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How To Take and Save Screenshots on the HTC U11 Smartphone

The HTC U11 is an impressive flagship smartphone with a beautiful design and powerful hardware. Taking screenshots on the U11 is easy and allows you to capture anything on your screen to share or save for later. Here is a comprehensive guide on the various methods to take and save screenshots on your HTC U11.

Methods to Take Screenshots on the HTC U11

There are a few different methods you can use to take screenshots on the HTC U11.

Using the Power and Volume Down Buttons

The easiest way to take a screenshot on the U11 is by pressing and holding the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time.

Steps:

  • 1. Open the screen you want to capture. This could be a webpage, app screen, message thread, etc.
  • 2. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for 1-2 seconds until you hear a shutter sound.
  • 3. Release both buttons. Your screenshot will be automatically saved in the Photos app.

Using the Screenshot Shortcut in the Notification Panel

You can also quickly access a screenshot shortcut in the notification panel.

Steps:

  • 1. Swipe down from the top to open the notification panel.
  • 2. Tap on the screenshot icon (looks like a camera) to capture your current screen.

Using Edge Sense

The U11 has a unique Edge Sense feature that lets you squeeze the sides of the phone to perform custom actions. You can set it to take screenshots.

Steps:

  • 1. Go to Settings > Edge Sense.
  • 2. Choose either “Short Squeeze” or “Squeeze and Hold” and set the action to Take screenshot.
  • 3. Anytime you squeeze the U11 using your selected method, it will save a screenshot.

Viewing, Editing, and Sharing Screenshots on HTC U11

Once you’ve taken a screenshot, you can view it, edit it, share it, and more right from the notification panel.

Viewing Screenshots

After capturing a screenshot, you’ll get a notification at the top saying “Screenshot captured”.

  • Pull down the notification panel and tap on the screenshot preview to view the full-size image.

Editing Screenshots

You can make edits and annotations right in the screenshot notification without needing a separate app.

  • After opening the screenshot preview, tap the Edit button.
  • Here you can crop, draw, add text, stickers, and more.
  • Tap Save after you finish editing. The changes will be saved to your Photos app.

Sharing Screenshots

It’s easy to share screenshots from your U11 to social media, messaging apps, email, and more.

  • After opening the screenshot notification, tap the Share button.
  • Choose the app you want to share it with like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail and more.

Deleting Screenshots

Don’t want to keep the screenshot? Easily delete it.

  • In the open screenshot preview, tap the trash can icon to delete it.

Finding Screenshots Later On

Every screenshot you take on your HTC U11 is automatically saved in the Photos app. You can access them there anytime.

Photos App

All of your device’s photos are stored in the Photos app, including camera shots and screenshots.

Steps to view screenshots:

  • 1. Open the Photos app.
  • 2. Tap on the Screenshots album.
  • 3. Here you’ll find all screenshots taken on your device.
  • 4. Tap a screenshot to view or share it.

File Manager App

You can also access your screenshots from the File Manager app.

Steps:

  • 1. Open the File Manager app.
  • 2. Go to Phone storage > Pictures > Screenshots.
  • 3. Tap a screenshot to open it.

From here you can share, delete, or edit the screenshot.

Extra Screenshot Tips and Tricks

Beyond basic screenshots, your HTC U11 can capture scrolling screenshots, record your screen, and more.

Capture Long/Scrolling Screenshots

Need to save a screenshot of an entire webpage or long conversation? Use scrolling screenshots.

  • 1. Take a regular screenshot first.
  • 2. In the screenshot preview, tap “Scroll” at the bottom.
  • 3. Keep tapping Scroll as it takes continuous screenshots down the page.
  • 4. Finally tap Stop to end the capture and save it.

Screen Recording

You can record video of your U11’s screen including button presses, typing, scrolling, and more.

  • 1. Pull down the notification panel and expand the Quick Settings.
  • 2. Tap on Screen Recorder.
  • 3. Choose microphone and sound options.
  • 4. Tap Start Recording and use your phone.
  • 5. Select Stop to end and save the video to Photos.

Screenshots Using Google Assistant

You can take screenshots using only your voice by enabling Google Assistant commands.

  1. Make sure Google Assistant is enabled and set up.
  2. Say “Hey Google, take a screenshot.”
  3. Google Assistant will capture and save a screenshot for you.

And that covers everything you need to know about taking, saving, and managing screenshots on the powerful HTC U11 smartphone! With all these helpful tips, you can easily capture and share important screens and moments on your phone.

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