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Every one I have tried so far takes screenshots that need to be rotated 90° clockwise.
Can this be fixed, or haven't I found the right app?
Just press the nook button and vol down button at the same time to take a screenshot.
I don't like the built-in method, I could never get it to take a screenshot without the notification volume displayed on the screen from pressing the vol - button. I use the ShootMe app for my screenshots.
As for the OP's question, I don't know if any app will take it in a vertical image, but you can easily rotate the screenshot on your phone with a number of apps. I use the free Adobe Photoshop mobile app.
How do I point Photoshop to my SD card?
When I use ShootMe, it saves the screenshot to the SD card in a folder called ShootMe, then when I open Photoshop, it just automatically shows up in the image gallery. They're easy to identify because they're sideways.
Yea, nothing shows up in Photoshop. And I can't tell bit where to look, even though the screen shots are on the root of the SD card
Is there any app that takes a properly oriented screen shot? I don't want to bother with rotating pics
Well, The app i use for screenshots is called "Screenshot" and i can say that personally
is the best screenshot app there is, and for rotating pics just use the app "QuickPic" which serves me as replacement for the stock Gallery app which sucks. QuickPic lets you rotate the pics, aswell with options to share with social apps. although you need to have Softkeys, or Button savior installed to access the menu button. Is not a hard process at all and the best of all is that both apps are free.
I don't have any problem using the built-in screenshot. To do it without getting the volume change on screen, hold down the N button and then press volume down. Works every time for me.
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I don't have any problem using the built-in screenshot. To do it without getting the volume change on screen, hold down the N button and then press volume down. Works every time for me.
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Thanks, where are images written to?
I'm pretty sure they go into a "screenshots" folder on the internal memory, not the SD card.
I used to be able to get screenshots using the stock method without the vol displayed, but I cannot anymore!
OK, just tried it with a very brief press of "n" & "vol-" & it worked fine.
I see /media/internal/ but no images show up.
I simply can't get the "easy way" to work! Maybe some sort of conflict with apps? I'm just using ADW and SoftKeys... this is driving me nuts
I just did the stock screenshot (N+VOL-) to verify, using root explorer, I am able to locate the screenshot in /media/Screenshots.
On a sidenote, I tried golfprorm's method of holding down the N button first and then clicking the VOL- button and I still got the "Notification Volume" image on the screenshot.
P.S. When you take a screenshot with the built-in feature, you should get a notification telling you "Screenshot captured" with a clickable link to the image.
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P.S. When you take a screenshot with the built-in feature, you should get a notification telling you "Screenshot captured" with a clickable link to the image.
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Yea, for whatever reason, not getting any of that..
Revive...
I cannot get my Nook Color to take a screenshot using the stock method of hold the physical N-button + tap volume down. Could this have to do with the fact that I remapped my volume buttons to back and menu?
Yes, that would be the cause.
I also can't get the n+volume down method to work without showing the notification volume image on the screen shot. I also tried using the app called "screenshot" because I use this on my Incredible and it distorted the colors of the wallpaper to make it look all funky. Any ideas on why it would have done that? I'll try to post a pic here shortly to show you all what I mean...
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Yes, that would be the cause.
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Do you know of a work-around or should I just download a screenshot app?
I'm running CM7 and am trying to take a screenshot. The stock method does nothing, I'm assuming because of CM7.
I've tried both shootme and screenshot. For some reason, all the images from screenshot just show up as full black pictures with a VERY small ~2x6pixel white line along the left side and near the top. From shootme, they're just black. I've tried sending them to my DInc, but they look the same..
I've tried the following file types with corresponding file sizes on screenshot: .PNG 1.87k, .jpg 10.15k, and .bumper 2.34m.
Any thoughts?
For those new to the world of rooting or just not sure what to do next, please add to this thread what you think are "must haves" or "must do" after rooting the nook tablet. I am sure there are awesome apps and tricks etc out there and nobody knows everything so please post what you feel is something one shouldbdo or get or install after rooting.
