The most common and easiest way to take a screenshot is to press the physical buttons in a certain combination. Here’s how to do that:

1. Position what you want to capture on the screen. What you see is what will show in the screenshot.

2. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.

3. If you did it correctly you should see a snapshot of your screen. It will show for a brief moment and then go away.

You can access your screenshots in the Samsung gallery.

How to Take a Screenshot on S20 With a Palm Swipe

• Taking a screenshot with the palm swipe gesture will take some practice, but once you get used to it, it’s also a fairly easy way to capture what’s on the screen.
• Before you can use the gesture, however, you’ll need to double-check it’s enabled in the Samsung settings.

How to Enable the Palm Swipe Mode

To enable the palm gesture function:

1. Navigate to Settings > Advanced Features.

2. Tap Motion and Gestures.

3. In Motion and Gestures, you’ll find an option called Palm Swipe to Capture. Make sure it’s enabled by interacting with the toggle. It will turn blue when it’s enabled, or white and grey when it’s disabled.

   

How to Take a Screenshot With a Palm Swipe

Once you’re sure the function is enabled in settings, situate whatever you want to capture on the screen. You may need to practice the action before getting the hang of it.

With your palm facing sideways, place the side of your hand in the center of the screen and swipe it across the display. If it worked you will see a snapshot animation on your screen, which will show for a second or two and then go away.

How to Take a Screenshot on S20 With Smart Capture

Smart Capture can be used to capture a huge wall of text or content, usually on a website. As the image is captured you can scroll down, creating a panoramic-style shot. You can also activate the mode using any one of the screenshot methods. For example, you can start Smart Capture by pressing the hardware buttons or with a palm swipe. It’s your choice. Before you can use Smart Capture, you’ll need to make sure the function is enabled.

To enable Smart Capture:

1. Navigate to Settings > Advanced Features

2. Tap Screenshots and screen recorder.

3. Then, make sure the Screenshot Toolbar is enabled by interacting with the toggle. It will be blue if the function is enabled, or white and grey if it’s disabled.