How to Take a Screenshot on iPad Mini 3? [3 Methods]

Want to take a screenshot on your iPad Mini 3? In this guide, you will learn multiple methods to easily take screenshots on your iPad Mini 3 device.

Here are the 3 different methods to take screenshots on your iPad Mini 3.

  1. Using Volume Up or Home and Power Button (Side Button)
  2. Using AssisstiveTouch Option
  3. Using Siri

Method 1: Using Volume or Home and Power Buttons (Side Button)

This is one of the easiest methods to take screenshot on iPads.

Here’s how to take screenshot using physical buttons on your iPad Mini 3:

Step 1: Open the screen from which you want to take a screenshot.

Step 2: Press the Volume Up and power button (Side button) simultaneously on your iPad Mini 3.

For iPad with Home buttons, instead of Volume Up, press Home button i.e. Home button and Power (side) buttons combination.

Step 3: After the screenshot is taken, your iPad Mini 3 screen will flash for a moment.

Method 2: Using AssistiveTouch Option

If you are unable to use buttons on your iPad Mini 3, then you can use the Assistive Touch options to take screenshots.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Go to Accessibility.

Step 3: Under Physical and Motor, tap on Touch. Tap on the “AssistiveTouch” option and then enable it.

Step 4: Now tap on “Customize Top Level Menu”. Tap on “+” and then add the “Screenshot” option. Close the settings app.

Step 5: Go to the screen you want to capture, and then tap on the grey dot on your screen. This will open up the AssisstiveTouch menu. Tap on the “Screenshot” option there to capture the screenshot.

Method 3: Using Siri

Lastly, you can also take screenshots on your iPad Mini 3 using Siri. Here’s how:

  1. Go to the screen you want to capture or take a screenshot of.
  2. Say “Hey Siri, take a screenshot”.

Make sure Siri is enabled on your iPad Mini 3. You can enable it from Settings -> Accessibility -> Siri.

About iPad Mini 3

Release Date2014, October
ChipsetApple A7
Primary Camera5MP
Selfie Camera1.2MP
Screen Size7.9 Inches
Battery Capacity6470 mah
Weight331g