take screenshot from ACTION_DIAL intent -java android - android

i am amateur in android
i want to take a screenshot from dial activity of user`s phone,
i use this for going to dial page
Intent call = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL);
startActivity(call);
what is the best way for get screenshot without root? and we should write the code inside onPause() method? because our app is paused when we go to an intent


You can use this library for getting screen shot
Link
hope it help

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http://technology-headlines.com/2010/09/17/4636-android-secret-codes/
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Source: http://android.amberfog.com/?p=422
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And use
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