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

Taking screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Some models support gestures, others require button combinations, and MIUI 14 has new features that not everyone knows about. This article will not only list the standard methods, but also reveal the hidden capabilities of the branded shell, including voice commands and automation through Google Assistant.

You will learn how to take screenshots on Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 or old Mi A2 (where there are no gestures), how to save a screenshot to the Mi Cloud automatically, and why sometimes the picture is not saved in the gallery.

Standard method: button combination

The classic method works on all Xiaomi models, regardless of MIUI or Android, and is versatile and suitable even for devices with a faulty sensor.

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the Power (on) button and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see the animation.

On some models (e.g. Redmi 10C), the combination may be different, instead of the power button, the Home button is used.

• 🔋 Is the battery not discharged (at a level below 5%, the function may be blocked).
• 🔊 Is the system’s sound turned off (visual animation will still appear).
• 📱 Is not activated mode Do not disturb with blocking notifications.

If the combination doesn’t work, you may have the screenshots feature in your security settings disabled on your device. To return it, go to Settings → Special Features → Gesture Management → Screenshots and turn on the switch.

Three finger gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

The MIUI feature, which saves time, is swipe three fingers down. It works on most modern models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 11, POCO X5 and later), but can be disabled by default.

How to activate:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the swipe switch with three fingers.
3. Choose the direction of the gesture (down or up – depending on the model).

Once activated, simply swipe your three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top) and save the image to the Screenshots folder in the gallery.

• 🎮 Games (don’t let go of the screen).
• 📱 Devices with broken buttons.
• 👆 Simultaneously create a screenshot and scroll the page (in some applications).

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If the gesture is triggered by chance (e.g., when scrolling through the tape in TikTok), reduce sensitivity in gesture settings or turn off the feature for specific applications through Settings → Apps → Permissions → Special Access → Screenshot gestures.

On the POCO F4 GT and other gamers, there is an optional long screenshot, and after a standard shot, a thumbnail with a Scroll button will appear, and click to capture the entire web page or chat.

Screenshot via notification panel

A lesser known, but no less convenient, way is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which is suitable for devices with MIUI 12 and later, where there is a Screenshot button.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (scissors or a zipper rectangle). If it's not there, click Edit and add to the active elements.
3. Tap the icon – the picture will be taken instantly.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than the button combination (no need to remember the combinations).
• 🎛️ It works even if the power/volume buttons are broken.
• 📁 Allows you to edit the photo immediately after creation.

Add the screenshot button to the quick settings | Check if the panel is hidden in full-screen applications | Disable notification lock for the current application-->

Some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global) may not have a button, in which case update the system or use alternative methods.

Voice commands: screenshot without hands

If you need to take a screenshot without touching your phone (such as during cooking or repairs), use the voice assistant.

1. Google Assistant (works on all Xiaomi services with Google):
2. Alice from Yandex (requires the installed Yandex application):

Features of the voice method:

Voice commands are convenient for people with disabilities or when hands are busy, but they may not work in voice-blocked applications (such as banking programs).

Hidden functions: scrolling, screen recording and cloud

MIUI offers advanced options for working with screenshots that many people don't know about.

1. Long (scrollable) screenshot

Suitable for capturing an entire web page, a chat in Telegram or a contact list, after you've created a regular screenshot:

1. Touch the thumbnail of the picture in the lower right corner.
2. Click Scroll (or Long Screenshot).
3. Wait for automatic scrolling or scroll manually.
4. Press Ready to Save.

2. Automatic booting in Mi Cloud

To automatically save screenshots to the cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Turn on the sync for the gallery.
3. In the gallery settings, activate Autoupload screenshots.

3. Quick editing

Immediately after creating the screenshot, a toolbar with options will appear:

• ✏️ Drawing (marker, pen, eraser).
• 📝 Text (addition of inscriptions).
• 🖼️ Cutting (change of image boundaries).
• 📤 Share (sending to messengers).

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Long screenshots don't work in all apps, such as Instagram or TikTok, the feature will be blocked due to platform restrictions.

What to do if the screenshot is not saved

Sometimes a screenshot is taken, but it doesn't appear in the gallery.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Clear the cache of the gallery (Settings → Applications → Gallery → Storage → Clear the cache).
3. Install an alternative screenshot app (e.g. Screenshot Easy).

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On some models (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50) screenshots are saved by default in.png format, but they can be converted to.jpg to save space through the camera settings (Save Format → JPG).

Third-party applications: when standard methods are not enough

If the built-in MIUI features don't suit you, consider alternative solutions.

• 📸 Screenshots with a delay (timer 3-10 seconds).
• 🎨 Advanced editing (blurring, filters, stickers).
• 📱 Remote management (screenshots from PC via TeamViewer).

Top.-3 apps:

Important: Screenshot apps need permission to record the screen and overlay the other windows, without which they can't take a picture, to issue permissions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access.
2. Find the app and turn on Screen Recording and Display on top of other windows.

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