The Galaxy S9 and S9 + can take screenshots in multiple ways, we decided to dwell a bit on the different options offered by the two flagships. Android offers a method that is common to all smartphones. However, Samsung has implemented a few features that are unique to its overlay. We make a full point.
Samsung has thought of multiple methods to take screenshots. If there is naturally one which is common to all Android smartphones. There are also some that are related to the overlay of Samsung, not to mention the voice assistants which can provide additional help in order to go faster. We go through all the methods in this file.
Summary
- Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with the physical buttons
- Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with a gesture
- Galaxy S9 and S9 +: smart screenshot
- Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with Google Assistant
- Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with smart selection
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Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with the physical buttons
The first screenshot method is common to all Android smartphones. Just keep pressing simultaneously on the ON / OFF button and volume down button for about a second. The difficulty in performing this method is to be perfectly synchronized when performing this action. If necessary, it will suffice to retry the manipulation.
- Navigate to the content you want to capture
- Keep the “ON / OFF” and “volume down” buttons pressed simultaneously for one second
Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with a gesture
Samsung offers an alternative method that does not lack originality. Slide from one edge to the other screen to take a screenshot. First of all, remember to check that the feature is activated in the settings:
- Touch Settings
- Go to Advanced functions
- Touch Palm swipe screenshot
Galaxy S9 and S9 +: smart screenshot
Sometimes just capturing what you see through the screen is not enough. Sometimes it can be useful to capture an entire web page. For this, Samsung has also provided an option that is accessible by following the instructions of the two previous methods (physical buttons or gestures). By selecting “scroll” when the option appears you can capture the entire web page by scrolling up or down. The smartphone will perform multiple captures and automatically paste them together once the action is complete.
- Navigate to the content you want to capture
- Keep the “ON / OFF” and “volume down” buttons pressed simultaneously for one second or capture with the gesture
- Touch "Scroll" when the option appears at the bottom of the screen
Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with Google Assistant
Google's AI which is triggered quickly by simply saying “Ok Google” also allows you to take a screenshot by asking it: “Take a screenshot”. A real child's play and just with a voice command.
- Navigate to the content you want to capture
- Say “Ok Google” and then “Take a screenshot”
It is also possible to execute the command via the virtual keyboard. (As one reader points out, this functionality is not available for the moment, in of the country at least, Assistant should be able to do it soon in the language of Molière).
Galaxy S9 and S9 +: screenshot with smart selection
Smart selection allows you to capture only what you want. Samsung offers for example a rectangular or oval shape to take the screenshot. First make sure that the option must be activated. To be sure, go to Settings> Display> Screen> Edge
- Navigate to the content you want to capture
- Choose “Smart Select” from the Edge panel
- Select the shape you want to use for the screenshot
- Select the area you want to capture and press “Done”
Bixby does not speak of the country yet, so we haven't added this method to the list yet. However, Samsung's AI is able to do this just like Google Assistant. Let us know in the comments which method you use most often on your smartphone. Which one do you think is the most practical?
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