How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi 11: All Ways (2026)

Xiaomi 11 is a flagship smartphone with powerful hardware and flexible MIUI firmware, but even experienced users sometimes get lost when you need to quickly take a screenshot. Unlike older models, there are 5 ways to create screenshots at once - from classic button combinations to voice commands and hidden gestures. In this article, we will analyze each method with the features of MIUI 12/13/14, and also tell you how to edit and save screenshots without unnecessary clicks.

Important: the manual is suitable for all versions of the series – Xiaomi 11, 11 Pro, 11 Ultra and 11 Lite, but some features (for example, voice control) may not be available on budget versions. If your smartphone is updated to HyperOS, check the relevance of methods in the section about new firmware chips.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method that works on all versions of MIUI is a combination of physical buttons, which works even if the touch screen is got stuck or turned off.

To take a screenshot:

  • 🔘 At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
  • 🎯 Hold them down. 1-2 seconds until the screen blinks and save animations appear.
  • 📁 The finished screenshot is automatically saved in the folder DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots.

⚠️ Note: On the Xiaomi 11 Ultra with an optional display on the back, this combination can accidentally activate the camera.To avoid crashing, press the buttons strictly synchronously.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check for free space in memory – MIUI requires a minimum of 50 MB to take screenshots.

2. Three-finger gesture - faster than buttons

Xiaomi's signature feature is a single-movement screenshot, which is convenient for games or scrolling pages where you want to capture a particular moment.

How to set up and use:

  1. Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
  2. Activate the switch opposite “Triple-touch screenshot”.
  3. Check the work: swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen (not necessarily at the same time, the main thing is fast movement).

🔹 Problems? If the gesture doesn't work:

  • 🧹 Make sure there are no greasy spots or protective film on the screen – the sensor may not recognize touch.
  • 🔄 Reboot your smartphone: Sometimes the gesture service “hangs” after prolonged use.
  • 📱 Check if the gesture conflicts with other functions (e.g., Split Screen»).
📊 What kind of screenshots do you use more often?
Power buttons + volumes
Three-finger gesture
Voice assistant
Notification panel
Other

3. Screenshot via notification panel (no buttons)

If the physical buttons are broken or you prefer to control your smartphone with one hand, take advantage of the quick settings.

Instructions:

  1. Deploy the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
  2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning). If it's not there, click. ⚙️ Edit and add it to active tiles.
  3. Slip the icon – the smartphone will take a picture of the current screen.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 screenshot icon may be missing by default. In this case, add it manually through Settings → Notification panel → Order of badges.

What to do if the notification panel does not open?
If the top-down swipe doesn't work, check: 1. Is No Sound Mode activated (it can block gestures). 2. Is there a hanging app on the screen (try to return to the home screen). 3. Is Child Mode on (restricts access to system functions). If the problem persists, restart your smartphone.

4. Voice assistant: "OK, Google, take a screenshot."

On Xiaomi 11 with Google Assistant installed or XiaoAI (branded assistant Xiaomi) you can take screenshots with voice. This is convenient if your hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

How to activate:

  • 🎤 For Google Assistant: Say "OK, Google" or hold the Home button (if physical). Say the command: "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot».

XiaoAI

  1. Activate the assistant by holding the power button** (if the function is enabled in the settings).
  2. Say it in Chinese: «» (jiétú) Or in English: "Take a screenshot».

🔹 Limitations:

    How to use:

    • 🎯 Slip on Quick Ball and select the screenshot icon** (scissors).
    • 🖼️ For a long screenshot, hold the icon for 2 seconds.

    ✔ Enable Quick Ball in the settings

    ✔ Add “Screenshot” to Quick Actions

    ✔ Check the visibility of the circle on the screen

    ✔ Disable “Hiding in Full-screen Apps” (if necessary)-->

    Editing and saving screenshots

    Once you've created the screenshot, MIUI offers you to edit it right away, and the built-in editor allows you to: