Samsungโs newest entrant into the flip phone market is here! Yes! The brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 6 is here and available in buyers’ hands. In this Galaxy Z Flip 6 guide, we will be taking a look at the different ways you can follow to take screenshots of the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
While it is good to have a guide showing you how to take screenshots, you might wonder why even make a guide as such. You see, many people might be switching over to the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 from an iPhone or could be a new Z Flip 6 owner. Or is it just simply getting themselves a Samsung device for the first time?
With how social media is evolving and screenshots also playing a big role in our day-to-day lives, it is ideal to know the different methods that you can follow to take screenshots on your brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 6.
How to Take Screenshots on the Galaxy Z Flip 6
With a Samsung smartphone, or for that matter any Samsung branded smartphone, there are multiple ways that you can follow to take screenshots. With the Galaxy Z Flip 6, there are 4 ways that we have listed that you can follow to take a screenshot. Oh, and yes, we also have two bonus methods that you can also check out.
Capture Screenshots Using On-Device Buttons
This is the first and most common way to capture screenshots not only on your Galaxy Z Flip 6 but also on almost every Android smartphone out there. But, if you’re a new user of the Android smartphone universe, you can follow the steps listed below.
- Navigate to and open the app or screen that you wish to take a screenshot of.
- Simply press the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
- These buttons are present on the right side of the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
- Your Galaxy Z Flip 6 will not capture a screenshot.
- The second you press those buttons to activate a screenshot, a small preview of the screenshot will be visible at the bottom, along with the option to share or edit the screenshot.
Capture Screenshots Using Your Palms
Well, here is one of the fancier ways that you can follow to capture a screenshot. You do not need to press any buttons or keys. Just a swipe with your palm is enough to trigger your device to capture a screenshot. Just follow these steps to enable this feature.
- Launch the Settings app on your Galaxy Z Flip 6.
- Scroll down and tap on the Advanced Features section.
- Next, tap on Motion and Gestures.
- You will now see a lot of options. Simply switch the toggle to On where it says Palm Swipe to Capture.
- With this done, now simply go back to the page or app whose screen you wanted to capture.
- To capture a screenshot, simply swipe the edge of your hand from left to right.
- Once the screenshot has been captured, you will see the toolbar appear at the bottom with various options.
Capture Screenshots via Quick Settings Panel
The Quick Settings panel on your Galaxy Z Flip 6 has several shortcut toggles that you can easily enable or disable whenever you like. Did you know that you can also add the Take Screenshot toggle to your Quick Settings panel? Hereโs how you can do that.
- Swipe down from the top portion of your screen to bring up the Quick Settings Panel.
- Make sure to fully swipe down to bring the full Quick Settings panel page on your screen.
- Now, swipe to the next age of the Quick Settings panel and tap on the Plus icon.
- You will now see a list of shortcuts that you can add. Scroll through and tap on the Take Screenshot shortcut.
- Now that your shortcut has been added to the Quick Settings panel, it’s time to take a screenshot.
- Open the app or screen that you want to take a screenshot of.
- Pull down the Quick Settings app and tap on Take Screenshot.
- Your screenshot will now be captured, and ready to be edited or shared by you.
Capture Long or Scrolling Screenshots
Scrolling or Long Screenshots are useful when you want to have more details or information within your screenshot. Here is how you can take one of these long screenshots on your Galaxy Z Flip 6.
- Visit the page or app that you plan to take this long screenshot.
- Press the power and volume down buttons to capture a screenshot.
- At the bottom, a toolbar will appear.
- Tap on the icon present at the extreme left. It will display two arrows pointing downwards.
- The device will automatically scroll down and take screenshots as long as you keep tapping on the downwards icon.
Bonus Screenshot Methods for Galaxy Z Flip 6
There are also two additional methods that you can follow to capture screenshots on your Galaxy Z Flip 6. While these are not popular methods, you might find yourself in a situation where these two methods might come in very handy.
Bonus Method 1: Capture Screenshots via Assistant Menu
With the Assistant menu, you can easily capture screenshots using shortcuts provided by a floating button. If you are an iPhone user, you might find this method very similar to what your iPhone has.
- Launch the Settings app on your Galaxy Z Flip 6.
- Now scroll and navigate to Accessibility, followed by Interaction and Dexterity.
- Finally, tap on the Assistant menu. Switch the toggle to enable the Assistant Menu.
- You can now choose and arrange the icons that you want to use and see on the floating menu.
- Open any app or screen on your Galaxy Z Flip 6 and tap on the floating button.
- Finally, tap on the Screenshot tile. A screenshot will now be captured on your Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Bonus Method 2: Capture Screenshots via Bixby
This is a method exclusive to Samsung smartphones. Since Samsung has its smart assistant called Bixby, you can easily use your voice to command Bixby to take a screenshot. Want to know how? Just follow these steps.
- Press and hold the power button to bring up Bixby.
- If you haven’t used Bixby, you might have to sign in with your Samsung account. Once that is set up, you can use voice commands with Bixby.
- Now, when you press and hold the power button, the Bixby blob will appear at the bottom of your screen.
- Simply say โHi Bixby, take a screenshotโ.
- A screenshot will be captured by Bixby, which will be saved to the Gallery app on your Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Closing Thoughts
With these different methods to capture screenshots on your Galaxy Z Flip 6, you can take any screenshot using whatever method works best for you. All the screenshots taken on your Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be saved in the Gallery under the Screenshots album or folder. So, which method is your favorite way to capture screenshots? Share your thoughts below.
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