How to take screenshot on Windows Phone
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Windows Phone]][[Category:Tools]][[Category:UI]][[Category:Windows Phone 7.5]][[Category:Windows Phone 8]] |
| − | {{Abstract|This article explains how to install screen capture application | + | {{Abstract|This article explains how to install a screen capture application on Windows Phones. }} |
| − | + | {{SeeAlso|[[How to capture screen programmatically in Windows Phone 7]]}} | |
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| − | |platform= | + | |platform= Windows Phone 7.5, Windows Phone 8.0 |
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | + | === Windows Phone 8 === | |
| + | With Windows Phone 8 devices you can take screenshots by simply pressing the power and the Windows button simultaneously. This works whether your phone is unlocked or not. Screenshot will be saved automatically and can found in Picture hub - Screenshot Picture Album. | ||
| − | The app is | + | === Windows Phone 7.5 === |
| + | Windows Phone 7.5 doesn't have inbuilt support for screen capture. However if you have a phone that is (a) developer unlocked and (b) interop-unlocked there’s an app you can use for taking screen shots on your device. The app is called ''Screen Capturer'' - the rest of the article explains how to use this tool. | ||
| − | + | [[File:Screen_Capture_wp.jpg|thumb|none|320x400px|Screenshot of Screen Capturer app]] | |
| − | [[File:Screen_Capture_wp.jpg|320x400px]] | + | |
| − | == How to | + | == How to unlock Windows Phone == |
| − | + | To unlock WP device for development, please refer the steps written on MSDN link below. | |
| + | [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff769508(v=vs.92).aspx How to: Register Your Phone for Development] | ||
| − | You can download Screen Capture app from | + | == How to install on unlocked device == |
| − | + | You can install the app only if your Windows Phone is unlocked (a developer device). You can download Screen Capture app from: [http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=758776&d=1319380657 ScreenCapturer.xap] | |
| − | [http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=758776&d=1319380657 ScreenCapturer.xap] | + | |
=== Step === | === Step === | ||
# Click "Start Capture Task" to start capturing (A timer will start, and during this period, application will listen to Camera button event) | # Click "Start Capture Task" to start capturing (A timer will start, and during this period, application will listen to Camera button event) | ||
| − | # You may need to wait one or several seconds, a message | + | # You may need to wait one or several seconds, a message prompt would convey - to start capturing. |
# Navigate to any application, and touch Camera button to capture the screen | # Navigate to any application, and touch Camera button to capture the screen | ||
| − | # A message | + | # A message prompt would confirm if capturing was successful, you can capture 20 images at a time (yes, you can ask for more if you want) |
# When the Capture Task ends, a Toast will show up to let you save the captured image, tap the Toast to return to application | # When the Capture Task ends, a Toast will show up to let you save the captured image, tap the Toast to return to application | ||
# The thumbnail will list and the captured images will stored in Pictures Hub | # The thumbnail will list and the captured images will stored in Pictures Hub | ||
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=== Settings Help === | === Settings Help === | ||
| − | Prevent Capture Task auto run: Capture Task uses BackgroundAgent to run and wait for Camera button event, BackgroundAgent may auto run in some case, enable this option to stop auto capture. | + | * Prevent Capture Task auto run: Capture Task uses BackgroundAgent to run and wait for Camera button event, BackgroundAgent may auto run in some case, enable this option to stop auto capture. |
| − | The Capture Task duration: How long will the Capture Task run before it stop to accept Camera button event. | + | * The Capture Task duration: How long will the Capture Task run before it stop to accept Camera button event. |
=== Notice === | === Notice === | ||
| − | Game and movie is not supported in this version. | + | * Game and movie is not supported in this version. |
| − | The Capture Task only save temporary file, you need go back to application to trigger saving file to | + | * The Capture Task only save temporary file, you need go back to application to trigger saving file to Pictures Hub. |
== Download == | == Download == | ||
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[http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=758776&d=1319380657 ScreenCapturer.xap] | [http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=758776&d=1319380657 ScreenCapturer.xap] | ||
| − | Here is QR code for download this app. | + | Here is QR code for download this app. |
[[File:Qrcode_screencap.png|180x180px]] | [[File:Qrcode_screencap.png|180x180px]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Reference == | ||
| + | http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316199 | ||
Revision as of 07:53, 18 March 2013
This article explains how to install a screen capture application on Windows Phones.
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Platform(s): Windows Phone 7.5, Windows Phone 8.0
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Created: chintandave_er
(28 May 2012)
Last edited: hamishwillee
(18 Mar 2013)
Contents |
Introduction
Windows Phone 8
With Windows Phone 8 devices you can take screenshots by simply pressing the power and the Windows button simultaneously. This works whether your phone is unlocked or not. Screenshot will be saved automatically and can found in Picture hub - Screenshot Picture Album.
Windows Phone 7.5
Windows Phone 7.5 doesn't have inbuilt support for screen capture. However if you have a phone that is (a) developer unlocked and (b) interop-unlocked there’s an app you can use for taking screen shots on your device. The app is called Screen Capturer - the rest of the article explains how to use this tool.
How to unlock Windows Phone
To unlock WP device for development, please refer the steps written on MSDN link below. How to: Register Your Phone for Development
How to install on unlocked device
You can install the app only if your Windows Phone is unlocked (a developer device). You can download Screen Capture app from: ScreenCapturer.xap
Step
- Click "Start Capture Task" to start capturing (A timer will start, and during this period, application will listen to Camera button event)
- You may need to wait one or several seconds, a message prompt would convey - to start capturing.
- Navigate to any application, and touch Camera button to capture the screen
- A message prompt would confirm if capturing was successful, you can capture 20 images at a time (yes, you can ask for more if you want)
- When the Capture Task ends, a Toast will show up to let you save the captured image, tap the Toast to return to application
- The thumbnail will list and the captured images will stored in Pictures Hub
- Tap the thumbnail will delete the temporary image file in the application folder
Settings Help
- Prevent Capture Task auto run: Capture Task uses BackgroundAgent to run and wait for Camera button event, BackgroundAgent may auto run in some case, enable this option to stop auto capture.
- The Capture Task duration: How long will the Capture Task run before it stop to accept Camera button event.
Notice
- Game and movie is not supported in this version.
- The Capture Task only save temporary file, you need go back to application to trigger saving file to Pictures Hub.
Download
You can download ScreenCapture application from here. ScreenCapturer.xap
Here is QR code for download this app.
