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

Have you ever tried to save important information from the Xiaomi screen but couldn’t find a screenshot button? Or maybe you needed to capture the dialogue in the messenger, but the standard method didn’t work because of a broken power button? In this article, we’ll look at all possible methods for creating screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones – from classic to little-known.

The manufacturer regularly updates the MIUI shell, adding new features and relocating elements. So even power users sometimes get lost when they need to take a quick screenshot. Here you will find the latest instructions for MIUI 14/15 (including Android 13/14) versions, as well as solutions for older models. And yes, we will not forget the hidden scrolling mode that allows you to capture long pages as a whole!

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

It’s the most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models, from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

• 📱 At the same time, press the power button and the volume reduction button.
• 🎯 Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and see the animation screenshot.
• 📁 The finished shot will appear in the gallery in the Screenshots folder or Screenshots.

If you can’t get a screenshot the first time, try:

• 🔄 Press the buttons not at the same time, but with a minimum interval (first power, then volume).
• ⏱️ Hold them longer – some models require up to 3 seconds of delay.
• 🔧 Check if the screenshot sound is turned off in the settings (Settings) → Sound. → Systemic sounds).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The button combination may conflict with a Google Assistant call. If a voice assistant is running instead of a screenshot, turn it off in Settings. → Annexes → Google Assistant → General settings → Use the power button.

2. Three-finger gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

The Screenshot Gesture feature appeared in MIUI 9 and has since become one of the most convenient, especially if you have a broken power button or you often take screenshots with one hand.

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Three finger gestures.
2. Activate the Screenshot switch (if not, upgrade your MIUI to the latest version).
3. Swipe the screen with three fingers from top to bottom (not necessarily vertically, a small angle is allowed).

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Instant capture without searching for buttons.
• 🖐️ Works on a locked screen (if the option is enabled in the security settings).
• 🔄 You can adjust the gesture direction (up or down) in the same settings.

Activate the function in settings

Check the direction of the gesture (up/down)

Disable conflicting gestures (such as swipe to return)

Try on different screens (main screen, apps, games)-->

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🧹 Make sure there are no greasy spots or protected films on the screen that interfere with the sensor.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes touch gestures get lost after a long workout.
• 📱 Check if left-handed mode is enabled in gesture settings (can invert the swipe direction).

3. Notification panel: screenshot in one tap

Not many people know, but MIUI has a built-in screenshot button right in the notification bar, which is convenient if you need to take a screenshot quickly and without memorizing combinations.

1. Deploy the notification bar by swiping your finger from top to bottom (once for a brief bar, twice for a full one).
2. Find a Screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a zipper rectangle) if it's not there, click Edit (pencil in the top right corner) and add it to active shortcuts.
3. Slip the icon - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

This method has several nuances:

• 🔍 On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12) the icon is hidden behind the swipe to the left of the panel.
• 🎮 In games, the notification bar can be blocked – use other methods.
• 📱 If the panel does not unfold, check the screen lock settings → Blocking the notification panel.

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Add a screenshot shortcut to the quick access bar so you don't search it every time. To do this, hold the icon and drag it to the top of the panel.

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

If you have Google Assistant or Xiao AI enabled (in Chinese firmware), you can take screenshots with your voice, which is convenient when your hands are busy or you are driving (but remember safety!).

For Google Assistant:

1. Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button (if you have one on your model).
2. Say the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

For Xiao AI (Chinese firmware only):

• 🎤 Press and hold the power button (if tied to an assistant).
• 🗣️ Tell me: "" (Jiétú —"screenshot").

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands may not work in restricted applications (banking programs, some games) or when the Internet is disabled (command processing is required on Google servers).

5 Screenshot with Scrolling: How to Capture a Long Page

The standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, a Telegram correspondence or a list in Excel? MIUI has a hidden feature called Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot).

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the appearance of the screenshot in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, look for the Scrolling button (or Long Screenshot) – usually at the bottom of the screen.
4. Wait until the page automatically scrolls to the end. Click Ready to save the result.

Limitations of function:

• 🌐 It doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. Instagram, TikTok) because of content protection.
• 📄 Maximum screenshot length – up to 10 screens (depending on model).
• 🔄 If the page doesn’t scroll automatically, try doing it manually (but not all versions). MIUI It's supported).

6. Screenshot via ADB: for developers and advanced users

If standard methods don’t work (like custom firmware or after resetting), you can take a screenshot via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and minimal technical skills, but it’s universal.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to become a developer), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and run the cmd in the folder with adb.exe.
4. Enter the command: Adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
5. Take a screenshot command: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the adb folder.

For macOS/Linux, the commands are similar, but you may need to install drivers.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB disable some security functions MIUI, For example, Application Protection. Once you have created a screenshot, it is recommended to disable Debugging by USB developer-setting.

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ADB-Screenshots bypass application restrictions (e.g., in banking programs), but their use may violate user agreement and result in account blocking.

7. Editing and managing screenshots

Once you've created the screenshot, MIUI offers the basic tools to edit it.

• ✏️ Pruning: tap the screenshot thumbnail → select an area → Save.
• 🎨 Drawing: The editor has brushes, text, stickers and blur (useful for hiding personal data).
• 📤 Quick Submit: Immediately after the screenshot is created, a panel will appear with the options to Share, Delete or Edit.
• 🗃️ Autodelete: c Settings → Warehouse → Cleaning can be set up to automatically delete old screenshots (useful if memory is scarce).

Where are the screenshots stored?

• 📂 By default: Internal memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🔍 If the folder is empty, check it out. DCIM → Screenshots or use a search in the Gallery by keyword screenshot.
• ☁️ When synchronized with Mi Cloud, screenshots are automatically uploaded to the cloud (set up in Settings). → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → gallery).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi