Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus runs on the Android 13 with OneUI 5.1. Like any other Galaxy devices, it offers lot of customisations and features. In this post, let us explore one such feature. That is screenshot. So lets dive into How to take screenshot on Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus.

How to take screenshot on Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus

There are multiple ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus. 5 Different methods are covered in this post.

• Using the Edge Panel
• Quick Panel Screenshot button
• Palm Swipe to capture
• Two button combination
• Using Bixby.

Using the Edge panel method to screenshot

To use this method, first add the tasks page to the edge panel. So head over to Settings. Here “Display”. Tap Edge Panel and then “Panels”. Select “Tasks” page. In the future, whenever you want to capture a screenshot , open the Edge panel and navigate to Tasks page. tap “Take screenshots”. It will save the screenshot. If the page has more than one page, you can take scrolling screenshot.

Quick Panel Screenshot button

Starting One UI 5.1, Samsung added a screenshot button shortcut to the quick panel. So open Quick panel and tap the plus sign. Find “Take screenshots” button. Tap and hold on to it and drag it to the quick panel. Tap done to save the settings.

Going forwards, to take screenshot, open quick panel and tap “Take screenshots” shortcut. Even in this method, you can take scrolling screenshot.

Palm Swipe Gesture to capture screenshot

To use this method, Swipe your palm on the screen like this. You can swipe right to the left or left to right. While swiping your palm, keep the edge of your palm close to the screen. It will save the screenshot.

Two button combination

It is good option, if you want to take a screenshot of the lock screen. However, you can use this method on any page. To use this method, you need a Volume down and power button. You can find them on the right side of the device. Now quickly press and release both of these buttons together. Holding these two buttons brings a power menu instead of taking the screenshot. So quickly press and release the keys. It saves the screenshot.

Using Bixby

nother quick way to take screenshot is using Bixby. So launch Bixby. Now tap this icon and say, ” Take a screenshot”. It will save the screenshot. Alternatively, you can type it by tapping this keyboard icon.

How to change default screenshot saving folder

You can change the default screenshot saving folder by going to Settings. Here Advanced Features. Tap on “Screenshots and screen recorder”. Next tap “Save screenshots in”. Select the folder you want. You can create new folder by tapping this + sign. Once finished, tap Done.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the recently launched top tier flagship smartphone that houses best of hardware and software from Samsung. Though 200 megapixel primary camera is the key highlight, it is impressive in all the departments. But, if you got this new phone, you will end up having a question how to turn off Galaxy S23 ultra? The answer is simple but bit confusing as you cannot switch off by holding the power button.

How to switch off Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The quickest way to power off Galaxy S23 Ultra is by pressing and holding Volume down and Side Button(Earlier it was called as Power Button) together. Here is the detailed instructions and different methods

Switch off Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra using two button combination

With the advent of AI assistant, the power button is renamed as Side key. So long pressing the side key launches Bixby. This is done to utilise the side key in a better way. To switch off using this way,

1. Find Volume down key and Side key at the right side of the phone.
2. Now, press both Volume down and Side keys together for a seconds.
3. You will get the power menu.
4. Tap Power off and once again to confirm.
5. Your phone will switch off.

Turn off Galaxy S23 Ultra Using Bixby

Bixby can do many tasks with voice instructions or by typing. So launch Bixby by long pressing the side key. Now, say “power off my phone”. Alternatively, you can tap the keyboard icon and type “Power off my phone”. It will ask for your confirmation. Then it will turn off your phone.

Remapping the side key to open power menu

If you want to get the power menu in the old fashion way, that is long pressing the side key, there is a way. So

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Advanced Features.
• Choose Side Key.
• Next, select Power off menu from the Press and hold section.

In the future, if you long press the side key, you will get power menu.

How to force restart unresponsive Galaxy S23 Ultra?

If your Galaxy S23 Ultra is unresponsive, one of the solution is force restart. To do that, press and hold Volume down and Side key for around 15 seconds. The phone will short vibrate and screen will turn off. Then the phone will restart.