How to Take Scrolling Screenshots on Xiaomi: 5 Working Ways for All Models

Creating a scrolling screenshot (or “long screenshot”) on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most popular features among users, because often you need to save not only the visible part of the screen, but also the entire content of the page: correspondence in the messenger, an article in the browser or a list of products in the online store. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to accomplish this task, both built into the MIUI shell and using third-party tools.

Many users mistakenly believe that the long screen feature is only available on flagship models like Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Black Shark 6 Pro. In fact, it works on budget devices in the Redmi Note or POCO X series – the main thing is to know where to look. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden chips MIUI 14/15, and also tell you how to circumvent the restrictions if the standard method does not work.

We'll focus on the typical issues of why the screenshot gets cut, how to keep the image high-quality without artifacts, and what to do if the feature suddenly disappears after the update, and at the end you'll find a comparative table of all methods with the pros and cons of each.

1. Standard method through screenshot menu

The most obvious and versatile method is to use the built-in MIUI feature, which works on most modern Xiaomi devices, starting with MIUI 9 (released in 2017).

First, take a regular screenshot of one of the standard ways:

• 🔘 Press the power buttons at the same time. + Turning down the volume by 1-2 seconds
• 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (the function must be pre-activated in Settings). → Additionally. → Gestures → Screenshot with three fingers)
• 🎮 Black Shark gaming phones can use the Shark Space button + Loudness down

Once the screenshot thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, tap it. In the editor that opens, you'll see the Scrolling button (sometimes labeled "Long Screenshot" or an icon with two arrows down) Click on it, and the system automatically scrolls down the page and connects all the pieces into one image.

⚠️ Attention: The function doesn't work in all applications:

• 🌐 Browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)
• 💬 Messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber – but not in all chat rooms!)
• 📱 Social networks (Vkontakte, Instagram – only in the feed, not in the storyline)
• 📄 Reading Apps (Google Play Books, Moon)+ Reader)

2. Hidden function in MIUI 14/15: Extended mode

The latest versions of the MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 shell (for Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and later) have an extended long screenshot mode.

• 📏 Adjust the length of the captured area manually
• 🔄 Repeat the scroll if the content does not fit the first time
• 🖼️ Keep the result in format PDF (useful for documents)

To activate this mode:

1. Take a regular screenshot and open it.
2. Slip on the Scroll icon and then hold your finger on the button for 2-3 seconds.
3. In the menu that appears, select "Extended Mode"
4. Mark the beginning and end of the scroll area with sliders

Importantly, this method only works on devices with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 or Dimensity 9000+ chipsets due to hardware limitations of the processor. On budget models like Redmi 10A, the extended mode will not be available.

Make sure the app supports scroll |

Close all pop-up windows and banners |

Check the vacant space (needs at least 50MB)|

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Alternative method through “Reading mode”

If the standard method doesn’t work (for example, in some versions of WeChat or corporate messengers), you can use the workaround through the built-in Read Mode, which is especially useful for saving long articles or correspondence with a large number of messages.

Instructions:

1. Open the right app and find the screen you want to capture.
2. Activate Read Mode through the notification curtain (icon) 📖)
3. In this mode, take a regular screenshot.
4. In the editor of the screenshot, the option “Scroll” will appear even where it was not before.

🔹 Why does it work? MIUI Read mode loads content differently than a web page, allowing the system to "see" all the text to scroll through, and the disadvantage of the method is that some interface elements (such as animations or videos) may not display correctly.

4.Using Google Assistant for Long Screens

Few people know, but Google Assistant can create screenshots with scrolling – and this method works even on older versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 10), the main condition: the phone must be installed Google service (which is relevant for global firmware, but not for Chinese).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Google Assistant with the “OK, Google” voice command or hold the Home button
2. Say, “Take a screenshot with a scrolling” or “Take a long screenshot”
3. Confirm the action on the screen
4. Wait for processing – the assistant will automatically scroll the page and save the result in the gallery

⚠️ Note: This method may not work:

• 🚫 On devices with Chinese firmware (without Google services)
• 🚫 In screenshot protection applications (e.g. banking programs)
• 🚫 If the settings disable Google Assistant access to the screen (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Assistant)

5. Third-party applications for advanced users

When the built-in techniques fail (e.g., grab a screen with animations or in a game), specialized utilities come to the rescue. We tested 5 popular apps and selected the best ones:

🔹 How do you choose? LongShot is enough for most tasks, it's free and supports. MIUI "If you want screenshots in games (such as Genshin Impact or Honor of Kings), try Scroll Capture, but be prepared to grant permissions to use the Accessibility Service.

Critical information: Apps like Screen Master may conflict with the Application Protection feature in MIUI. Turn it off in Settings → Privacy → Special Permissions → Application Protection before using it.

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If a screenshot app asks for permission to "Master on top of other windows," don't worry. It's necessary for the scroll function to work, but only give that permission to the proven utilities on Google Play!

6. Problem Solving: Why doesn't scroll work?

Even on supported devices, users experience errors in long-form screenshots, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The scroll button is inactive or not

• 🔄 Solution: Update MIUI until the latest version MIUI 12.5 and older function is more stable)
• 🔄 Check if the option is disabled in Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots → Long screenshot.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps to reset temporary system glitches

Problem 2: Screenshot is cut in the middle

• 📱 Solution: Try scrolling the page manually before clicking on the “Scroll” button – this helps the system correctly define the boundaries of content
• 📱 Turn off the “Saving Traffic” option in the app (for example, in Chrome) – it can block loading of elements.

Problem 3: The function is missing after the update

• ⚙️ Solution: Reset the settings of the "Screenshots" application in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Screenshots → Warehouse → Clear the data
• ⚙️ Install. APK-com.miui.screenshot application file from version MIUI 13 (can be found on forums like this) 4PDA)

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If neither method works, check to see if the phone has custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that often disables the long screen feature at the kernel level and requires manual refinement.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have summarized the key characteristics of each method in one table:

🔹 Our choice:

• For quick screening of a web page or chat – the standard MIUI method
• For documents and articles – extended mode (if any) or Reading mode
• For games and non-standard applications – Scroll Capture or LongShot

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions