How to take a Screenshot on this Phone?

If you are searching on How to take a Screenshot on this Phone? then you are on the right page. Yes, I will be guiding you precisely on this subject depending upon the phone model you are using and keeping in mind the latest introductions in year 2018, I have also included the latest models of mobile in this post. In case you are not able to locate your model or have not understood method to take printscreen on your mobile please let me know by putting comments in below section.

Android Phones –

If you are using Android phone, stay on this page and search for respective model number in the table given below.

Apple Products –

If you are using any of Apple products then I have written detailed posts, here are links to jump to them

How to take a Screenshot on This Phone?

Press POWER BUTTON + VOLUME DOWN Buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds to generate a screenshot on any Android phone.
Capturing a screenshot on an Android device is pretty simple. Press the unique button combination on your smartphone or tablet and you can capture and share a screenshot in a matter of seconds.
If you know the mobile company name and model then goto the table given below the post to directly get the link or simply follow the following method on your Android phones to take a screenshot.
How to take a Screenshot on this Phone?

How to Take a Screenshot on Any Android phone?

Method 1 : Using hardware buttons

Applicable to : Acer, Asus, Google Nexus, Google Pixels (Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL) , HTC U series (up to U12+), All  other HTC phones, Huawei, Honor, Lenovo, All LG phones, Motorola, OnePlus, Galaxy S8 and later, Sony, ZTE phones
Applicable to Operating System : Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) and Above
Note : For OLD phones with OS Android 2.3 and Below no facility to take screenshot will be available.
If you are using simple Android phone, then easiest way is to use the phone buttons to generate a screenshot.
Step-by-Step Guide
1) Unlock your Android Phone
2) Open the screen you want to take screenshot like a photo, any App ,web browser window, email etc.
3) Press Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for 2-3 seconds
4) The phone will generate a snapshot with light camera shutter sound and flashing an animation, now you can release the buttons.
5) Your screenshot will be saved to the phone memory or if you click quickly on the screenshot thumbnail, then it will directly show you the edit buttons.
HTC U12+ phones: Press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates, and then tap the virtual home button on the navigation bar while still pressing the power button

Method 2 : Using Home button (for those phones having only home button)

Applicable to : Galaxy S7 and earlier
For some of the latest phones, they will only have a home button like an iPhone in that case you can use the following process to generate a screenshot.
Step-by-Step Guide
1) Unlock your Android Phone
2) Open the screen you want to take screenshot like a photo, any App ,web browser window, email etc.
3) Press Power button and HOME button simultaneously for 2-3 seconds
4) The phone will generate a snapshot with light camera shutter sound and flashing an animation, now you can release the buttons.
5) Your screenshot will be saved to the phone memory or if you click quickly on the screenshot thumbnail, then it will directly show you the edit buttons.

How to take a Long Screenshot on This Phone?

Samsung models

Samsung Note 5 – Use ‘Capture more’ allowed you to take a single long screenshot of a page, from the top and scrolling all the way to bottom, in one file.
Samsung Galaxy S8, S9, S9 Plus – Use ‘Scroll capture’
1) Enable Smart capture from Advanced settings.
2) Open the screen / webpage you want to take a snapshot.
3) Take a screenshot using any standard method you know like using hardware buttons.
4) After taking screenshot, you will see options at the bottom of phone screen, tap on Scroll capture (previously “capture more”) button.
5) Keep tapping or pressing the Scroll capture button to scrolling down the page until you cover the complete screen.
6) Done, long screenshot saved on your Samsung phone.

Long scrollshots on Huawei smartphones

Applicable to : Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 10 models ( EMUI 5.0 )
Step-by-Step guide
1) Open the screen / webpage you want to take a snapshot.
2) Hold down on the Power button and Volume down buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds.
3) You will hear camera sound with an animation of thumbnail to confirm that screenshot is taken by your Huawei phone. Before the animation disappears, tap on the Scrollshot option.
4) Your phone will start scrolling down the screen until you tap on the screen which tells it to stop.
5) The scrollshot will now appear on your display for you to inspection.
6) From here, you can Edit it or Share on social media, or Delete on the fly.
If you don’t take any action it will be saved to the image gallery under Screenshots folder.

How to take a screenshot without touching the phone ?

How to take screenshot without hands
You can use the Google Assistant mostly available on all Android phones, which allows you to send voice commands to your phone to do different tasks, one of which can be taking a screenshot or screen recording.
1) Locate the image /content you want to capture on the screen like a chatting App WhatsApp or web browser or video game etc.
2) Long-press on the Home button or say “Okay Google” or “Hey Google” to launch the Assistant.
3) Now either say “Take a screenshot” or type the command in using your keyboard.
4) You will not get editing options but your screenshot will be saved to your phone’s Photo Gallery, so you can edit it later or share it on social apps.

How to take scrolling screenshots on any Android device

If your phone inherently does not support taking a long scrolling snapshot and you still want to capture long screen like a webpage, WhatsApp chat, or any other chat application or an email then you can use the external apps from play-store.

Using an App from Google Playstore –

a long webpage or long conversation can be captures using different Apps from Playstore, however for some of the latest phones from Samsung and Huwai etc. you get this facility built-in without loading any external App.

1) Stitch & Share: big screenshot / scrolling screenshots

1) Download and install Stitch & Share from Google Play – FREE Download link
2) Using your device’s unique button combination, capture the first screenshot
3) Scroll down within the app, keeping a small portion of what was in the first screenshot visible and capture the next screenshot
4) Repeat the previous step until you have captured everything you want to appear within the screenshot
5) Swipe down on your notification panel and tap the Stitch & Share notification
6) Tap the green arrow icon in the bottom right corner to save or share your screenshot
If the generated screenshot doesn’t align properly, Stitch & Share allows you to adjust where the images overlap by tapping the scissors icon. The app also includes editing features which allow you to highlight text or insert a blackout bar (great for hiding someone’s name, email or phone number). The free version only offers one color for highlighting, but you can get rid of the ads, get more highlighter colors and eliminate the Stitch & Share watermark with a $0.99 in-app purchase.

2) Stitch & Share: LongShot

LongShot has a few other useful tools. Capture Web Page will open a screen with a URL bar at the top. You can enter any webpage and take a long screenshot. The Select Images tool will allow you to merge previously taken screenshots (or any other images). Here’s an example of what you can do with LongShot.

  1. Download and install LongShot from the Play Store.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Toggle Auto capture on (this will automatically take screenshots as you scroll).
  4. Tap the Capture screenshot button.
  5. Floating green Start button will appear.
  6. Go to the screen you wish to capture.
  7. Tap the Start button and slowly scroll.
  8. Tap Done when you’re done.
  9. All the screenshots will appear on the next page. Tap Join to merge them.
  10. Adjust the screenshots to make a long screenshot.
  11. When you’re done, the screenshot will be in the LongShot folder.

Where are my screenshots saved on any Android Phone?

Once you take a screenshot using any of the above method, then the screenshots will be automatically saved by your phone in default location on device.
The captured screenshot is saved automatically to Gallery > Screenshots

How to email the Screenshot on Android?

When you take screenshot using any of the above methods, the animation of thumbnail will be shown, you can quickly tap the animation to select the screenshot image and use share options.
when you select share option of MAIL, you need to choose your email client (if there are multiple email clients line Gmail, Mail). Select it and it will directly head down to the mail client application in compose mode, the said image snap will be automatically attached to the email. Enter the details and press send mail.

