Instagram has introduced various ways to protect private conversations among users. It’s Vanish Mode offers fleeting messages that disappear once you view them. But sometimes you may need to keep some important text discreetly. Knowing how to screenshot content in Vanish Mode on Instagram without notifying the user can go a long way. Let’s explore this trick!
How to Screenshot Instagram Vanish Mode Without Notifying
Although there is no official way to screenshot texts or media in Vanish Mode, you can try out some workarounds for it. Keep reading until the end to find your answer.
Method 1: Capture Picture from Another Device
The easiest way to get a screenshot in Vanish Mode is by using another smartphone to take a picture of your screen. This way, the user will not be alerted about any activity.
Method 2: Switch Apps in Background
Another way that has worked for users is by switching to another app and then using the background running apps window to take a screenshot.
- Open Instagram and tap on the user message box in Vanish Mode.
- Without removing Instagram from background apps, open another app of your choice.
- Now, swipe up on the home gesture to open the running apps window.
- Swipe right on the current app to remove it from the full screen until Instagram chats appear.
- Then, take a screenshot.
This way, the user will not be alerted of any screenshots taken.
Method 3: Via Third-Party Apps
You can also use some third-party apps to screen record or clone apps and capture screenshots in Instagram Vanish Mode.
Note: We do not endorse the use of third-party apps as they may expose your device to unwanted malware or viruses. User discretion is advised. Additionally, this app is only available for Android users.
- Download Virtual Master from Google Play Store.
- Tap on VM from the bottom ribbon.
- To launch the cloned version, tap Create VM and choose the Android version and resolution.
- Select Start VM.
- Tap on Add apps.
- Now, select Import beside Instagram.
- Open Instagram and enter your credentials to log in.
- Select the chat with Vanish Mode and take a screenshot.
Since the app uses the clone version of the app, you can capture screenshots without notifying the Instagram user.
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We hope now you can easily learn how to screenshot content in Vanish Mode on Instagram without notifying following the methods outlined in this guide. Do not hesitate to reach out to us in the comment section. Keep visiting TechCult for more tech related know-how.
