now, release both the buttons. ( Step 1 & 2 must be done in less than 2 seconds)
  4. After a successful attempt, a thumbnail of the taken screenshot appears in the lower-left corner of the device along with capturing shutter sound.

On iPhone 8 or earlier, iPad, and iPod touch

This method involves similar steps like above with a slight difference.

  1. Press and hold the side button.
  2. Now immediately click on the home button and release both the buttons.
  3. After a successful attempt, a thumbnail of the taken screenshot appears in the lower-left corner of the device along with capturing shutter sound.

Alternative methods to Take a Screenshot on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

In this method, we are using AssistiveTouch option which is available in Accessibility.

  1. Launch Settings app of the iPhone.
  2. Navigate to General > Accessibility > “AssistiveTouch”.
  3. There, turn ON the “AssistiveTouch” option. Now, you will see a new virtual button is created on the screen.
  4. Now tap on the button.
  5. Then, navigate to Device > More > Screen Shot.

That’s it. These are the traditional methods for taking a screenshot on Apple devices. There are some third-party apps available to do this job. However, we feel the traditional method is much easier than the app screenshot taking process.

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