If you want to back up your screenshots to Google Photos, you might need to tell your phone to do so. Open the sidebar in Google Photos, then Device Folder. Tap Screenshots, and flip the Back up & sync toggle. From there on out, all of your screenshots will be backed up to your camera roll in Google Photos.

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Phone company and model

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4 OnePlus 6 Jump to Topic
5 LG G2, LG G4, LG G6, LG V20, LG Stylo 2, LG Stylo PLUS 2, LG LG Stylo 3, LG stylo 3 plus, LG Stylo 4 Jump to Topic
6 CAT phones S30, 31, 40, S41, 60, 61, T20 Jump to Topic
7 Oppo phones
Oppo A37, Oppo A57, Oppo A59, Oppo A83, Oppo R9s Plus, Oppo R9s, Oppo R9 Plus, Oppo F1, Oppo F1s, Oppo F1 Plus, Oppo N3, Oppo Find 7A, Oppo Joy 3		 Jump to Topic
8 Huawei Phones P10 Lite, P10, P10 Plus, Mate 10 Lite Jump to Topic
9 Moto phones Moto X 2014, Moto X Style and Moto X Pure edition, Moto X4, Moto G, Moto Force Z,  Moto Z Droid , Moto Z Force Droid, Moto E4 , Moto E4 Plus Jump to Topic
JioPhone
JioPhone 2
LYF Flame 2
LYF Flame 3
LYF Flame 4
LYF Flame 6LYF Flame 7LYF Flame 8
LYF Water 1
LYF Water 2
LYF Water 3LYF water 4
LYF water 5
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LYF water 7
LYF water 8
LYF water 9LYF water 10LYF water 11LYF Wind 7
LYF Wind 6
LYF Wind 4
LYF Earth 1
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How to Make Screenshots Realistic & Beautiful? Use Mobile Case

My website is dedicated towards teaching you How to take a screenshot on any device in the world, be it an iPhone or Android phone or a desktop pc or laptop loaded with Windows OS or Mac, be it a tablet. So once you learn to take a screenshot (printscreen) next job is to share it across social network, add to presentation, email it or any other sharing option or loading an App advertise on Google Playstore. Finally it is a must for those who review these devices.
However the RAW screenshots does not look good for sharing or using on website or presentations, so here you will learn on using mobile case for fitting screenshot.

Importance of generating great App snapshot

– Most of the users see the App screenshots in the app listing before they click on Download button.
– High quality Screenshots grab immediate attention increasing the download rate of your app.
– Attractive design of the Screenshots surely provokes desire, again leading to more app downloads per visit increasing the conversion rate.
– App users will get convinced about app utility simply by looking at the screenshots, they will judge the app before start using it, simply by looking at App Store images.

Some interesting facts you must know before reading this article!

  • Google Play – about 53% of Android users find new apps by searching the Google Play Store. [Source: Mobile Dev HQ]
  • Screenshots – Screenshots make up almost 75% of the app listing in the search results. [Source: Statista]
  • Apple AppStore – About 47% of Apple users find new apps by searching the AppStore. [Source: Mobile Dev HQ]
  • More Downloads – Enhanced Screenshots increases likelihood of App downloading by over 30%. [Source: Split Metrics]

How to Make Mobile Phone Screenshots Realistic and Beautiful.

Starting from basics of capturing a screenshot —

Although you can refer to each and every detailed post on my website, telling you methods of capturing screenshots on various devices, I will just recap some important shortcuts on most popular devices on earth 🙂
If you have an iPhone — Press the Home & Sleep buttons and the screenshot image will be saved in the Photos app.
If you have an Android phone — Press the Volume Down & Power button simultaneously to capture the screen.
And if you own a Windows Phone — Press and hold the Start and Power buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.
On all these devices, the direct screen captures will have saved to your camera roll as RAW screenshots.
Now comes the important part, using these snaps on your website, or a management presentation or a school project or say for App store listing.
RAW screenshots does not look that good or I will say that you can do much value addition to it by adding simple device frames.
This will not only add a flavor to the screenshot, but also tell viewer about whether a screenshot was captured on an iPhone or a Microsoft Lumia or a Google Nexus phone?
The device frames can be actual product photos or artworks, whatever suits to your requirements to make your screenshot images appear gorgeous and more realistic.

Adding Realistic Device Mockups for Beautiful App Screenshots

There are two options, you can use simple tools such as Paint to do basic work, or even PowerPoint directly to add device mockups and add your screenshot to it.
Or use a high end photo editing tools like  Adobe Photoshop (Windows or Mac) or Pixelmator (Mac) which facilitates layered photo editing, making it easy for you to add hardware device frames to any screenshot image and give a professional touch to the presentation.
How to Make Mobile Phone Screenshots Realistic and Beautiful using device mockups

How to find FREE device mockups?

Option 1: Use Dribble

Goto Dribbble website and search for “freebies PSD <mobile name>”
As a result you will find FREE beautiful mockups for any given mobile device.
https://dribbble.com/search?q=freebies+PSD+<samsung>

mobile case for fitting screenshot
NOTE : Dribbble usually add the tag “freebies” or “free” to indicate that anyone can reuse their design(s) for personal and commercial use.
You can also explore more websites like this like Deviant Art and Behance where you can find high-quality hardware mockups for all popular mobile devices in market.

Option 2: Use FaceBook Handskit

Goto FaceBook Handskit website page – https://facebook.design/handskit
Here you can download Photos of hands holding various phones, to be used in any presentation of your designs that you can use without restrictions.
All that you have to do is Download and import the PSD file into Photoshop and then insert the screenshot using the File -> Place command, this gets your screenshot on new layer, which you can size and position precisely over the device mockup. Then finally save the file or use the web option to export it ti JPEG or desired image format.
Use FaceBook Handskit to get Photos of hands holding various phones
In case you are not using Photoshop or local editing software installed on your PC or Mac, then feel free to use  alternate web apps like Magic Mockups, Dunnnk and Frame to add photo-realistic device frames to your mobile screenshots.
Using collection of professional high quality handheld mobile phones, tablets, computer photographs, you can get realistic snaps generation.
Simply overlay your app’s screenshot image on to a photograph and the screenshot will automatically get placed in the screen area of the mobile device automatically and perfectly aligned with the hardware frame pixel by pixel.

Option 3: Use Device Art Generator

Google’s own Device Art Generator ( Goto website ) also provides you ability to add vector device frames around screenshots of Android phones and tablets.
Mainly the Device Art Generator have various templates for Android Wear and all Google Nexus devices. All you have to do is to drag the mobile screenshot image on to a device frame and it automatically wraps in the frame. And the best thing is you can add a flavor to photograph by adding a screen glare and depth (for providing perspective) to the generated screenshots.
Use Google device app screenshot generator

Option 4: Use MockuPhone

MockuPhone ( Goto website ) also provides latest released iPhone, iOS decvices, Pixel, Android phones, Windows Phone, Laptop & Desktop TV’s.
This website provides a unique feature.
All you have to do it to pick a device frame, upload your mobile screenshot image and the tool will generate multiple screenshot images of the same device but at different angles.
This tool produces High definition HD quality screenshots for various device frames for the iPhone, iPad & iPad Mini, Windows Phone, TV screenshots and Android phones.
screenshots device mockups generator

Option 4: Use Scenery for Mac

Specially for Mac users I will recommend to use Scenery which is a free Mac App.
This super App helps you convert your screenshots into professional looking and real-life photographs.
Download the FREE version, Install and launch the app, drag the screenshot and you can instantly preview it inside device photos.
Note : The starter pack does include a couple of free images of the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.
screenshots mockup templates for Mac

Option 5: Using CSS [ Goto website devices.css ]

Now this is very good option for those who are website owners and knows a bit about CSS and HTML.
The main benefit is that you will be able to insert realistic mockups of iPhone, Android, Lumia, iPads and Macbooks using pure CSS nto your HTML website.
All you have to do is edit the HTML to insert the image screenshots and text captions inside the mockups.
And the biggest advantage that you will get is, your text inside mock-ups will be searchable by search engines giving you benefits over SEO.

Option 6: Use app screenshot maker [ Goto website ]

This simple design interface site makes you prepare Gorgeous App Marketing Screenshots in few minutes & that too 100% FREE –
– You can customise Colours, Layouts & Backgrounds
– It provides Apple AppStore & Google Play Support
–  You will be able to export in all phone device sizes
App Screenshots Maker FREE

Option 7: Use Mailchimp

Once upon a time mailchimp used to support a facility wherein when you send  the raw screenshot image as an email attachment to smartphones@mailchimp.com and withing few minutes, mailchimp used to automatically detects the mobile device name and the image orientation (portrait or landscape) using the EXIF data in the image and send processed screenshot with the appropriate hardware frame.
It used to support iPhone, iPad, Galaxy Tab, Nexus and a many other mobile devices, all you had to do is to send an email with the subject “help” to the same address for a complete list.
However as in 2018, this facility is called off by mailchimp.
I have a mailchimp account so tried a workaround, I generated a new campaign, inserted the screenshot and previewed it in mobile template, however this does not work and mailchimp shows a simple mobile frame which is not so professional to be used in any presentation, so as in 2018 this idea is useless.

Option 8 : The New MacBook Pro Mockups by behance

You will be able to remove the screen border to make the showcase looks very modern and sexy.
Features of Behance mockups for MacBook Pro 2018
• 4K Resolution.
• Changeable Background.
• Support both Photoshop & Sketch App.
• Sketch Symbols.
• Photoshop Smart Object.
• 2 MacBook Pro Mockup Styles

Paid options:

PlaceIt [Paid option]
PlaceIt is also very good service for adding device mockups to your screenshots but it requires a subscription.

How to take a screenshot on iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR Buttons or AssistiveTouch?

I was pretty familiar with using my iPhone, and when I wanted to take a screenshot, simple known way was to press the power and home buttons simultaneously. But with my New iPhone X with edge-to-edge display that stretched across the face of the iPhone X did not have any Home button at all? So I had to learn new way of capturing the screen for sharing moments from my videos, game scores & chats from Twitter and FB. With introduction of latest iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR series it will be interesting to know, how exactly do you capture the screen now?
Simply all the latest XS series also do not have home buttons, hence they will also follow the same new button combo to take screenshots.
Well I found that its pretty simple and intuitive operation and jotted down the step-by-step guide for you.
How to take Screenshot on iPhone X

How to take a screenshot on iPhone X,  iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max?

Press and hold the Side button on the right side and Volume Up button on left side of iPhone  simultaneously, then release them quickly to get a screenshot on iPhone X (iPhone 10), iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
Applicable to : iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
1) Open the App or video or game console or Social network window (chat) you want to capture.
2) Set up everything on the screen exactly the way you want it for the screenshot.
3) Press and hold the Side button (previously known as Sleep/Wake button) on the right side and Volume Up button on left side of  iPhone X, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max simultaneously, then release them quickly.
Note : This is where it replaces the Home button step from previous iPhones.
4) The screen will flash white and you will get confirmation of camera shutter sound (if your sound is enabled).
5) The screenshot thumbnail will appear at the bottom left corner of your screen.
6) If you wish to edit the image snap, or share it to an iMessage conversation, WhatsApp, Slack or mail then simply Tap on the image. You can choose whether to save the screenshot to your Camera Roll or delete it.
6.1) Or simply swipe it to the left and it will disappear from the display.
6.2) If you don’t dismiss the screenshot by swiping to the left, it will disappear automatically after a few seconds and save to your camera roll.
iPhone X – Screenshot using Assistive touch 1

Taking screenshots with AssistiveTouch

Applicable to : iPhone X (iPhone 10), iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
Using AssistiveTouch, you can take a one-handed screenshot anytime by tapping on the Assistive Touch button followed by the screenshot button, here is how to do it on your iPhone.
Step-by-Step Guide
1) Turn on AssistiveTouch — Settings > General > Accessibility and toggle AssistiveTouch
You can perform more complex touch-based actions, including pinching, activating 3D Touch, or multi-finger swiping using AssistiveTouch feature.
2) Select actions on the AssistiveTouch menu — tap Customize Top Level Menu
Here  you can tap an icon to change it or add an additional one by pressing the plus sign icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
A list of different choices will come up and you can scroll down to add Screenshot.
You can choose the menu to open up through single-tap, double-tap, long press, or 3D touch.
how to take a screenshot on iphone xs max, xr, xs?
 
3) Capture the screenshot — 
3.1 — If you have set Open Menu, then press the AssistiveTouch button to open the menu and tap the Screenshot option.
3.2 — If you have chosen only AssistiveTouch to perform screenshots, then you can tap on the button.
With either of above settings, your iPhone display will briefly flash white with camera shutter sound, to indicate screen capture worked successfully.
4) View, edit, and share the screenshots —
Now the things work perfectly as I have already described in the beginning.
AssistiveTouch, photos will be saved the same way as with screenshots taken using physical buttons.
By tapping on it, you can crop, magnify, or mark up the image, and then share it on social media or text messages.

How to record your iPhone X  (iPhone 10) or iPhone XS, XR screen?

Well now that you have learned to take a screenshot on your new iPhone XS then its easy task to further learn to record the screen too, I mean video recording of screen.
Step-by-Step approach explained
1) Settings >> Control Center >>Customize Controls >> Tap the plus sign next to Screen Recording.
2) You are ready to record phone screen now.
3) To start recording, simply open the Control center and tap the Round record button.
4) All your recordings will be saved in the Photos app on your iPhone.

Problems faced while taking a screenshot on iPhone X, XS, XR

When I got my hands on iPhone X the first time and learned to take screen snaps, I also learnt the fact that, the two buttons which generate a screenshot are placed almost in front of each other (on both sides), so ergonomically when I used to hold the phone for some other reasons it caused misfiring of screenshots without wanting!
Which means it was far too easy to accidentally get unintentional screenshots when getting the phone out of the pocket or bag or just picking it up off the table!
Or even I got nice screenshots of my alarm/clock app every morning I wake up! For every snooze, there’s a screenshot! 😛
Or while using the phone in landscape mode and trying to adjust volume, I got auto-screenshots, or turn the screen off, mostly during watching a video.
It was not really so much annoying and frustrating, but irritation for sure since I have to wait looking at the fading notification at bottom left corner or swipe it left to make it disappear faster!
And I was not shocked to see that there were many like me on this earth!
Just for info, see redditor mrqpa thread below –
iPhone X is my ultimate unwanted screenshot machine
So many days I was wondering on how to avoid accidental screenshots on iPhone X?
Unfortunately I could not find switch settings that can disable this feature or even could not locate any third-party solutions to remap the buttons or prevent the iPhone X from taking screenshots.
Luckily I came to know that with iOS 12 beta release ( source ), which is Apple’s latest operating system, they have released a fix to prevent accidental screenshots on the iPhone X 🙂

Update 19 Sept 2018: iOS 12 screenshot issue resolution

iOS 12 OS is available for download and Business Insider confirmed that issue of accidental screenshots has been addressed to a large extent with new iOS release. ( Source News ) what it means that accidental screenshot issue will also get addressed on all the latest 2018 iPhones, including the newly launched iPhone XS and XS Max, and the iPhone XR/
In latest beta update in iOS 12 the process of taking a screenshot remains the same, only refinement is done in the command registration process, hence if these two buttons gets pressed simultaneously and your device display is OFF or in sleep mode, then it won’t generate a screenshot. Well it will not completely eliminate the issue, which will still persist when I am using the phone for some other reasons and the screen is awake.
Specially remember that  iPhone X has the Raise to Wake feature!
Anyway, this update only disables the screenshot function for a second or two when your iPhone is locked and asleep. May help me at least reducing some unwanted clutter of multiple pictures of my Home screen !
However I will need to wait till the final version of iOS 12 gets releases since I am not that expert user to dare downloading the Beta version and trying it upfront 😛 or even I do not have any intention to joint their developer or public beta programme.
[ Note : If at all you are willing to test the Beta version of Apple OS, you may like to join their Public Beta program by registering with your Apple ID – Click Apple site Sign Up page here ]

My workaround till the arrival of New iOS update!

Since I was not aware of arrival of bug fix from Apple, till that time I had my own workaround!
The first thing I learnt was to immediately delete each accidental screenshot as & when it’s taken, by tapping on the preview of the screenshot in the bottom left and Delete screenshot. (But again its annoying and painful)
Second thin I did was buying a phone case with stiff buttons, this surely helped me by making it  harder to inadvertently active the screenshot feature, while it also gave nice protection for my iPhone X from any calamitous drops, which I inadvertently do!
But this is not an elegant solution, since it also spoils looks of my beautiful iPhone X and again if I want to take out my phone out of case, it generates a record, it takes a screenshot!
And the most stupid thing I tried is not holding the phone from top! Behavioral change !! Ouch .. it didn’t worked at all 😛 I can’t change myself at this age, may be apple has to change!

My suggestions to Apple to avoid accidental screenshot issue!

I know I am not an expert in this field, but I am a common man, I can really suggest what I feel appropriate.
Why not Apple provides an alternative method for taking a screenshot?

  1. Follow what many Android phones have since years! Simply stagger the power button and volume button, little study and expertise on User Experience (UE) is needed, that’s all? or using a common sense!
  2. Increase the delay time of holding the buttons simultaneously. (in line with Android)
  3. Why not using a three finger swipe down which is currently available on the Apple’s own iPad. What do you say?
  4. Another suggestion is simply add an on-screen confirmation of the screenshot, ask “Are you sure you want to take the picture?”
  5. Or even change it so that you need to hold down all three physical buttons on the phone to take a screenshot!
  6. When you drag left it saves the screenshot, extend the logic, just drag right to delete it (not a smart suggestion, but at least its a workaround!)

Bottom line

To me whoever says what! iPhone is the best!!
No matter once you fall in love with Apple, all minor issues get sorted out.
And well with beta iOS 12 release, it is seen that Apple do takes customer issues seriously (even after Steve!)
So best luck!
Enjoy!!
Cheers !!

11 EASY Ways to Screenshot Snapchat Without Them Knowing

While I use Instagram as well as Snapchat for looking at interesting stories! You know what I mean? Snapchat is more attractive in terms of spicy stories all over the web, and only due to the fear factor that snapchat notifies if you screenshot stories, So I knew if I need to do it, I need to search for workarounds, and here at my answer after research on – How to screenshot on Snapchat without them knowing? I got answer for not only Android phones but also for Apple iOS iPhone or iPad devices, all these workarounds which worked for me and as tested in Aug 2020.
So lets see all my workarounds step by step to Screenshot on Snapchat Without Them Knowing
All the workarounds given below are tried by me and confirmed that they work in Aug 2020!
Since Snapchat keeps continuously updating their algorithm and releases app patches, its possible that some of the workarounds may not work, if at all you notice that below method / methods not working, please intimate by adding comment below and I will update the post, also let me know if you are using better method or app or a recorder which can be useful to other friends reading this post.
However beware that Snapchat’s privacy policy and support page make it clear that your snaps & /or stories are by no means safe from being saved by other users!

 

INDEX – Secret Workarounds
1 Android & iOS Clear the phone App Data Jump there
2.1 Android Using a Screen Recording App Jump there
2.2 Apple iOS Use a Screen Recording – With Mac Jump there
2.3 Apple iOS Use a Screen Recording App – iPhone, iPhone X, XS, XS MAX AND XR
, iPad, or iPod touch – how to snapchat without holding button iOS6 & iOS11		 Jump there
3 Android Using the Google Assistant Jump there
4 Android & iOS Using the SnapSaver Jump there
4.1 Android & iOS Using the SnapCrack Jump there
4.2 iOS Using the SnapBox Jump there
5 Samsung Galaxy Note Using S-pen’s Screen Write Jump there
6 Android & iOS Go simple – Use another phone! Jump there
7 Android Using recent app button – Latest TRICK 2020 Jump there
FAQ 1 Question : Is it illegal to screenshot a Snapchat story?
2 Question : Does Snapchat send screenshot notifications for stories?
3 Question : If you take a screenshot of an unopened Snapchat story is the user notified?
4 Question : Does Snapchat notify screenshots on chat?
5 Question : Why does my Snapchat say I screenshot when I didn’t?		 Jump there

Workaround 1) Clear the phone App Data after taking screenshot [ Android & iOS]

Online mode –

You take a screen snapshot on Snapchat, App system will immediately send notification to other user about the activity. So you can’t take a screenshot in online mode without them knowing!

Offline mode – Goto Airplane mode to switch off internet / WiFi connection

You take a screen snapshot of Snapchat story or image secretly, and App system can’t send notification to other user since you are offline.
However in the background, Snapchat App will write this pending task in command log file, which will be executed by the App as soon as you switch to online mode! Which means the other user will still get delayed notification i.e. as soon as you go online mode.
So simplest way to prevent sending this (delayed) notification is to clear the IG log file 🙂
Which means the App will not be able to find the notification command in log, so it will also not send any notification even when you go online after clearing the cache.
But only negative using this method is that when you clear the App data (log file), the app will also forget your login credentials, and hence you need to re-login to Snapchat account, so some sacrifice is needed 😛
But I think this is very simple and effective workaround for secretly save snapchats, without need of any special external third party app or software or assistance.
Clear Snapchat Cache data on iPhone and Android Phone
Here is the OFFLINE method to take screenshot, explained Step-by-Step
1) Open Snapchat, allow it to load the complete story or image.
2) Now turn OFF your internet connection, simply goto Airplane mode.
3) Open the story or image and take a screenshot [ Do not hurry to go online, read below steps ]
4) Go to the App cache setting and clear the data (see image below) – Go to System Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Storage > Clear Cache and Clear Data.

