Capturing what's on your iPhone 15 screen is a daily task, whether you're saving a confirmation number, sharing a funny meme, or documenting an error message. With the switch to USB-C and the latest iOS, there are a few more tricks available than you might realize. I'd start with the classic button combo, but it's worth knowing all the options.
Use the Button Combo
For the iPhone 15, the physical button method is the same as recent models. Quickly press and release the Side button (on the right) and the Volume Up button (on the left) at the same time. You'll see a flash and hear a shutter sound if your ringer is on. A small preview thumbnail will pop up in the bottom-left corner.
You can tap that thumbnail to jump straight into editing with markup tools. If you leave it alone, the screenshot saves directly to your Photos app in the Screenshots album.
Use AssistiveTouch
If the button combo is tricky or a button isn't working, AssistiveTouch is a great software alternative. First, enable it by going to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and toggling it on. A small, movable gray button will appear on your screen.
Tap that floating button, navigate to Device > More > Screenshot. Your screen will capture instantly. For even faster access, you can customize the button so a double-tap or long press takes a screenshot directly.
Use Back Tap
This is one of the handiest hidden features. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. You can assign the screenshot action to either a Double Tap or a Triple Tap on the back of your iPhone.
Once set up, you can take a screenshot by simply tapping the back of your phone two or three times. It works reliably through most cases and feels like magic once you get the hang of it.
Ask Siri
When your hands are dirty or busy, just use your voice. Say "Hey Siri, take a screenshot." Siri will instantly capture whatever is displayed on your screen and save it to your Photos. This works regardless of whether Siri is set to respond aloud or just show text.
Capture a Full-Page Screenshot in Safari
This is perfect for saving entire web articles, long emails, or documents. First, take a regular screenshot using any method. Then, immediately tap the preview thumbnail in the corner.
At the top of the edit screen, you'll see options for Screen and Full Page. Tap Full Page to capture everything you can scroll through. The iPhone saves this as a PDF, which you can mark up and share or save directly to your Files app.
Use the Action Button (iPhone 15 Pro Models)
If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you can program the new Action Button to take screenshots. Head to Settings > Action Button. Swipe through the options until you find Shortcut.
Select a shortcut that takes a screenshot, or create a custom one. After that, just press and hold the Action button (above the Volume buttons) to capture your screen instantly. It's a very fast, one-handed method.
Edit and Share Immediately
The thumbnail preview is your gateway to quick edits. Tap it to open a toolbar where you can crop, draw with a pen, add text, or highlight sections. There's also a share icon right there to send the image via AirDrop, Messages, or any other app without ever opening Photos.
All your captures end up in the Photos app under the Screenshots album for later review. This keeps them separate from your camera roll and makes them easy to find.
Adjust a Few Key Settings
To take silent screenshots, flip the physical ring/silent switch on the left side of your iPhone 15 to silent mode. The shutter sound will be muted. You can also disable the preview thumbnail entirely if you find it distracting.
To do this, go to Settings > Photos and turn off the switch for "Show Previews After Capture." Your screenshots will save directly without the pop-up interruption.