I think the Button Savior app is a nice one to have. It lets you set up transparent "buttons" on the side of your screen enabling you to go back, or to your chose home screen, without hitting the "n" home button. Having this app enables you to use said "n" home button to take you only back to the original, stock Nook home screen.
Just my two cents....
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I think the Button Savior app is a nice one to have. It lets you set up transparent "buttons" on the side of your screen enabling you to go back, or to your chose home screen, without hitting the "n" home button. Having this app enables you to use said "n" home button to take you only back to the original, stock Nook home screen.
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Thanks. I agree that is a good one. Another is AnyCut. Anycut let's you place shortcuts to virtually anywhere including settings menus that are normally hidden or hard to find otherwise.
Titanium Backup and AdAway are a couple of my favorite root applications.
AdFree, TitaniumBackup, Root Explorer, ButtonSavior, Terminal Emulator.... Those a just a couple that I would consider necessities.
Great idea for a thread. This was my first time rooting. I agree with all of the above and there are a couple I want to check out as I hadn't heard of them. Other than that I would say MyBookDroid as it lets you not only keep track of what books you own, but have read, want to read, want to buy, or are in the middle of reading etc. I have gotten OverDrive for the first time for reading library books and am enjoying that. I would like to locate an 'office suite' for some of my take a long projects. Other wise I think that is all I'm aware of so far but will be watching this thread for more suggestions.
Use bettercut instead of any cut it will give you access to more options and shortcuts that even anycut cant get you
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Use bettercut instead of any cut it will give you access to more options and shortcuts that even anycut cant get you
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+1 for bettercut! There are things in there I've never seen so if you recommend using it for anything specific, let me know.
Screen Filter. Great app, I love it. It will allow you to lower the screen brightness below the default-allowable levels.
Most have been mentioned.
Right after you Root:
Definitely: Root Explorer and ES File Explorer. I use one or the other just about every day. Button Savior is a must.
Screenshot (app from kastor soft). Helps greatly when seeking help with OS/app issues to include a screencap if possible.
Use Anycut (or Bettercut) to make yourself a bunch of oft-needed shortcuts, like 'Home' (for the stock launcher), Appmenu, Debug Mode, Accessibility, etc. Put the shortcuts in a folder in GoLauncher for less clutter and convenient access.
If you think that you later may do some more in depth mucking around, Get SQLite Editor.
Cloud yourself up: Get Dropbox, Sugarsync, Box.net. and 4Shared. Together it's something like 20GB of cloud storage you can share directly with your NT. Very convenient to send yourself .apk, document, and media files via the cloud vs. USB.
Once you're feeling fairly confident:
1. Replace your stock keyboard with an alternative like Swiftkey Tablet X, hacker keyboard or whatever else is compatible. Read this thread, follow all the tutorial steps. This is a very forgiving hack, and you likely can't boot-loop your device even if something goes 'wrong'. Still, know what you're doing.
2. If you're using GoLauncher and having problems with widgets not loading after a reboot, follow the instructions in this thread to fix it. As above, read up and know what you're doing first.
3. Unless a more current Root method includes these: replace some system apps with stock Gingerbread versions. IE: email, keyboard, gallery 3D. Read through and understand the methods/files needed in this thread first.
Once you *really* know WTF you're doing:
Edit your build.prop file to spoof another device to add extra things to the Market. Build.prop can be safely changed in place (many other system files can't and can boot-loop your NT if you mess with them).
I've taken to keeping several build.prop files on hand- the stock, one to emulate a Nexus S, and one to emulate a Droid 3. I rename/switch them out and reset the Market, depending on what I'm trying to install directly from the Market. (For example, many Gameloft games show up when spoofing the Nexus S.)
Read up and know what you're doing before attempting. It's not a hard 'hack' but understand that applied incorrectly this could boot-loop your NT. When editing your build.prop file, ever point, every space, every character counts, so tripple-check your mods before committing and rebooting your NT. Backup and keep .bak copies of your working 'spoofs' and switch them if/when needed.
zaptoons said:
Screenshot (app from kastor soft). Helps greatly when seeking help with OS/app issues to include a screencap if possible.
