How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone 3G

By Gary Ng on July 15th, 2008 112

Do you ever reminisce back to the days of jailbreaking and 3rd party applications on the first gen iPhone? Whenever I wrote reviews of applications or the top iPhone optimized websites I had to take screenshots. The first program I used was ScreenShot, but then Capture ended up becoming the screenshot program of choice.

What about taking screenshots on iPhone firmware 2.0? Are there programs in the iPhone App Store? Well, forget everything because there is a screenshot taking utility built into firmware 2.0. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s not documented and when I found out about it today, I just had to come back here and tell you all about it! If you already know about this, move on outta here. If you’re getting excited, keep on reading.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone 3G

1. Hold down HOME button, then quickly press the SLEEP/WAKE button on the top right of the phone. You’ll see a quick white “flash” that will fade in and out. This confirms the screenshot was taken.

2. Go to your Camera Roll and VOILA! Your screenshot will be there. Email away to your jealous friends–enjoy! Here’s a screenshot of my current homescreen:

Thanks: TUAW

Will it Blend: iPhone 3G Edition

These guys at BlendTec have mastered the art of the viral YouTube video by blending anything they can get their hands on (think: hammers, hockey pucks, magnets, young children, animals, etc). Well, I expected they would follow through with their iPhone 3G edition and they sure did. Check out the video below and get ready to GASP:

In case you missed it, here’s the original Will it Blend video featuring our beloved first generation iPhone:

iPhone 3G update: Going to test my iPhone today with a full battery charge and see how far I can get with it. Also, will watch a few YouTube videos (maybe a lot) to see how much data I’ll really go through. With the 6GB monthly plan, we can allocate 200MB/day. That’s a lot of data! I’ll let you know my results.

For those who have managed to shag an iPhone 3G, what are your impressions so far?

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  • Dusty

    Nice post, thanks for the tip. :)

  • ntj

    @ Penfield: Is there a way to disable the 3g data (considering you are not on a data plan) so that you don’t accidently surf the net via the rogers network instead of a wi-fi connection? Can anyone answer this for me?

    Thinking about getting an iphone, but can’t justify the data plan right now…. so at least for the short term, was planning to go without data. but the thought of 5 cents/kb if i accidently use the rogers network doesnt sound pretty….

  • ntj

    @ Penfield: Is there a way to disable the 3g data (considering you are not on a data plan) so that you don’t accidently surf the net via the rogers network instead of a wi-fi connection? Can anyone answer this for me?

    Thinking about getting an iphone, but can’t justify the data plan right now…. so at least for the short term, was planning to go without data. but the thought of 5 cents/kb if i accidently use the rogers network doesnt sound pretty….

  • ntj

    @ Penfield: Is there a way to disable the 3g data (considering you are not on a data plan) so that you don’t accidently surf the net via the rogers network instead of a wi-fi connection? Can anyone answer this for me?

    Thinking about getting an iphone, but can’t justify the data plan right now…. so at least for the short term, was planning to go without data. but the thought of 5 cents/kb if i accidently use the rogers network doesnt sound pretty….

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    ntj: Yes, you can disable 3G data. There is a setting on the iPhone. You could also try calling Rogers to just cancel data on your account so you won’t get charged.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    ntj: Yes, you can disable 3G data. There is a setting on the iPhone. You could also try calling Rogers to just cancel data on your account so you won’t get charged.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    ntj: Yes, you can disable 3G data. There is a setting on the iPhone. You could also try calling Rogers to just cancel data on your account so you won’t get charged.

  • ntj

    Thanks Iphone Fan, I appreciate the speedy reply and really commend you on the great job you’re doing with this site! Keep up the great work!

  • ntj

    Thanks Iphone Fan, I appreciate the speedy reply and really commend you on the great job you’re doing with this site! Keep up the great work!

  • ntj

    Thanks Iphone Fan, I appreciate the speedy reply and really commend you on the great job you’re doing with this site! Keep up the great work!

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  • hockeymom

    Awesome – hey, thanks for the dates & times. Much appreciated.

  • hockeymom

    Awesome – hey, thanks for the dates & times. Much appreciated.

  • hockeymom

    Awesome – hey, thanks for the dates & times. Much appreciated.

  • eric

    the 50 discount will take it down to 299 or 199 for 16gb and 8 gb respectively

  • eric

    the 50 discount will take it down to 299 or 199 for 16gb and 8 gb respectively

  • eric

    the 50 discount will take it down to 299 or 199 for 16gb and 8 gb respectively

  • charliespuds

    Hi folks,
    just wanted to know, now that I purchased the 6GB data plan. Does this mean I can only get this data from Rogers hotspots? Honestly, how does this work? I know I get the 6GB/month for $30 but it would be great to know how the data comes across…

    I was told by a CSR that if it’s at a place where it’s not “free”, then a window will pop up asking for credit card information to purchase wireless time. So, with this plan, where can I surf the internet without incurring extra charges?

  • charliespuds

    Hi folks,
    just wanted to know, now that I purchased the 6GB data plan. Does this mean I can only get this data from Rogers hotspots? Honestly, how does this work? I know I get the 6GB/month for $30 but it would be great to know how the data comes across…

    I was told by a CSR that if it’s at a place where it’s not “free”, then a window will pop up asking for credit card information to purchase wireless time. So, with this plan, where can I surf the internet without incurring extra charges?

  • charliespuds

    Hi folks,
    just wanted to know, now that I purchased the 6GB data plan. Does this mean I can only get this data from Rogers hotspots? Honestly, how does this work? I know I get the 6GB/month for $30 but it would be great to know how the data comes across…

    I was told by a CSR that if it’s at a place where it’s not “free”, then a window will pop up asking for credit card information to purchase wireless time. So, with this plan, where can I surf the internet without incurring extra charges?

  • jmoney

    if you turn on 3G on your iphone to save batteries, will data still work on EDGE?

  • jmoney

    if you turn on 3G on your iphone to save batteries, will data still work on EDGE?

  • jmoney

    if you turn on 3G on your iphone to save batteries, will data still work on EDGE?

  • Danny

    I went and picked up my 8gb iPhone today.
    Same place as you iPhone Fan (Tillicum in Victoria)
    The guy who helped me was really awesome.
    But my phone can’t connect to the data.
    He was on the phone for like 2 hours.
    But somehow he couldn’t figure it out…
    So he said to go back tomorrow.
    And if it still isn’t working they will get me a new one.

    But besides that it is awesome lol

  • Danny

    I went and picked up my 8gb iPhone today.
    Same place as you iPhone Fan (Tillicum in Victoria)
    The guy who helped me was really awesome.
    But my phone can’t connect to the data.
    He was on the phone for like 2 hours.
    But somehow he couldn’t figure it out…
    So he said to go back tomorrow.
    And if it still isn’t working they will get me a new one.

    But besides that it is awesome lol

  • Danny

    I went and picked up my 8gb iPhone today.
    Same place as you iPhone Fan (Tillicum in Victoria)
    The guy who helped me was really awesome.
    But my phone can’t connect to the data.
    He was on the phone for like 2 hours.
    But somehow he couldn’t figure it out…
    So he said to go back tomorrow.
    And if it still isn’t working they will get me a new one.

    But besides that it is awesome lol

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    charliespuds: if you got 6GB data, you have internet anywhere on your phone. As for wifi…it’s only available from open hotspots or your wifi at home.

    danny: Yeah, the guys at that location are super awesome. Very friendly, quick and knowledgeable. Looks like the phone is defective.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca Gary

    charliespuds: if you got 6GB data, you have internet anywhere on your phone. As for wifi…it’s only available from open hotspots or your wifi at home.

    danny: Yeah, the guys at that location are super awesome. Very friendly, quick and knowledgeable. Looks like the phone is defective.

  • http://www.iphoneincanada.ca iPhone Fan

    charliespuds: if you got 6GB data, you have internet anywhere on your phone. As for wifi…it’s only available from open hotspots or your wifi at home.

    danny: Yeah, the guys at that location are super awesome. Very friendly, quick and knowledgeable. Looks like the phone is defective.

