How to take screenshots from a real device using Tizen Studio 2.0?

Original Created Dec 07, 2017 | Regeneration Apr 22, 2026

I'm trying to take screenshots from my real Tizen device using Tizen Studio 2.0, but I can't find any menu option to do this. Could someone please guide me on how to accomplish this?

Problem Understanding

The user wants to capture screenshots from their physical Tizen device using Tizen Studio 2.0 but cannot locate the appropriate functionality in the IDE.

Solution Methods

  1. Using Device Manager:

    • Open Tizen Studio
    • Go to Tools > Device Manager
    • Select your connected device
    • Click the "Screen Capture" button (camera icon)
  2. Using SDB Command Line:

    • Connect your device via USB debugging
    • Open terminal/command prompt
    • Run: sdb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png
    • Pull the file to your computer: sdb pull /sdcard/screenshot.png
  3. Using Keyboard Shortcut:

    • Some Tizen devices support screenshot capture via hardware buttons:
      • Power + Volume Down (held simultaneously for 2 seconds)

Additional Tips

  • Ensure USB debugging is enabled on your Tizen device
  • Make sure you have the latest version of Tizen Studio installed
  • For Wearable devices, you might need to use the SDB method exclusively
  • Screenshot functionality might vary slightly depending on your Tizen version

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