Upgrading to a newer iPhone is always exciting, however it can come with some unexpected changes. For example, the way you take screenshots will change if you go from an iPhone SE to an iPhone 13.
However, the leap isn't as drastic as you may think. Here's what you need to know to take screenshots if you're upgrading to a newer iPhone.
How to take a screenshot on iPhone
The method you'll need to use will depend on your iPhone model and whether or not it uses Touch ID.
Take a screenshot on newer iPhone models without a Home button
1. Press the side button as well as the up volume button simultaneously.
2. Quickly release the buttons.
You'll then see a thumbnail appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Take a screenshot on older iPhone models with a Home button
1. Press the top button and the Home button simultaneously.
2. Release the buttons quickly.
As with iPhone models using FaceID, you'll see a thumbnail appear on the screen. You can tap to open it if you want to edit the screenshot.
Take a screenshot on any iPhone with AssistiveTouch
Some people find pressing two buttons at once a bit tricky. If this is the case for you, consider using AssistiveTouch.
AssistiveTouch is an iOS accessibility feature that gives you alternative ways to perform a lot of common tasks, avoiding the need to press buttons or perform swiping gestures.
Here's how to enable AssistiveTouch, and set it up to take screenshots.
1. Open the Settings app and then tap "Accessibility."
2. Tap "Touch," and then "AssistiveTouch," and turn the feature on by tapping its switch at the top of the screen.
Now that AssistiveTouch is turned on, you need to choose a way to take screenshots.
3. Select "Double-Tap" and then choose "Screenshot." This makes it so whenever you double-tap the digital AssistiveTouch button, you'll take a screenshot.
So now, to take a screenshot, just pull up whatever you want to take a picture of and double-tap the AssistiveTouch button. You'll see the screenshot be captured, and you'll find it in the Photos app.
How to take bigger screenshots on an iPhone
You can take screenshots that include what can't be seen without scrolling. And you can have an older phone for it to work. But you'll have to be quick, and it will only be an option for screenshot sources with more than a page of content.
So far, this feature is only supported by Safari browser. To screenshot third-party apps on an iPhone, you will need to download apps like Picsew or Tailor.
1. Take a screenshot as usual.
2. Tap to open the preview, located in the bottom-left corner of the screen, before it disappears.
3. Choose Full Page, located toward the top-left side of the screen. You'll see a preview of the pages appear to the right of the screenshot.
4. Tap Done.
5. Choose Save PDF to Files and select the save location.
6. Tap Save.
