How to take a screenshot google pixel

Google Pixel 5

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How to take screenshot or screen capture in a Pixel 5
Video instructions
Why can't I screenshot on my Google pixel?
Where is screenshot in pixel 6?
How can I take a screenshot without the pixel button?

How to take screenshot or screen capture in a Pixel 5

An essential functionality today in a mobile phone or tablet is the possibility of taking screenshots, that is to say to grab in an image what appears on the screen at that precise moment on your Google Pixel 5.

There are applications that can perform this functionality, but fortunately you do not need to install any additional app as it is included in the Android 11 operating system.

When you make a screenshot, you can send that WhatsApp conversation, Tinder, Instagram story, Facebook photo or video frame in the memory of your Google device.

On the contrary, if you want to record a video of what is shown on the screen of your Google Pixel 5, for example to record a video call, a story or a web page or piece of an internet video, you can follow the next tutorial: Record screen from Google Pixel 5

First method:

If you want to make a screenshot to your Google Pixel 5 you have to follow these simple steps:

Estimated time: 2 minutes.

1- First step:

First we go to the screen to which you want to make the screenshot of your Google Pixel 5, be it a web page, chat or application.

2- Second step:

Press the power key simultaneously and the volume key down in your Google Pixel 5. If you want to capture a video the procedure is the same but pressing the power key and the volume key up.

3- Third step:

The captured image is automatically saved in the gallery of your mobile/cell phone Google Pixel 5. You can find the image gallery on the home screen, it should have a photo icon, an instant photo or depending on the version of the software installed, it is possible that your image gallery application is Google Photos, in this case look for the icon of a four-pointed star made of paper with four colors, one for each point.

4- Fourth step:

Open the image gallery, the images and photos will appear sorted by date,, click on the capture that you just made on your Pixel 5, and you will be able to edit it, trim it or send it to your contacts or through your preferred social network.

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Video instructions

Second method to make a screenshot in Pixel 5:

1- Go to the screen or application you want to capture the screen on your Google.

2- Open the notification bar or quick setting bar of your Google Pixel 5 by sliding your finger from the top of the screen down and pressing the "Screenshot" icon.

3- The captured image is automatically saved in the gallery of your phone or tablet Google. You can find the image gallery on the home screen, it should have a photo icon, an instant photo or depending on the version of the software installed, it is possible that your image gallery application is Google Photos, in this case look for the icon of a four-pointed star made of paper with four colors, one for each point..

About the device:

Google Pixel 5 a size of 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in), a weight of 151 grams, a screen size of 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) and a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density).

It has a processor Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver), a graphics card Adreno 620, a RAM memory 8 GB and an internal memory of 128 GB.

The Google Pixel 5 comes from the factory with the Android 11 operating system.

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Why can't I screenshot on my Google pixel?

The most common method is to press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons for a few seconds. If that doesn't work, press the Power and Volume down button just once and then release it quickly. You don't need to hold it, otherwise, it won't work.

Where is screenshot in pixel 6?

Where are my screenshots stored on the Pixel 6 series? You can find all screenshots within Google Photos once you've captured or edited them. Open the app and tap Library in the bottom right corner. Find the Screenshots folder below the Photos on device section.