Galaxy J is Samsung’s most popular Android smartphone series. Due to its premium built quality and mid-range price, it is used by millions of users worldwide. A few models in the Galaxy J series are J2, J3, J5, J7, etc. Galaxy J series has a plethora of positive feedbacks from its users because of the mid-range price and top-notch features.

Apart from the specifications and functions, people usually have queries regarding capturing a screenshot on Samsung J7. If you have the same question in mind, then you have arrived at the right place. In this post, we will discuss different methods through which you can capture a screenshot on J7.

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There are usually two different methods to capture a screenshot on Samsung J7. The first method is similar for all Android smartphones i.e., by pressing two buttons simultaneously. The other method is by using the palm-swipe gesture. Let’s discuss in detail about both methods.

How to screenshot on Galaxy J7 using buttons?

Similar to other Android phones, taking screenshots on J7 is a simple task. To begin with, you must have an idea of the correct key combination on your smartphone. Before jumping on the method, it is crucial to check the functioning of the two buttons. Ensure that the volume down button and the power button of your Samsung J7 are functioning properly. Next, follow the steps below to take a screenshot: –

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1. Unlock your smartphone and open the screen you desire to screenshot.
2. Press the volume down button and the power button at the same time. Hold them for at least 2-3 seconds.
3. You will notice a flash at the edges of the screen, or your phone will vibrate after this step. This means that you have taken the screenshot.

To capture a screenshot by this method you have to press both buttons (Volume down and Power) at the same time. It might take one or two attempts to press them at once for beginners.

How to screenshot on Samsung J7 using a palm-swipe gesture?

In general, people find it difficult to capture a screenshot using buttons, as it might take more than one attempt to press both buttons at once. Thus, to make this task easier for the users, Samsung introduced a palm-swipe gesture to capture a screenshot.

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I think the method is pretty much clear by the name itself. This process involves taking a screenshot without pressing any buttons. All you need to do is swipe your fingers across the screen from top to bottom, and your task is over. Initially, Samsung introduced palm-swipe gesture in the Galaxy S series. But due to the popularity of the J series, eventually, they implemented it in J series as well.

To capture a screenshot using a palm-swipe gesture, follow to the steps below: –

1. Turn on the palm-swipe gesture on your device.
2. To do this, open settings, go to motion and gesture, and press enable on palm-swipe gesture.
3. If your device runs on an older version of Android, then open settings, go to advanced features, and turn on the palm-swipe feature.
4. That’ all! You are all set to capture a screenshot now. Swipe your fingers from top to bottom by making contact on your screen to capture a screenshot.

After taking a screenshot, the image automatically gets saved on your phone. You don’t have to save it again. You can find the image under the “Screenshot folder” in the gallery app.

Open the folder to access your previous screenshots whenever required. Users can even edit the screenshot according to their requirements by using the in-built editor app on their Samsung J7.