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I have a stock Samsung Galaxy S4 fresh from the Google Play Store, and I can't get this phone to take a screen shot using the power and home button method. Without using an app, what else should I try to fix the problem?

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  • Try volume down + power button (you need to press them at the exact same time, otherwise it won't work)
    – Matthieu Harlé
    Commented Aug 4, 2013 at 9:56
  • possible duplicate of How to take a screenshot with an Android device?
    – geffchang
    Commented Aug 4, 2013 at 10:03
  • Afraid that's not working for me either I just get my volume lowered and my home screen
    – jth41
    Commented Aug 4, 2013 at 11:51
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    If you got your home screen, were you pressing volume down + home? It's volume down + power.
    – Dan Hulme
    Commented Aug 4, 2013 at 12:19
  • Sorry I meant to say Google now. I use it enough to call it home :) and yes I am sure it was volume down and home
    – jth41
    Commented Aug 4, 2013 at 12:46

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I would try (volume down + power button). You need to press them at the exact same time, otherwise it won't work. Also make sure you hold it down for a few seconds.

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There is another way to take a screenshot without an app according to this article.

  1. Open Settings -> Motion
  2. Scroll down to Hand motion
  3. Enable Palm swipe to capture
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  • That does not apply to the Stock version from the Play store.
    – jth41
    Commented Aug 8, 2013 at 13:39

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