Pros Cons
Works on Android & iOS Have to log in after every time you clear the cache
No third party apps installation needed Somewhat time consuming and tedious
Not even marked as “seen”

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Workaround 2.1) Using a Screen Recording App

[For Android Phone]

First solution of using a screen recorder, I will show you how it works on an Android phone.
This is due to the fact that Snapchat do not have capability to detect the screen recording App running in the background (as on Aug 2020). So in this case I am going to take help of this shortfall and load a screen recorder to make a video and later use it to take a snap of liked portion.
Snapchat how to take screenshot using screen recorder on Android

Here is Using a Screen Recording App to take screenshot, explained Step-by-Step
1) Goto Google Play Store and download any screen recording app.
Note : I am using AZ Screen Recorder App which works well without any Root requirements, its intuitive and easy to use interface app (See snapshot above working on Snapchat) – here is App Download link
2) Install and run AZ Screen Recorder to do initial settings like permissions etc. And you are ready to take snap.
3) Now open Snapchat, you will see faint icon of AZ screen recorder, press it to get a menu as shown in the above image. Select recorder from the Menu to start your screen recording.
3.1) Now whatever you do in the Snapchat will be recorded secretly in the background, any chats or stories that you view will get recorded to the local memory.
4) You can stop the recording at any point of time.
5) The complete activity is video recorded and saved to your gallery by this app.
6) Goto Galary or file manager to open up the recorded video.
7) Play the video and take as many screenshots as you like from the screen recording being played.
This method works best when you want to record a chat ( for some secret reasons 😛 )
Also it provides flexibility to record long chats or view many stories in a go, till keep recording, only keep in mind that long recording is going to consume the mobile memory. Also long video reviewing and taking snapshots is a cumbersome task, in fact I tried this method and spent lot of time in getting video recording shot for the perfect moment 😛
Tip : Set the recorder App to record video to the highest possible resolution to get the best results.

Pros Cons
Works on Android & iOS Recorded video consumes huge mobile local storage
Works even when you are live chatting Time consuming& tedious
Good for screening multiple stories at a single go Capturing snaps of replayed video is a skill in itself!

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Workaround 2.2) Use a Screen Recording App – Option 1, using Mac

[For Apple iOS Phone – iPhone  X, XS, XS MAX AND XR ]

In section 2.1 you saw hos to use screen recorder on an Android phone, but what to do on an Apple phone?
Don’t worry, you still can use the same logic but only you need to have an iPhone and a Mac with a lightning cable.
Yes, using QuickTime’s screen capture feature is a guaranteed way to capture high-quality Snapchat Story videos or pictures.
Its not at all easy! but yes, its a cumbersome technique, but again the most  efficient!
Snapchat how to take screenshot using screen recorder on iphone
Here is Using a Screen Recording App to take screenshot, explained Step-by-Step
1) Connect your iPhone X, XS, XS MAX AND XR to your Mac
2) Open up QuickTime player
3) Choose File » New Movie Recording in the QuickTime menu bar.
4) Clicking the recording button will show you different recording options – Here you have to choose your phone as the Movie Recording input.
5) As soon as you select the phone, your iPhone screen will appears as-is on your Mac screen.
6) Hit the record button and then go to Snapchat, you are done, begin recording as many snaps and stories you like!
I loved this method due to the high quality capture done by QuickTime, I could play snaps to pick the perfect images to screen capture! much better than the Android experience.
Tip : If you have an iOS 11 phone, you get a screen recording feature that you can use for this purpose without downloading anything 🙂

Pros Cons
Works on iOS You must have a Mac
Works even when you are live chatting You need to be wired to do all this stuff
Good for screening multiple stories at a single go

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Workaround 2.3) Use a Screen Recording App – Option 2, how to snapchat without holding button on iOS11

[For Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch]

1) Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls, then tap next to Screen Recording.
2) Open Control Center and Tap Record, the the three-second countdown begins.
Note :  To capture sound while you record, press deeply on and tap Microphone Audio.
4) To stop recording, open Control Center and tap . Or tap the red status bar at the top of your screen and tap Stop.
5) Your screen recording gets saved automatically to the Photos app.
Note :
Many websites have specified above method to record Snapchat story or photos, however please note that even you use iOS 11’s screen recording feature, SNAPCHAT still notifies the other user saying someone “took a screenshot!” of either your photo or video. Only as on now it is not able to detect if the story has been fully recorded or not.
Read Apple guide on using recording in iOS11

How to Record a Hands Free Snapchat Video on iOS6?

Since Snapchat allows you to watch videos without holding the screen, similar ways iOS6 allows you to  record all your snaps without touching the screen.
1) Go to phone Settings, tap Setting > General > Accessibility > Assistive Touch
2) Turn Assistive Touch ON, and now tap on Create New Gesture.
3) Blue bar will appear on the bottom of the screen, now Press and hold on the screen until the blue bar finishes.
4) It will ask to provide Gesture name – provide suitable name such as “without holding hands”
5) Open Snapchat app and tap on the little transparent circle icon and select “without holding hands”
6) Drag this black circle icon to the Snapchat record button and it will start rerecording in hands free mode.
Note: for iOS11 users I have already given separate method above.
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Workaround 3) Using the Google Assistant [For Android Phone]

For an Android phone owner this is the easiest and fantastic way to take screenshot of any Snapchat story or chat without generating any automatic notification!
This is easy since it works only on your voice command and always ready to listen to you 🙂
Snapchat how to take screenshot on android using google assistant
Here is Using the Google Assistant to take screenshot, explained Step-by-Step
1) Install  Google Assistant (if not available on your phone, yes – even to save space once upon a time I removed it)
2) Open the Snapchat App and view the story or the picture you want to screenshot.
3) Simply call the Google Assistant by saying the magical words “Ok Google” or alternatively by holding down the home button.
4) Ask the Google Assistant to take a screenshot by saying “Take a screenshot” or “Whats on my screen” or simply type it out.
5) Google assistant will give you various sharing options like sharing with someone else or uploading to Google Photos, select one suitably. Unfortunately Google assistant does not save the screenshot to your local drive 🙁

Pros Cons
Works on Android Screenshots can’t be saved directly to the gallery
Simple, intuitive and fast
No third party app needed to be installed

But I have old mobile or old Android OS version without any Google Assistant what should I do?

Don’t worry, even if you don’t have the Google Assistant get the free app Copy (Text & Screenshots)  Which works almost like the Google Assistant, where you can call it by long pressing the home button and clicking on the image icon to take a screenshot.
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Workaround 4) Using the SnapSaver [For iOS & Android Phones]

Some Apps are specially designed for this purpose only.
Now SnapSaver is recommended for using on an iOS as well as Android phone, which again allows secret screenshots of anyone’s Snapshot pictures 😛
This is something like starting a photo session, take pictures anytime during the session, and the pictures directly goes to built-in gallery.
Here is Using the SnapSaver App to take screenshot, explained Step-by-Step
1) Install SnapSaver App from Google Playstore. OR Download SnapSave for iOS
2) Open the Snap Saver app and start a session.
3) You can select desired option like Screenshot, Screen Recording, Burst Screenshot and Integrated.
4) Now open Snapchat App, start viewing snaps or stories you want to screenshot secretly.
5) Simply Click on the pop-up camera icon on your screen and take a screenshot.
6) Once you are done taking multiple snaps, go back to the SnapSaver app and end the session.
Take secret Screenshots on snapchat with SnapSaver Android
Good thing is that this SnapSaver app has its own gallery to view all the screenshots or screen recordings that you have taken. The App also provides a many options and settings to choose from and is overall a proven method to screenshot without knowing the other person, here you need not logout from the SnapChat or clear the cache!
Further you have an option to share the screenshots directly from the App gallery.

