JokerElite
Newbie
Is there anyway you can take a screenshot without rooting the phone? And without having it connected to your computer while you take the screenshot?
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I am also interested in knowing this.
One Beast
Android Enthusiast
If you are not rooted there is no app that you can do this with..You"ll have to do this
How to take screenshots of your Android based phone from Windows – Simple Help
How to take screenshots of your Android based phone from Windows – Simple Help
One Beast
Android Enthusiast
R1_Rydah
Well-Known Member
the shootme app in the market works on stock Evo's running software versions 1.32.651.16 and earlier, if you're past that version you're s.o.l.
WUESTSIDER
Member
All you have to do is download Android-sdk_r06-Windows file. I think you can find an extension of the file on the Rooted Post area. I found my extension on the Rooted Post area related to the Hero.
Well after downloading the Android-sdk-windows file, then open it up and look for the folder titled "TOOLS". Plug your EVO into your computer, sync it by choosing sync on your phone. (You must have the latest HTC Sync file),
Now I will put all the steps to do in order.
1) After selecting the TOOLS folder, select ddms
2) After selecting the ddms file, a dialog box will appear (choose run).
3) After you select run, a C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe box will appear for a minute or less.
4) Then a "Dalvik Debug Monitor" box will appear with your phones info on it.
5) Select the little phone icon in the box.
6) Select "Device" which is located next to File, Edit, and Actions.
7) Once you have selected "Device" you will see "Screen Capture".
Once you select screen capture, it will make a copy of what ever screen your phone is on. Each time you capture a screen shot, hit save, and save it to where every you choose to. I made a file titled "Screen Shots" in My Documents folder (for example).
Well I hope this helps.
Well after downloading the Android-sdk-windows file, then open it up and look for the folder titled "TOOLS". Plug your EVO into your computer, sync it by choosing sync on your phone. (You must have the latest HTC Sync file),
Now I will put all the steps to do in order.
1) After selecting the TOOLS folder, select ddms
2) After selecting the ddms file, a dialog box will appear (choose run).
3) After you select run, a C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe box will appear for a minute or less.
4) Then a "Dalvik Debug Monitor" box will appear with your phones info on it.
5) Select the little phone icon in the box.
6) Select "Device" which is located next to File, Edit, and Actions.
7) Once you have selected "Device" you will see "Screen Capture".
Once you select screen capture, it will make a copy of what ever screen your phone is on. Each time you capture a screen shot, hit save, and save it to where every you choose to. I made a file titled "Screen Shots" in My Documents folder (for example).
Well I hope this helps.
ScorpDX
Android Expert
Did you even read the question?
WUESTSIDER
Member
I apologize, I just re-read the whole question. At first I just saw the "Not Rooted" part. Just trying to help my fellow EVO'maniacs.....lol
Sorry again.
melissai_
Well-Known Member
Mr. Ed
Extreme Android User
melissai the app "shootme" reportedly now works without root....so the use of a pc or mac wouldn't be necessary
xmysacredoathx
Lurker
+1 to Mr. Ed.
I installed ShootMe this morning, and it works great on my scared-to-root Evo.
I installed ShootMe this morning, and it works great on my scared-to-root Evo.
John94404
Lurker
Downloaded the app from the Market today, installed it, paid absolutely no attention to the statement that it won't work on unrooted phones. It works perfectly .. the screen shots go right onto the SD card, and I share them to my Dropbox and from there to the world if I want to.
Go for it .. give it a try. Perhaps you'll have similar good luck. My phone is running the latest software and firmware.
--John
Go for it .. give it a try. Perhaps you'll have similar good luck. My phone is running the latest software and firmware.
--John
BlainesMOM
Lurker
Why isn't there a screenshot application that works easy, for un rooted phones? I don't understand....
sleepymama
Newbie
someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i've read that it's a security issue.
it used to work on the evo by accident - in one of the updates last year, an exploit was left open (i'm not sure of the terminology here, something like that) that allowed unrooted phones to take screenshots. with the latest updates, it's been fixed and no more screenshots.
it used to work on the evo by accident - in one of the updates last year, an exploit was left open (i'm not sure of the terminology here, something like that) that allowed unrooted phones to take screenshots. with the latest updates, it's been fixed and no more screenshots.