How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and MIUI

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most popular features that will be useful for saving important information, sharing data or fixing errors in applications. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face difficulties: standard button combinations do not work, gestures in MIUI are inactive, or the screenshot is saved in an unexpected place. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including models from 2023-2026), and also reveal nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

The flexibility of MIUI is that it updates the interface regularly, adding or removing features. For example, MIUI 14 has removed the Quick Settings menu for screenshots, but has introduced new gestures. And HyperOS (which replaced MIUI in 2026) has changed the logic of saving screenshots dramatically, and we have taken all of these changes into account and prepared the current instructions for Android 12, 13 and 14.

If you’ve never taken screenshots on Xiaomi, or your old way stopped working after the update, this article will help you figure out, and we’ll also tell you where screenshots are saved, how to edit them right after you’ve created them, and what to do if you can’t take a screenshot.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. To create a screenshot, press two buttons at the same time:

• 📱 Power button (on/off) + volume-button
• ⏱️ Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see the animation.
• 🔄 If it didn’t work the first time, try pressing a little longer or changing the order of pressing (volume first, power later)

This method works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled in Settings → Lock screen → Additional).

• 🚫 In some models (for example, POCO F5) The combination may conflict with a Google Assistant call. To fix this, disable the feature in Settings → Annexes → Assistant and voice input → Google.
• 🔋 If the battery is discharged to 5% or lower, the system can ignore the button presses to save energy.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a physical home button (e.g., Redmi) 4X or Mi A1) The combination may be different: Nutrition + Check your smartphone model in Settings → The phone.

2. Screenshot by gesture (no buttons)

MIUI offers a convenient way to create screenshots without using physical buttons, using a three-finger wiring gesture, which is especially useful if you have a broken power button or you often take screenshots with one hand.

To enable the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the "Gestural Screenshot" ** and activate the switch.
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: down (by default) or left/right (on some models).

Now to take a screenshot:

• 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or in the selected direction).
• 🎯 The gesture should be smooth but fast – if carried too slowly, the system will recognize it as an accidental touch.
• 🔊 You will hear the shutter sound (if not turned off) and see a thumbnail screenshot in the lower right corner.

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If the gesture doesn't work,

• 🔄 Restart your smartphone – sometimes the system resets your gesture settings after updates.
• 🛠️ Check if the function conflicts with other gestures (e.g., “Three-finger screenshot”** in some custom firmware).
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO X3 Pro) the gesture may not work in games or applications with full screen mode.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS have a built-in button to take screenshots directly from the notification bar, which is convenient if you need to take a quick snapshot without remembering the combinations.

How to use:

1. Pull the notification bar down twice (to reveal all icons).
2. Find the Screenshot icon** (usually looks like a scissor or serif rectangle).
3. Slip on it – the smartphone will immediately take a screenshot.

If the button is not in the panel:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Notification panel → Change the order.
• 🔍 Find it in the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 🔄 If the button disappeared after the update, reset the panel settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → System applications → Notification panel → Warehouse → Clear the data.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) The screenshot button may be hidden by the manufacturer, in which case use a gesture or a combination of buttons.

The advantage of this method is that it can take a screenshot with one hand without blocking the screen, but in some applications (for example, in banking or screenshot protection), the button may not be active.

4. Scrolling screenshot (long screen)

If you want to save a whole web page, chat or long list, a standard screenshot is not suitable. MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) feature that allows you to capture all the content, even if it does not fit on one screen.

How to do this:

1. Click on "Ready" or "Save."

Limitations of function:

If the function is inactive:

• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI or hyperos.
• 🛠️ Clear the cache of the Screenshots app** (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Screenshots → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO M4 Pro) the function can be disabled by default. Enable it in Settings → Additional functions → Scrolling screenshot.

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If the screenshot you are scrolling down is not good, try to take it in a horizontal orientation – sometimes it helps you capture more content.

5. Screenshot by voice (Google Assistant)

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take a screenshot with a voice command, which is good if your hands are busy or your sensor/buttons are not working.

How to set up:

1. Say the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Screenshot”.

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ It only works in English or Russian (depending on regional settings).
• 🔇 In some applications (e.g. banking), the voice assistant may be disabled for security reasons.
• 📵 Requires an Internet connection to recognize voice (unless offline recognition is configured).

If the team fails:

• 🔧 Check the permissions for Google Assistant: Settings → Annexes → Google → Permits → Microphone and screen access.
• 🔄 Reinstall updates for Google Assistant in the Play Store.
• 📱 On some Xiaomi models for the Russian market, Google Assistant may be limited. In this case, use Yandex Alice (if supported).

6 Where screenshots are saved and how to find them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi are saved in the folder. DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots. however, the path may differ depending on the version MIUI/HyperOS and smartphone models.

How to quickly find screenshots:

• 📁 Open the Files app (or Explorer) and go to Images»**.

If screenshots are not saved:

Important: On HyperOS devices (2026), screenshots are saved by default to the Xiaomi Cloud if sync is enabled. To turn this off, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud → Sync Media Files and deactivate the screenshot option.

If you want to change the location of the screenshots:

1. Install a file manager that supports path change (e.g., Solid Explorer**).
2. Move to the DCIM → Screenshots and manually move the folder to the right place (for example, to the right location). SD-map).
3. Use apps like Screenshot Easy or Super Screenshot where you can set a custom save path.

7. Editing and sharing screenshots

Just after you take the screenshot, the thumbnail appears in the bottom right corner, and tap it to open the built-in Xiaomi editor.

• ✏️ Drawing (brushes, markers, eraser)
• 📝 Text (addition of inscriptions)
• 🔶 Pruning and turning
• 🎨 Filters (black and white, sepia, etc.)
• 📌 Blurring (to hide personal data)

After editing, you can:

• 📤 Share a screenshot directly from the editor (share icon»**).
• 💾 Save as a copy (so you don't lose the original).
• 🗑️ Delete the photo if you don’t need it.

If the built-in editor does not suit, install third-party applications:

• 🎨 «Adobe Photoshop Express for professional editing.
• 🖌️ «PicsArt* – for adding stickers and effects.
• 🔒 «Blur Photo* – to blur confidential information.

⚠️ Note: When sharing screenshots via WhatsApp, Telegram, they are automatically compressed. To send the original without loss of quality, use "Send File" instead of "Send as a photo».

8 What to do if the screenshot fails

If none of these methods work, the reasons may be as follows:

If the problem persists:

1. 🔧 Reset system settings: Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (data will not be deleted).
2. 📱 Check your smartphone for viruses – some malware blocks screenshots.
3. 🛠️ Update your firmware to the latest version or roll back to a stable version MIUI, If the bugs appeared after the update.

If none of the tips helped, the power button or touch screen may have failed.In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center or use the power button. USB-debugging to create screenshots via PC (instruction below).

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Before contacting the service, check the smartphone in safe mode (press Power → Safe Mode) If the screenshots work in it, the problem is in the third-party application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi