How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy phone

howtosimply.com/guides/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-a-samsung-galaxy-phone/ · Checked October 2026 · Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (SM-A576B), One UI 8.5, Android 16

2 of 4 steps with real screenshots · 1 official source below

Device

Android

Shown on

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (SM-A576B), One UI 8.5, Android 16

Starts in

The phone's buttons

Real screenshots

2 of 4 steps

Our phone

Shown on Galaxy A57, One UI 8.5

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. Press the two buttons

   Press and hold the Side button and the Volume down button at the same time, then release them. The screen flashes and a small toolbar appears.

   Watch these steps Done

2. 

   Find Palm swipe to capture

   Open Settings, Advanced features, Motions and gestures. Palm swipe to capture is near the bottom.

   Done

3. 

   Switch it on

   Tap the Palm swipe to capture switch so it is on, as here.

   Done

4. Swipe with your hand

   Hold your hand upright, like a karate chop, and swipe its edge across the screen from one side to the other.

   Done

Watch these steps

If you do not see this option

• Palm swipe is not where you expect Samsung's route is the gear in the quick panel, then Advanced features, Palm swipe to capture. Source: How to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet
• Your phone has an S Pen Samsung says you can also take a screenshot with the S Pen: tap the Air command icon, then Screen write. Source: How to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet

If this does not work

• Nothing happens on one screen Samsung says some apps and screens block screenshots for privacy or security reasons. Source: How to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet
• You cannot find the screenshot Samsung says to open Gallery, the Albums tab, then Screenshots, or My Files, Images. Source: How to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet
• You need the whole page Samsung says to tap the Scroll capture icon (two arrows pointing down) right after you take the screenshot. Source: How to take a screenshot on a Samsung phone or tablet

About this guide

Galaxy phones have two everyday ways to take a screenshot: the button press, and a swipe of your hand that needs no buttons at all.

Good to know

Screenshots are saved in Gallery, in the Screenshots album.

Record a video of the screen instead: How to record your screen on a Samsung Galaxy.

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In short: Side + Volume down together, or Settings, Advanced features, Motions and gestures, Palm swipe to capture.

📷 See real photos from the Galaxy A57 in our Camera Lab, next to 10 other phones.