How to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a very unique device with a foldable display, so it makes sense to wonder if things like taking a screenshot work the same way. Luckily, the concept is very similar, and Samsung has included multiple ways to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Let’s go over them together.

Take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 using the physical buttons

The beauty about Android is that you often don’t need to do any research to find out how to take a basic screenshot. This method works on nearly any Android device out there.

1. Navigate to the page you want to take a screenshot of.
2. Press the side and volume down simultaneously. Remember not to hold the buttons for too long, as this will trigger the power options. A quick press will suffice.
3. Your phone will take a screenshot!

Try the Palm swipe gesture

Samsung devices have an amusing and simple gesture for taking screenshots, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is no exception. Palm swipe makes it possible to slide the edge of your palm across the screen to capture the display’s content. You must enable the feature first, though.

How to enable Palm swipe:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go into Advanced features.
3. Select Motions and gestures.
4. Toggle Palm swipe to capture.

How to take a screenshot using Palm swipe:

1. Once the feature is enabled, navigate to the page you want to capture.
2. Swipe the edge of your palm across the screen to capture a screenshot.
3. Done!

Pull up the Assistant menu on the Galaxy Z Fold 4

The Assistant menu is for users who like one-handed use or prefer a simple window to access great tools. This menu includes “hardkeys, gestures, and other common interactions.” Like the previous feature, you’ll have to enable this one in the settings.

How to enable and use Assistant menu on Samsung devices:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go into Accessibility.
3. Hit Interaction and dexterity.
4. Toggle Assistant menu on.
5. This will pull up a floating button. Tap on it and select Screenshots.
6. Your phone will take a screenshot of what the screen is showing.

Use voice commands with Bixby or Google Assistant

Samsung devices have access to two digital assistants: Bixby and Google Assistant. Luckily, you can use either to take a screenshot using voice commands.

If you’re using Bixby:

1. Navigate to the page you want to capture.
2. To wake the assistant, press and hold the Side button or say, “Hi, Bixby.”
3. Say, “Take a screenshot.”

If you’re using Google Assistant:

1. Navigate to the page you want to capture.
2. To wake the assistant say, “OK, Google.”
3. Say, “Take a screenshot.”

Take a screenshot using Flex mode

There are multiple ways to use your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. You can use it in its slim mode by keeping it folded close and using the external display. It’s also possible to unfold it and take advantage of the much larger screen. There’s also something that falls in the middle, though. Users can unfold the phone halfway and use one side as a platform while the other part of the screen sticks up. Doing this usually extends the image anyways, but there is a neat feature that can turn the bottom side of the screen into a set of tools. It’s called Flex mode.

Enable Flex mode:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go into Advanced features.
3. Hit Labs.
4. Select Flex mode panel.
5. Toggle on the apps you want to be able to use Flex mode with.

How to take a screenshot using Flex mode:

1. Navigate to the page you want to take a screenshot of.
2. Fold the device halfway (about 90 degrees).
3. The bottom part of the screen will show a set of options and tools.
4. Hit the Screenshot icon.
5. The phone will take a screenshot.

Use Scroll Capture to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Scroll Capture is great for apps or websites that have more content than the screen can show at once. We used to have to take multiple screenshots to cover all content. With Scroll Capture, you can create a single long screenshot.

1. Navigate to the page you want to capture.
2. Take a screenshot.
3. When the screenshot toolbar shows up, tap the Scroll Capture button.
4. Tap on the screen when you want the feature to stop scrolling.

You can also use third-party apps

If you want to take a screenshot and don’t like Samsung’s methods, there is a wide variety of third-party screenshots available from the Google Play Store. We have a list of the best screenshot apps, if you need some help deciding.

Where do my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 screenshots go?

A screenshot is just an image of your display’s content. It is pretty much like another photo on your phone, but you’ll have to dig a bit to find it, as it is sent to a different folder in your files. Any gallery app will do, but we’ll show you how to find your screenshot with Samsung’s pre-installed gallery app.

Where to find your screenshots:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go into the Albums tab.
3. Enter the Screenshots folder.
4. Your screenshots will be there!

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