How to Take Screenshots in Incognito Mode on Android
It is possible to take screenshots in incognito mode in Chrome, Edge, Opera and Firefox on Android
Incognito mode in Google Chrome and other browsers on Android allows you to browse privately. However, it may limit a few other handy features of your device for privacy reasons, mainly the screenshot feature.
If you need to take a screenshot in incognito mode on Android, here we show some ways to bypass this restriction for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
How to Take Screenshots in Chrome Incognito Mode
You can enable the experimental Incognito screenshot flag in Chrome to take screenshots in Incognito mode. Here’s how.
- Launch it Chromium browser on your Android device.
- Tap the address bar, type chrome://flags, and then click Search.
- In the screen that opens, find private browsing screenshot to locate the experimental function.
- Tap the Default drop-down menu to Private Browsing Screenshot and set it to Enabled.
- Tap the To restart to restart the browser and apply the changes.
That’s it. You can now open a new Incognito tab and take a screenshot. This will also make the Incognito tile visible.
How to take screenshots in Microsoft Edge InPrivate mode
Unlike Chrome, Edge has a built-in screenshot tool that you can use to capture screenshots in InPrivate mode. The only limitation is that it doesn’t let you use your phone’s physical keys or Android’s native screenshot feature.
- Launch it Edge browser on your Android phone.
- Open a new In private and visit the web page you want to capture.
- Tap the Share icon in the lower left corner to open the sharing hub.
- In the sharing hub, tap Screenshot.
- Then press To safeguard to save the screenshot to your gallery.
How to take screenshots in Firefox private mode
Firefox has a built-in feature to allow screenshots in private mode which you can enable in settings. Once enabled, you can use your phone’s built-in screenshot tools to take screenshots.
To enable private mode screenshots in Firefox:
- Launch the Firefox browser on your Android phone.
- Press the menu icon (three dots) in the lower right corner, then select Settings.
- Then scroll down to the Privacy and Security section.
- Press on Private navigation.
- Flip the switch to Allow screenshots in private browsing at Activate this.
- Once enabled, open a new Private tab and you should be able to capture screenshots.
Note that if you enable screenshots in private browsing, private tabs will also be visible when multiple apps are open.
How to Take Screenshots in Opera Browser Private Mode
Like Microsoft Edge, Opera doesn’t allow you to use your phone’s screenshot feature. However, you can use the built-in Take Snapshot feature to capture screenshots in private mode. Although a bit tedious compared to other browsers, it does the job. Here’s how.
- Launch it Opera browser and open a new Private tongue.
- To take a screenshot, tap the menu icon (three dots) in the upper right corner.
- Then press Take a snapshot to instantly capture a screenshot.
- Select the Save icon in the upper right corner to open the To share and To safeguard menus.
- Tap the To safeguard , select the save location and press To download to save the screenshot to your Gallery app.
Do third-party screenshot apps work in incognito mode?
No. We tried a few screenshot apps, including AZ Screen Recorder and Screenshot Quick on Google Play. But all of the Incognito mode snaps turned out to be empty. So your best is to use tools built into your browser.
Capture Screenshots in Incognito Mode on Android
For security reasons, Android browsers do not allow you to take screenshots in incognito mode. However, there are times when you want to quickly grab something on your screen and save it for later use.
On Chrome, the ability to take screenshots is available as an optional flag. Firefox, Edge, and Opera for Android, on the other hand, offer optional but simple solutions for capturing screenshots in private mode. If you want to capture screenshots for normal tabs, you have several options from your device manufacturer, Android, and third-party apps.
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