How to Take Screenshots in Restricted Apps | 2025 Guide

Generally speaking, for some restricted apps, we are unable to take screenshots due to security and copyright protection and other reasons. However, users might need to screenshot or screen record in restricted apps for several reasons, such as saving important information or troubleshooting issues.

This guide will tell you how to take screenshots in restricted apps on different devices, including Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. Let's delve into them.

App to Take Screenshot in Restricted App on Windows/Mac

The straightforward way to screenshot in restricted apps in Windows and Mac is by using a desktop tool like EaseUS RecExperts. It's a professional screen recorder and screenshot tool that helps you bypass most apps' screenshot limitations.

With it, you can take screenshots and screen records in restricted apps without a watermark. Besides, you can easily take screenshots on Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service platforms without a black screen.

Features

• Screenshot in the restricted app with one click or hotkey(Default F2)
• Capture full or part of the screen on Windows and Mac
• Save images in PNG format, also create GIF files
• Schedule recording to record videos automatically

Here are the detailed steps on how to bypass app screenshot block with this EaseUS screen recorder:

Step 1. Launch the EaseUS RecExperts, and click the downward triangle to find the "Enhanced mode" button that looks like a small TV on the left panel.

Step 2. Select to record the webcam, system sound, or the microphone. You can see popular streaming sites in this interface, including YouTube, Netflix, Vimeo, Amazon Prime, Disney, Hulu, etc. Then, click a site, and you will be lead to its official website.

Step 3. Go back to EaseUS RecExperts and click the "REC" to proceed. The recording will start after a 3-second countdown. You can see a task bar on your screen. Choose the corresponding button on it to pause or stop the recording.

Step 4. When the recording is over, you will be lead to the preview interface where you can view and edit the recorded videos. Here you can eidt, take screenshots from the recording, or, adjust the volume and playback speed as you like.

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Screenshot Blocked App with Google Assistant in Android/iOS

On Android and iPhone, the screenshot function can be triggered through Google Assistant's voice commands. For example, you can say, "Hey Google, take a screenshot," to complete the screenshot, even though some banking apps or streaming platform apps restrict traditional screenshot methods.

Step 1. Download and enable Google Assistant on your mobile device.

Step 2. Open the blocked app you want to screenshot and say "Hey Google" or "OK Google" to wake up Google Assistant. Then, you can use commands such as take a screenshot or capture screen to enable its screenshot function.

Step 3. Later, you can view the screenshot in the gallery.

Screen Mirror Phone to PC to Screenshot Restricted App

If you have a PC nearby, you can mirror your phone screen to the PC and then use a screenshot program like EaseUS RecExperts to capture the screen. This will be a practical way to get restricted app information on a mobile device. Here we take an Android phone as an example:

Step 1. Go to your Android Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times to enable Developer Options.

Step 2. Go to Settings > Developer Options to enable USB Debugging.

Step 3. Download and install AnyMirror on your Android and PC. Open AnyMirror on your PC and select the Android Mirroring option.

Step 4. Connect your Android to your PC using a USB cable and enable USB debugging.

Step 5. Launch the AnyMirror app on your Android device and select Start to screen mirror phone to PC.

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Screen Record in Block App and Extract Frames

Sometimes, if you can't take a screenshot on the restricted app, you can screen record your screen and screenshot from the recorded videos.

Step 1. Open the content you want to capture in the restricted app.

Step 2. Enable phones' built-in screen recording function or a third-party screen recorder to start recording.

Step 3. Stop the recording and open it from the photo album or gallery. Press the screenshot shortcut key to take a screenshot.

Using Virtual Android App to Bypass Screenshot Restriction

Virtual Master - Virtual Android is an app based on virtualization technology. It creates a virtual space that can bypass screenshot block on your device. Therefore, you can take screenshots or screen records in this space without limitations. Here are detailed steps on how to achieve it:

Step 1. Visit the Google Play Store and install the Virtual Master app.

Step 2. Launch the application following the installation instructions. Then tap the "Import" icon on the home screen.

Step 3. Import the app you want to use in your virtual environment and open the photos or videos you want to screenshot or record.

Step 4. Press the screenshot shortcut button on your phone to take screenshots or use the built-in recording function to record the screen.

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Conclusion

Through these methods above, you can easily screenshot in restricted apps. Whether you use Google Assistant or create a virtual environment on your phone, it can help you get the screenshots in blocked apps you want.

Of course, taking screenshots using EaseUS RecExperts is the easiest way for PC users. It helps you take screenshots without watermarks or black screens.

How to Screenshot Restricted Apps FAQs

1. Why do some apps block screenshots?

For security reasons such as protecting sensitive information and copyright protection, some applications choose to enable anti-screenshot protection mechanisms.

2. Which app can take screenshot in restricted app?

For Windows and Mac, EaseUS RecExperts is the best option to screenshot in restricted apps. With it, you can screenshot part of or full screen without black screen and watermark.

Google Assistant is better for mobile users for capturing screens in blocked apps. You can use the command "Take a screenshot" to enable its screenshot function.

3. What apps block screen recording?

Banking apps that contain sensitive information or streaming platforms that need to protect content copyright, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, etc., will block screenshots through DRM protection mechanisms or other means.