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Can't take screenshot on Galaxy A12

(Topic created on: 01-14-2021 12:12 PM)
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Udangana
Beginner Level 2
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Galaxy A

Taking screenshot is not possible on Galaxy A12. When one press the volume down and power simultaneously, it is the power options that come up. Any solution?

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keagan
Moderator
Moderator
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Galaxy A

Hi Udangana, It could be difficult for some users to press the volume down and power button at the same time which may take only one of the button press as input and shows either power options or decreases the volume. Please try pressing the buttons at the same time and also check if the volume down button is working properly.

Jusus4
Active Level 1
Galaxy A

I can't thank to enough for your help. I've looked at everything,  and of course I know how to take a screenshot but even the customer service was trying to get me to reset things on my phone but on this phone the a12 you have to push the volume button and power button quickly not the normal screenshot button presses but fast you save me from going back to the store

Samsung_JqCYT8T
Beginner Level 3
Galaxy A

Spot on. Quick press and let go before screen capture sound is heard. I would consider this a defect comparing to every other Droid device I have experienced.

Bev1957
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy A

It shouldn't be so hard. I take screenshots often  This makes n e wish I'd have bought another Moto 

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RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy A

If you're having a hard time taking screen shots, and none of the built-in options are working for you, then download Screen Master from the Play Store. 

It's really easy to use. 

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Tabbytoes
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy A

I can't get mine to screenshot it is so frustrating.  I have tried and tried it just keeps going to the power page or whatever it's called. What am I doing wrong? I have never had a issue with screen shot before. Ugh

RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy A

It SHOULD be a quick press of both the Power & Volume down at the same time, but NOT press & HOLD. 

DelGracialFarm
Beginner Level 3
Galaxy A

Thanks for this response...it was of great help

Mordecai0810
Beginner Level 4
Galaxy A

That was great help, it was bugging me the whole time why is my power button and volume down is not working.