How to Take a Screenshot on Galaxy Note 2

Samsung's Galaxy Note II is a popular phone and tablet computer also known as a 'phablet'. This device allows you to use a stylus to dab on the screen, access applications, create emails and more. Unlike other Android devices, you can easily take a screenshot on the Galaxy Note II and share it via email or text message.

Author: David Pac03 November 20233 minutes read

Take a Screenshot by Holding Two Buttons

Turn on the Galaxy Note II. Next, go to the screen you want to capture.

Press the power button.

At the same time, press the Home button (The button helps you return to the main screen).

Hold both buttons until the device makes a shutter sound. The edges of the screen will also flash to indicate that you've taken a screenshot.

Go to Gallery to search and share newly created screenshots.

Take Screenshots Using the S Pen

Turn on the Galaxy Note II. Remove the S Pen from the bottom of the device.

Go to the page you want to take a screenshot of.

Press the side button of the S Pen with your thumb or index finger.

Use the pen to dab on the screen.

Wait a moment to hear the shutter sound and see the edge of the screen flash. That proves that you took a screenshot.

View screenshots in Gallery on your phablet.

Take Screenshots Using Your Hand

Turn on your Samsung Galaxy device.

Press the Menu button on your phone.

Click Settings.

Select 'Motion ' then select 'Hand Motion'. This is the step to change the settings so you can capture everything you want on the Galaxy Note II.

Check the box 'Palm swipe to Capture ' (Swipe your hand to take a screenshot).

Go to the page you want to take a screenshot of.

Swipe the right side of your hand from right to left or left to right on the screen. Once you've enabled the hand swipe feature, you can use this method to take screenshots. Once you turn this feature off, you will no longer be able to take photos.