How to Take a Screenshot on the iPhone X series, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12
To take a screenshot on the iPhone or iPod Touch, press a combination of buttons at the same time. The buttons depend on the model phone. For many years, iPhone screenshots involved using the Home button, but Apple removed that button from the iPhone X and later models like the iPhone 12. To take screenshots without the Home button:
How to Take a Screenshot on Older iPhone Models
If you have an iPhone from the original model through the 6S or any model of iPod Touch, follow these steps to take a screenshot:
Take a Screenshot on the iPhone 8 and 7 Series
Taking a screenshot on the iPhone 8 series and the iPhone 7 series is a little trickier than on earlier models. That’s because the Home button on those devices is different and more sensitive, which makes the timing of pressing the buttons slightly different. Press both buttons at exactly the same time to take a screenshot.
One Other Way to Take a Screenshot: AssistiveTouch
There’s a potentially easier way to take an iPhone screenshot: AssistiveTouch, an accessibility feature of iOS that adds a virtual, on-screen Home button. Turn on AssistiveTouch and configure it so that taking screenshots requires just a couple of taps. This works for all iPhones and iPod Touches.
Where to Find Your iPhone Screenshots
Your iOS device saves screenshots to a dedicated folder in the device’s pre-installed Photos app. To view a screenshot:
How to Share iPhone Screenshots
When a screenshot is saved in the Photos app, you can do the same things with it as with any other photo such as text, email, or post it on social media. You can also sync it to your computer or delete it. To share a screenshot:
