Android devices differ in both manufacturers and operating system versions. Unlike Apple, there is, alas, no universal way to take a screenshot.
It is necessary
Android device
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to find out which version of Android your device is using. To do this, go to the settings and select the item "about the phone" or "about the tablet", in some cases "about the device". The line "Android version" contains the corresponding information.
Step 2
If you have a tablet or phone running Android 4.0 or higher, you're in luck, the corresponding function is embedded in the device. To take a screenshot, you must simultaneously hold down the screen lock button and the volume down key, which are located on the right side of the device. On some devices, you can simply press the lock button for a long time until a menu appears, in which there may be an item "take a screenshot".
Step 3
Owners of devices of the series "Samsung Galaxy", to take a screenshot, you need to hold down the "back" and "home" keys.
Step 4
On phones and tablets running Android 2.3 or lower, taking a screenshot will take some tinkering. Firstly, it is worth asking in the search engine "to take a screenshot + Android + device name", manufacturers often introduce this additional function on their phones and tablets bypassing the operating system. Secondly, most likely you do not have so-called root rights, which means that the only option to take a screenshot is to download the corresponding program from Google Play. A few words about root rights - this is complete control over the software of your device. Unfortunately, the so-called "rooting" deprives of warranty rights, moreover, it is useless for people who do not want to seriously change the settings of their device.
Step 5
There are a number of applications on Google Play that do not require Root rights. Their number is limited, not all of them are free, but there is a small selection of options. As a rule, their names contain the "No Root" construction. Usually, these applications offer to take screenshots with the standard keyboard shortcut - "lock the screen + lower the volume".
