Screenshots have long become a common feature, but what to do if you need to capture not only the visible part of the page, but the entire long chat, article or list? On smartphones Huawei with a shell EMUI there are several ways to create a so-called (scrolling screenshot) - from built-in tools to third-party applications. In this article we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden tricks and solutions for old models. scrolling screenshot (scrolling screenshot) - from built-in tools to third-party applications. In this article we will look at all the current methods, including hidden tricks and solutions for older models.

The peculiarity Huawei is that the manufacturer regularly changes the logic of how screenshots work in new ones versions EMUI. For example, in EMUI 13 the algorithm differs from EMUI 10, and on some budget models the function may be disabled by default. We took these nuances into account and compiled universal instructions that will help regardless of the firmware version. If your smartphone does not support long screenshots out of the box, no problem: the article has workarounds.

Before you begin, check the version EMUI in the settings (Settings → About phone → EMUI version). This will help you more accurately determine the available options. Also note that on some sites and applications (for example, Instagram or banking apps), long screenshots may not work due to security restrictions.

1. Built-in long screenshot function in EMUI (official method)

The easiest method is to use the standard tool Huaweiwhich is available on most devices with EMUI 9.0 and newer. The operating algorithm may differ slightly depending on the model, but the general logic remains the same. Here's how it works on Huawei P40 Pro, Mate 50 and other flagships:

  1. Take a regular screenshot — press the buttons simultaneously Power + Decrease volume (or swipe across the screen with three fingers if gesture navigation is enabled).
  2. After the screenshot thumbnail appears at the bottom of the screen, tap on it to open the editing panel.
  3. A button will appear at the bottom of the screen Scrolling (or Long screenshot). Click on it.
  4. The page will automatically start scrolling down. To stop capturing, tap on the screen at any time.
  5. The finished screenshot will be saved in the gallery in the format .png.

On some models (for example, Huawei Nova 9), the button Scrolling may be hidden behind an additional menu - to appear you must first click on the pencil icon (editing) in the toolbar.

The page is fully loaded (no "white spots")

Animations are disabled in the developer settings (if any)

At least 500 MB of memory free

The screen is not blocked by a banner or pop-up window-->

⚠️ Attention: On sites with dynamic content loading (for example, VKontakte or Twitter), a long screenshot may “cut off” part of the information. In this case, try scrolling the page manually to the end before capturing.

If the button Scrolling does not appear, check:

  • 📱 EMUI version —on EMUI 8.0 and below the function may be missing.
  • 🔧 Gesture settings —on Settings → System → Gestures and movements the option Three-finger screenshot.
  • 📲 Application — in some apps (for example, Google Maps) long screenshots are blocked.

2. An alternative method is through “Screen Recording” (for EMUI 12+)

In EMUI 12 and newer a function has appeared Scrolling screen recordingthat allows you to create long screenshots even where the standard method does not work. This method is especially useful for capturing PDF fileslong correspondence in Telegram or tables in Excel.

Instructions:

  1. Open the quick settings panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
  2. Find the icon Screen recording (if it’s not there, add it by editing the panel).
  3. Start recording, then return to the desired application or page.
  4. Scroll the content down to the end, then stop recording.
  5. The video will appear in the gallery. Open it and click Export frames → select the option Long screenshot.

This method gives a more stable result than the standard one, but requires additional steps. The main advantage is that it works even in applications where screenshots are blocked (for example, in some banking apps).

⚠️ Attention: Video screen recordings take up a lot of space. After exporting frames, delete the source file so as not to clog up the memory.

Standard scrolling in EMUI

Recording screen with frame export

Application side (for example, LongShot)

Manual screen + gluing in Photoshop

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3. Long screenshot via ADB (for advanced users)

If your Huawei works under EMUI 10 or older, and the built-in methods do not work, you can use ADB debugging. This method requires connecting to a computer, but gives 100% results regardless of shell limitations.

What you will need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB drivers (you can download from site Android Developers).
  • 📱 Enabled USB debugging on the smartphone (Settings → About phone → Build number — tap 7 times, then return to Settings → System → For developers).
  • 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Step-by-step guide:

1. Connect your smartphone to the PC and confirm that the device is trusted.

2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).


