Screen Capture?

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fuzzface

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Hey guys maybe this might be very simple to most but how can one capture a still image of the screen on android? Hopefully its as easy as the print screen on a pc.
 

Raven312

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The only one that I know of that works is Screenshot ER, which you have to pay for (unless you know how to Google for the free version...) It works well and is worth the $.99. $screen_20110625_2255.png

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Raven312

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And then there's that^. You're right, I did forget. All of my devices are rooted, so I do tend to forget.
 

Icebike

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Hey guys maybe this might be very simple to most but how can one capture a still image of the screen on android? Hopefully its as easy as the print screen on a pc.

Actually screen capture is not even built into Android, like it is on iPhone. You have to add a third party app to get this, and you usually have to root your device.

Its one of the biggest complaints form Ex-Iphone users coming to android.

It is mostly missing because Google thought this would be a security risk because of the way Android is engineered.
I've never seen a detailed explanation as to why Google thinks its a security issue.
 
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Funny how Apple is known for being locked down or closed, Android is known for being open yet Apple has screen shot from the box. I've just found that funny.

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ScottW714

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Actually screen capture is not even built into Android, like it is on iPhone. You have to add a third party app to get this, and you usually have to root your device.

Not true, my Archos 101 had a toggle in the dev section of the stock droid apps area that when activated would take a screen shot when the power button was tapped.

Not Droid, but written and installed by the the manufacturer of the tab.
 
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