List of phones that do not require rooting to take screenshots

[skavenger216]

Hi everyone, I'm attempting to put together a list of phones that will take screen shots unrooted. If you have an Android device, and have tried using shootme for screens, please post your phone model and whether or not you had to root for it to work.

For anyone wondering how to take screens on an Android, go download an app called Shoot Me. Some phones will require rooting for this to work, I will not tell you how to do that here (Google is your friend!) . After installing, open shoot me and hit hide. By default, the app is set to take a screen whenever you shake the phone. Whenever you get to a spot where you want to take a screen, just give the phone a shake!



HTC evo 4g- works unrooted
Motorola Milestone (sold as the Droid 1 in the US)- requires rooting
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate - works unrooted
Samsung Galaxy S Capivate - requires rooting
Samsung Galaxy Tab - works unrooted, without need of a screen shot app
Samsung Galaxy S - works unrooted
Samsung Mesmerize - requires rooting

[skavenger216]

Reserved in case the list grows.

[Mr.Wallace]

Samsung Galaxy Tab, doesn't even need an extra app

[skavenger216]

Thanks Mr.Wallace, added to the list.

[ratava]

Sorry off topic but do any Android phones allow screen-display video recording? txs.

[skavenger216]

Sorry off topic but do any Android phones allow screen-display video recording? txs.

As long as your phone is powerful enough, shoot me takes video as well. However, on all but the highest end phones, it will make your game run choppy.

[KaotiicxDream]

I don't think any of the HTC model's support screenshoting non-rooted;-)

[ratava]

As long as your phone is powerful enough, shoot me takes video as well. However, on all but the highest end phones, it will make your game run choppy.

Thanks a lot for the info! My oldee 2.5G iPhone might get replaced by Android or might not if the new one in July kicks ***. Very tempted to get an Android tbh. Will see.

[vol]

I didnt think the Evo did. I thought no android phone did until it had gingerbread on it.

[azulflame]

Galaxy S - works unrooted. tested video, and works (not tested in PL, tho)

Galaxy S froyo (2.2)

**NOTE - REQUIRES THE (free) SHOOTME APP**

[Physiologic]

Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate with Android 2.1 does not require ShootMe root. I don't think any Galaxy S phones require a root, actually. And lol at your sig ^!

[Groad]

Just tried it on Galaxy S Captivate (AT&T). Says I need root access. Android 2.1

[skavenger216]

I didnt think the Evo did. I thought no android phone did until it had gingerbread on it.

I play on an evo, it definitely does work unrooted, non gingerbread

Added all submissions to the first post, thanks everyone!

[choco]

droid 1 needs root with eclair, froyo, and gingerbread

[skavenger216]

droid 1 needs root with eclair, froyo, and gingerbread

added, thanks!

[Plasticuproject]

droid 1 needs root with eclair, froyo, and gingerbread

Rooted with GB-5.2 and I still can't even get shootme to work right on my Droid1

[choco]

Rooted with GB-5.2 and I still can't even get shootme to work right on my Droid1
ill give it a try...my wife got it to work, but i haven't tried.

that GB5.2 is chevy's simply stunning? same one im using if it is....

[Feges]

PL works in HTC Wildfire please?
If yes, rooted or unrooted?

[Yoshura]

Tried running this on my samsung mesmerize and it says I need root (same phone as verizons fascinate). So I guess not all galaxy s phones work without root, maybe its cause I updated to the new froyo?

[bronislav84]

On My Touch 4g immediately says doesn't work unrooted. Shoulda known, it being HTC.

If somebody can find a way to screenshot on my phone other than root or using another phone/device to take a pic, I will be eternally grateful.

[Buster]

LG Optimus: works unrooted but needs shoot me

[MayhemMonkey]

T-Mobile G2x doesnt require root or extra app. Power button + home button takes screenshot.

[MrNBD]

Samsung Galaxy S2 - no need for rooting or additional software. Screenshot can be taken by pressing "Home" + "Power" buttons together.