Long screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: secret chips and errors that are not in the official guides

Have you ever tried to save an entire web page, a Telegram chat, or a long VK post, but a simple screenshot has cropped half the content? With Xiaomi Redmi, this problem is solved in 10 seconds – if you know the hidden features of MIUI. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to create long (scrollable) screenshots, including little-known tricks for old models and devices with custom firmware.

Xiaomi’s official documentation only mentions the basic method through the screenshot menu, but in practice there are more flexible options – from gestures to gestures. ADB-We tested all the ways on the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+ (MIUI 14), Redmi 10 (MIUI 13) and even Redmi 5 with custom firmware -- and we highlighted the ones that work well, and we also talked about why sometimes a long screenshot doesn't save in the gallery, and how to fix it without restarting the phone.

1. Standard method through the notification panel (MIUI 12-15)

It's the simplest method that works on all modern Redmi out of the box. The algorithm is the same for Redmi Note 11/12, Redmi 10/9 and even POCO X3/X4:

1. Take a regular screenshot: 👆 Press the power button at the same time. + Volume reduction (clip for 1 second). 🖐️ Or use a gesture: swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (you need to enable Settings). → Additionally. → Gestures → Screenshot).
2. Activate the scrolling: 📱 And right after you take a screenshot, you'll see a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. 🔄 In the editor that opens, click the Scrolling button (or Long Screenshot – Depends on the version). MIUI). ⬇️ The screen will automatically scroll down. Manually stop the process when you grab the desired fragment.

⚠️ Note: On some sites (such as Instagram or banking apps), a long screenshot may not work due to screenshot protection.

Is the gesture function for screenshots enabled (Settings → Additional → Gestures)

Is there enough free memory (at least 500 MB)?

Updated? MIUI Up to the latest version (check in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system)

Is the “No Sound” mode on (sometimes blocking the notification panel)-->

2. Secret button combination for old models (Redmi 5/6/7)

If you have a Redmi 5, Redmi 6A or other MIUI 10–11 model, the standard method may not work.

1. Press simultaneously:


- Power button.




- Home button (physical or sensory)




- Volume down button




2 Hold for 2-3 seconds until the screen blinks.




3. After the screenshot appears, tap it and select "Scroll".

This method works thanks to the hidden Extended Screenshot mode that Xiaomi has removed from open access in new versions. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro and later, the combination may not work - in which case, move to Method 3.

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If your model doesn’t have a physical home button, try holding Power + Volume Down + Virtual Back button (shut and hold the touch button).

3. Long screenshot via Google Assistant (works on all Android)

This is a universal method, and it's even suitable for devices where MIUI has cropped the scroll function.

• 📱 Xiaomi Redmi smartphone with Google Assistant installed (pre-installed on most models).
• 🌐 Internet connection (to process screenshots on Google servers).
• 🔊 Enabled microphone (or keyboard for command input).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the page or chat that you need to grab.
2. Activate Google Assistant: 🎤 Say “OK Google” (if you have a voice assistant set up). 🖱️ Or hold the Home button (on older models) or swipe around the corner of the screen (on newer ones).

"Take a long screenshot."

"Make a scrolling screenshot"

Confirm permission to access the screen (at first start).

Gallery → Screenshots

⚠️ Note: Google can crop dynamic content (e.g., videos in stories or animations). ADB.

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4. Advanced method: ADB-Teams for Technical Users

If you need to take a long screenshot in an application where the feature is blocked (for example, in SberBank Online or Tinkoff), Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help. This method requires a PC and minimal command line knowledge, but gives 100% result.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers ADB (Download from the official Android website).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version → Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Commands to execute:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and open the terminal (cmd/PowerShell).


2 Enter:




adb devices




(Your device should appear)




3. Start scroll screen capture:




adb exec-out screencap -p | perl -pe 'BEGIN{binmode STDOUT, ":raw"} s/\x0D\x0A/\x0A/g' > screenshot.png




4. Use an additional script to scroll (example on GitHub: scrcpy).

🔹 Pros of the method: works in any application, even with blocking screenshots.

🔸 Cons: takes time to set up, not suitable for beginners.

5. Apps from Play Market: Top-3 Xiaomi Redmi

If the standard methods don't work, installing third-party software will solve the problem. We tested 15 applications and selected the best ones:

⚠️ Note: Apps will need permission to record screens and access files. Do not install software from unverified sources, this can lead to data leakage.

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Apps from the Play Market are convenient, but consume more battery than standard MIUI features. For regular use, it is better to master ADB or Google Assistant.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

Even after you follow the instructions correctly, a long screenshot may not last. Here are 5 common problems and solutions:

• 🚫 Screenshot ends on half screen: Reason: Lack of RAM. Close all background apps (Settings) → Annexes → Clean up) and try again.
• 🔍 Scrolling button not active: Reason: Function disabled in settings. Check Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots → Long screenshot (turn on the slider).
• 📱 Screenshot not saved in gallery: Solution: Reboot phone or check permissions for Gallery app (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Permits → Memory).
• 🔒 Blocking in Banking Apps: Bypass: Use Google Assistant or ADB (Alternatively, take a picture of the screen with another phone.
• ⚡ Phone freezes when scrolling: Cause: shell conflict MIUI. Update the system to the latest version or reset settings (Settings) → Resetting settings → Reset all settings).

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