Taking a screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is one of those daily tasks that feels simple, but knowing all the tricks can save you a lot of time. Whether you're saving a game score, capturing an error message, or sharing a funny social media post, there's a method that fits the moment.
Press the Button Combo
The universal method that works on almost every Android phone is the button press. On your Galaxy S25 FE, press and hold the Side key (the power button) and the Volume Down button at the exact same time. Release them quickly after you feel a short vibration or see the screen flash.
A small toolbar will pop up at the bottom of your screen, giving you instant options to edit or share. If you don't see the toolbar, you might have it turned off in your settings, which we'll cover later.
Enable and Use Palm Swipe
This is my favorite method because it feels so natural. First, you need to turn it on. Swipe down and tap the settings gear, then go to Advanced features > Motions and gestures. Find the option for Palm swipe to capture and toggle it on.
Now, to take a screenshot, simply place the side of your hand vertically against the edge of the screen and swipe across from left to right or right to left. It works best if you keep your fingers together. I find this perfect when I'm holding the phone in one hand and my thumb can't easily reach both buttons.
Tap the Screenshot Quick Panel Tile
If you prefer tapping over pressing, add the screenshot shortcut to your quick settings. Swipe down from the top of your screen twice to open your full panel of quick toggles. Look for a button that says "Screenshot."
If you don't see it, tap the three-dot menu or the pencil icon to edit your panel. You can then drag the Screenshot tile into your active toggles. Once it's there, a single tap will capture whatever is on your display.
Ask Google Assistant or Bixby
When your hands are literally full, just use your voice. Say "Hey Google, take a screenshot" or "Hi Bixby, take a screenshot." Your phone's assistant will capture the screen instantly. The image saves directly to your Gallery, though you won't get the immediate editing toolbar with this method.
Make sure your preferred assistant is set up and listening for the wake word. This is a great trick for capturing something quickly without even touching the phone.
Capture Long, Scrolling Screenshots
This is where Samsung's tool really shines. Take a normal screenshot using any method. As soon as you do, look for the toolbar that appears. There will be an icon labeled Scroll capture, it looks like two downward arrows.
Tap it, and your phone will automatically scroll down and stitch the next section of the screen to your image. You can keep tapping it to capture an entire long webpage, a chat history, or a document. It stops when it reaches the bottom or an un-scrollable element like a comment section.
Use the Edge Panel for More Control
The Edge Panel is a handy sidebar that can host all sorts of shortcuts, including for screenshots. First, ensure it's enabled by going to Settings > Display > Edge panels and toggling it on.
Swipe the Edge handle in from the side of your screen and look for the Smart select panel. Here, you can choose to capture a specific rectangle, a circle, or even create an animated GIF. This is ideal for when you only need a portion of the screen and want to skip cropping later.
Edit and Manage Your Screenshots
Immediately after taking a screenshot, that bottom toolbar is your best friend. You can tap to draw on the image, crop it, or share it directly to an app. If you miss that window, all your screenshots are automatically saved.
You can find them in the Samsung Gallery app. Open Gallery and look for the Screenshots album. From here, you can organize, delete, or share any past capture. If your phone is running warm, which the Exynos chip can do during heavy use, clearing out old screenshots can free up a little space and help with performance.
Customize Your Screenshot Settings
To really make the feature your own, dive into the settings menu. Go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder. Here you'll find several useful toggles.
You can choose to show or hide the toolbar after capture. You can also change the image format to save space or adjust where the files are saved. If the shutter sound is annoying, remember that putting your phone on silent or vibrate mode will mute it.
