How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch

Screenshots are very helpful. With the click of a few buttons, iPhone users can capture whatever is displayed on their screen and share it as an image with friends and family. While taking screenshots on iPhone is a simple process, if your Home or Power buttons are not working, you may need to resort to other measures. In this guide, we will be going through the process of how to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch.

How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch

Learn how to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch

  1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
  2. Tap Accessibility.How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch
  3. Tap Touch.How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch
  4. Next, select AssistiveTouch.How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch
  5. Turn on the toggle next to AssistiveTouch. With the feature active, you will immediately see a special AssistiveTouch button appear near the edge of your screen 
  6. Select a suitable custom action – tap Single-Tap, Double-Tap, Long Press, or 3D Touch.How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch
  7. Finally, select Screenshot from the list of available options.How to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch

Now when you use the custom action assigned for screenshots, a screengrab of whatever is on your display will be captured by iOS. 

Learn how to take and share a screenshot using Siri on iOS here and how to take a screenshot by tapping the back of your iPhone here. We hope this guide helped you learn how to take a screenshot on iPhone using AssistiveTouch. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

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