android
[Feature Request] Auto-Scroll Capture Functionality
Dear Android Development Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to propose an enhancement that would greatly benefit Android users: the addition of an auto-scroll capture feature.
Problem Statement: Currently, Android devices lack an official built-in mechanism for automatically capturing long screenshots. As a user, I often find myself needing to capture extended content such as lengthy chat records, web pages, or other evidence. Manually stitching together multiple screenshots can be cumbersome and inconvenient.
Proposed Solution: I kindly request that you consider implementing an auto-scroll capture feature within the Android operating system. This functionality would allow users to effortlessly capture entire pages by automatically scrolling and stitching together multiple screenshots. Notably, this feature should be customizable to exclude specific areas (such as the status bar) from the captured content.
Existing Examples: Some Android ROMs, such as OxygenOS and MIUI, have already successfully implemented the Auto-Scroll Capture feature. Users of these systems appreciate its practicality and ease of use. By incorporating a similar solution into the official Android OS, you would significantly enhance the user experience.
Benefits:
- Efficiency: Users would save time and effort by avoiding manual screenshot stitching.
- Evidence Collection: Professionals, students, and individuals dealing with lengthy content (such as legal documents or chat logs) would find this feature invaluable.
- Consistency: A native Android solution would ensure a consistent experience across all devices.
Request: I urge the Android development team to prioritize the implementation of Auto-Scroll Capture. Your efforts in this regard would be greatly appreciated by millions of Android users worldwide.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing this feature in future Android updates.
Sincerely,
Dermot
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Solutions for Auto-Scroll Capture on Android Native Implementation (Request to Android Devs) Add a system-level Auto-Scroll Screenshot feature:
Built into the default screenshot tool.
Automatically scrolls content and captures it.
Options to exclude UI elements (e.g., status bar, nav bar).
Trigger via Power + Volume Down or Screenshot button with scroll detection.
Custom ROM Integration Reference
Use MIUI, One UI, OxygenOS as models.
Implement similar logic in AOSP using:
ScrollView or RecyclerView extensions.
Accessibility APIs for scroll automation.
Bitmap stitching for screenshots.
Developer API Proposal
Introduce new Android API (e.g., ScreenshotManager.captureScrollable()).
Expose intent for developers to call scrollable captures in their apps.
Accessibility-Based Automation (for now)
Temporarily simulate scroll-and-capture using:
AccessibilityService for auto-scroll.
Capture bitmap via PixelCopy or MediaProjection.
Optional Parameters
Flags to exclude status bar, keyboard, or bottom sheets.
Delay options to allow full render before capture.