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Unnecessary; you can take screenshots by hitting N + Volume Down.
Edit: Sorry if that sounded dickish, it's kind of late and I was distracted by The League.
As I use my NT mainly for entertainment while at work, the FIRST thing I researched how to edit my build.prop to spoof a Nexus S. Opened up a whole WORLD of compatible games!
Also, I got Mx Player, as an alternative to the stock video player. Mx is compatible with all of your major video codecs, and for the most part they play flawlessly. Occasionally, I find a vid that doesn't work with it, but that is largely due to the way the video was compressed.
Next thing I'm researching---Vuze ;-)
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I recommend Opera Mobile for internet. It has great copy and paste function.
Swype keyboard is a must for me.
Taptu is an awesome way to consume information on your favorite topics.
Smart Rotate allows you to choose which apps rotate and which ones don't.
Quick Pic for a super fast gallery replacement that doesn't mess up wallpaper settings. (select the floppy icon to set the wallpaper)
any.do for an awesome to do app that is a joy to use.
Tapatalk of course.
Also, long press on the home button in button savior to access six previous apps.
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SG Pillar said:
Unnecessary; you can take screenshots by hitting N + Volume Down.
Edit: Sorry if that sounded dickish, it's kind of late and I was distracted by The League.
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I completely forgot about that! Not dickish at all, thanks.
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Also, long press on the home button in button savior to access six previous apps.
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Awesome! Never knew this! Very informative thread.
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Also, long press on the home button in button savior to access six previous apps.
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Thanks, great eye! I will be using this quite a bit.
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The ones I couldn't do without are:
1) Go Launcher EX
2) Homecatcher - now the nook button takes me to my GoLauncher home screen and bypasses the stock nook screen altogether. It also eliminated my need for button savior. Not bashing the app, just didn't need it anymore since I wasn't using it for anything except getting back to my GL home screen anyway. I use the right to left swipe or even one press of the nook button in most every program to go back if I need to.
3) MX Video Player - like people are saying, plays anything and does it better than stock video player
4) ComicRack - suggested by people here on the boards, and again, better than the stock program for reading comics (more file types supported, better resolution, better functionality)
If you have access to a rooted phone and the app 'root explorer', you can capture many apps that would be 'incompatible' on the market.
This is how I originally got the Facebook and Twitter app working.
If you attempt this, you must be very careful using root explorer. It could allow you destroy your device.
Here are the steps I used.
1. Make sure the app you want, is loaded on the rooted Android device. (other than Nook)
2. Use root explorer on that Android device.
3. Navigate to data/app and search for the apk of the app that you want.
4. Long press on that apk and choose send.
5. I have dropbox installed, so I send apps to that so I can easily retrieve them whenever I want. You should be able to use gmail to mail them to your self on the Nook.
6. On the Nook, download the apk using whatever method you chose.
7. Install the file. Make sure to choose 'Package Installer'.
8 Enjoy!
Groove Ip
Im trying to get mine to make free VOIP calls. I have tried several different programs. With Groove Ip from Google Ive gotten it where I can hear the call over my nt but cannot seem to get the app to recognize the mic.
Any ideas how I can do this?
npw1138 said:
I think the Button Savior app is a nice one to have. It lets you set up transparent "buttons" on the side of your screen enabling you to go back, or to your chose home screen, without hitting the "n" home button. Having this app enables you to use said "n" home button to take you only back to the original, stock Nook home screen.
Just my two cents....
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Does the "recent apps" button (the four squares icon) work for anyone? If so, how did you configure to get it going? For me it does nothing.
Note, I have granted BS superuser permissions, so it's not that.
Edit: now I find "Also, long press on the home button in button savior to access six previous apps." Excellent; solves the problem, but what is the 4-squares icon if not that?