  • simo

    was wondering about data, everybody talks about how many youtube videos you can watch..but lets say i wanted to watch 30 minute tv shows….how much data would those take up??

  • simo

    was wondering about data, everybody talks about how many youtube videos you can watch..but lets say i wanted to watch 30 minute tv shows….how much data would those take up??

  • simo

    was wondering about data, everybody talks about how many youtube videos you can watch..but lets say i wanted to watch 30 minute tv shows….how much data would those take up??

  • Danny

    It started working now!
    I’m so happy haha.
    It was the last one there…
    I would have been so disappointed if it was defective lol.

  • Danny

    It started working now!
    I’m so happy haha.
    It was the last one there…
    I would have been so disappointed if it was defective lol.

  • Danny

    It started working now!
    I’m so happy haha.
    It was the last one there…
    I would have been so disappointed if it was defective lol.

  • charliespuds

    Thanks IPHONEFAN… I take it that means I’m pretty much hooked up to the internet wherever I am and the “extra” costs don’t kick in until I’ve used up my 6GB? That makes sense…

    Cheers…

  • charliespuds

    Thanks IPHONEFAN… I take it that means I’m pretty much hooked up to the internet wherever I am and the “extra” costs don’t kick in until I’ve used up my 6GB? That makes sense…

    Cheers…

  • charliespuds

    Thanks IPHONEFAN… I take it that means I’m pretty much hooked up to the internet wherever I am and the “extra” costs don’t kick in until I’ve used up my 6GB? That makes sense…

    Cheers…

  • ManiacX

    >>simo

    Aprox 400mb per hour of youtube videos.

    Sold my 1st gen iPhone two weeks ago for $400. Getting new one on Fido on Thursday… Any voice plan suggestions for Fido? I am getting the $30 data add-on…

  • ManiacX

    >>simo

    Aprox 400mb per hour of youtube videos.

    Sold my 1st gen iPhone two weeks ago for $400. Getting new one on Fido on Thursday… Any voice plan suggestions for Fido? I am getting the $30 data add-on…

  • ManiacX

    >>simo

    Aprox 400mb per hour of youtube videos.

    Sold my 1st gen iPhone two weeks ago for $400. Getting new one on Fido on Thursday… Any voice plan suggestions for Fido? I am getting the $30 data add-on…

  • Justin

    Just got my white 16G iPhone for Fido in Eaton Center, Toronto. yahoo!

    Question, since I did not sign on with any data plan, will I ever be mistakenly access Roger/Fido data network when I use to surf on the 3G at home using wifi?

  • Justin

    Just got my white 16G iPhone for Fido in Eaton Center, Toronto. yahoo!

    Question, since I did not sign on with any data plan, will I ever be mistakenly access Roger/Fido data network when I use to surf on the 3G at home using wifi?

  • Justin

    Just got my white 16G iPhone for Fido in Eaton Center, Toronto. yahoo!

    Question, since I did not sign on with any data plan, will I ever be mistakenly access Roger/Fido data network when I use to surf on the 3G at home using wifi?

  • Justin

    I meant surfing at home using wifi on my iPhone 3G… will I be accidently charged on using Rogers/Fido data network?

  • Justin

    I meant surfing at home using wifi on my iPhone 3G… will I be accidently charged on using Rogers/Fido data network?

  • Justin

    I meant surfing at home using wifi on my iPhone 3G… will I be accidently charged on using Rogers/Fido data network?

  • KnightFire

    How good is the camera? Er… ah… does it have a camera? I’ve a SE w810i and it takes great photos; but I’ve been eye’ing the iPhone :-)

  • KnightFire

    How good is the camera? Er… ah… does it have a camera? I’ve a SE w810i and it takes great photos; but I’ve been eye’ing the iPhone :-)

  • KnightFire

    How good is the camera? Er… ah… does it have a camera? I’ve a SE w810i and it takes great photos; but I’ve been eye’ing the iPhone :-)

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