Take screenshots on Huawei

Things to know about taking screenshots on Huawei

Advanced screenshot features are available on Huawei devices, allowing you to so-called long screen content to record. After taking a traditional screenshot, you'll be given the option to scroll down the screen to capture the entire content. This is particularly useful if you want to record a long chat history or a website page, for example. These advanced features make it easier to capture extensive information.

In addition, some offer Huawei devices the ability to customize the screenshot folder in your gallery or change the storage location according to your wishes. This allows you to your Organize screenshots better and make them easier to find again

when you need them. However, remember that taking screenshots of copyrighted content without permission against them Terms of Use can violate. So only distribute screenshots to close family members and friends and never commercially and be careful which platforms you upload screenshots to.

How to take screenshots on Huawei

Method 1: Use keyboard shortcut

1. Navigate on your HuaweiSmartphone to the screen you want to capture.
2. Press the volume down button (bottom) and the power button (side) at the same time and hold it for a few seconds.
3. You should hear a shutter sound and see a brief screen flash. This signals that the screenshot was taken successfully.


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4. The screenshot will be in your gallery or photos-App saved under the “Screenshots” folder. You can view, edit or share it from there.

Method 2: Use Smart Screenshot

1. Go to the Settings of your Huawei device.
2. Look for the “Smart Assistance” or “Smart Help” option and tap it.
3. Enable “Smart Screenshot.”
4. Navigate to the screen you want to capture.
5. Swipe down the screen with three fingers. This triggers a Smart Screenshot and captures the image.
6. The screenshot will be saved in your gallery under "Screenshots".

Taking screenshots with a Huawei device offers numerous advantages that increase usability and productivity. First, screenshots allow you to quickly capture and store important information it in the form of messages, contact details, error messages or interesting content from the Internet. This saves time and eliminates the tedious manual typing of data. Forgetting is virtually impossible thanks to a screenshot you take.

Secondly, screenshots make it easier communication and the exchange of content, be it in social media, when diagnosing errors or creating visual instructions. They are a versatile tool that increases efficiency and encourages creative use of Huawei devices.