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8 Effective Solutions to Fix Apple Watch Screenshot Not Working

ByJim Miller

If you're an Apple Watch user, you may have encountered a frustrating problem – your Apple Watch not capturing or saving screenshots. Don't worry, though, as we've got you covered. In this article, we'll explore eight effective solutions to fix the Apple Watch screenshot not working issue. Let's dive right in.

1. Turn on Screenshots on Apple Watch

To take screenshots on your Apple Watch, you need to enable the screenshot feature in settings. If you're unable to take screenshots on your watch, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings on your Apple Watch.
  2. Go to General, then Screenshots.
  3. Turn on the toggle for Enable screenshots. If it's already on, turn it off and then turn it on again.

You can also enable the screenshot feature from the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Simply go to Settings > General and turn on the toggle for Screenshots.

2. Restart Devices

If the screenshot setting is already enabled and you're still experiencing issues, try restarting both your Apple Watch and paired iPhone. Here's how:

  1. To restart your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see a menu. Tap on the Power icon, then drag the Power off slider to the right. Once the watch is turned off, long-press the side button again to turn it on.
  2. Similarly, restart your iPhone by turning it off and then turning it on.

3. Follow the Right Method to Take a Screenshot

Taking a screenshot on your Apple Watch requires simultaneously pressing the Digital Crown and the side button with two fingers. The screen will flash to indicate that a screenshot has been captured. Keep in mind that if you're using the Workout app, pressing both buttons will pause the workout. Press the button again to resume.

4. Look for Screenshots in the Right Place

By default, the screenshots you capture on your Apple Watch won't appear on the watch itself. Instead, you'll find them in the Apple Photos app on your iPhone. However, if you want watch screenshots to show on your Apple Watch, go to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, open Photos, enable Photo syncing, and select the Recents album. Then, open the Photos app on your watch to view the screenshots.

5. Check iPhone Storage

Since Apple Watch screenshots are stored on your iPhone, ensure that your iPhone has sufficient free storage space. Go to Settings > General > iPhone storage on your iPhone to check the available storage. If it's full, learn how to free up storage on your iPhone.

6. Change Side Button Accessibility Setting

Some users have reported that their Apple Watch only registers the pressing of the Digital Crown, which opens the App view instead of capturing screenshots. If you're facing a similar issue, you may have accidentally changed the click speed of the side button. To restore it to the default behavior, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.
  2. Go to Accessibility and tap on Side button click speed.
  3. Choose Default from the list.

Alternatively, if you prefer to keep the side button click speed slow or slowest, press the side button first while taking a screenshot, followed by pressing the Digital Crown.

7. Update watchOS

If you're still unable to capture screenshots on your Apple Watch, it could be due to bugs in the watchOS. Make sure to update your watchOS to the latest version. Go to Settings > General > Software update on your Apple Watch, and install any available updates.

8. Update iOS

Similar to watchOS, you should also check and update your iPhone's software to the latest version. It's possible that the inability to take or save screenshots is due to a problem in the iOS version. To update your iPhone's software, go to Settings > General > Software update on your iPhone, and install any available updates.

Now that you have the solutions to fix the Apple Watch screenshot not working issue, you can make the best use of your Apple Watch. Explore features such as getting sound notifications on both your Apple Watch and iPhone, and learn how to put multiple pictures on the Apple Watch face.

Remember, with these solutions, you can overcome the screenshot problem and enjoy a seamless Apple Watch experience.