How to screenshot on fire hd 8

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How to take a screenshot on an Amazon Fire tablet
How do you screenshot on a Fire HD?
Where are screenshots on Amazon Fire tablet?
How do I screenshot on this tablet?

Since Amazon Fire HD 8 (KFMEWI) is an Android device, you may click a screenshot easily using the following method

* General method for Android Devices

Press and hold Power button and Volume Down button (on some devices with physical keys: Homescreen button and Power button) for about 2-4 seconds, in order to take screenshot.
Once you hear a camera sound or notice that the screenshot has been captured, release the buttons.
Your screenshot then will be stored in the Gallery app, in the Screenshots folder.

* Alternate method (working on many devices) *

Press and hold the Power Button for 2 to 4 seconds
Choose the option to take screenshot if it appears

* Did not work for you? Try this method: (For HTC and some other makes) *

Press and hold the Power Button for 1 second
Without releasing the Power Button, press and hold the volume down button, both for 2 seconds
Hopefully your screenshot will be captured. :)

In most cases, you should see a notification that your screenshot has been captured. You may choose to share it, right from there as well.

Screenshots are saved in Screenshots folder and may appear in Gallery of your phone.

Amazon Fire Tablet Screenshot Lifestyle

Amazon Fire Tablet Screenshot Lifestyle (Image credit: Chris Wedel / Android Central)

Though Amazon may be one of the first places that many people think of when it comes to online shopping, it also happens to make some of the best Android tablets on the market today. The Amazon Fire lineup of tablets offers a variety of use cases, from casual content consumption on the Fire HD 8 to productivity on the Fire HD 10. Whichever tablet you use, there may come a time where you want to take a screenshot on an Amazon Fire tablet. Well, not to worry, we have you covered.

How to take a screenshot on an Amazon Fire tablet

Taking a screenshot is much like it is on popular Android phones like the ones from Samsung. The process is relatively straightforward, and here are the steps to help you take a screenshot on your Amazon Fire tablet.

Go to the screen, app, or webpage you want to capture.
Press and hold the physical volume down and power button at the same time.
You'll see an animation on the screen and hear a sound to confirm the screenshot was taken.
At the top of the screen, a notification will appear with options to Share, Edit, or Delete the screenshot.

Amazon Fire Tablet Screenshot

Source: Chris Wedel / Android Central

After screenshots are taken, you can go into the Photos app on your Amazon Fire tablet to view all of your screenshots. From there, you can also share, edit, and delete them as needed. The Photos app can auto-backup your photos to the cloud, and if you want to, screenshots can be included in that backup.

Screenshots can be helpful in many ways. Being able to capture a still image on any screen on your tablet allows you to send it to a friend if you need help with something, show off a high score in a game, or even to yourself as a reminder. So the next time you need to take a screenshot on your Amazon Fire tablet, for any reason, you'll be able to in a snap.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to get and stay online tricky. By utilizing his years of experience with the tech and mobile communications industries — success is assured. When not conquering connectivity challenges and testing new gadgets, he enjoys cruising a gravel road in his UTV with some good tunes.

How do you screenshot on a Fire HD?

With your device turned on, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time for one second, then release. If the screenshot attempt was successful, you'll hear a camera shutter sound (if the volume is turned up), see a flash, and see a small version of the image appear in the center of the screen.

Where are screenshots on Amazon Fire tablet?

To find your most recent screenshot, you can swipe down from the top of your screen and tap on "New Notifications." To find older screenshots, look in your Documents App, then open the Local Storage tab. Finally, go to the Pictures folder. There you can browse through all of your images, including screenshots.

How do I screenshot on this tablet?

Take a scrolling screenshot Important: These steps work on phones running Android 12 and up, on most screens that allow you to scroll. Open the screen that you want to capture. Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.