How to Take Screenshots in Windows Phone
Check your phone version (if unsure).
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check your phone version (if unsure).
The process for taking screenshots changed between Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone
8.1.
This was done to allow devices that don't have a Windows button to still be able to take screenshots.
If you don't know which version you have, you can quickly check.
Tap "Settings" → "About" → "More info".
The "Software" entry will display which version you are running.
You cannot take screenshots on Windows Phone
7.5 or
7.8 without a third-party app.
Detailed Guide
The process for taking screenshots changed between Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone
8.1.
This was done to allow devices that don't have a Windows button to still be able to take screenshots.
If you don't know which version you have, you can quickly check.
Tap "Settings" → "About" → "More info".
The "Software" entry will display which version you are running.
You cannot take screenshots on Windows Phone
7.5 or
7.8 without a third-party app.
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