Screenshots are like evidence for every person right now. They act as the ultimate proof. Not just evidence, but many of us use the feature to capture photos from paid photo editing apps and much more. However, with advancing technology, the restriction over the same increases. A lot of apps now have started to restrict the permission to take screenshots. Yet, whenever there is a restriction, there is also a loophole (jugaad), so here are some of the ways to take screenshots in restricted apps or the ones that don’t allow it.
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Use Google Assistant to take screenshots in restricted apps
Most apps take the standard approach to blocking screenshots on their platforms — blocking the screenshot key combinations. So, the only thing you need to do is avoid these combinations to take a screenshot. The easiest way to go about this is by asking your phone’s voice assistant to take a screenshot. Simply say “Hey Google, take a screenshot”, and the job will be done.
Use scrcpy to take screenshots in restricted apps
Screen copy or ‘scrcpy‘ is a great tool for mirroring your phone’s display on your PC. If you have exhausted all options for taking a screenshot on your smartphone, you can take a screenshot of the app after mirroring it on your PC. Use the PrtScn key or the Snipping Tool to take a screenshot on your Windows PC. The best thing about using this option is that you can directly transfer the screenshot to your phone right away. Read this article to learn how to use scrcpy.
Use AZ Screen Recorder to take screenshots if an app doesn’t allow it
Another way to take screenshots on restricted apps is through AZ Recorder is a wonderful screen recording software that can also be used to take screenshots. The nicest part about this app is that it is completely free, with fewer annoying advertisements and no time limits.
This screen recorder tool can also be used to take screenshots in password-protected apps. Follow the steps below to do so:
Step 1: From the Play Store, download and install the AZ Screen Recorder.
Step 2: Open AZ Screen Recorder and grant it the rights it needs.
Step 3: On your screen, you’ll now see a floating button with numerous alternatives.
Step 4: Open the Restricted app where the screenshot will be taken.
Step 5: Select the Settings icon that looks like a toolbox from the floating button on your screen.
Step 6: Select the Screenshot option from the drop-down menu and shut the drop-down menu.
Step 7: A second floating button, a left-hand camera icon, will appear on your screen.
Step 8: Tap the Allow button after clicking the Camera icon. It will take a screenshot and save it to your gallery. After tapping on the floating window that appears, you can preview/edit the screenshot.
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Taking a picture of your screen on a different phone
While the above two methods might not be compatible with iOS as they are with Android. Here’s a way you can take screenshots of a restricted app from Android and iOS. As long as you have a spare phone, this is arguably the simplest way to take a screenshot of a restricted app. Simply take a screenshot of the screen you wish to capture. To secure any important data from prying eyes, remember to erase the photo from the other phone.
Take a screenshot in Google Chrome’s Incognito Mode
Google Chrome has an experimental feature that lets you take a screenshot in its incognito mode. To enable this feature type chrome://flags in the address flag and hit Enter. Search for ‘Incognito’ and enable the ‘Incognito screenshot’ feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I take a screenshot in an app that doesn’t allow it?
To take a screenshot in a restricted app, cast your phone’s display to your PC using scrcpy and take a screenshot. You can also ask Google Assistant to take a screenshot.
Why can’t I take a screenshot on Netflix?
Netflix and other streaming platforms do not allow users to take screenshots or record the screen within the app because it is in direct violation of their copyright laws.
How do I take a screenshot in Chrome’s incognito mode?
To take a screenshot in incognito mode on Chrome, go to chrome://flags and turn on the ‘Incognito Screenshot’ feature.
Conclusion
So, these were some of the ways one can take a screenshot of those restricted apps. Some apps like PayTM do not allow you to take a screenshot by default, but let the user change their preference from app settings. You will find this feature on most financial apps but not streaming platforms.
Disabling screenshots is the dumbest and most user-hostile “feature” ever. If I’m trying to take a screenshot it’s for a good reason! My banking app, browser, health app, social media app, entertainment app all thing they are important enough to restrict screenshots and then when I just need to send some health report to my family I can’t because of my phone (although I could on a desktop). The fact that you can on desktop just demonstrates that this is an invented problem.
No it doesn’t work!