Adding scrolling screenshots to Android is 'infeasible' according to Google

Considering other manufacturers have implemented the feature, scrolling screenshots are probably feasible

OnePlus screenshot pic

If you lot've ever wanted to have a screenshot of a long chat, you've probable establish yourself wanting a scrolling screenshot mechanic. Many Android manufacturers add together these to their devices, but if you lot're holding out for Google to back up scrolling screenshots natively, don't hold your breath.

According to 2 Google Result Tracker threads uncovered by Android Law, Google says adding scrollable screenshots is "infeasible."

Because other manufacturers have done it, that's clearly not the case.

Samsung, for example, will show a pop-up after yous accept a screenshot allowing users to scroll down and take another. The software then stitches the pictures together.

OnePlus also has a scrolling screenshot selection, which automatically scrolls the screen for you. When you're done, tap to terminate scrolling and capture the image.

Despite manufacturers having solutions, Google seems to think it tin't natively add together the feature to Android. 9to5Google suggests it could be because of how stock Android handles screenshots. There's no pop-up like on other phones. Instead, phones running stock, or almost stock Android — like the Pixel phones — relegate screenshots to the notification tray. With that in mind, it could be challenging to make a scrolling screenshot work, but certainly not impossible.

Ultimately, information technology'southward disappointing that Google shot downwardly the thought so entirely. I didn't expect the feature to come up with Android Q, but now information technology seems similar we won't become it at all.

For those who don't have an Android telephone with some form of scrolling screenshot tool, y'all can always download apps like LongShot to help accept extended screenshots.

Source: Google Issue Tracker, 2 Via: Android Police, 9to5Google