Pros Cons
Works on iOS and Android You get ads in the free version
Simple, intuitive and fast
Screenshot, Burst Screenshot, and Video
In-built gallery

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Workaround 4.1) Using the SnapCrack [For iOS & Android Phones]

This is another good App used as Snapchat saver, which is highly efficient in copying received pictures and videos without the sender knowing.
SnapCrack App is available for both iOS and Android phones.
The App not only helps you to save the snaps with single tap, but also helps forwarding them to other friends 😛
Step-by-Step guide
1) Download Snapcrack Download SnapCrack for iOS   /    Download SnapCrack for Android [latest check on Sept 2020 – Android app does not work!]
2) Install Snapcrack on your device
3) Log-in to the app using your Snapchat credentials
Note : You will be automatically logged out from Snapchat.
4) App will fetch data from Snapchat and ask for authority to use your data. After approval you will get similar interface like Snapchat
5) Now you can see and save any snaps send by your friends by a simple “Save” button tap.
6) Goto the “Stories” section to view all the stories and tap on the “Save” button to save the story to your phone memory.

Pros Cons
Works on iOS and Android Plz note that this App is not authorized by Snapchat inc. So your account may get banned to violate the conditions of Snapchat. 
Simple, intuitive and fast
stickers and doodles are available

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Workaround 4.2) Using the SnapBox [For iOS Phones]

This Snapchat saver app is called as SnaBox and works only on iOS,
SnapBox allows you to save every Snap and Story of your friend without his knowledge. Snaps being saved to local device, can be accessed as and when needed.
The App not only helps you to save the snaps with single tap, but also helps forwarding them to other friends 😛
Step-by-Step guide
1) Download & Install SnapBox to your iPhone Download SnapBox for iOS
Note : Look for Snapchat ghost in an open box icon (see below)
SnapBox app to save snapchat stories without them knowing
2) Log-in to the app using your Snapchat credentials
3) Now as soon as you get a notification for a new Snapchat, first open the Snap in Snapbox app, the snap will automatically saved to device and accessible any point of time opening the Snaobox snapsaver app.

Pros Cons
Works on iOS This app is not authorized by Snapchat, so there is risk in using to get banned.
Easy to use Doesn’t save video to camera roll

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Workaround 5) Using S-pen’s Screen Write – Applicable only for Samsung Galaxy Note

Note that this workaround is applicable only for Samsung Galaxy Note model.
You can simply use the built-in feature of he S-pen’s Screen Write or Smart Select feature to take a snapshot of the Snapchat screen and good thing is that the screen capture is not notified to the sender even while using the Snapchat App.
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Workaround 6) Go simple – Use another phone!

Looks stupid! But most of the people have multiple phones at home!
So KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) – Simply use another phone or tablet to take a snap!
Of-course needless to say that this workaround is the most simple but looks to be used only if you don’t have time to play around the other hacks enlisted in this post to screenshot without detection.
However when you “screenshot” Snapchats using this method, the video or photo quality isn’t going to be that great 🙁 No one ever can keep the hands steady to capture a decent footage, also there will be an issue of glares of screen and the quality of the phone’s camera will matter.
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Workaround 7) Using recent app button – Latest Snapchat TRICK 2020

As you all know that all Android phones have facility to show resent apps that you have opened it can be seen by pressing the Home button or left of home button on some phones (depending upon model it will vary)
However pressing Recent Apps will show other windows too (partially), hence first step what you need to do is to close / clear all recent apps from the history of Phone.
Here are the Step-by-Step explanation –
1) Clear all recent apps from background by pressing clear button “X”.
2) Now you can open snapchat App.
3) Stay on the photo or story you want to secretly screenshot.
4) Now press recent app button on the bottom of your mobile screen.
5) In case the story or snap runs out of time, simply replay the story / snap & immediately press recent app button.
6) Capture snapshot of the screen using standard methods of Android, use Power + Volume button or any other method given on m website depending upon model of your phone.
This is fantastic method, where the other user will only get simple Replayed Notification and not the snap notification.
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Story behind writing this screenshot hacking post!

SnapChat launched as an app called Picaboo in July 2011, later rebranded as Snapchat.
One of the most powerful feature making this App so famous within such a short timeperiod was –

No matter what snaps & videos you sent out — silly selfies, scandalous, saucy, stupid, or sexy — recipients were not able to screenshot or store your snap without your knowledge!

What it means is that when you upload pictures and videos or send them to friends, they will expire after a few seconds, so you can send embarrassing or funny pictures of yourself without thinking much.
Now you know its human tendency, that if you present them doing something, it will be attempted number of times in numerous ways! Literally from the day this App launched, thousands of people tried breaking this rule.
While I do use Snapchat as well as Instagram, if you ask me which one I like the most, I have two answers … I like snapchat if I want to look at some real spice and I like Instagram if I need to see real nature related stories from my friends and web. Organically Snapchat has became farm of spicy, sexy photos! this may be due to the fact that due to fear factor, people don’t screenshot your stories, that make people posting anything they like. Also these stories disappear not leaving any solid proof which can be trouble later.
Since that day, till today in 2020, I mean seven years down the line, people are still trying to get around Snapchat’s anti-screenshot feature any way they can.
So not only me or you, almost everyone on this earth is asking the same question: How the hell can I screenshot on Snapchat without being notified?
And mind it, not only iOS users but also Android users are equally trying it hard to secretly screenshot!
Following are the most famous asked questions over internet in the year 2020 –
– How to screenshot on Snapchat without them knowing Android & iOS?
– How do you screenshot Snapchat without them knowing iPhone?
– How to screenshot on Snapchat without them knowing Android?
– How to screenshot on Snapchat without them knowing iOS?
– Snapchat screenshot hack
Screenshot on Snapchat Without Them Knowing ios and androidSo anyway enough methods now for trying at home ..
Now lets go to FAQ section where I have tried to answer many queries from people around the globe.

FAQ Section:

FAQ.1 — Question : Is it illegal to screenshot a Snapchat story?

“Under UK copyright law, it would be unlawful for a Snapchat user to copy an image and make it available to the public without the consent of the image owner”

It is illegal to screenshot Snapchat picture messages and pass them to others on without consent, the Government’s culture minister Ed Vaizey said anyone who who screenshotted a Snapchat message and shared it with others could be sued by its original sender – and face a prison sentence. ( Source News – independent.co.uk )
In-general, copyright is always held by the original content creator and hence if you capture it and repost it without their consent or republish it, you can be caught by the laws of most of the countries in world, however if you keep it to yourself without knowing anyone else on this earth! then its perfectly fine 😛

FAQ.2 — Question : Does Snapchat send screenshot notifications for stories?

Yes, there is a icon notification shown in the analytics portion of the app, the screenshot icons will be shown in different colors, to notify if the screenshot has been taken of your snap with audio, without audio or chat.
See the image below to understand kind of notifications sent by Snapchat

  • A screenshot has been taken of your Snap without audio
  • A screenshot has been taken of your Snap with audio
  • A screenshot has been taken of your Chat

Does Snapchat send screenshot notification for stories

FAQ.3 — Question : If you take a screenshot of an unopened Snapchat story is the user notified?

No. If you have not opened the story, no notification will be sent by Snapchat. And hence if you take screenshot of an unopened story using any of the above methods, the user will not get alert.

FAQ.4 — Question : Does Snapchat notify screenshots on chat?

Yes, if you take screenshot of a chat on Snapchat, notification will be shown on the shown in the analytics portion of the app of the person with whom you are chatting. See the image snap above which shows light blue color notification icon shown by snapchat.

FAQ.5 — Question : Why does my Snapchat say I screenshot when I didn’t?

