Help Screen Capture Options

[Vince The S5 Guy]

Hey, I'm still new to Android after switching from iOS, and I had a quick question about the screen capture. Is there a way to make it so it immediately captures the screen as you press the home and lock buttons? I want it so it happens just like the iOS counterpart. If anyone can help me, it would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[SelenaLee]

Yes, Just press the power button and Home button at the same time. The screen will be captured. The captured screen will be saved in Pictures\Screenshots.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I believe the OP is referring to the delay before the screenshot is actually taken. This only happens with some devices, typically (and ironically) in high-end Samsung and HTC phones. The only solutions that I am aware of require root. There are build.prop edits that can be made, or this Xposed module.

 

[Vince The S5 Guy]

I believe the OP is referring to the delay before the screenshot is actually taken. This only happens with some devices, typically (and ironically) in high-end Samsung and HTC phones. The only solutions that I am aware of require root. There are build.prop edits that can be made, or this Xposed module.

I am referring to this, thank you for helping my clarity. I wasn't sure if there was an app or setting that doesnt involve rooting that let me get rid of the delay.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I wasn't sure if there was an app or setting that doesnt involve rooting that let me get rid of the delay.

Unfortunately, no. The addition of the delay was primarily driven by user complaints of accidental screenshots because it was instant.

In the case of Samsung devices, there is also the matter of double duty being served by the Home key for double-tap activation of S Voice. You could try disabling that option in S Voice and see if it speeds up screenshot taking.

 

[chanchan05]

Not sure if it's available on the S series, but on Notes, there is an option for a sort of karate chop swipe to take a screenshot. The shot is taken almost immediately after the swipe. You can probably check it out.

 

[Vince The S5 Guy]

Not sure if it's available on the S series, but on Notes, there is an option for a sort of karate chop swipe to take a screenshot. The shot is taken almost immediately after the swipe. You can probably check it out.

I have that, but I want to use the buttons on it to take the screen shot instantly.

 

[masronmarsa]

Isn't it different for different Android phones?