How To Take A Screenshot On Nexus 5

Here’s the quick answer: Press the volume down button and the power button at the same time until the screen flashes. Screenshots are still one of the most important features of any smartphone and tablet. Taking a screenshot on a Google Nexus device isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it’s obvious. Luckily, every Nexus device can take a screenshot with a few simple steps. These steps are exactly the same for any Nexus 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. Or, for that matter, any Nexus phone and tablet running on Android 4.0 or later.

How to take a screenshot on your Nexus device

Make sure that the image you want to capture is on the screen.

Press the power button and the volume down key at the same time. The trick is to hold down the buttons at the same time until the screen flashes. A notification will appear to notify you of your new screenshot.

Swipe down the notification to review and share the screenshot. With the newer Android operating system, you will be able to share directly from the notification bar. Older phones will ask you to go to the Gallery (photos) app and find the Screenshots album.

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Where are my power and volume down buttons? On the Nexus 6, you’ll find the power button just above the volume rocker on the right side. It is shaped like a pill. On the Nexus 5 and other older handsets, the power button will be on the left side of the phone and the volume rocker will be on the right. On Nexus 9 and 10 tablets, the power button is in the upper left.