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  • How to screenshot on Google Pixel 6A – 4 Ways

    Whether it is for saving the payment receipt or to share a game high score, screenshot comes in handy on any smartphone. This post covers 4 different ways to screenshot on Google Pixel 6A.

    Different ways to screenshot on Google Pixel 6A

    Video on how to take screenshot on Pixel 6A

    Method 1: Using the hardware key combination

    • Navigate to the page or app you want to screenshot.
    • Now quickly press and release Volume down and Power key together.
    • It will take the screenshot and you get this preview along with share and edit controls.

    Method 2: Using the Quick Tap

    To use this method, first thing to do is enable double tap gesture. So,

    • Go to Settings->System->Gestures.
    • Tap on “Quick tap to start actions”.
    • Toggle on “Use Quick Tap” and select “Take Screenshot”

    Now to take screenshot on Pixel 6A using this method, just double tap on the back of the phone. It will save the screenshot.

    Method 3: Using the Google Assistant

    • Launch the Google Assistant by long pressing the power button or tapping the mic icon in the search bar.
    • Now just Say “Take a screenshot”.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    Method 4: Using the Screenshot button

    First open the page or app you want to screenshot. Now tap the recent apps button or swipe left from right if you are using the gestures. In the bottom of the screen, you will find “screenshot”. Tap on it to take screenshot.

    Long screenshot on Pixel 6A

    To take a scroll screenshot on Pixel 6A, capture the screenshot using the hardware key combination or Quick Tap gesture. Next to the preview, you will find “Capture more”. Tap on it. Adjust the height and width as per your requirement. Then Tap save.

    How to access taken screenshot

    To view the take screenshots, go to Photos->Library->Screenshots. You will all the saved screenshots.

  • How to wipe cache partition in Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra using Android Recovery Mode

    Wiping cache partition fixes some of the bugs and improve performance by removing unwanted cache files. So in this post let’s explore how to wipe cache partition in Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

    Wipe cache partition in Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    How to enter into Android Recovery Mode on Galaxy S22 Ultra

    • Turn off your phone. You can refer to how to turn off Galaxy S22 for different methods to switch off.
    • Connect your phone with a USB cable to PC or another Samsung mobile.
    • You will see this charging icon on your S22 screen. Wait till it shows charging with battery percentage. Next, press and hold the Volume up and Side key simultaneously. You can press the Volume up button just before the Side key. Samsung Logo followed by Samsung Galaxy appears on the screen. At this point, release the keys.
    • Phone will boot into Android Recovery mode.

    Wipe Cache Partition in Galaxy S22 Ultra

    • In Android recovery mode, using Volume keys, choose “Wipe Cache Partition”. Then press Side Key.
    • Confirm by selecting “Yes” and then press Side Key.
    • You get “cache wipe complete” at the bottom of the screen.
    • Restart the phone to complete the process.

  • Samsung Galaxy A13: How to screenshot – 2 Ways

    If you want save what is there on the screen, here is how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A13. This post covers two different ways along with method to take a long screenshot.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy A13

    Method 1: Using the Hardware button combination

    To use this method to screenshot, go to the page you want. Now quickly press and release volume down and power buttons together. It will save the screenshot and screenshot toolbar will appear on the screen. Using the toolbar, you can edit or share the screenshot. If you have multiple pages, then the toolbar will show the long screenshot button. Tap on it. It will take the scroll screenshot.

    Method 2: Using the SideBar screenshot button

    To screenshot using this way,

    1. Go to Settings->Display -> Edge Panel.
    2. Toggle on Edge Panel by tapping on it.
    3. Next, Tap on panels.
    4. Select “Tasks”. This will add the tasks panel to the sidebar. This you need to do only once.  

    After this, whenever you want to take a screenshot or scroll screenshot, 

    1. Go to Edge Panel.
    2. Navigate to the Tasks page by swiping on the panels. You will get Take Screenshots button.
    3. Tap on it.

     It will take the screenshot. If you have multiple pages, you can long screenshot by tapping this button.  

  • Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+: How to Wipe cache partition

    Wiping the cache partition helps to fix some of the bugs or issues on Galaxy S22 or S22+. So in this post let us have a look into how to Wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy S22 or S22+ using the Android recovery mode.

    Wiping cache partition does not delete any personal data or app. It clears the cache data. However, it is recommended to keep a backup of your data incase if you lose the data.

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    Quick guide to Wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy S22 or S22+

    1. Switch off your Galaxy S22 or S22+.

      There are multiple ways to switch off Galaxy S22. Pick any one of them. You can refer to earlier post on different ways to turn off Galaxy S22 or S22+ for more details.

    2. Connect your phone to a computer.

      Using a USB cable, connect one end to your phone and another end to the computer.

    3. Use two button combination.

      First press Volume up button and then without releasing it press and hold Power(Side key) button till Samsung logo appears on the screen. Then release the keys. Wait for a while. Phone will boot in recovery mode.

    4. Use Volume buttons to navigate.

      Using Volume down and Volume up depending on whether you want to navigate down or up, select “Wipe cache partition”. Then press Side key. Confirm once again by selecting “Yes” using the Volume keys and then press Side key. It will perform wipe cache partition activity.How to wipe cache Partition in Galaxy S22

    5. Get out of Android recovery mode and restart the phone.

      Once the clearing the cache is complete, select “Reboot system now” and press side key. The phone will restart.

    Hope this guide on how to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy S22 or S22+ helpful. For any questions, please write in the comment section.

  • How to screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S22 or S22 Plus – 3 Ways

    Screenshot on Galaxy S22 or S22+ is one of the most sought feature. This is because it is a handy way to share whatever on the screen with someone or save for feature reference. For example, high score on a game, payment confirmation etc. So let us explore how to screenshot on Galaxy S22 or S22+.

    This post covers three different ways to capture screenshot along with long screenshot.

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    Three ways to screenshot on Samsung S22 or S22+
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    Three different ways to screenshot on Galaxy S22 or S22 Plus.

    1. Using the hardware button combination

      To use this method, navigate to the page, you want to take a screenshot. Quickly press and release volume down and power(Side key) button. It will save the screenshot.

    2. Using the palm swipe gesture

      To use this method, swipe your palm from left to right or right to left. Ensure the edge of your palm slightly touches the screen. If palm swipe to capture gesture not working on your phone, go to to Settings and navigate to Advanced features. Here go to Motions and Gestures. Ensure the palm swipe to capture is on. If you use the screen protector, go to Settings, Display. Here toggle on “Touch sensitivity”. Now you will be able to take the screenshot using palm swipe.

    3. Using the Edge Panel Screenshot button

      Open the edge panel. Here tap on Settings. Add the “Tasks” board to the edge panel. Next whenever you want to capture screenshot on Galaxy S22, go to Edge panel. Navigate to the edge panel. Tap on.”Take screenshots.”

    4. Long or scroll screenshot

      To take scroll screenshot on Galaxy S22, go to the page where you want to take a long screenshot. Take a screenshot using any of the methods mentioned before. You get the screenshot toolbar. Tap on long screenshot button. It will save the long screenshot.How to screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S22 or S22+

    These are the three way to capture a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S22 or Samsung S22+.