He Samsung Galaxy S9 and its somewhat larger and more powerful variant known as Galaxy S9+ They are already a reality. So much so, that they have become the star smartphones of the MWC 2018 from Barcelona, two terminals Android destined to become a true reference with a clear objective: to dethrone the almighty iPhone X from Apple. Beyond its ambitious commercial plans, we have already begun to reveal its tricks and curiosities for its commercial launch. And the first thing we want to teach you is how to take screenshots and edit images in the new Galaxy S9.
And even though it may seem simple and immediate, if we do not know the minimum of the new features of the Galaxy S9 we will not know a good part of its possibilities, especially because of its Infinity Display design and the absence of physical buttons on the front of the terminal where its spectacular frameless screen occupies its entirety. So how can we take screenshots with the Galaxy S9?
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How to take screenshots with the Samsung Galaxy S9
Most smartphones with a traditional design and a physical button at the bottom of the screen can take screenshots using said button and one of the buttons on the side. In the case of the Galaxy S9 and since the last generation Galaxy S8 With the arrival of the new design marked by its frameless screen, in the absence of said button Samsung has designed a new method, in addition to other shapes specially designed for the new Samsung smartphones; Below we detail the three methods:
Method 1: Physical Buttons
The Samsung Galaxy S9 features two groups of physical buttons on both sides, that is, the lock button on the right side and volume and camera buttons on the opposite side. To take the screenshot just we must press the volume down button and the lock button at the same time. Once the capture is made, it will be automatically stored in the Image gallery of the system.
Summary:
- Press the volume down button and at the same time…
- Press the lock button
- The screenshot will be saved in Image Gallery
Method 2: Gestures
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ They also have the screenshot using gestures. Thus, if we have this option activated, we will only have to move our hand from side to side of the screen to take the capture. To activate the screenshot by gestures we just have to go to Settings – Advanced features – Palm swipe to capture.
Summary:
- Go to Settings
- Click on Advanced Features
- Turn on Palm swipe to capture
- Move your palm from side to side of the screen to capture the image
Method 3: Bixby Voice Assistant
Bixby, the voice assistant of the most advanced Galaxy terminals, is now fully integrated into the new ones Galaxy S9 and S9+. Thus, and thanks to voice commands, we can ask Bixby to capture the image displayed on the screen. Thus, with the voice assistant activated, we just have to say in a loud and clear voice "take a screenshot". The image will then be stored in the Image gallery of the system.
Summary:
- Activate the Bixby voice assistant
- Ask me to take a screenshot
How to edit the screenshot with the Samsung Galaxy S9
Once we have the screenshot stored in the system, we will be offered four image editing options: Scroll Capture, Draw, Crop and Share. Thanks to the first three options we can edit the image to fit our needs, while we can send the image to our contacts using the fourth option. All these options can be activated or deactivated through Settings – Advanced Features.
Summary:
- Scroll Capture: Useful for capturing entire websites and large images.
- Draw: Allows you to draw or add new elements on the image.
- Crop: Allows you to discard parts of the image that do not interest you.
- Share: Once edited, you can send the image to your contacts.