How to Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A15

The Samsung Galaxy A15 offers multiple convenient ways to capture screenshots. Whether you prefer using hardware buttons, palm gestures, or the Smart Select feature, this guide covers all the methods to take perfect screenshots on your Samsung A15 device.

For general Android screenshot techniques, also check our Android screenshot guide. If you have other Samsung devices, see our Samsung Galaxy screenshot guide.

Method 1: Power + Volume Down Buttons

The most reliable and universal method that works on all Samsung Galaxy A15 devices.

Steps:

Navigate to the screen you want to capture
Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously
Hold both buttons for about 1-2 seconds until you see the screen flash
You'll hear a camera shutter sound (if sound is enabled)
The screenshot will appear as a thumbnail in the bottom corner
Tap the thumbnail to edit or share, or let it disappear to save automatically

?? Pro Tip: Make sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time. If you press one before the other, it might trigger other functions like volume control or power menu.

Method 2: Palm Swipe Gesture

Samsung's signature palm swipe feature for hands-free screenshot capture.

Steps:

Go to Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures
Toggle on 'Palm swipe to capture'
Return to the screen you want to screenshot
Place the side of your hand on one edge of the screen
Swipe your palm across the screen from left to right or right to left
The screenshot will be captured automatically

?? Pro Tip: Make sure your palm makes contact with the screen and moves in one smooth motion. This feature works best with the side of your hand, not your fingers.

Method 3: Assistant Menu (Accessibility)

Use Samsung's Assistant Menu for easy one-tap screenshot access.

Steps:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity
Turn on 'Assistant menu'
A floating button will appear on your screen
Navigate to the screen you want to capture
Tap the Assistant menu button
Select 'Screenshots' from the menu options

?? Pro Tip: The Assistant menu is particularly useful for users who have difficulty pressing physical buttons or performing gestures.

Method 4: Smart Select (Edge Panel)

Capture specific areas of your screen with Samsung's Smart Select feature.

Steps:

Go to Settings > Display > Edge panels
Turn on Edge panels and enable 'Smart select'
Swipe in from the right edge of your screen to open Edge panel
Tap on Smart select icon
Choose Rectangle, Oval, or other selection tools
Draw around the area you want to capture
Tap 'Done' to save or share the selected area

?? Pro Tip: Smart Select is perfect for capturing specific parts of long articles, social media posts, or any content where you don't need the full screen.

Method 5: Bixby Voice Command

Use Samsung's Bixby assistant to take screenshots with voice commands.

Steps:

Set up Bixby if you haven't already (Settings > Advanced features > Bixby)
Navigate to the screen you want to capture
Say 'Hi Bixby' or press and hold the Bixby button
Say 'Take a screenshot' or 'Capture screen'
Bixby will capture the current screen
You can then ask Bixby to share or edit the screenshot

?? Pro Tip: This method is great when your hands are busy or when you need to capture something quickly without touching the device.

Method 6: Scroll Capture (Long Screenshots)

Capture entire web pages or long conversations with Samsung's scroll capture feature.

Steps:

Take a regular screenshot using any of the above methods
Immediately tap the 'Scroll capture' icon that appears at the bottom
The screen will automatically scroll down and capture more content
Keep tapping 'Scroll capture' to continue capturing more of the page
Tap anywhere else on the screen when you're done
The long screenshot will be saved to your Gallery

?? Pro Tip: Scroll capture works best on web pages, social media feeds, and messaging apps. It may not work properly on all apps or content types.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Screenshot buttons not working or taking too long to respond

Solution: Make sure you're pressing both buttons simultaneously and holding them for the full 1-2 seconds. Clean your buttons if they're dirty, and restart your device if the problem persists. Check if any screen protector is interfering with button sensitivity.

Palm swipe gesture not working

Solution: Ensure the feature is enabled in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures. Make sure you're using the side of your hand, not your fingers, and swipe across the entire width of the screen in one smooth motion. Remove any gloves or clean your screen if it's dirty.

Screenshots are blurry or poor quality

Solution: Make sure your screen is clean and the content is fully loaded before taking the screenshot. Avoid taking screenshots while the screen is transitioning or animating. Check your display resolution settings and ensure they're set to the highest quality.

Can't find saved screenshots

Solution: Screenshots are saved in the Gallery app under 'Screenshots' album, or in the file manager under Internal Storage > Pictures > Screenshots. You can also access them through Google Photos if it's syncing your device photos. For detailed information about screenshot storage, read where screenshots are saved on Android.

Screenshot notification won't go away

Solution: Swipe down from the top of your screen to open notifications and swipe away the screenshot notification. If it persists, restart your device or clear the Gallery app cache in Settings > Apps > Gallery > Storage > Clear Cache.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy A15 provides excellent screenshot capabilities with multiple methods to suit different preferences and situations. From traditional button combinations to innovative palm gestures and Smart Select features, you have plenty of options for capturing your screen content.

For customizing your Samsung experience, learn about keeping the Now Bar centered on Samsung One UI 7. You can also use our screenshot editor to enhance your captured images.

How to Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A15