How to take a screenshot or capture on LG G8 ThinQ

Discover here how to take a screenshot or capture on LG G8 ThinQ fast and easy. Taking a screen capture of some important moments or conversations is

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 Are you having the LG G8 ThinQ and can't figure out how to take a screenshot on it? We've got your back. Discover here how to take a screenshot or capture on LG G8 ThinQ fast and easy.

Taking a screen capture of some important moments or conversations is very useful in different situations. So, if you have dimed taking a capture of a screen you are working on is vital to you, then knowing how to capture your screen is what you will want to know.

Fortunately, Android devices or most smartphones have support for screen capturing and even recording. So, if you are to capture any given screen on your LG G8 ThinQ, then follow the instructions below.

About the LG G8 ThinQ

LG G8 ThinQ smartphone was launched in February 2019. The phone comes with a 6.10-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440x3120 pixels at a pixel density of 564 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. 

LG G8 ThinQ is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The LG G8 ThinQ runs Android 9.0 and is powered by a 3400mAh battery. The LG G8 ThinQ supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the LG G8 ThinQ on the rear packs a 12-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.5 aperture and a pixel size of 1.4-micron; a second 16-megapixel camera with an f/1.9 aperture and a pixel size of 1-micron and a third 12-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture and a pixel size of 1-micron. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It sports an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/1.7 aperture and a pixel size of 1.22-micron.

LG G8 ThinQ based on Android 9.0 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 2000GB). The LG G8 ThinQ is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The LG G8 ThinQ measures 151.90 x 71.80 x 8.40mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 167.00 grams. It was launched in Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, and New Moroccan Blue colours. It features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.

Connectivity options on the LG G8 ThinQ include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, USB Type-C, FM radio, 3G, and 4G with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The LG G8 ThinQ supports face unlock.

Taking a screenshot or capture on LG G8 ThinQ

The G8 ThinQ gives you multiple methods of capturing your screen, giving you more flexibility for situations where the typical method may not be convenient.

Check below for all the possible ways you can use to capture any screen on the LG G8 ThinQ.

Method 1: Using key combinations

The primary and well-known method of taking a screenshot is by pressing a combination of keys on their smartphone. The LG G8 ThinQ is no exception to this rule. To capture a screen using this method, proceed as follows;

• Navigate to the screen you want to capture.
• Press now simultaneously the Volume down and power keys for about 2 to 3 seconds.
• You will then get a flash on the screen and the captured screen will be saved automatically. You will also immediately see a small thumbnail of the captured screen in the bottom right corner with some quick options like (share, edit and delete).

Method 2: Using the screenshot shortcut

Most Android devices running on Android 8.0 and above have a shortcut for taking screenshots. You will normally find it among the other icons on the notification tray. So, to take a screenshot using this method, you will have to proceed thus:

1. Go to the screen you want to capture the screen in your LG.
2. Open the notification bar and select "Capture".
3. The captured image is automatically saved in the gallery of your phone or tablet LG.