3. Enter the command to capture the visible part of the screen:


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png


4. Download the screenshot to your PC:


adb pull /sdcard/screen.png


5. To scroll, use the command (requires root):


adb shell uiautomator dump /sdcard/window.xml


6. Open the window.xml file and find the scroll coordinates:


adb shell input swipe 500 1500 500 500 1000


7. until you capture all the content.


8. Stitch screenshots in Photoshop or Paint.NET.

This method is more complicated than others, but it is the only one that works on Huawei Y6 2019, P Smart 2021 and other budget models with stripped-down firmware. To automate the process, you can use scripts on Python with library Pillow.

What to do if ADB does not recognize the device?

If the `adb devices` command returns an empty list:

1. Check if USB debugging is enabled on your phone.

2 Install the drivers. for your Huawei model (download from the official HiSuite website).

3. Try a different USB cable (some cables are only for charging).

4. Restart your phone and PC.

5. In Windows Device Manager, check if your smartphone is displayed as an “Unrecognized Device” (update the driver). manually).

4. Third-party applications for long screenshots

If the built-in tools Huawei are not suitable, you can use specialized apps. We tested the top 5 applications from Google Play and AppGallery and chose the most. reliable:

Application EMUI support Features Cons
LongShot EMUI 9.0+ Automatic gluing, editor, export to PDF Advertising in the free version
Scroll Capture EMUI 8.0+ Works in the background, supports gestures Plugins for some sites
Stitch & Share EMUI 10.0+ Glueing screenshots manually, without scrolling No automatic capture
ScreenMaster EMUI 11.0+ Capture web pages as PDF, cloud export Requires registration

The most versatile option — LongShot. It supports automatic scrolling even in applications where the standard EMUI method refuses to work (for example, in WhatsApp or 1Password). The application can also save screenshots in .pdfformat, which is convenient for sending by mail.

How to use LongShot:

  1. Install the application from AppGallery or Google Play.
  2. Open the desired page or chat.
  3. Run LongShot and select mode Auto Scroll.
  4. Adjust the scrolling speed (we recommend Slow for accuracy).
  5. Press Start and wait for the capture to finish.
  6. Edit the result (cropping, blurring, adding text) and save.
⚠️ Attention: Some applications (for example, ScreenMaster) request permission to Reading screen data. This is necessary for work, but be careful - install apps only from official stores.
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If the application does not capture content in Chrome or Safari, try opening the page in mode "For computer" (in the browser menu). This often solves the problem with dynamic loading of content.

5. Manually stitching screenshots (without applications)

If none of the above methods worked, the only option left is manual gluing. This method takes more time, but is guaranteed to work on any device, including one with custom firmware. the next frame overlapped the previous one by 20–30%. Huawei with custom firmware.

Algorithm of actions:

  1. Take a series of regular screenshots, scrolling down the page so that each next frame overlaps the previous one by 20-30%.
  2. Transfer the screenshots to your computer (via HiSuite, cloud or cable).
  3. Open them in Photoshop, GIMP or a free online editor Photopea.
  4. Create a new project with a height equal to the sum of the heights of all screenshots, and the width of one screenshot.
  5. Insert the screenshots one by one as layers and align them to a common element (for example, along the edge of the text or markup line).
  6. Merge the layers and save the result in the format PNG or JPEG.

To speed up the process, you can use specialized services:

  • 🌐 Img2Go —online gluing without installing apps.
  • 🖥️ Microsoft PowerPoint —insert screenshots onto the slide and export as an image.
  • 📱 Google Photos — create a collage from screenshots (function Create → Collage).

This method is ideal for capturing PDF documents, Excel tables or app codewhere accuracy is important combination. The main disadvantage is that it requires skills in working with graphic editors.

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Manual gluing is the only method that works for Huawei with a damaged screen (if the touchscreen is partially functional) or on devices with unofficial firmware.