I have read on internet about so many people suggesting rooting phone and probably installing some APKs just to take screenshot of any screen on Android phone. And I believe lot of people don't know this -
How to take screenshot on an Android Phone?
Ans -> Press power button (mostly present on top of phone) and keeping it pressed, quickly press "Home" touch key on front screen. That's it. That's all you needed to take screenshot. Image is saved in Gallery folder of your phone.
This pretty much works in Gingerbread and ICS, if not other versions of Android.
Hope people find this info useful, for those who dont know yet.
Enjoy!!!
Not necessary!
In my phone, Galaxy SL, you need to press Back button + Home Button for taking a screenshot!
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Unfortunatelly does not work on my sgs
AT2184 said:
I have read on internet about so many people suggesting rooting phone and probably installing some APKs just to take screenshot of any screen on Android phone. And I believe lot of people don't know this -
How to take screenshot on an Android Phone?
Ans -> Press power button (mostly present on top of phone) and keeping it pressed, quickly press "Home" touch key on front screen. That's it. That's all you needed to take screenshot. Image is saved in Gallery folder of your phone.
This pretty much works in Gingerbread and ICS, if not other versions of Android.
Hope people find this info useful, for those who dont know yet.
Enjoy!!!
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all those articles mentioning of installing APK or rooting is because of the fact that NOT ALL phones with OS version less then 2.3 provide taking screenshot functionality out of box. This is now changed with 4.0 OS version. ALL phones having OS version 4.0 WILL HAVE ability to take screenshot out of box.
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Unfortunatelly does not work on my sgs
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Press the Back button in right bottom and hold it. While holding Back button now press Home button in the middle. You will hear a capture sound and in moment it will appear Screen captured. Save as image file
That's not true. It also works in Gingerbread 2.3
People just don't know this fact.
AT2184 said:
That's not true. It also works in Gingerbread 2.3
People just don't know this fact.
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Every phone has different method to take screenshot and is not OS specific ( OS < 2.3) . :/
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if i go my camera near my screen and take a photo doesnt help?lol
Hi. Old thread but I'll just add that on my Samsung T679 running Android 2.3.5 to take a screenshot it's: hold "home" down, press power button once.
JR
HTC swipe method
Hey anybody tell me, there is swipe method in htc mobile ? i have butterfly s but not able to get screen shot via swipe method.
howtotakescreenshot.org/htc-butterfly-s
hi,
i've been using the s3 for six month now and finally got all things the way i want (omega v34 rom with perseus kernel and jkay deluxe framework). except for two things i can't seem to find anywhere:
1. lock back and menu buttons option in the quick panel settings. every time i play something or giving the phone to someone else the back\menu button is accidentally triggered causing a "kill app" operation (long press back button to kill app mod is enabled). annoying!
2. in the contacts screen there is an option to scroll a-->z, i have contacts written in other languages and want to rearrange the scroll order and include letters that are in my language (hebrew).
are the two things i wrote already exist, and if not, from whom should i request it?
p.s i know the #2 issue is possible to solve in galaxy s2 with decompiling some apk's- if anybody knows a good guide for s3 it would be great too..
tnx in advance to the repliers!
you can request the first one in the JKay thread in original development. It's a nice idea
Or if you watching a video on YouTube and you can lock the keys with the lock button so that if i give it to my friend and back button is pressed accidentally so it won't kill our take you out of the video.
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Or if you watching a video on YouTube and you can lock the keys with the lock button so that if i give it to my friend and back button is pressed accidentally so it won't kill our take you out of the video.
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that's only relevant to youtube, i'm mainly talking about games\nav apps\browsers etc
Hey, I've rooted my Redmi Note 4 MTK and it looks I've accidentally frozen or taken away certain permission to an app responsible for scroll capture. When I take screenshot in any app, the scroll capture icon is dark and when I touch it, it tells me that the app is not supporting it, even though it did before. Anyway, I use Amplify, Greenify and SDMaid to freeze stuff I don't use. Does anyone know, what process/app handles long screenshot feature?
I want to turn it on back again.