How to take screenshots without using buttons on the iPhone

Life Hacker [Japanese version] Reprinted from the article published on January 26, 2022

You should know the combination of buttons for taking screenshots on the iPhone.

On the iPhone with the home button, press the home button and the power button at the same time to make a screen.For models without a home button, there is a shortcut that combines the side button and the button to increase the volume.

But what should I do if the button on the iPhone is hindered?

Don't worry.You can take screenshots in other ways.

The method of taking screenshots on the iPhone without using the home button, power button, or button to increase the volume is summarized.

How to take a screensho using AssistiveTouch

In this method where you can take screenshots with a model without a home button, enable the iPhone AssistiveTouch.

This is one of the functions to access many functions from the software menu instead of using a button.It is useful if it is difficult to press the button or use a gesture, or if the iPhone button is broken.

AssistiveTouchを有効にするには、｢設定｣>｢アクセシビリティ｣に移動し、｢身体機能および操作｣の下の｢タッチ｣を選択します。 AssistiveTouchを選んで、画面上部にあるAssistiveTouchのスライダーをオンにします。そうすると、画面に白いドットオーバーレイボタンが追加されます。

Then, every time you tap the AssistiveTouch icon, the menu will open and you will be able to access various functions immediately.To add a screenshot function to the menu, select "Customize the top menu" on the "Settings" page.

Here, tap the icon you want to replace and select "Screenshot" from the action list.Alternatively, tap the plus button to create a new screenshot shortcut to add another icon.

You can use a shortcut without tapping the menu so that you can take screenshots immediately.

In the main AssistiveTouch menu, select the "Double Tap" or "Long Press" option and set it to "Screenshot".

Then you can take a screenshot by double tap or hold the AssistiveTouch button.

This method is convenient because you do not have to display a full menu that occupies the screen space.

If the AssistiveTouch button is noticeable, you can increase the transparency when not using it by lowering the "opacity when waiting" in the menu.

The option of "Creating new gestures" may also help.

How to take a squash without using a home button

Now you can see how to take a session immediately without a button on the iPhone.

You can take the same screenshot just by selecting a screenshot from the AssistiveTouch menu or running the assigned tap shortcut.

Remember that the AssistiveTouch button and menu are not shown in the image when shooting the session.When not in use, the button can be dragged in the corner of the screen.

How to add a tap shortcut

An even more convenient way is to take screenshots without buttons using another shortcut with iPhone accessibility.

This feature is called the back tap, which is supported (at least running iOS 14 in the iPhone 8 or later), which allows you to execute the action simply by pressing the back of the device with your finger.

設定するには、｢設定｣>｢アクセシビリティ｣>｢タッチ｣>｢背面タップ｣に移動します。iPhoneの背面を2回、または3回タップしに実行するように、2つのアクションをカスタマイズすることができます。

Then you will be able to shoot a session with several taps.

If you do not want to do this, try combining the assistiveTouch described above and this shortcut.If you select AssistiveTouch as one of the back tap shortcuts, you can switch to this function on and off by tap.

This includes one extra step, but if you are not so frequent to take a session, you can keep the screen clear.

Have Siri shoot

It may not be well known that Siri can take a screenshot.

Just say "Hey Siri" or hold the side button (or home button if the iPhone has a home button) and call Siri.

When you say "shoot a screenshot," Siri checks the request and takes a screenshot as usual.

This is useful if your hands are dirty or if you can't gesture for screenshots for some reason.

Various shortcuts for taking a session

Now you can see how to take a screenside on the iPhone even when you can't use the home button.It would be enough to know which one above.

However, there is a limit to using the iPhone while avoiding the broken button, so you have the option to buy a new iPhone.