Think You Need Root Access to Capture Screen Shots? Think Again

by Steven Blum

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Among the many reasons users cite for rooting their devices, the ability to take screen shots is usually high up on the list. But rooting the device in order to gain this sort of acess is not always a piece of cake. For those who wouldn't like to void their warrantee or possibly brick their phone, an app exists for taking screenshots without root access. The only catch? You need a Samsung or a phone with an unlocked bootloader.

Using the app is incredibly easy. You just pull down on your notification tray and click the shortcut that says "Screen Capture." Alternately, you can train the app to capture a screenshot when you shake your phone. 

Download the aptly-named Screen Capture Shortcut Free by clicking here.

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Comments

Link Oct 3, 2011

I have a Samsung Galaxy s2 and I just tried to download this app but it says that my device is not compatible with this item! Does anyone no why :-(

Link Sep 30, 2011

I downloaded it too. I never could get the power home button taps thing to work on my Samsung Galaxy 4g to work, so this is terrific news! Thank you Steven!

Link Sep 29, 2011

Yep, my GS2 has this built in. Come on Moto, LG, Sony and HTC! Get moving here!

Link Sep 28, 2011

OMG! This is the best piece of Android news I've hear in ages! Finally!

Link Sep 28, 2011

Would this work on the Xperia play?

Link Sep 28, 2011

On a Samsung Galaxy S2, it is already possible to take a screenshot by pressing the power and home button.

Link Sep 28, 2011

I bet Apple has a copy right....

Link Sep 28, 2011

and downloaded... Why does it take so long to release something like this? And why isn't it standard like with iPod?