How to Take a Screenshot of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: All Ways (2026)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 remains one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment even years after its release. But many users still face difficulties in creating screenshots — especially if they are used to other brands. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to take a screen on the Redmi Note 9 (including the Pro and Pro Max models), and also reveal hidden MIUI features that are not written in the official instructions.

From the classic button combination to gestures and voice commands, you'll learn which method is right for you, and we'll also tell you how to edit screenshots right after you've created, where they're saved, and why sometimes screenshots don't work. If you just bought a Redmi Note 9 or just want to master all the MIUI chips, this article is for you.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most reliable and versatile method that works on all versions of MIUI is 11 to 14, which works even if the gestures are disabled or the touch screen is glitchy.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialog in the messenger or a page in the browser).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: 🔘 Power button (right) 🔽 Volume reduction button (left)

1-2 seconds

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), emergency shutdown or reboot will work.On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with Snapdragon 720G This is less common than the baseline model, but there is a risk.

Where to look for a ready screenshot? By default, files are saved in the folder:

Gallery → Albums → Screenshots

Or through the file manager along the way:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

2. "Triple touch" gesture (3 fingers)

MIUI offers a convenient way to take a screenshot in one motion, by swiping three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, which is disabled by default, so you need to activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special Features → Triple Touch Gesture.
2. Turn on the switch and select the Screenshot action.
3. Set the sensitivity (recommended Medium for Redmi Note 9).

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Touch the screen with three fingers at the same time (for example, index, middle and ring).
2. Swipe down 2-3 cm (no need to bring to the end of the screen!).
3. Say the command: 🗣️ Take a screenshot (Google) 🗣️ Screenshot of the screen (Alice)

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 12.5 and below, voice screenshots may not be saved to the Gallery, but only copied to the clipboard. To fix this, update the firmware to MIUI 13+ Or use an alternative method.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• ⏳ It is slower than the buttons (lag time). 1-2 sack).
• 🔇 Requires Internet connection to recognize voice.
• 📵 It's not working in the "Do Not Disturb" mode.

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If Google Assistant doesn't recognize the command, try saying it in English: Take a screenshot. This works even on Russian-language MIUI firmware.

4. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

MIUI allows you to add a screenshot button to the notification panel, which is convenient if you often take screenshots.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ (Edit).
3. Find the Screenshot tile (usually hidden in the Other Settings section).
4. Drag it to the active area (for example, the first page).

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe down and tap on the Screenshot tile.

✅ Pros of the method:

• 👆 You don’t need to remember button combinations.
• 🔄 It works with one hand.
• 📱 Suitable for devices with faulty physical buttons.

❌ Cons:

• 🕒 Requires extra action (opening the panel).
• 🎯 You can accidentally hit the wrong tile.

5. Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screen)

If you want to capture the entire chat on Telegram, a long web page or a list in the app, a standard screenshot won't help. MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) feature, but it doesn't work in all apps. Here's how to use it:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scrolling icon (two up and down arrows).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.

📌 Where does he work:

💡 Secret Lifehack: If a long screenshot cannot be taken through MIUI, Use third-party apps like LongShot or Stitch & Share, which allow you to manually combine multiple screenshots into a single file.

6. Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications

If standard methods don't work (e.g., a power button or sensor is broken), you can take a screenshot through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or special utilities. These are advanced methods that require PC skills.

🖥️ Method 1: Through ADB (for Windows/macOS/Linux):

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png


adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Screenshots\

Where C:\Screenshots\ is the folder on your computer to save the file.

📱 Method 2: Screenshot applications (do not require root):

• 📸 Screenshot Easy – Supports timer and editing.
• 🎯 Super Screenshot – can cut screenshots before saving.
• 🔄 Screen Master – allows you to swipe screenshots on the screen.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB or third-party applications screenshots can be saved in unexpected folders (for example, /Download/ or /DCIM/). Always check the save path in the program settings!

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ADB-The method is the only way to take a screenshot if the Redmi Note 9 screen is completely black, but the phone turns on (for example, after a fall or flood).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 9