How to Screenshot on Motorola Signature 27 (6 Easy Ways)

Updated November 2026

Quick answer: To take a screenshot on the Motorola Signature 27, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons together, or touch and hold the screen with three fingers. Screenshots are saved in Photos > Collections > Screenshots.

Also read: How to Screenshot on Motorola Edge 70 Plus

The Motorola Signature 27 is Motorola’s 2026 flagship, with a 6.8-inch Tandem OLED screen, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip and Android 17. US pre-orders open November 19, 2026, with a November 26 release. It’s also Motorola’s first phone that supports GrapheneOS, so this guide covers screenshots on both.

Method 1: Power + Volume Down Buttons

  1. Open the screen you want to capture.
  2. Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time.
  3. Let go when the screen flashes.
  4. Tap the preview to edit or share, or let it save on its own.

Method 2: Three-Finger Touch and Hold

Motorola’s signature gesture (no pun intended). You hold three fingers still instead of swiping.

  1. Open the screen you want to capture.
  2. Touch and hold with three fingers until it captures.

Turn it on: Go to Settings > Gestures > Three-finger screenshot. On Android 17, if the menu has moved, search “three-finger” in the Settings search bar.

Tip: Tap the edit icon in the same menu to exclude games or drawing apps where you use multiple fingers.

Method 3: Quick Settings Tile

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
  2. Tap the screenshot tile.

Method 4: From Recent Apps

  1. Swipe up from the bottom and hold.
  2. Pick the app you want.
  3. Tap the screenshot icon.

Method 5: Ask Gemini

Say “Hey Google, take a screenshot.”

Method 6: Scrolling Screenshot

  1. Take a screenshot on a page that scrolls.
  2. Tap the long-capture icon in the preview.
  3. Tap STOP when done.

Taking Screenshots on GrapheneOS

The Signature 27 is the first Motorola phone that supports GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused version of Android. If you install it, Motorola’s own extras, like the three-finger gesture and the Mosaic editor, aren’t part of GrapheneOS. These still work:

  • Power + Volume Down buttons.
  • The Screenshot button in Recent apps.

Edit, Crop and Blur

On the standard Motorola software, tap the screenshot preview to open the editor:

  • Crop: standard, full-screen, circle or freeform.
  • Draw, Highlight and Text box.
  • Mosaic: swipe over private details to blur them before sharing.

Where Are Screenshots Saved on Signature 27?

Open Photos, tap Collections, then Screenshots.

Full-screen screenshots are 1272 x 2772 pixels, the native resolution of the 6.8-inch screen.

Screenshot Not Working on Signature 27? Try These Fixes

Three-Finger Gesture Isn’t Working

Make sure Three-finger screenshot is on, and the app isn’t on the excluded list. Hold your fingers still. Don’t swipe.

Buttons Only Change Volume

Press Power and Volume Down at exactly the same time.

The App Blocks Screenshots

Banking, payment and streaming apps block screenshots on purpose. You’ll get a black image.

Storage Is Full

Free up space in Settings > Storage.

Restart and Update

Press and hold Power, tap Restart, then check Settings > System > System updates.

Motorola Signature 27 Specs at a Glance

FeatureMotorola Signature 27
ReleaseUS: November 26, 2026 (pre-orders Nov 19). UK: December 3, 2026
Display6.8-inch Tandem OLED, 2772 x 1272, 120Hz, up to 12,000 nits (peak)
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory12GB RAM, 512GB (US model)
Rear cameras50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 200MP periscope (3x)
Front camera50MP
Battery7,000mAh, 90W wired, 50W wireless
SoftwareAndroid 17, 7 years of OS updates, GrapheneOS support
DurabilityIP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H
AudioBang & Olufsen tuning
Size and weight7.99mm thick, 227g
ColorsCoal Smoke, Capulet Green

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take a screenshot on Motorola Signature 27?

Press and hold Power and Volume Down together, or touch and hold the screen with three fingers.

How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Signature 27?

Take a screenshot, tap the long-capture icon in the preview, and tap STOP when you’ve got everything.

Where do screenshots go on Signature 27?

In Photos > Collections > Screenshots.

Does three-finger screenshot work on GrapheneOS?

No. It’s a Motorola feature. On GrapheneOS, use Power + Volume Down or the Screenshot button in Recent apps.

Is the Signature 27 the same as the original Motorola Signature?

No. The Signature 27 is the newer model, with a bigger 7,000mAh battery, a 200MP periscope camera and Android 17.

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