6. Features of long screenshots on different Huawei models

The manufacturer often makes changes to the logic of screenshots depending on the series of smartphone. popular lines:

Model / Series EMUI Version Features of a long screenshot Workarounds
Huawei P50 / P50 Pro EMUI 12+ Button Scrolling hidden behind the editing menu First click on the pencil, then the option will appear
Huawei Mate 40 EMUI 11 Supports automatic scrolling in Chrome and Huawei Browser In other browsers use LongShot
Huawei Nova 9 / Nova 10 EMUI 12/13 The function only works in portrait orientation Rotate the screen before capturing
Huawei Y7 / Y6 (2022) EMUI 10.1 No built-in scrolling Use ADB or third-party applications
Huawei Tablet (MatePad) EMUI 13 Supports capturing web pages as PDF Option in the menu Additional after the screenshot

On Huawei Mate X3 and other folding smartphones long screenshots only work in the unfolded state. If you try to capture half of the screen, the system will automatically prompt you to rotate the device.

For Huawei Watch 3/GT 3 and other smartwatches, the function of long screenshots is not provided - only manual stitching via Huawei Health will help here (export screenshots to your phone and process there).

⚠️ Attention: On some models (for example, Huawei P Smart 2021after updating to EMUI 12 the long screenshot function may disappear. In this case, resetting the settings to factory settings or rolling back the firmware via HiSuite.

7. Common errors and how to fix them

Even when following the instructions, users encounter problems. We have collected TOP-5 errors and ways to solve them:

  • 🚫 The "Scroll" button is not active
    Cause: Too little content on the screen or the mode is turned on. power saving.
    Solution: Scroll down the page manually before capturing or disable power saving in the battery settings.
  • 🔄 The screenshot breaks off in the middle
    Reason: Dynamic loading of content (for example, in Facebook or Instagram).
    Solution: Scroll the page to the end manually, then take a long screenshot.
  • 📱 Black screen instead of a screenshot
    Cause: Security restrictions in banking applications or Netflix.
    Solution: Use ADB or screen recording (see section 2).
  • 🔧 No sound for screenshot notification
    Cause: System sounds are disabled or Do Not Disturb mode is in use.
    Solution: Check your sound settings in Settings → Sound.
  • 📎 Screenshots are saved in low quality
    Cause: The space saving mode is enabled in the camera or screen settings.
    Solution: Change the saving format to PNG v screenshot settings (if available).

If the problem is not solved, try clear cache applications in which I can’t take a screenshot (Settings → Applications → [Application name] → Memory → Clear cache). In extreme cases, rebooting the smartphone will help.

Is it possible to take a long screenshot on Instagram or TikTok?

In official applications Instagram and TikTok long screenshots are blocked due to security policy Workarounds. paths:

  • Open the page in a browser (mobile or desktop version of the site).
  • Use screen recording (section 2 of this article).
  • In Instagram you can screenshot stories in parts and stitch them together manually.
Why does a long screenshot turn out blurry?

Blurriness occurs due to:

  • Scrolling too fast (in settings LongShot select Slow speed).
  • Hardware screen optimization (disable HD+ resolution in the display settings).
  • Image compression when saving (try saving to PNG instead JPEG).

If the problem persists, take screenshots with a large overlap and stitch them together manually.

How to take a long screenshot on Huawei without the power button?

If the power button is broken, use alternative methods:

  • Three-finger gesture — turn it on Settings → System → Gestures and movements → Three-finger screenshot.
  • Voice assistant - say "Okay Google, take a screenshot" (requires setting up voice control).
  • Quick settings panel - add a button there Screenshot.
  • ADB command — adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png (needs a computer).
Where are long screenshots saved on Huawei?

By default, screenshots are saved in the folder:

  • Internal memory → Pictures → Screenshots (for EMUI 12+).
  • Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots (for EMUI 9–11).

If the folder is not visible, check the settings for displaying hidden files in the file manager. Also, screenshots are duplicated in Gallery in the album Screenshots.

Is it possible to take a long screenshot in the game?

In most games (for example, PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact) long screenshots do not work due to:

  • Protection against cheats (screen capture blocking).
  • Lack of content scrolling (the game world is not static).

Alternatives:

  • Use screen recording (section 2).
  • Take a series of regular screenshots and stitch them together.
  • In some games (for example, Honkai: Star Rail) the standard method works if you first open the pause menu.