Modern smartphones Honor, running on the Android operating system, have become an integral part of the digital space of most users. Every day there is a need to save important correspondence, capture a moment in a game, or capture an interesting moment from the news feed. In such situations, the screenshot function, which is built into the system by default, comes to the rescue. However, despite the obviousness of the function, many owners of new models encounter difficulties when trying to take a screenshot using standard methods.
The fact is that the shell Magic UI, which is used in smartphones of this brand, has its own navigation and control features. If you came from a device from another manufacturer, your usual key combinations may not work or perform different actions. In addition, the latest versions of the software have added additional methods for capturing images, which not all users are aware of. Understanding all available methods will allow you to save time and instantly save any information from the display.
In this article we will analyze in detail all existing methods of creating screenshots. We'll look at classic physical button combinations, which are the most reliable method. We will also pay attention to gestures, voice commands and special menus available in the system. You will learn not only to take pictures, but also to immediately edit them or share them using the built-in tools of the system Android.
Classic combination of physical keys
The most universal and time-tested way to take a screenshot on any device Honor is to use two physical buttons. This combination works in almost all applications and interfaces, with the exception of rare cases of blocking by some banking apps or DRM content protection. To take a screenshot, you need to simultaneously press the Power button and the Volume Down button.
It is important to follow the correct sequence and duration of pressing. The buttons must be pressed simultaneously, but not held for too long. A short press of about one second will produce a distinctive camera shutter sound and a notification will appear in the top corner of the screen. If you hold the buttons for more than two seconds, the system may interpret this as a command to call up the emergency call menu or voice assistant, depending on the settings of your Honor.
⚠️ Attention: On some models with very sensitive buttons, simultaneous pressing may cause false positives of the power menu. If you don't get the screenshot the first time, try pressing the volume button a little earlier than the power button, or use alternative methods.
After successfully taking a photo, a thumbnail image will appear at the top of the screen. This is standard system behavior Android, allowing you to quickly evaluate the result. You can click on the thumbnail to go to editing, or ignore it if you are happy with the image. The file will be automatically saved in the gallery in the “Screenshots” or “Screenshots” folder.
Using the control menu and smart button
It is not always convenient to reach for the side edges of the smartphone, especially if you are holding it with one hand or are on the move. For such cases, the shell Magic UI provides a special control menu, which contains an icon for quickly taking a screenshot. This menu is accessed by swiping down from the top edge of the screen (notification curtain) or swiping up from the bottom corner, depending on the navigation style you choose.
In the expanded quick settings menu, you need to find an icon labeled “Screenshot” or “Screenshot”. It looks like scissors or an image of a screen. If you don't see this button on the first page of the menu, click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots) and drag the desired icon to the active area. This will allow you to take screenshots with one touch at any time.
Another convenient tool for owners Honor is the “Smart Button” function or floating button. This is a virtual button that can be placed anywhere on the screen. You can add the “Screenshot” action to its settings. When you click on the floating button, a menu will open where you can choose to take a photo, record your screen, or other useful functions.
- 📱 To activate the smart button, go to
Settings → System and updates → System navigation → More → Floating button. - ⚙️ In the floating button action menu, select "Screenshot" as one of the main actions for quick access.
- 🖱️ You can set up a single or double tap on the floating button to perform various commands, including taking a screenshot.
Using soft buttons is especially important if physical volume buttons on your device are damaged or stuck. Virtual interfaces completely duplicate the functionality of hardware keys, ensuring uninterrupted operation of the smartphone even with mechanical malfunctions of the case.
If you often take screenshots for work, configure the floating button so that it is always available on top of other applications. This will speed up the process of capturing information by half.
Screenshots using three-finger gestures
One of the most convenient features of the shell Magic UI is the ability to create screenshots using gestures. This method requires prior activation in the settings, but once enabled it becomes the fastest way to save information. You don't need to look for buttons or reach to the edges of the screen - just swipe your finger across the display.
To activate this feature, you need to go to the system settings. Find the section responsible for motion controls or accessibility features. From the list of available gestures, select “Three-finger screenshot” and toggle the switch to the active position. Now, when you slide three fingers from top to bottom in the center of the screen, the system will instantly take a photo.
The three-finger gesture is especially useful when you are scrolling through a long social media feed or reading an article. You don't need to stop reading or change your grip on the device. Just swipe your fingers and the desired moment is saved. However, you should be careful: accidentally touching the screen with three fingers can lead to the unplanned creation of many unnecessary files in the gallery.
⚠️ Attention: The gesture may not work in some games or applications with full screen, where the system blocks third-party interference with the interface. In such cases, use physical buttons.
