Everything about screenshots on the 2nd generation iPhone SE

Screenshots are a very convenient way to save various information. Whether it's a quote from a book, a funny picture found on social media, or an important piece of news, screenshot is the fastest way to preserve what's important. In this post, you will learn everything about screenshots on the 2nd generation iPhone SE - how to take, view and share them.

How to take a screenshot on a 2nd generation iPhone SE

Method 1

Display the content you want to save on the screen. Press the side and start buttons at the same time. Do not release them until the screen flashes and you hear the sound of the camera shutter. A thumbnail of the screenshot will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. To save it, slide it towards the left edge of the screen. To edit it (e.g. crop it, add a handwritten note), tap the thumbnail.

Method 2

If our physical difficulties with pressing two buttons at the same time or you want to simplify taking screenshots, you can use one of the functions offered by Accessibility. Accessibility is part of iOS that makes it easy for people with various restrictions to control your iPhone. You can, for example, double-tap or triple-tap on the back of the phone to take screenshots.

To enable taking a screenshot by tapping on the back of the case:

Launch the Settings app, then select Accessibility. Scroll to the Movement and Motility section, and select Touch. On the next tab, find the Back tap option. Now select the type of tap: double or triple tap, then select Screenshot from the list. From now on, you can take a screenshot by tapping your finger on the back of the iPhone.

Remember: iOS allows you to take a screenshot of virtually any content from any application. With one exception - you cannot take a screenshot of a movie or series displayed in VOD applications such as Netflix or HBO. Then, instead of a frame from the movie, a black screen will be saved.

Note: In some social apps, the person sharing the content may receive a notification when you take a screenshot.

Where can I find the saved screenshot?

A screenshot taken on the 2nd generation iPhone SE is saved just like in other iDevices in the photos application, in a separate folder called Screenshots.

To view a saved screenshot:

Launch the Photos application, then click the Albums icon on the bar at the bottom of the screen. Scroll to the Media Types section and select Screenshots. Screenshots are also available in the Recent folder where all the photos saved on your iPhone are stored.

How to share a screenshot on a 2nd generation iPhone SE using the share menu

After saving the screenshot on 2nd generation iPhone SE, you can share it just like any other photo. The screenshot can be:

To share a screenshot on a 2nd generation iPhone SE:

Launch the Photos app and go to the Screenshots folder. Then select the screenshot you want to share and click the share icon that appears in the lower left corner of the screen. On the sharing tab, select the method or application with which you want to share the photo. Then follow the application-specific instructions on the screen.

How to share a screenshot on a 2nd generation iPhone SE with a shortcut

If you frequently share screenshots, you can simplify the process by using a Shortcuts app shortcut. The Shortcuts application allows you to automate various processes. Below you will find an example of how it can be used to share screenshots.

How to make a shortcut to share the last screenshot?

1. Launch the Shortcuts application, go to the My Shortcuts tab and press the + sign visible in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. On the New Shortcut tab, tap Add Action.
3. In the search bar, type Screenshot and in the Actions section, select Get recent screenshots.

1. Click the Plus badge under Get Latest.
2. Enter Share in the search bar and select Share from the Actions section.
3. On the New Shortcut tab, select the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
4. In the Shortcut Name field, type Screenshot, then click Go to Home Screen.
5. Type Screenshot in the Name and icon field on the Home screen, and click Add. Then, on the next screen, click OK to save the shortcut.

The new shortcut appears in the All Shortcuts list and the Screenshot icon appears on the Home screen. After clicking on it, the system will take the last screenshot and display the share tab.

Everything about screenshots on the 2nd generation iPhone SE