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Take Screenshots In iPhone 2.0 Software

Submitted by Michael Johnston on July 10, 2008 - 1:47pm.
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In previous incarnations of iPhone software, it was possible to take screenshots using a built-in method, however, screenshots were only enabled after tweaking a preference file which required jailbreaking. Once the tweak was in place, holding the Home button while toggling the Ring/Silent switch would make the iPhone's screen flash and a screenshot would be taken.

With the iPhone 2.0 software, screenshots are now enabled by default. To take a screenshot, you now hold the Home button while pressing the Sleep/Wake button. Your screen will flash and a grab of the current screen will be placed in your iPhone's Photo app, which can then easily be imported using iPhoto or Windows Explorer.

[via TUAW]

Submitted by Snoop1990 on July 10, 2008 - 4:37pm.
I just can not wait until tomorrow

Submitted by katmail on July 12, 2008 - 7:34am.
This works great! Thank you, for the tip.

Submitted by Kevin Dunahee on July 12, 2008 - 1:01pm.
Just curious what the practicality of this new feature is. I'm not complaining that it's in there, just what does Apple intend people to do with this ability?

Submitted by Stephen007 on July 13, 2008 - 10:05am.
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Originally Posted by Superman View Post
Just curious what the practicality of this new feature is. I'm not complaining that it's in there, just what does Apple intend people to do with this ability?
Honestly, it's really just to be able to take screen shots of cool games & apps and email them to your brother. At least that's what I'm going to do :-D

Submitted by Kevin Dunahee on July 13, 2008 - 5:57pm.
Ahh yeah, you're right. I forgot about the need to brag about achievements in the gaming realm. Good point. However, if Apple can't take the time to make my keyboard in Mail rotate in landscape, I find it hard to believe they added this feature just to allow for bragging rights.

Submitted by CosmicSquirt on July 14, 2008 - 10:48am.
It could also be a useful/alternative way to store information offline.

Submitted by WatersWest on July 14, 2008 - 2:14pm.
It also could be quite useful for error debugging. Have you ever had trouble describing to someone over the phone exactly what error message you're getting on a mis-behaving phone? Wouldn't it be nice just to send them a picture? I think it's a nice added touch, even if not used by most of us that often.

Submitted by TDB on July 14, 2008 - 7:56pm.
It's about time we have this feature. Great for sharing with friends if you are trying to explain things, or for bragging rights. Also useful just before your next back up just in case you phone doesn't recover happily and you need to remember some of your mail, network, and other settings.

Saving images from Safari and Mail

Submitted by Leanna (not verified) on July 22, 2008 - 11:24pm.
Here's another tip you can save images from Safari and Mail too, just hold down on the image and click on "Save Image".

I got this tip from here, it also has other tips there too...
http://www.tiphub.com/82_Great_tips_...3G_iPhone.html

Submitted by deise boy on July 25, 2008 - 4:11am.
thas mate

First gen iphone

Submitted by CoreyG (not verified) on August 11, 2008 - 12:07pm.
Does this work with first gen iphone running 2.0 firmware?

Verified

Submitted by CoreyG (not verified) on August 11, 2008 - 12:10pm.
I was afraid to try it so i was going to wait, but I couldn't wait. It does work with first gen iphone running 2.0 firmware. I can confirm that. I still want to try the holding down an image but I haven't gotten on the internet in a while on my phone.

Another confirmation

Submitted by CoreyG (not verified) on August 11, 2008 - 12:17pm.
First gen iphone running 2.x software does save images when you hold it. Again, I am confirming that it works, and it works on unlocked iphones as well, not that mine is unlocked...because at&t wouldn't like that.... no... not at all....

Submitted by Kiragan on September 18, 2008 - 4:19pm.
This is great! I just came up with an easy prank to pull on our fellow iPhone owners using this. Take a screenshot of their home screen, go to the picture and hand it back to them. They'll eventually notice the photo controls, but some will probably go crazy with frustration first.

Submitted by ihappy on December 30, 2008 - 1:40pm.
I'm so loving your site and all the tips and tricks!! Thanks so much