Most Android phones require Root access and/or an app in order to be able to take a screenshot of your phone’s display. Well, that’s no longer the case for the HTC One X! HTC was kind enough to provide the ability to take a screenshot easily without any third-party software! You heard correctly… no root or third-party paid app required. This method is totally free and simple! There are actually two different screenshot methods available for the One X. Just follow the steps below to start taking screen shots on your HTC One X.
Instructions:
Method 1:
1. Hold down the POWER button and then press the HOME button.
2. That’s it! Seriously, it’s that easy! You’ll see a message appear on the screen that says “screenshot saved to Camera shots”. Your screenshot will be in your DCIM (Camera) directory. You can then go to your Gallery app to see the screenshots that you have captured.
Method 2:
1. Hold down the POWER button and then press the VOLUME DOWN button. (hold the buttons for a second or two)
2. That’s it for this method too! You’ll see a message appear on the screen that says “screenshot saved to Camera shots”. With this method, your screenshot will appear in the directory /Pictures/Screenshots. You can also go to your Gallery app to see the screenshots that you have captured.
Now go try it out and start capturing some cool images of your Android screens! Leave us a comment if you have any questions.
John A
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I can never do it fast enough that I don’t shut of my screen! everything I’m about to give it I do it but can never repeat it purposely!
Don’t give up! It’s really easy once you get the hang of it. Just HOLD the power button for a second and then tap the HOME button. Or try method #2.
You can take screenshots without root on all ICS devices.
Very true! That’s why I show both methods here. The HTC method and the ICS method. In case one method doesn’t work, they can try the other…
Yay. Just tried it! thx for share!!!
No problem! Glad it worked for you. 🙂
Had you actually tried Method 2 on a One X before suggesting it? On mine Power + VolDown forces a reboot.
Yes, both methods have been reported to work. That is why we go ahead and show you both. Stick with the method that works for you. If one of the above doesn’t work, then try the other method. Nice and easy.
Down & Home worked for me on my one x
Brilliant Thanks
You’re welcome! 🙂
How do you do it on Droid 4?
Awesome, Thanks Bro.
Awesome. Thanks for this!! Works a treat!!
Thankkksssss youuu mannn !!!
Thanks, very useful information.
It works…yay…..but did you know that the 2 methods are actually saved differently? Method #1 is saved to camera shots and Method #2 creates its own folder called “screenshots”
Hi. I just tried it and worked beautifully. Thank you so much. Cordelia
how to download the photo that i like from facebook to my htc one x phone gallery?
Hi John,
I tried it and it was so easy. Thank you so much for this. There were so many things I wanted to take screenshots of and did not have a clue. Cordelia, US Virgin Islands
And, to All, the HTX One X is my first Smartphone and I just love it! I hope it does not change in style, size of screen, etc., I know technology gets more advanced, but leave the look of it alone. Suggestion, would like to maybe be able to open it instead of being sealed? Cordelia
Thank you so much for your help.I spent the whole day trynna google, download apps and when its was time for me to give up,last thing I googled “how can I take a screen shot with HTC One X’. My first smart phone and I’m tryning to learn erything by google.THANK YOU!!
Wow thank you so flipping much!! I didn’t know this feature on my phone . I just discovered it after owning this phone for more than 7 months. HTC One X is just aaaaaaaaaaawesome!
method No 1 worked for me! it’s my 1st smartphone. I’m still discovering things! lol
Perfect thank you! It’s funny because I did it once on accident and was shocked but could never figure out how to do it again.
I did it on accident too, and spent DAYS trying intensely to figure out how I had done it, then weeks passively trying to figure it out, fruitlessly, until now. Thank you! 🙂
Just tried the first option it works PERFECT thanx a lot!!
Omg works great thank you so much!!!
method 2 with volume does not work on One X+
first method does work 🙂 ty
Thanks for the info ! I managed to take a screen shot on my HTC 1x….accidentally and could not figure out how I did it ! Lol
No problem! Glad you visited our site and got it figured it! 🙂
Thank you!! This has been very helpful 🙂
Thanks, #1 workson my HTC X ONE, but not #2, number 2 just adjust the volum down. But thanks for great webpage.
These methods may work on the HTC One X, but it doesn’t work on HTC One X Plus. Anybody know how to do a screen shot on HTC One X Plus? I can’t find a site that pertains to this version, so I keep clicking on links for HTC One X in hopes that they’ll mention “X Plus”.
Thank you so much for the tip! It works for me everytime! i didnt want to get rid of my iphone because it had this feature but i did anyway and now i am glad i did!!! thank you again its the little things 🙂
Glad to hear you upgraded to a much better smartphone! Haha. Thanks for visiting the website and I hope you find our other articles helpful. 🙂