A screenshot is a photo of the screen that allows you to capture exactly the information that is displayed on it at the time of the picture. Most modern devices - tablets, computers, phones - are equipped with a screen capture function. But, as a rule, factory settings are not always finalized to the right degree, and some gadgets do not allow you to easily and simply take a screenshot. How to take a screenshot on HTC (smartphone) and why might I need it?
Why are screenshots needed?
The screen capture function is used quite often for both entertainment and business. A screenshot on a HTC phone can be of particular benefit in the following cases:
- If any technical problems have occurred and some functions are not performed. The technical support service will help the owner of the smartphone much faster if he sends employees a screenshot.
- Web pages tend to constantly update or disappear altogether. If the information found on the Internet is still useful, so as not to look for it for a long time and save time, you can take a photo of the screen. This can be much more convenient than a web browser bookmark, especially if you have to scroll for a long time in search of the desired fragment.
- A screenshot of the HTC screen will allow you to share with your friends a game record, a song found and other minor, but pleasant achievements. In the era of social networks, this may seem especially important to someone.
How to take a screenshot?
How to take a screenshot on HTC? The first method is the simplest one, it works on almost every Android phone model and on almost every device of the mentioned brand. In order to take a photo, you need to simultaneously hold down the lock key and the volume down button. A characteristic shutter sound will occur and an icon will appear in the notification panel. When you click on it, the user enters the regular gallery, the Screenshots subsection, from where he can edit the image or share it.
Second way
The above process is not the only way to take a screenshot. How to take a screenshot on HTC in another way? It turns out that there is one more trick that not everyone knows about. This method does not work on all HTC device models.
In order to take a picture, you need to hold down the lock button, and then immediately touch the “Home page” icon on the touch panel with your finger. Otherwise, this method is no different from the previous one, and you can find the image in the same section of the gallery.
Screenshots
Application manufacturers took into account some physical features of users who find it difficult to take a screenshot in the usual way. How to make a screen image on HTC if standard key clamping is not available for various reasons? To do this, there are various applications called screenshots.
Their main feature is the ability to take a screen shot through elementary actions that do not require complex manipulations and fine-tuned finger coordination. Such applications include the “Easy Screenshot”, which is available for free download in the “Google Market”.
With this program, users can take a screenshot by simply shaking the phone, pressing the camera’s hardware key or the power button. In addition, the owner of the phone can independently choose the key combination that seems convenient to him personally. These are not all the methods available thanks to the application. And after the screenshot is taken, it can be easily edited or transferred.
In addition to the “Easy Screenshot” application, there are many other programs for “Easy Screenshot” in the “Market” - “Super Screenshot”, “Screenshot Simple”, “Quick Screenshot”. Let the authors' imagination end at the moment of choosing a name for the software; for many, these programs will serve well.