FAQ.5.1 — Well this can be because your Snapchat app is misbehaving for some unknown reason. Try uninstalling and then re-installing Snapchat. Check if issue gets resolved.
FAQ.5.2 — Sometimes malware on your phone can do some dirty tricks like taking screenshots and saving them in the background without your knowledge  (i.e. Not in your camera roll or image section) If such case, try to run some anti-virus or anti-malware software on your phone.

Bottom line:

So considering user demands I have jotted down the tested and proven workarounds to Screenshot on Snapchat Without Them Knowing in 2020.
All above methods are working perfectly fine till they are patched by Snapchat! Till then enjoy!!
Now if you are using a special secret technique which you wish to share with me or other readers, please feel free to comment or send me a mail!
Important thing is that in case you are using some workaround apps to login using snapchat credentials, you carry lot of risk of getting permanently banned by Snapchat due to violation of terms and conditions, so think twice if it is really that important to try such unauthorized apps.
Hope this helps!
Cheers!!

10 EASY Ways to Screenshot Instagram Without Them Knowing

There are two major questions asked o Google today, first is How to take a screenshot on Instagram story? and second Does Instagram notify when you screenshot a story?
With over 800 million users ( As on September 2017 – Source ) any decision taken by Instagram (I mean FaceBook) is going to affect the worldwide user base and considering Snapchat as closest competition, the screenshot notification feature takes MOST IMPORTANT DECISION precedence in coming future.
So, till now thousands of people besides me have asked at least once to their friends to screenshot their Instagram story just to find out if Instagram notify when you screenshot a story? Well its just to make sure of I get notified when someone screenshots! So that I can continue on screenshotting other peoples Instagram story and not have to worry about them knowing 😛

INDEX
Take a Screenshot using Mobile Phone Android & iOS 1) Using the Airplane Mode Jump to Topic
2) Using Instagram Story Saver App Android Jump to Topic
3) Using Instagram Repost App iOS Jump to Topic
3.1) Use a Screen Recording facility of iOS11
[For Apple iPhone, iPhone X, XS, XS MAX and XR, iPad, or iPod touch] works on Instagram direct to capture story & photo		 Jump to Topic
4) Using mobile camera Jump to Topic
Desktop computer or Laptop 5.1) Using Instagram Website Jump to Topic
5.2) Using Chrome IG Story Browser Extension Jump to Tpoic
6) Use Instagram URL to download – Using DownloadGram Jump to Tpoic
7) Use Instagram Source code to download photos Jump to Tpoic
8) Download photos and videos using external website Jump to Tpoic
9) Download complete Insta feed in a single GO Jump to Tpoic
iPhone users 10) iPhone users – How to download insta photos? Jump to Tpoic
FAQ Section 1) How to see who screenshotted your Instagram story?
2) When do I recommend to take screenshot on Instagram?		 Jump to Tpoic

Following were the highest searched queries on internet during the year 2017!

— Can you see who screenshots your Instagram story?
— Does Instagram notify when you screenshot a story?
— Can people see if you screenshot Instagram story?
— Can you see who screenshots your Instagram story?
— Can someone tell if you screenshot their Instagram?
— How to screenshot Instagram stories without them knowing?
It was somewhere during January 2018, the experimentation to show the Screenshot Notification to other users if someone takes a screenshot of their story was conducted by Instagram team, the experiment continued till June 2018. During testing the some of the selected users were getting a warning that the next time they take a screenshot of a friend’s story the friend will be able to see it, as shown below ( Source )
With this proposed change, if someone takes a screenshot of your story, Instagram will display a kind of asterisk “*” symbol in front of the name in the list of people who watched the story. Further it will display a warning in App to you too, telling that, this capture information has been shown to the story’s author.
As you can see in the image below – The warning displayed in the app makes it clear that “the next time you take a screenshot of a story, the person who posted it will be notified.”
Just to tell you that Instagram’s also has improved this January to display whether or not a person is online in the private messaging area as “active now”, “active yesterday” and “online for x hours”.

Good bye freedom to screenshot IG stories. 💔 Thank you, Instagram for the warning. pic.twitter.com/y0pEaVR0Jq
— mulan (@__cajb) February 8, 2018
And

PSA: How you get notified on Instagram when someone took a screenshot of your Stories pic.twitter.com/Iua2QeyskF

— iz reading On the Edge of Scandal (@readbyher) February 11, 2018


does instagram notify when you screenshot a story
Reference for creating above pic is taken from this tweet
However later it is clarified that ( Source Aug 2018 story )

Instagram will no longer notify people when you screenshot their stories.

So after the pilot testing of notification feature informing other users when their Instagram stories were screenshotted, Instagram has finally decided not to include it 🙂
So now you are FREE to screenshot Instagram stories without knowing them 🙂
This is the same feature that Snapchat has utilized over years, but Instagram looks dived down in a different direction to retain or increase the user base.
Well you are FREE to watch the stories again and again within 24 hours, and the original creator is unable to see who and how many times have watched the story. Of course, he or she can always still see who has watched her story by swiping up.

Can people see when you screenshot instagram stories or posts?

YES, But ONLY FOR PRIVATE DIRECT MESSAGES. please note and remember that whether for Android or iPhone ( iOS ) when someone takes a screenshot of a Private direct message screenshot – a warning notification will still be sent ( Source ). This feature is part of Instagram since November 2016.
When you take screenshot of any Private direct message story or photo, the following notification appears: “(user) generated a screenshot”.
This is what the social network says about Private Direct Messaging:

“After you send a disappearing photo or video to someone, you’ll see the status of the message (example: Delivered, Opened, Replayed, Screenshot) as part of your conversation in Direct. For group conversations, tap where it says the status of your message to see its status with each person in the group individually.”
Using iOS11 screen recording is the best solution to record IG direct stories, Jump to topic

How to screenshot Instagram stories without knowing them?

Although as of today the feature is taken back! there are chances to pop it again due to privacy reasons or whatever reasons!
So best way is to try and learn alternate methods which will allow you to capture a screenshot of Instagram stories without knowing them.
First of all why people want to take a screenshot (Print Screen) of an Instagram Story?
Well some reasons are legitimate, some not so much 😛
Reasons may be to capture a lovable memory of your friend or share it across family and friends!
But if this feature is enabled like snap-chat, then it will be difficult to justify a  reason for taking a screenshot! Fell like moral policing!
So here are some of the workarounds to take a screenshot of Instagram Stories without getting caught 🙂

FOUR Methods to take Story screenshot (Print Screen) from your phone

1) Using the Airplane Mode

airplane mode screenshot instagram
This is the most common sense trick used over years by the Snapchat users (Note: Snapchat has now blocked this method), which I have tested and still it works on Instagram.
1. Open the Instagram Story [Allow it to load completely]
2. Turn on Airplane mode [This turns off WiFi, BT, Data connection]
3. Take a screenshot of Instagram story
For Android phones – Press the Power + Volume down buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot
For iOS users –  iPhone X, XS, XS MAX and XR = Press the Left hand side button + Volume-Up button the right simultaneously. For iPhone users press Home + Power button simultaneously to take a screenshot ( Read detailed guide on iPad/iPhone here and iPhone X here )
4. Close Instagram
5. Switch off the Airplane mode
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2) Using the Instagram Story Saver App for Android

Instagram Stories - Story Saver for Android
1. Download the Story Saver for Instagram for Android from App Store [ Free Download link ]
2. Open the Story Saver App & Login using Instagram credentials.
3. You wil see your Instagram Stories feed in the form of a list. (See snap shots above)
4. Tap on a user to select and it will open a grid of their stories.
5. Tap on desired thumbnail and you’ll get popup of three options: Repost, Save, and Share.
6. Tap on Save and the image or video will be downloaded and saved to your Gallery.
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3) Using the Instagram Repost App on iOS

Instagram story screenshot on iOS Repost Story app
1. Download the Instagram Story apps on iOS App Store for iOS devices [ Free Download link ]
2. Open the Story Saver App & Login using Instagram credentials.
3. You will see see a UI similar to the Instagram app. (See snap shots above)
4. Tap on a user to select and it will open a grid of their stories.
5. Tap on desired thumbnail and and then from the three dotted menu button, select the Save option.
6. The photo or video will be saved to your Camera Roll.
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3.1) Use a Screen Recording facility of iOS11

[For Apple iPhone, iPhone X, XS, XS MAX and XR, iPad, or iPod touch]

1) Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls, then tap next to Screen Recording.
2) Open Control Center and Tap Record, the the three-second countdown begins.
Note :  To capture sound while you record, press deeply on and tap Microphone Audio.
4) To stop recording, open Control Center and tap . Or tap the red status bar at the top of your screen and tap Stop.
5) Your screen recording gets saved automatically to the Photos app.

This method works even on Instgram Direct 🙂

Photos or videos captured via iOS11 screen recording in Instagram Direct do not let the sender know or notification sent by Instagram.
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4) Using other mobile camera!

If you don’t want to download any third-party apps and use login credentials, you can go for this easiest stupid workaround!
Yes use another mobile phone to take a photo of your phone with the Instagram Story!!
I know you will not get great capture, but at least it will get the job done!!!
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5) TWO Methods to take Story screenshot from your Desktop computer or Laptop ( Print Screen )

1. Use the Instagram Website

Although like FaceBook, Instagram is not really the most popular website or application which is used on desktop computers, but  when you want to take a screenshot secretly and in high resolution, going to desktop or laptp will be a good option. Here is how to do it.
Instagram story screenshot Using the desktop Website
1. Go-to the Instagram.com website from your Laptop or Desktop computer.
2. Login using Instagram credentials.
3. You can now view your feed, post photos, and even view Instagram Stories.
4. Open the Instagram Story.
5. Take a screenshot using proven methods!
6. Save the photo to local drive. Only you will not be able to download the video! but at least a photo.
Note : The Instagram website works on mobile as well as desktop browsers, and if you take a screen shot inside browser, no notification can be generated or sent.
My detailed guide on how to take screenshot on Windows PC – Read here
My detailed guide on how to take screenshot on MAC  – Read here
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2. Use the Chrome IG Story Browser Extension

The first option shown above can allow you to capture a screenshot on desktop or laptop, but what if you wish to capture a video story? then simply use a chrome extension called as Chrome IG story –
Instagram Stories download using Chrome IG Story Extension
1. Go-to the Chrome IG Story and Download extension for Chrome.
2. As soon as you open Instagram the extension will activate the privacy mode, so other users will not know that you have seen their story!
3. Just press on IG Story extension icon on the chrome app tab and you will see the feed list with Download icon (see the image above)
4. Download instantly all the available stories in a Zip file (including all videos)
5. Take a screenshot using proven methods!
6. Save the photo to local drive. Only you will not be able to download the video! but at least a photo.
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6) Use Instagram URL to download – Using DownloadGram

Step-by-Step guide to download photo from Instagram
1) Go to any picture you want to download from Insta
2) Now click the three dots in the top right corner, you will get options to share the photo.
3) Select “Copy Link” option to get the picture URL link.
4) Go to DownloadGram website, and Paste the link  – Done, downloadable version of the post will pop up which you can save straight to your camera roll.
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7) Use Instagram Source code to download photos

How to Use Instagram Source code to download photos?
Step-by-Step approach (Refer above image which shows all steps together)
1) Login to Insta from your laptop or PC.
2) Open the photo you want to download
3) Right click on photo and you will get menu as shown in above info-graphics, select “Inspect”
4) On right hand side of screen you will see new window which is called as developer window, simply click on the RED small circled black colour arrow to expand the image element (its small Black triangular arrow in front of “<div class=_____”)
5) Now you will see big image URL, click on the image url and you will see small pop-up showing the image itself and its URL, copy that URL and past into new browser tab to see the image 🙂
6) Done, right click on image and save to local disk.
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8) Download photos and videos using external website

Instagram Downloader Photo and Video
Step-by-Step approach (Refer above image which shows all steps together)
1) Login to Insta from your laptop or PC.
2) Open the photo you want to download
3) From the top bar, copy the Instagram URL
4) Go to https://www.10insta.net/ website and paste the URL into download window, press “Download”
5) Your image or video will be displayed below, press “Download” below the image or video to get it to local disk
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9) Download complete Insta feed in a single GO

Applicable to : PC, macOS and Linux.
You can use an external program available on 4K Stogram website to download Instagram accounts, hashtags and locations. ( Go to their website to download the program – Link )
Once you install 4K Stogram program you can Viewer and Download Instagram stories, hashtages, accounts, and locations too, at simple one click.
Its simple to subscribe to anyone’s feed, or give it specific hashtags and the program will keep downloading things as and when update happens, only remember that it will eat up your device local hard disk space.
As on Sept 2018, this app is free to download and use.
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10) iPhone users – How to download insta photos?

Using Regrammer App – Download it here
Step-by-Step guide on iPhone, iPhone X, XS, XS MAX and XR
1) Download Regrammer App & Install
2) Go to any picture you want to download from Insta
3) Now click the three dots in the top right corner, you will get options to share the photo.
4) Select “Copy Link” option to get the picture URL link.
5) Now open Regrammer, and the copied URL link be automatically fetched into the app. The picture will be available for Preview and confirmation.
6) Select to download it directly to your Photo Roll.
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FAQ Section

FAQ.1) How to see who screenshotted your Instagram story?

As on now you can only see who’s looking at your story. ( source Instagram site )
To see this information, all yo have to do is — Open your story and swipe up on the screen.
You will see a view counter and the names of the people who viewed it at the bottom of the screen.
However if you want to see who screenshotted your Instagram story? then
— Go to Stories main page — You will see your list of public post — now look for the pinwheel-shaped camera shutter icon next to the name of an account.
[ there is not direct notification or message, but you can check it manually time-to-time ]
ABOVE feature mentioned in RED color text is not available as on Sept 2018, since that was a limited experiment by Instagram

6.2) When do I recommend to take screenshot on Instagram?

This is social media and sometimes we do mistakes to share some intimate photos!
Now if this has happened without your explicit permission and you want to take legal actions then you may first need to take a screenshot or other record of the post and then check the local laws of the country or state.
Most of the local law enforcement authorities have their cyber crime cell to handle such cases.
These organizations provide information and resources for people who are being harassed or harmed online:

Please do read complete guidance article on Instagram official website here.

Bottom Line

Although Instagram has clarified that Instagram will no longer notify people when you screenshot their stories.( Source Aug 2018 story ) considering all the privacy laws being enforced across Europe and USA, Soon or later you will face this issue of Instagram notification when you screenshot a story.
So better to keep the guide given above on “How to Take Screenshots of Instagram Stories Without Getting Caught” ready and handy 😛
Although I strongly suggest to use your moral compass to save any Instagram Story, I mean do not think evil, do evil!
Remember that Stalkers and creeps may be one of the reason testing the notification feature by Instagram during Feb 2020 period!
Hope this helps!
Cheers !!

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