How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi smartphone: all ways + secret chips

Xiaomi screenshots are not just about saving the screen, but about an arsenal of tools for work, learning and communication. The brand’s smartphones (including Redmi and POCO) offer both standard screenshot techniques and unique features like long screenshots or screen recordings. But many users still don’t know all the possibilities — like taking a screen with one hand or saving a screenshot to the cloud automatically.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi in the future. 2026 year, including hidden firmware chips MIUI 14/15 You'll learn how to take screenshots without buttons, how to edit screenshots immediately after creation, and why screenshots sometimes don't save (and how to fix them). 12–14, from the budget Redmi Note 12 before Xiaomi's flagships 14 Ultra.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones – from Redmi 9A to Xiaomi 13T Pro. The combination of buttons works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled) and does not depend on the version of MIUI.

How to do this:

• 🔘 At the same time, press the power button and the volume reduction button.
• 📸 Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound (or see an animation screenshot).
• 🖼️ The finished screenshot will appear in the notification bar – tap on it for quick editing.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) This combination may conflict with a Google Assistant call. If the screenshot is not created, check your gesture settings in Settings. → Special facilities → Gestures.

2. Screenshot by gesture (no buttons)

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots with a three-finger swipe, which is convenient when one hand is busy or the power buttons are faulty, and works on all smartphones with MIUI 10 and later (including Redmi 8 and later).

How to set up and use:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Screenshot button.
2. Activate the swipe switch with three fingers.
3. Choose the direction of the swipe: down (recommended) or up.
4. Swipe the screen with three fingers from top to bottom (or vice versa) – the screenshot is ready!

Swipe should be smooth, without pause | Don't use four fingers - another gesture will work | On some models (POCO M4 Pro) you need to enable the function in Settings → Screen → Gestures | If it doesn't work, restart the phone

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⚠️ Note: The gesture may be triggered in games (e.g., in Genshin Impact or in the game). PUBG To avoid this, add the game to the exception list in the gesture settings or disable the feature for the duration of gameplay.

3. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

If you need to take a screenshot with one hand or the buttons on your phone don’t work, use the Quick Access Panel, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models with MIUI 9 and newer, including the Redmi A1 and POCO C55.

Instructions:

• 📱 Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden behind the button) ⋯ or edit).
• 🖼️ Slip on it - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

If the icon is not in the panel:

1. Open the Settings. → Control panel.
2. Find the screenshot in the list of inactive items.
3. Drag it to the active area (like the first page).

4. Long screenshot (scrolling page)

A unique MIUI feature that allows you to capture all the content of the page – for example, a long chat in Telegram, a web page or a list of comments on social networks. Works on all smartphones with MIUI 11 and newer, including the Redmi Note 11 Pro + and Xiaomi 12 Lite.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail screenshot at the bottom of the screen, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scrolling option (or Long Screenshot).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.
5. Press Ready to save the result.

⚠️ Note: The feature doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. TikTok or Instagram due to security restrictions) and a long screenshot can crop dynamic content (video, animations, etc).

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A long screenshot is saved in.png format and can weigh up to 10-15 MB. To save space, use compression through the Gallery → Edit → Compress.

5. Voice screenshot (via Google Assistant or XiaoAI)

If your hands are busy or your buttons are not working, you can take a screenshot with a voice command, both Google Assistant and XiaoAI (available on Chinese firmware and global versions for some regions) will do.

Method 1: Google Assistant (works on all models with Google Services):

• 🎤 Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” (Hey Google, take a screenshot»).
• 📱 Hold the Home button (if physical) and say the command after the vibration.

Method 2: via XiaoAI (supported firmware only):

• 🔊 Hold the Power button or say “” (for the Chinese version).
• 📸 Say: "(in Chinese) or "Screenshot" (in Russian firmware).

🔹 Note: Voice commands may not work in limited-enabled games or applications (such as banking) and make sure Google Assistant has access to the screen in the special features settings.

6. Screenshot via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, because of broken buttons or custom firmware), you can take a screenshot through ADB, an Android debugging tool that works for all Xiaomi models, but requires a computer and minimal technical skills.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number.
2. Return to Settings → Additional settings → For developers and activate Debugging via USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (use the original cable!).
4. On your computer, open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

The finished screenshot will appear in the folder where the command was launched (usually C:\Users\Your name on Windows).

7 Why screenshots are not saved and how to fix it

Sometimes screenshots are taken but don't show up in the gallery or disappear after a reboot.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are not saved only in a particular application (for example, SberBank Online or Tinkoff), this is due to security policy. ADB screenshot.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi