We all like to take screenshots of the things we like or find interesting. It is one way through which we live by sharing information we like with people around us, but some apps don’t allow you to do that. Sometimes, while bingeing on Disney Hotstar or Netflix, we take a screenshot of the scene we like but a message always pops up “ Can’t take screenshot due to security policy and personal information” which ruins the mood.
Reasons Why Some Apps Doesn’t Allow You To Take Screenshot
Security is important these days due to all the personal data that is available on the internet today.
The reason for screenshot blocking in some apps or browsers can be due to the following reasons:
- There can be a restriction on browsers-like screenshot features are unavailable in incognito mode as it is specially used for security reasons in chrome and firefox.
- Many apps like Netflix block or do not allow its user to screenshots while using the app. This is done to avoid the sharing of sensitive content in the app.
- Insufficient storage within the device can also be the cause for not allowing the screenshot but it is also one of the silly reasons.
Ways to Fix Screenshot blocking:
We all think about the ways to screenshot in apps and browsers when the app does not allow us to screenshot. There are many workarounds and solutions for this problem.
Take a Screenshot In Chrome Incognito Mode
When you are browsing on Google chrome, it lets you take a screenshot. However, when you are browsing the internet on Google Chrome in Incognito Mode, then you are prevented from taking a screenshot. There is a way to enable it with the feature in its flag menu.
- Open Chrome
- In the above address bar simply type chrome://flags
- Now, it will open up the experimental page where you can enable certain features and also disable them in chrome.
- On the screen type “Incognito Screenshot” in the search bar.
- Click on the drop-down menu option and enable it
- You will be asked to Relaunch the browser, Relaunch it.
- Enter the incognito mode now, and take a screenshot.
- You will be able to take a screenshot without any hassle now.
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