How to Screen Shot on iPhone 8

How to Screen Shot on iPhone 8

Screen shotting your iPhone 8 is a handy feature that allows you to capture and save anything you see on your device’s screen. Whether you want to preserve a funny conversation, share a high score from a game, or save important information, taking a screen shot is quick and easy. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps of capturing a screen shot on your iPhone 8.

Method 1: Using the Physical Buttons

If you prefer using physical buttons, here’s how you can take a screen shot on your iPhone 8:

1. Step 1:

   • Locate the buttons: Find the side button (previously known as the sleep/wake or power button) on the right side of your device, and the volume up button on the left side.

2. Step 2:

   • Select the content: Navigate to the screen or app that you want to capture as an image.

3. Step 3:

   • Capture the screen shot: Simultaneously press and release both the side button and volume up button. You should hear a shutter sound indicating that the screen shot has been successfully taken.

4. Step 4:

   • View and edit: The screen shot will appear as a thumbnail in the bottom left corner of your screen. Tap on it to view and edit the image using the built-in Markup tools, or swipe it off the screen to dismiss without saving.

Method 2: Using Assistive Touch

If you find it difficult to simultaneously press multiple buttons, you can also use Assistive Touch to take a screen shot:

1. Step 1:

   • Enable Assistive Touch: Go to “Settings” and select “Accessibility”. Then, tap on “Touch” and choose “AssistiveTouch”.

     Toggle the switch to turn it on.

2. Step 2:

   • Create a Custom Action: Tap on “Customize Top Level Menu” and then “+ New Gesture”. On the screen that appears, press and hold anywhere until the blue bar fills up. This will create a custom gesture.

3. Step 3:

   • Name your gesture: Give your new gesture a name, such as “Screen Shot”. Then tap on “Save” in the top right corner of the screen.

4. Step 4:

   • Capture the screen shot: Now, whenever you want to take a screen shot, simply tap on the Assistive Touch icon (a white circle that appears on your screen) and select the “Screen Shot” gesture. The screen shot will be captured, and you can find it in your Photos app.

That’s it! You now know two different methods to capture a screen shot on your iPhone 8.

Whether you prefer using physical buttons or Assistive Touch, taking a screen shot is a breeze. So go ahead, start capturing and sharing memorable moments from your iPhone 8!