Samsung Galaxy S8 Screenshot - How It Works

The Samsung Galaxy S8 does not have a physical home button for the first time. This was needed in the past in the key combination for the screenshot. So how can you create a screenshot with the Samsung Galaxy S8 without a physical home button?

This is exactly what we want to explain to you here:

Samsung Galaxy S8 Screenshot - How it works by using a key combination

Samsung Galaxy S8

On the Samsung Galaxy S8, display the content on the display that you want to have saved in the screenshot. Press and hold the following buttons:

  • Power On / Off
  • Volume Down

Hold down the combination for about 2 seconds to trigger the screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Finished!

The Samsung Galaxy S8, however, offers even more possibilities to trigger a screenshot. This includes taking a screenshot with the wizard Bixby.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Screenshot with Voice Assistant Bixby

Press the Bixby Button on the side of your Samsung Galaxy S8. Now say "Capture this" to take the screenshot. Bixby will now take the screenshot. You can then use another language command, for example, to forward it to a friend.

You now know two ways to take a screenshot with the Samsung Galaxy S8 quickly. Have fun with your smartphone!

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