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Unable to take screenshot on iPhone

I press the side button and the volume up button at the same time and NOTHING HAPPENS. Why?

(iPhoneSE 18.3.1)



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iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 7:36 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 7:52 PM

iPhone SE still uses the original style “Home” button.


So depress “Side” and “Home” simultaneously for screen captures.

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Unable to take screenshot on iPhone

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