Originally written by Amit Kumar, updated by Dibyajyoti Kabi. First published May 15, 2019. Updated October 24, 2026.
To take a screenshot on the OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro, press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. The screen flashes and a preview shows up in the corner. You can also swipe down with three fingers, ask Google Assistant, or capture a long scrolling screenshot.
This post used to cover the OnePlus 7 series on launch day, when it ran OxygenOS 9 on Android 9 Pie. Both phones have since moved to OxygenOS 12 on Android 12, which was their last update. I’ll show you every screenshot method that works on that final software, where the files go, and what to do when a method stops working.
Key points
- Power + Volume Down works on every OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, on any software version.
- The three-finger swipe needs to be turned on in Settings first.
- Google Assistant can take a screenshot hands-free with “Hey Google, take a screenshot”.
- Scrolling screenshots capture a full web page or chat in one image.
- The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro got their final update, OxygenOS 12, so these steps won’t change again.
How do I take a screenshot on the OnePlus 7 with the buttons?
Open the screen you want to save. Press the Power button and the Volume Down button together and let go right away. The screen flashes, and a small preview appears with options to edit, share or take a scrolling screenshot. If you hold the keys too long, the power menu or volume slider may pop up instead.
- Open the app or screen you want to capture.
- Press Power and Volume Down at the same time.
- Release both buttons as soon as the screen flashes.
- Tap the preview to edit or share it, or leave it and it saves on its own.
This is the same combination Google lists for most Android phones on its screenshot and screen recording help page.
How do I take a screenshot with a three-finger swipe?
Turn on the three-finger screenshot gesture, then swipe down on the screen with three fingers together. On OxygenOS 11 and 12, look for it under Settings > Buttons & gestures > Quick gestures. Swipe straight down from the middle of the screen. A swipe up, left or right won’t trigger it.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Buttons & gestures.
- Tap Quick gestures.
- Turn on Three-finger screenshot.
- Open the screen you want and swipe down with three fingers.
If you can’t find Quick gestures, use the search bar at the top of Settings and type “screenshot”. The menu names moved a little between OxygenOS versions.
How do I take a screenshot with Google Assistant?
Open the screen you want, then say “Hey Google, take a screenshot” or hold the Power button to call Assistant and ask it. Assistant captures the screen and shows sharing options. This helps when you’re holding the phone in a way that makes the buttons hard to press together.
- Open the screen you want to capture.
- Say “Hey Google” or press and hold the Power button, depending on how you set up Assistant.
- Say “Take a screenshot”.
- Pick where to share it, or open it from the preview.
If Power opens the power menu instead of Assistant, change it in Settings > Buttons & gestures > Power button. Google’s Assistant setup page covers turning on “Hey Google”.
How do I take a scrolling screenshot on the OnePlus 7?
Take a normal screenshot first. Tap the scrolling screenshot option in the preview that appears, and the phone starts scrolling the page and stitching it into one long image. Tap the screen to stop wherever you want. It works best in browsers, chat apps and settings pages.
- Open the long page you want to save.
- Press Power and Volume Down together.
- Tap Scrolling screenshot, or Expanded screenshot, in the preview.
- Let it scroll, then tap the screen to stop.
- Tap Save, or edit the image first.
Some apps block scrolling capture, like video players, games and apps that use a custom scroll view. In those, take a few normal screenshots instead.
Where are screenshots saved on the OnePlus 7?
Your screenshots go to the Screenshots album. Open the Gallery app or Google Photos and look under Albums or Library for Screenshots. On a PC, connect the phone over USB, pick File transfer and open the Pictures > Screenshots folder in the phone’s internal storage.
If you use Google Photos backup, your screenshots can upload to your Google account too. Google’s Photos backup page shows how to turn backup on or off for a folder like Screenshots.
Why can’t I take a screenshot on my OnePlus 7?
Most of the time the app blocks it. Banking apps, streaming apps like Netflix and incognito tabs in Chrome don’t allow screenshots, so you’ll see a message or a black image. If screenshots fail everywhere, restart the phone and check that the three-finger gesture or Assistant setting is still on.
- Try the button combination in a different app, like Settings.
- Restart the phone.
- Free up storage if it’s almost full, in Settings > Storage.
- Check for a stuck volume or power button by pressing each one on its own.
There’s no fix for apps that block screenshots on purpose. That’s a privacy choice made by the app, not a bug on your phone.
Is the OnePlus 7 still getting updates?
No. OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 was the last major update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. OnePlus pushed a final maintenance build in January 2023 with the December 2022 security patch, and the phones get no new updates after that.
9to5Google reported the final update when it rolled out to the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. You can still check your build in Settings > About device, and grab official firmware from the OnePlus software upgrade page. If you need to reinstall it, my guide on flashing stock OnePlus firmware walks you through it.
FAQ
What is the shortcut for a screenshot on the OnePlus 7 Pro?
Press Power and Volume Down together. You can also turn on Three-finger screenshot in Settings > Buttons & gestures > Quick gestures and swipe down with three fingers. Both work on the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro.
Can I take a partial screenshot on the OnePlus 7?
Yes, by cropping. Take a normal screenshot, tap the preview, then use the crop tool in the editor to keep only the part you want. Save it, and the cropped version replaces or sits next to the original depending on your editor.
How do I record my screen on the OnePlus 7?
Pull down the Quick Settings panel and tap Screen recorder. If you don’t see it, tap the edit icon and drag it into the panel. My guide on using the Android screen recorder has more on it.
Do these steps work on the OnePlus 7T?
Yes. The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro run the same OxygenOS 12 final software, so the buttons, three-finger swipe, Assistant and scrolling screenshot work the same way.
Related guides
- OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and Bullets Wireless launched in India
- How to install Google Camera on the OnePlus 7 Pro
- How to flash stock OnePlus firmware
- How to use the Android screen recorder
- How to back up your Android phone without root
That’s it. Press Power and Volume Down for a quick capture, or set up the three-finger swipe if you take a lot of screenshots.
Screenshot not saving or the gesture not working? Leave a comment with your model (OnePlus 7 GM1901 or 7 Pro GM1911, for example) and your OxygenOS version, and I’ll help you figure it out.
