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How to Screenshot — Near-Stock Android
Applies to all Near-Stock Android phones and tablets. Menu names may vary slightly by Android version.
Taking a screenshot on your phone captures exactly what is displayed on your screen and saves it as an image to your Gallery. Screenshots are useful for saving information, sharing content, reporting issues or keeping records of conversations. Android and most manufacturers provide multiple methods to capture screenshots including button combinations, gestures and Quick Settings shortcuts.
On your phone: hold Volume Down + Power simultaneously for 1 second
A flash confirms the capture
Screenshots saved in Gallery > Albums > Screenshots
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