How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways of 2026

You can take a screenshot on Xiaomi in a matter of seconds if you know all the hidden features of MIUI firmware. But many users still use only the standard button combination, without even knowing the existence of gestures, voice commands and special features for long pages. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi smartphones (including the flagship series 13/14 and budget models like Redmi Note 12).

The thing about MIUI is that it's flexible, you can not only make classic screens, you can edit them right away, you can save them to the cloud, you can share them through quick buttons, and with MIUI 15, you've got new things like automatic text recognition on screenshots, but everything in order.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi models, from Redmi 9A to Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (social network, message, map, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound and see the screenshot animation.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The sensitivity of the buttons may vary. If the screen doesn't work the first time, try pressing a little longer or letting go faster.

Where to look for a screenshot? By default, all screenshots are saved in the DCIM → Screenshots folder or in the gallery in the Screenshots album. In MIUI 14/15, after creating the screen in the lower right corner, a thumbnail appears - click on it to immediately edit or share.

Three-finger gesture: faster than buttons

If you are tired of suffering with physical buttons, turn on the gesture for a screenshot - this is the official MIUI function, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with a firmware version not lower than MIUI 10.

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select the "Three-finger screenshot".
3. Activate the switch and test: swipe top-down across the screen with three fingers at the same time.

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 👆 It works in any app, even if the power buttons are broken.
• 🎯 You can make a screen with one hand (if you swipe your fingers from the side).
• ⚡ Faster than pressing the button combination.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) If the gesture is not working, check if the Settings are included in the Settings. → Screen. → Navigation through the system full-screen gestures.

Enable the function in Settings → Additional functions → Gestures

Check for conflicts with navigational gestures

Test on the main screen and in applications

If necessary, calibrate sensitivity (in some firmware)

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3. Quick settings panel: screenshot in one tap

Few people know, but in MIUI, you can add a screenshot button right into the notification curtain, which is convenient if you often take screenshots in games or applications where gestures may not work.

1. Open the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Click on the Pencil icon (or "Edit").
3. Find the "Screenshot" list and drag it to the active area.
4. Now just put the curtain down and tap the new icon.

💡 If you have Xiaomi with you AMOLED-screen (e.g. Redmi) K60 Xiaomi 13 Pro, add the “Screen Record” button to the Quick Settings panel – it will be useful for creating video instructions.

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

If you're busy or just like to control your phone with your voice, Google Assistant or XiaoAI (XiaoAI's built-in assistant) can take a screenshot of your voice.

Method 1: Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with a voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “make a screenshot” (in English it is often more stable).
3. Confirm the action if necessary.

Method 2: XiaoAI (China only/Global firmware with a whale)

1. Hold the home button or say "for the Chinese version".
2. Say, "" (in Chinese) or "Screenshot."

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work in some applications (e.g., banking or security-enhanced ones). POCO-firmware MIUI XiaoAI may be shut down for China.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t recognize the command, try re-forming it: instead of “take a screenshot,” say “save the screen” or “take a screen picture.”

5 Screenshot with Scrolling: How to Capture a Long Page

One of the most useful innovations of the latest versions of MIUI is the ability to take scrolling screenshots (also known as "long screenshots"), which can be used to save entire dialogues in messengers, long articles or lists in applications.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screen thumbnail appears at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scrolling icon (or Long Screenshot).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the frames.
5. Press "Save" when you capture the desired fragment.

🔹 Where does he work:

• 📱 Most apps (Telegram, WhatsApp, Chrome, Instagram*).
• 📄 Mi Browser and Google Chrome (but not all web pages).
• 📊 In system settings (for example, to save a list of installed applications).

*In Instagram, long screenshots work only in the feed and profiles, but not in the stories.

⚠️ Note: Some sites with dynamic content loading (e.g. VKontakte or TikTok) may not capture all text, so try to make a few separate screens and glue them manually in the editor (e.g. Google Photos).

6 Special cases: games, safe mode and broken buttons

Sometimes the standard methods don't work. Let's take a look at the non-obvious scenarios.

🎮 How to take a screenshot in the game?

In most games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile), standard button combinations are locked.

• 🕹️ Use the Quick Settings Panel (unless the game blocks the curtain).
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and screen it via scrcpy or Vysor.
• 📱 Some models (such as Xiaomi’s Black Shark) have a special “Shaker” button – shake your phone to make a screen.

🔒 How to make a screen in safe mode?

Many features are disabled in Safe Mode, but you can take screenshots:

• Use a button combination (power + volume down).
• If it doesn’t work, connect your phone to your computer and use adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png.

🛠️ What to do if the buttons don’t work?

If the power or volume button is broken:

• 👆 Set up a three-finger gesture (see Section 2).
• 🗣️ Use a voice assistant.
• 🔧 Enable "AssistiveTouch" (Settings) → Special facilities → AssistiveTouch) and assign a screenshot to the virtual button.

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If the physical buttons don't work, there are always software alternatives: gestures, voice or AssistiveTouch.

7. Editing and managing screenshots

The screenshot that you take is only half the story, and MIUI has built-in tools to process it.

🖌️ Quick editing:

• Immediately after creating the screen, tap on the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
• In the editor, tools are available: cropping, drawing, blurring, adding text.
• Click "Ready" to save the changes.

📁 Screening organization:

• All screenshots are automatically sorted into the DCIM/Screenshots folder.
• In the gallery Xiaomi has a separate album “Screenshots” with the ability to search by date.
• To remove unnecessary screens, press your finger on the file and select "Delete".

☁️ Cloud backups:

If you are afraid of losing screenshots, enable automatic downloads to Mi Cloud:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select "Gallery" and activate "Autosynchronization".
3. Make sure that the gallery settings include the option “Sync Screenshots”.

💡 Tip: If you share screenshots often, set up a quick menu after you create the shot. → Additional functions → Screenshots and select which options to display (e.g., “Send to Telegram” or “Save to Google Drive").

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi