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How to Screenshot on the Galaxy S7

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a powerful smartphone packed with features. One handy tool is the ability to take screenshots to capture images of apps, webpages, messages, and more. Here is a comprehensive guide on the various methods to take screenshots on the Galaxy S7.

Using the Power and Home Button

The easiest way to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S7 is by pressing the Power and Home buttons simultaneously. Here are the steps:

  1. Open the app or screen you want to capture. This could be a webpage, conversation, game screen, etc.
  2. Press the 2 buttons at the same time: Home (on the front) and Power. This can be awkward at first on a large phone, but with some practice it becomes second nature.
  3. Hold the buttons for 1-2 seconds. You’ll hear the camera shutter sound effect and see a brief animation flash indicating the screenshot saved.
  4. Open the Gallery app to view, edit and share your screenshots. They are saved in the Screenshots folder.

Using Palm Swipe Gestures

The Galaxy S7 also allows you to take screenshots by swiping your hand across the screen from side to side. To enable this:

  1. Go to Settings > Advanced Features.
  2. Turn on the toggle for “Palm swipe to capture”.

You can now take screenshots by:

  1. Getting the content you want to capture ready on the screen.
  2. Lightly placing your hand on the screen, then swiping left or right quickly. You’ll hear the camera sound when it works.

This gesture takes some practice, but ultimately allows you to take screenshots without awkward button presses.

Using Smart Select

The Galaxy S7 has a “Smart Select” tool that allows you to capture screenshots with additional options:

  1. Open the Edge Screen panel and select Smart Select.
  2. Choose from the different shape overlays to select just a portion of the screen to screenshot.
  3. Tap “Done” and you’ll find the screenshot saved to the Gallery.

With Smart Select you can grab specific parts of apps or webpages easily.

Using Scroll Capture

For capturing long webpages or conversations, the Galaxy S7 has a Scroll Capture feature:

  1. Take a screenshot using any method (buttons, gesture, Smart Select, etc).
  2. When you see the thumbnail preview at bottom, tap “Capture More”.
  3. The page will automatically scroll down, capturing the entire contents. Tap the screen anytime to stop capturing.

This builds one long image combining multiple screenshot captures.

Accessing your Screenshots

Screenshots taken on the Galaxy S7 are automatically saved to the Gallery app.

  1. Open the Gallery and select “Albums”.
  2. Choose the Screenshots folder.
  3. Tap any image to view, edit, share, or delete it.

The screenshot feature on the Galaxy S7 gives you flexibility to capture screens in many helpful ways. With some practice, you’ll be able to grab screenshots of almost anything quickly and easily. Refer to this guide anytime you need a refresher on the different options available.

Troubleshooting Screenshot Problems

Sometimes you may run into issues trying to take screenshots on the Galaxy S7. Here is how to troubleshoot common problems:

Buttons not working – Ensure your device does not have a phone case blocking the buttons. Try pressing the buttons more firmly and simultaneously. Also check that the Power and Home buttons are not disabled under Accessibility settings.

Palm swipe not working – Open Advanced Features and check that “Palm swipe to capture” is enabled. Try restarting your device and swipe more deliberately from edge to edge while touching the screen.

Black screenshots – Close any privacy, security or parental control apps temporarily to ensure they are not blocking screenshots. Also check if “Power saving mode” is enabled under Device care settings and turn it off.

Can’t find screenshots – Screenshots should save automatically to the Gallery app > Screenshots folder. If not, check if your phone has enough free storage space. Try manually saving new screenshots to confirm there are no file permission issues.

Errors appear – If you get error popups when trying to screenshot, perform a soft reset by holding the Power button to bring up the power off slider, then hold down the restart option to reboot your phone.

Taking screenshots is generally seamless provided your Galaxy S7 does not have any software bugs or hardware button issues. Follow the troubleshooting guide to resolve any problems that arise.

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