How to Secretly Take a Screenshot on Snapchat?

How to Secretly Take a Screenshot on Snapchat?

Snapchat offers you easily talk with your friends and view Live Stories worldwide, but sometimes the user may want to take a screenshot without notice. So, how can they take a screenshot secretly on Snapchat?

Screenshot on Snapchat

The main feature of Snapchat was that the users could send photos and videos that will disappear forever after a couple of seconds. At this point, we shouldn’t make sure that nothing you shared on the internet will dissolve into thin air.

People who use the Snapchat application have tried everything, from setting their phone to airplane mode to using friends or family member’s phones to view the Snapchat stories. Snapchat has become aware of these methods, and then it has closed off these vulnerabilities.

Taking a Screenshot on Android and iOS Devices

Operating systems of Android and iOS devices let users take a screenshot or screen record. You had the opportunity to take a screenshot of Snapchat and get away with no notification with iOS devices. However, it’s not possible as of now, unfortunately. There is no way for iOS device users to take a screenshot or screen record on Snapchat without getting people noticed, that’s why they need to use another device or the third-party apps we’re going to mention below.

When it comes to Android though, things change. You can still screen record Snapchat without notifying users. Here is how to do it.

In order to take a screen recording on Snapchat from Android devices, follow these steps:

  1. Open Snapchat.

    Find the Snap you want to take a screenshot of.

  2. Before you view the Snap, pull the info menu of Android down.

    android menu

  3. Pull the menu again and find the screen recorder feature.

    android screen recorder

  4. Tap on the screen recorder feature.

    After you tap, a countdown begins and you can capture the Snap with Android’s screen recorder

screenshot using with airplane mode

Screenshot Using With Airplane Mode

The way is the most effective method to take a screenshot on Snapchat. You have to be very careful about this method because other users will know you are taking screenshot photos and videos if you don’t. Follow these steps;

  1. Open the Snapchat application and don’t view the story yet, and then tap ‘New Snap.’
  2. Allow Snapchat to run in the background while going to the ‘Settings’ to active ‘Airplane Mode.’
  3. Turn back to the Snapchat application. Go to the Snap that you wish to take the screenshot. At this point, don’t go out of Airplane Mode yet.
  4. Turn off the Snap and go to your profile icon in your screen’s upper-right corner.
  5. Tap on the ‘settings.’
  6. Tap ‘Clear Cache’,- it is placed on the ‘Account Actions,’ and finally, tap ‘Clear All.’
  7. After you cleared the Cache, you can close the Snapchat application and turn off the Airplane Mode.

Tip: You have no reason to be scared because all your ‘Memories’ or anything won’t be deleted. Snapchat will restart.

use a screen recording

Use a Screen Recording

If you obtain a screen recorder, you can take a screenshot of a video part. So, how are you gonna do it?

You have to obtain a screen recording app. By the way, if you use an iPhone, the application doesn’t necessary. Go to the Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls and then tap ‘+’ next to Screen Recording.

If you an Android user, search the Google Play ‘screen recorders’. You are gonna see a lot of options to use.

Use QuickTime (Only for Mac)

The method is among the best options if you own a MacBook. Connect your iPhone and Mac, and then open the QuickTime player. Go to ‘File’ > ‘New Movie Recording’ and hover over the ‘Record’ button. Select the iPhone as your current camera. Your iPhone screen should be on your Mac screen. So, you can record the Snaps you wish to view. 

Tip: If you wish to take screenshots of individual photos, you should use ‘Command-Shift-4.’

Use Google Assistant (Only forAndroid)

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If you have Google Assistant, it will help you save Snaps.

You have to be quick, so you should practice before taking the screenshot on Snapchat. 

Go to the Snap you wish to save, and open Google Assistant by holding down the ‘Home’ button. It will ask you how it can help. You can give instructions to ‘Take a screenshot’ or ask ‘What’s on my screen.’ Google Assistant will take a photo of everything on your screen.

In Conclusion of Snapchat Screenshots

There are numerous techniques to take a screenshot on Snapchat secretly. You must make sure that you don’t get involved in crime because you may want to have fun, or you might think it necessary to take a screenshot but remember it is a breach of confidentiality. You may put your head in a noose. For this reason, you must decide very carefully about whether to do this or not. If you want to learn more about Amazon and other websites, we cover up many other popular topics in our articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

When you take a screenshot for photos, videos, and stories of your friends or family members, the application will notify the users. Besides, when you take a screenshot of chats, it will warn that “You took a screenshot!” in your chat. Moreover, the users will see a screenshot icon in the viewer’s part of their story.

You should go to the ‘Stories’ and tap the three dots next to your story. The number shows how many people have viewed your story, and if your friend or someone else takes a screenshot, there will be a green triangle next to the name.

According to Government Culture Minister, taking a screenshot of photos and videos and pass them to other people without permission is unlawful. So, anyone who did it might be sued by the owner of the content.

You earn a point for sending a snap to your story. Sadly, Snapchat scores don’t improve if you see a story. If you haven’t been active on Snapchat for a period, the first Snap you send will score 6 points.

Snapchat can know you’re asleep based on the span of your inactivity and the period of the day. When you’re asleep, your Actionmoji will seem in a very sleepy position in a rocker.

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  1. Dane Keller
    Dane Keller

    To secretly take a screenshot on Snapchat is perhaps the most useful thing there is. I’ve been doing it since my friend showed it to me years ago.