Capturing screenshot on Android phone

[hidden_lantern]

I was looking around to find some ways to get screenshots from Android phone, but couldn't find any good ones.

I found some screenshot apps but they either require the phone to be rooted or they are not free.

So I googled and found a method which didn't require a rooted phone.

It isn't really a simple method and requires a bit of installation of software on your Desktop.

The method requires Android SDK to be installed on your computer.

1) Go to The Android Developer site (http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html) and download the android sdk for Windows. The (exe) file is recommened.

You might also need to install the Java JDK (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html) if you don't already have one.
You MUST download the JDK one instead of the JRE.

2) After installing the Android SDK, you don't have to run the SDK Manager.

3) Connect your phone via USB to your computer. On your phone turn on USB Debugging. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging

4) Assuming the default installation path, go to C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools and run ddms.bat

5) The program will start and it should show your Android device. Select your device.

6) Go to Menu at the top and Select Device -> Screen Capture.

7) A new window will open and you can see your Android screen in the window.

8) You can choose to copy the image or save it on your desktop.

That's quite alot of things to do to capture a screenshot. I hope Android provides one in the future.
The method works on most Android phones.

[sirenzz]

Ok for u htc evo 4g owners i found a program on the market that works great and no root is required. Go to the market and download ShootMe. Once you install the program, select hidden. Thats it. Launch PL as usual and when u want to take a screen shot just shake your phone, you will hear a click confirming screen shot was taken. To view file you will need a file manager like ES File Exployer or any from the market as pics go on the sd card. Then open up your file exployer program and go to ShootMe file and your screen shot will be there. You can also hook up to your pc via usb to pull files as well. This program states it works on HTC EVO 4G. Hope this helps

[OrFeAsGr]

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I was looking around to find some ways to get screenshots from Android phone, but couldn't find any good ones.

I found some screenshot apps but they either require the phone to be rooted or they are not free.

So I googled and found a method which didn't require a rooted phone.

It isn't really a simple method and requires a bit of installation of software on your Desktop.

The method requires Android SDK to be installed on your computer.

1) Go to The Android Developer site (http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html) and download the android sdk for Windows. The (exe) file is recommened.

You might also need to install the Java JDK (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html) if you don't already have one.
You MUST download the JDK one instead of the JRE.

2) After installing the Android SDK, you don't have to run the SDK Manager.

3) Connect your phone via USB to your computer. On your phone turn on USB Debugging. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging

4) Assuming the default installation path, go to C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools and run ddms.bat

5) The program will start and it should show your Android device. Select your device.

6) Go to Menu at the top and Select Device -> Screen Capture.

7) A new window will open and you can see your Android screen in the window.

8) You can choose to copy the image or save it on your desktop.

That's quite alot of things to do to capture a screenshot. I hope Android provides one in the future.
The method works on most Android phones.
I have found this too but what happens with someone that has a droid phone and dont have desktop ;-) i gues that these people should try to leave without screenshots

[thugimmortal]

shoot me is a very good app for screen shots
on some android phones it works without root
if you want to root
check out my guide

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?26529-How-to-post-a-Picture-on-the-forum-using-android/page2

[WoundedEagle]

Thank for the tip!

[Dark Avenger]

awesome. thanx for this. hopwfully i can get some screen shot in the future fo a siggy.

[Bakoffmycandy]

Cheers! Good post. I'll have to give it a try.

[Zaltiar]

or..a simple way. lol just get the app "no root screenshot" which is a free app from the market.
follow the simple steps and you'll be able to take screenshots without rooting :)

[RioMage]

You are my hero. I have been looking all over for screen shot tips! Thank you.