Essential Guide to Taking Screenshots on Samsung Galaxy J2/J3/J5/J7

Part 1: How to screenshot Galaxy J5/J7/J2/J3 using buttons?

Just like any other Android smartphone, it is quite easy to take screenshots on Galaxy J series phones as well. To start with, you can apply the correct key combinations and capture the screen on your device. Before we teach you how to screenshot in Samsung J5, J7, J3, etc. it is important to check if the device’s buttons are working or not. Make sure that the Home and the Power button are functioning before taking a screenshot. Afterward, simply follow these easy steps.

• 1. Unlock your smartphone and open the screen that you wish to capture.
• 2. Now, press the Home and the Power button at the same time.
• 3. You will hear a flash sound and the screen will vibrate as your phone will take a screenshot.

Ideally, it is important to note that both the buttons (Home and Power) should be pressed at the same time. Additionally, one should hold them for a few seconds as the screenshot would be taken.

Part 2: How to screenshot in Galaxy J5/J7/J2/J3 with palm-swipe gesture?

To make it easier for its users to take a screenshot on their Galaxy devices, Samsung has come up with a smart solution. Using its palm-swipe gesture, you can take a screenshot without pressing any button. Too many times, users find it hard to press both the buttons at the same time. Therefore, in this technique, all you need to do is swipe your palm in one direction to take a screenshot. The gesture controls were originally introduced in the Galaxy S series and later implemented in the J series devices as well. To learn how to screenshot in Samsung J5, J7, J3, and other similar smartphones, follow these steps:

• 1. Firstly, you need to turn on the feature of palm swipe gesture on your device. To do this, go to its Settings > Motions and Gestures and turn on the option of “palm swipe to capture”.
• 2. If you are using an older version of Android, then you need to visit Settings > Advanced features to find the option of “Palm swipe to capture”. Tap it and turn the feature on.



• 3. Great! Now you can capture the screenshot on your device by simply swiping your palm in one direction. Just open the screen you wish to capture and swipe your palm from one side to another by keeping a contact with the screen.

That’s it! Once the gesture is completed, your phone will automatically take a screenshot on your device. You would hear a flash sound and the screen will blink, depicting that the screenshot has been taken.

Part 3: How to find the screenshot on Galaxy J5/J7/J2/J3?

After taking a screenshot on your Galaxy J smartphone, you can view it whenever you want. One can also edit the screenshot as per their needs by using the device’s inbuilt editor app. If you are finding it hard to search the screenshot that you have recently captured, then don’t worry. We have got you covered. Here are 3 ways to find the screnshot on Galaxy J5/J7/J2/J3 devices.

1. Right after when we take a screenshot on an Android device, it notifies us. After taking a screenshot, you will get a notification on your screen stating “Screenshot Captured”. All you have to do is tap on it. This will open the screen for you to view or edit.

2. Furthermore, you can also access your previously taken screenshots whenever needed. All the screenshots are saved in your phone’s gallery by default. Therefore, to find a screenshot on Galaxy J5, J7, J3, or J2, simply tap on its “Gallery” app.

3. Most of the times, screen captures are listed under a separate folder “Screenshots”. Just tap on the folder to access all the screenshots that you have captured. If you won’t see a distinctive folder, then you will find your screenshots with all the other pictures on your device (gallery).

Part 4: Video tutorial on taking screenshots on Galaxy J5/J7/J2/J3

Are you still not sure on how to screenshot in Samsung J5, J7, J3, or J2? Don’t worry! You can learn it by watching these video tutorials. We have already provided a stepwise solution above by including pictures and illustrations on how to screenshot in Samsung J5 and other devices of the series. Though, you can also view these videos and learn to do the same instantly.

Here’s a video on how to screenshot in Samsung J5, J7, J3, and more by applying the correct key combinations.