How do you stop Snapchat from saying you took a screenshot?

Taking screenshots on Snapchat can be useful, but the app notifies the other person when you do it. Some people want to take screenshots without the other person knowing. There are a few different ways to screenshot on Snapchat without triggering a notification.

Using Another Phone or Camera

The easiest way is to use another phone or camera to take a picture of the Snapchat screen. Since you are not using Snapchat’s built-in screenshot function, it won’t know you took a screenshot. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Snapchat you want to screenshot on your phone.
2. Use another phone or camera to take a picture of your phone’s screen showing the Snapchat.
3. The other person will not receive a notification that you took a screenshot.

This method works because the Snapchat app only detects screenshots when you use the built-in screenshot function on iOS or Android. By using another device to take a picture, you avoid triggering the notification.

The quality won’t be as good as a native screenshot. Make sure to hold the camera steady and get the right angle to capture the entire Snapchat screen. Good lighting is also important to get a clear screenshot. Using the volume buttons on the camera can help avoid blurry photos.

Pros

• Easy to do
• Doesn’t trigger screenshot notification
• Works on both iOS and Android

Cons

• Lower quality than native screenshot
• Requires extra device
• Can be tricky getting the right angle

Using Airplane Mode on iOS

On iOS devices, you can use Airplane Mode to take screenshots in Snapchat without notifications. Here is how:

1. Open the Snapchat you want to capture.
2. Put your iPhone into Airplane Mode.
3. Take a screenshot of the Snapchat using your iPhone’s native screenshot function.
4. Exit Snapchat and turn Airplane Mode off.

Because your iPhone has no internet connectivity in Airplane Mode, Snapchat is unable to send the notification that you took a screenshot. You can then exit Snapchat and turn off Airplane Mode.

This screenshot method only works on iPhones because iOS does not require an internet connection to take screenshots. On Android, internet access is required to use the native screenshot function.

Pros

• High quality screenshot
• Avoids notification
• Convenient if you have an iPhone

Cons

• Only works on iPhones
• Requires going into Airplane Mode

Using Screen Recording Instead

Another option is to use your device’s screen recording function instead of taking screenshots. Here is how:

1. On iOS, start screen recording from the Control Center.
2. On Android, start screen recording from the notification panel or screen recorder app.
3. Open the Snapchat you want to capture and record the screen.
4. Stop the screen recording.

This records a video of your screen instead of taking a still screenshot. Snapchat is not able to detect that you recorded the screen, so no notification is sent. You can then go back and take a screenshot from the video if you want an image.

Pros

• Avoids detection from Snapchat
• Can go back and take screenshot from video
• Works on both iOS and Android

Cons

• Requires more steps than just taking a screenshot
• Need to delete video after if you don’t want to keep it
• Lower image quality

Using Snapchat in Emulator on PC

If you want to screenshot Snapchats on your computer, you can use an Android emulator like Bluestacks. Here is how:

1. Install Snapchat in an Android emulator on your computer.
2. Log into Snapchat using your account.
3. Open the Snapchat you want to screenshot.
4. Take a screenshot with your computer keyboard shortcut.

Snapchat doesn’t have a way to detect screenshots taken on an emulator. This lets you screenshot freely without sending notifications to the sender.

Pros

• Simple native screenshots
• Undetected by Snapchat
• Convenient on a computer

Cons

• Requires emulator program and setup
• Only works on computer, not mobile

Using Snapchat Web on Computer

Snapchat also has a web version you can access on a computer. This allows you to screenshot without being detected. Here’s how:

1. Go to snapchat.com on your computer browser.
2. Login to your Snapchat account.
3. Open the Snap you want to screenshot.
4. Take a screenshot with your computer keyboard shortcut.

Again, Snapchat is unable to detect screenshots taken on the web version. The quality will be better than using an emulator.

Pros

• Easy native screenshots
• Good image quality
• Avoids notifications

Cons

• Only works on computer, not mobile
• Can’t use all Snapchat features

Using a Snapchat Mod or Clone App

There are some modified (mod) versions of Snapchat and clone apps like SNAPSAVED that allow stealth screenshotting. Here’s how they work:

• Install the mod or clone app, not official Snapchat.
• Login using your Snapchat account.
• Screenshot any Snap without triggering notification.

These apps remove the screenshot detection feature from Snapchat. This means you can screenshot freely within the app.

Pros

• No screenshot notifications
• Works on both iOS and Android
• Easy native screenshots

Cons

• Need to install third-party app
• Use at your own risk
• Features may be limited

Blocking Snapchat’s Access to Your Screenshots

On iOS, you can prevent Snapchat from accessing your screenshot history using permissions. Here’s how:

1. Go to Settings > Snapchat.
2. Turn off Screen Recording.
3. In Settings, go to Privacy > Photos.
4. Turn off Snapchat’s access to Photos.

This stops Snapchat from detecting saved screenshots. However, it prevents you from saving received Snaps. Android doesn’t have this screenshot privacy option.

Pros

• No notifications
• Simple settings change

Cons

• Prevents saving received Snaps
• iOS only, not on Android

Using Snapchat in Sandboxed Environment

On rooted Android phones, you can use an app like Sandboxed Snapchat to isolate Snapchat in its own environment. This stops it from reading your regular screenshot history. Here’s how it works:

1. Install Sandboxed Snapchat and enable root access.
2. Open Snapchat inside the sandboxed environment.
3. Take screenshots without detection.

This method tricks Snapchat into thinking it’s running on a different device. Your actual device retains full access to screenshots. Unfortunately, sandboxing only works on rooted Android phones.

Pros

• No notifications triggered
• Isolates Snapchat from screenshots

Cons

• Requires rooted Android phone
• Need to install sandboxing app

Conclusion

In summary, there are a few main ways to screenshot on Snapchat without getting caught:

• Using another device like a phone or camera
• Turning on Airplane Mode before screenshotting (iOS only)
• Recording your screen instead of taking screenshots
• Using Snapchat on an emulator or web browser on computer
• Installing a modded Snapchat or clone app
• Blocking Snapchat’s access to your screenshots (iOS only)
• Sandboxing Snapchat in a virtual space (rooted Android only)

The easiest and most accessible options are using another device or screen recording. For best results, use a method appropriate for your mobile platform. Avoid third-party apps as they come with risks. With the right technique, you can discreetly take screenshots on Snapchat and avoid those pesky notifications.

Method	How it Works	Platform	Pros	Cons
Another Device	Take picture with separate camera	iOS, Android	Easy, avoids detection	Lower quality, need extra device
Airplane Mode	Enables screenshot with no internet	iOS only	High quality, convenient	iOS only, requires airplane mode
Screen Recording	Record screen instead of screenshot	iOS, Android	Undetected, can screenshot video	More steps, lower quality
Snapchat Emulator	Use on Windows/Mac through emulator	Computer only	Simple native screenshots	Requires emulator program
Snapchat Web	Use web version on computer browser	Computer only	Easy screenshots, good quality	Computer only, limited features
Modded or Clone App	Versions with screenshot detection removed	iOS, Android	No notifications, native experience	Need to install 3rd party app
Block Screenshot Access	Disable app’s access to screenshots	iOS only	No notifications, simple settings change	Prevents saving Snaps, iOS only
Sandboxed Environment	Isolates app from system screenshots	Rooted Android only	No notifications, full screenshots	Requires rooted phone, app install

Trying to screenshot secretly on Snapchat? I recommend starting with the easiest method for your device like using another phone or screen recording. If you need higher quality snapshots, consider Airplane Mode on iOS or an emulator on desktop. Let me know if you have any other questions!