How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone SE

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Learn how to take screenshots using your iPhone SE
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Is there something on your screen that you want to save? Taking a screenshot to save what's on your screen is simple! This wikiHow article teaches you how to capture a screenshot on the SE, including both the 2016 and the 2020 generations.

How do you take a screenshot on iPhone SE?

  1. Press the "Sleep/Wake/Side" button and the "Home" button at the same time.
  2. Tap the thumbnail that appears to edit your screenshot.
  3. Choose to save, delete, or edit your screenshot.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Pressing Buttons

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    This can be in an app, like Facebook Messenger, or your web browser.
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    The Sleep/Wake button is either on the top of your phone (2016) or on the side (2020) and the Home button is the large round button on your phone's face. [1]
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    You'll hear a shutter noise that indicates you've taken a screenshot and will see a thumbnail of the image in the lower-left corner of your screen. [2]
    • Tap the thumbnail to edit or share the screenshot.
    • Not all apps allow you to take screenshots, like banking apps. Other apps, like FB Messenger, will let the others in the chat know if you've taken a screenshot of the conversation.
    • View your screenshots in the Photos app. Go to Photos > Albums > Screenshots .
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Without Pressing Buttons

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    This app icon features gears on a light grey background. [3]
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    You may need to scroll down the menu to see this option next to an icon of a person inside a circle.
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    It's under the "Physical And Motor" header next to an icon of a finger. [4]
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    A green switch will indicate that the feature is enabled. When you turn on AssistiveTouch, a grey dot will appear on your screen that you will be able to tap for more options, like taking a screenshot. [5]
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    " This allows you to take a screenshot of your screen when you double-tap the AssistiveTouch icon.
    • So when you see something that you want to screenshot, double-tap the AssistiveTouch button (which appears as a large grey dot on your screen). You'll find your screenshots in Photos > Albums > Screenshots .
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      • If pressing 2 buttons simultaneously to capture a screen shot is cumbersome, try pressing and holding the home button to activate Siri. Say “screen shot” and store the screenshot as described above.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/take-a-screenshot-iphc872c0115/ios
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102616
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111794
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111794
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111794

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