How to Capture a Screenshot
How to Capture a Screenshot on Galaxy Watch
Want to save what’s on your Galaxy Watch screen? Whether you're showcasing your custom watch face, capturing a bug, or documenting app behavior, it's useful to know how to take a screenshot. Here's how you can do it on your Galaxy Watch.
Method 1: On-Device Screenshot
Most Galaxy Watch models support taking a screenshot using hardware buttons.
✅ Try this:
- Press and hold the Home and Back buttons simultaneously (usually the top and bottom side buttons).
- You’ll see a screen flash or animation confirming the screenshot.
- The screenshot is automatically saved to the Gallery app on the watch.
- To transfer the screenshot to your phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app or use the watch’s Gallery → Share menu.
If the button combination doesn’t work, make sure your watch is running a recent version of One UI Watch or Wear OS.
Method 2: Using ADB (Developer Option)
Ideal for developers and testers who need precise control or automation.
✅ Requirements:
- PC with ADB installed
- USB debugging enabled on your watch (Developer options)
- USB or Wi-Fi ADB connection
✅ Steps:
- Connect your Galaxy Watch to your PC via ADB:
adb devices- Capture the screenshot:
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png- Pull the file to your computer:
adb pull /sdcard/screen.png💡 Tips:
- Wake the screen if it’s in Always-On Display (AoD) mode before capturing.
- Some sensitive content may appear blurred or blank in screenshots for privacy reasons.
- Use the Gallery app to preview, delete, or share screenshots directly from the watch.
Summary
| Method | Best For | Requires PC? | Screenshot Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Buttons | General users | ❌ | Watch Gallery / Shared to phone |
| ADB | Developers, testers | ✅ | Pulled to PC via ADB |
Screenshots help document, share, and debug experiences on your Galaxy Watch. If you're a developer or a power user, mastering these methods will make your workflow more efficient. ⌚
