Android screenshot error: DRM protected image - what to do?
If you try to take a screenshot with your Android smartphone, you may get an error message that a DRM-protected image could not be captured. This practical tip shows you what digital rights management (DRM) is all about and how you can still record the screen content.
Android: Take screenshots of DRM protected images
- Unfortunately it is not easily possible to bypass DRM protection and take screenshots on Android.
- Google has specially secured its operating system to prevent malicious programs from being able to photograph activities without being noticed. This can be useful in banking apps, for example.
- However, you can try to capture the screen content via remote control of your smartphone via PC. A suitable app for this is AirDroid, for example. You can then take a picture of the screen with a screenshot tool on your computer.
- However, Android often still blocks the transfer of the protected image to the computer.
Emulate Android on Windows and take screenshot
You can get around the restrictions by emulating Android on your computer.
- In this practical tip you will find various emulators for Android.
- Install the desired app in the emulated Android and run it.
- With a screenshot program from Windows you can now photograph the screen of the emulator. DRM protection cannot take effect here.