There is also a variation of this gesture - “S-screenshot” or long screenshot. After a regular screenshot, if you scroll down the page and click on the scroll button that appears, the system will take several pictures and merge them into one long picture. This is ideal for saving correspondence in instant messengers or long articles.
Voice control and YOYO assistant
Artificial intelligence technologies have also reached smartphone control. The built-in voice assistant YOYO (or Google Assistant, depending on the region and software version) can execute the command to take a screenshot. This is ideal when your hands are busy, dirty, or in a situation where touching the screen is awkward.
To use this method, make sure the voice assistant is activated and set to recognize your voice. Simply say a trigger phrase, such as “Hey YOYO” or “Hey Google,” and then say the command “Take a screenshot” or “Take a photo of the screen.” The system will recognize the request and perform the action, accompanied by a sound signal.
Voice control also allows you to combine commands. You can ask not only to take a photo, but also immediately send it to a specific contact or save it to a specific folder if your assistant supports advanced use cases. This turns the smartphone into a truly hands-free device for working with information.
Why does the voice assistant not respond?
If YOYO does not carry out the command, check your microphone settings and screen access permissions. Also make sure that Russian speech recognition is activated in the language and input settings and the “Voice Control” function is enabled.
Creating long screenshots (scrolling)
Often one static image is not enough to capture the entire context of a correspondence or article. In such cases, the long screenshot or scrollshot function comes to the rescue. On smartphones Honor this function is built natively and allows you to create images of any length by automatically scrolling the contents of the screen.
The process begins as taking a regular screenshot in any convenient way (using buttons or a gesture). Immediately after you take a photo, a floating thumbnail will appear in the corner of the screen. There will be a button with a down arrow or the words “Scroll” on it. By clicking on it, the system will automatically scroll the page down, taking a series of pictures.
You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen. The system will automatically stitch all received frames into a single high-resolution vertical image. This is especially convenient for saving routes in the navigator, long dialogs in Telegram or WhatsApp, as well as news feeds.
| Method | Speed | Convenience | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons (Power + Vol-) | High | Medium | Maximum |
| Three finger gesture | Maximum | High | High |
| Control menu | Low | Low | High |
| Voice command | Medium | High | Depends on noise |
☑️ Checking screenshot settings
Editing and managing saved screenshots
Creating a snapshot is only half the battle. It is equally important to be able to quickly find, edit or delete the resulting image. The system Android on Honor offers a powerful built-in editor, which opens immediately after taking a screenshot if you click on the preview.
Basic tools are available in the editor: cropping, drawing, adding text and stickers. You can highlight important parts of the correspondence with a highlighter or blur out sensitive data such as card numbers or addresses before sending the file. All changes are saved either as a new file or over the original, depending on your choice.
Use the Gallery application to manage files. All screenshots are automatically sorted into a separate album. The text recognition (OCR) function is also available there. If there is text on the screenshot, the system can highlight it and allow you to copy, translate or search on the Internet, which significantly improves productivity when working with information.
⚠️ Attention: The interface and layout of tools may vary slightly depending on the version of Magic UI and the model of your Honor. Update the Gallery application via AppGallery to get new editing features.
Remember to periodically clean out the screenshots folder. Temporary files, receipts from stores and screenshots of correspondence quickly take up space in the device’s memory. Regular sorting will help avoid problems with shortages and speed up the operation of your smartphone.
Use the built-in editor immediately after taking a screenshot so you don’t forget to add important notes or hide personal data before sending.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why the screenshot is not works in some applications?
Some applications, especially banking or streaming services (Netflix, Kinopoisk), block the creation of screenshots for security reasons and copyright protection. In this case, you will see a black screen instead of an image. This is a limitation of the operating system itself Android and cannot be circumvented using standard methods.
Where are the taken screenshots stored?
By default, all screenshots are saved in the internal memory of the device in the folder DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots. In the “Gallery” application, a separate album has been created for them, which is usually called “Screenshots”.
Is it possible to take a screenshot in incognito mode?
In most browsers and applications, incognito mode or private mode blocks the creation of screenshots to protect your privacy. If you try to take a photo, the system will display a notification that this action is prohibited by the application's security policy.
How to take a screenshot if the volume buttons are broken?
If the physical buttons do not work, use the control menu (notification shade), set up a floating button, or use the voice assistant. You can also connect an external keyboard or mouse via an OTG adapter, if this feature is supported by your model. Honor.
Why does the screenshot turn out black?
A black screenshot usually means that you are trying to capture protected content (HD video, bank data). This can also happen when trying to take a screenshot during a video call in some instant messengers in order to protect the privacy of the interlocutors.