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If you’ve purchased or plan to purchase a Google Pixel 8, then you might end up wondering how to take a screenshot on this device. While this is typically a pretty easy thing to do it’s understandable that not everyone will be sure about how to complete such a function. Whether you’re coming from an iPhone or simply an older Android device, sometimes the process for taking a screenshot is different. It can change from phone to phone depending on the manufacturer.
And in many cases, there are multiple methods for taking a screenshot on a single device. So that’s what this guide aims to help you with. Letting you know how to take a screenshot on your device in the simplest way possible and any additional methods. That way you can choose how to take a screenshot based on what’s most convenient for you at any given time.
How to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel 8
Taking a screenshot on the Pixel 8 is not a difficult task. That being said, there are multiple ways to do it. So we’re going to roll through them step by step. That way you can utilize them all if you so choose. Or you can use just one, or even none of them if you don’t really take screenshots. Either way, let’s dive into it.
Press and hold the power and volume buttons simultaneously
The tried and true method that has persisted through many Android versions and most phones from different manufacturers, is the simultaneous press of the power button and volume down button.
It’s simple, quick, and with the latest Android versions you even get a little preview of the screenshot that shrinks down to the bottom left corner of the display. It’ll sit there for a minute with a few extra actions you can take whether that be sharing it or editing the screenshot in some way. This will be the same method for most phones. But some manufacturers do change it and implement their own way of doing things. So keep that in mind as your phone manufacturer may not support this way of taking screenshots. But for the Pixel 8, this is a native method and works great.
Use Google Assistant
Just like many of the more basic functions of your device, the Pixel 8 supports Google Assistant taking the screenshot for you. And if you want to do things hands-free then this is the way. Simply say “Ok Google” which is the hot word for activating it on your device. Once you see Google Assistant waiting for you to give it a task, just tell it to “take a screenshot” and it’ll do just that. It maya take a couple seconds for it to process the request. But rest assured it’ll work.
From the Accessibility menu
You’ll need to turn this on first. But once you do there’s an easy button you can press to take a screenshot anytime you want to. First start by going into settings. Then navigate to accessibility.
Once inside the Accessibility settings tap on the Accessibility Menu option. You’ll be asked to allow the menu to have full control of your device. Which includes viewing and controlling the screen, and viewing and controlling actions. Tap allow to continue. Now select what you want to show up in this Accessibility Menu shortcut. You can choose screenshot but there’s also options for Google Assistant, screen brightness, locking the screen and more. After you’ve selected the options you want in there, you can back out to the home screen. There will now be a floating accessibility menu shortcut along the edge of the screen.
To take screenshots this way, tap that shortcut which will open the floating menu, and tap on the screenshot icon to take a screenshot.
That’s about it for native methods that are baked into the phone. But you might be able to find additional ways of taking a screenshot through apps, or a different launcher like Nova Launcher which has tons of customization options.
How to take a scrolling screenshot
This method is basically the same as any phone running on stock Android 13 and stock Android 14. First use whatever method you want to take a screenshot. Whether that’s with the power and volume down buttons or using Google Assistant or the Accessibility menu.
Once the screenshot is taken you’ll have a few seconds where the preview of it will be visible in the bottom left of the screen. If there is more to see by scrolling, such as on webpages, there will be a “capture more” button you can tap. Tap this button and then a new window will open that will let you drag the borders of the screenshot down to cover more of the page you screenshotted. This will only go so far but it’s great for getting more info or imagery into one screenshot as opposed to several.
This won’t work on every single screen. For example, it won’t pop up on the home screen if that’s what you’re taking a screenshot of. Because the home screen doesn’t have anything else to capture by scrolling downward. This will however work on as mentioned above, webpages, as well as the Google Feed to the left of the home screen, inside apps and really anything that requires you to scroll for accessing more content. You might use this way less than regular screenshots but it still comes in handy from time to time.