how to take a screenshot using new ios7 on iphone 5.

It is the same procedure, of quickly tapping the Home button and the On/Off button at the same time. If this doesn't work, a reset may help.

Tap and hold the Home button and the On/Off buttons for approximately 10-15 seconds, until the Apple logo reappears. When the logo appears, release both buttons.

No content is affected by this procedure.

On my phone it works the same way it always worked. Press and release HOME and SLEEP at the same time.

It is possible you have a hardware issue with your home or power button.

My 10-month old Iphone 5 has the same issue with ios6 and now 7. Screenshot works very inconsistently, usually goes back to main screen or to Siri. I'd thought it was a User Issue (meaning me) but guess it's time to take it in.

There is a much easier way to take your screen-shot.

go to settings

tap general

scroll down to accessibility

scroll down to assistive touch

turn it on

you will now have a semi transperent button on your screen

when you tap this you will get options of voice control, favourites, device, home

you need to tap device,then more, then screenshot. DONE

just tap in the center of the menu to go back and close the button,

it will stay on your screen until you switch it off, i leave mine on all the time.

you can move it around anywhere your like and it will show on all screens.

And that is easier then pressing and releasing both buttons? Whatever.

Thanks uplink1001!!!! This is awesome!

I came across this thread because my iPhone 4s was no longer taking screen shots by depressing both buttons. I found that it works, at least on my phone, if I press the sleep button first and then press the home button and release both.

Thank you uplink1001! I've been having the same problems with my phone's power button and have not been able to take screen shots until I read your post.

Okay. I'm not sure why this is so difficult.

Step 1: look at your phone.

Step 2: click the power button and home button

at the same time for just a second.

Step 3: there is no step three because BOOM,

you now have a screenshot.

The problem is not the difficulty. Its that te Home & Power Button combo no longer works on quite a few people's devices, including my own.

works perfectly on my iphone 5 and iOS 7.0.4

you have to hold it for a second or so.

Just depress both buttons swiftly and briefly and you will achieve your desired result. Holding them down launches other functionality, so just click them simultaneouly.