How to take a long screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 working ways

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Have you ever tried to save an entire web page, a messaging app, or a long list in an app, but a standard screenshot captured only the visible part of the screen? Xiaomi Redmi 9 based on MIUI offers several ways to create a so-called long screenshot (or scrolling shot) that captures all content from top to bottom.

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In this article, we’ll break down all the available methods for creating long screenshots on Redmi 9, including built-in MIUI 12/13 features, gestures, and third-party apps for cases where standard tools don’t work, and learn not only how to take a picture, but how to edit, save and share it without losing quality.

Method 1: Standard long screenshot via MIUI menu

The easiest method is to use the built-in scrolling screenshot feature that is available in MIUI since version 10. It works in most system applications and some third-party ones (such as Mi Browser or Chrome).

1. Take a regular screenshot: simultaneously press the buttons Power + Volume Reduction for 1-2 seconds.
2. After the thumbnail appears, the screenshot in the upper right corner tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, look for the Scrolling button (or Long Screenshot) -- it looks like two up and down arrows. Press it.
4. Wait for the system to automatically scroll down the page and connect the parts into a single file. Some apps (like Instagram) may require manual scrolling.

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work in games, some banking applications (due to security restrictions) and on screens with animation. If the Scroll button is inactive, try alternative methods from the following sections.

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Method 2: Gesture for long screenshot (MIUI 12+ only)

MIUI 12 and later has a handy gesture for long screenshots that allows you to grab a screen without pressing a button, which is faster than standard and suitable for simultaneous scrolling. Here's how to turn it on and use it:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the Scrolling Screenshot Switch (or Long Screenshot by Gesture).
3. Now, to take a picture, swipe three fingers across the screen from the bottom up (as when closing the application).
4. Hold your finger on the screenshot thumbnail to start the automatic scrolling.

💡 Useful tip: If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other gestures (like Navigation Buttons or Google Assistant.

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Method 3: A long screenshot through Google Assistant

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, in applications with screenshot blocking), you can use the voice assistant. This method is universal and suitable for all versions of MIUI, including Redmi 9 on Android 10/11.

1. Activate Google Assistant: Say OK, Google, or hold the Home button (if you have one).
2. Tell the command: Take a screenshot and scroll down.
3. The assistant will automatically take the picture and suggest saving it as a long image.

⚠️ Note: This method requires an active internet connection (the assistant sends data to Google servers for processing). Also make sure that the Google Assistant settings allow screen access (Settings). → Annexes → Google → Permits → Display over other windows).

Method 4: Third-party applications for advanced users

If the built-in MIUI features don’t work well (like in games or specific applications), we’ve tested some of the popular solutions and selected the best ones for Redmi 9:

🔹 How to install and use LongShot (recommended for beginners):

1. Download the app from Google Play (direct link).
2. Run it and grant permissions to Screen capture and display over other windows.
3. Open the desired app or page, then pull the floating LongShot icon (it will appear on the screen).
4. Press Start Capture and wait for the app to scroll through the screen. Adjust the boundaries manually if necessary.

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If the app doesn’t capture content, try enabling the Developer Mode in its settings and activating the “Use Availability” option.

Method 5: Manually gluing screenshots (for complex cases)

If automatic scrolling doesn't work (e.g., in applications with custom markup or screenshot protection), you can manually take some pictures and glue them together. This method takes longer, but guarantees the result.

• 📱 Redmi 9 smartphone with unlocked clipboard
• 🖼️ App for gluing (for example, PhotoScan or Stitch It!)
• 📏 Line or grid for alignment (optional)

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take the first screenshot (top of the screen).
2. Scroll down so that the bottom of the previous screenshot matches the top of the new one (overlapping ~20%).
3. Repeat steps 1-2 until you have captured all the content.
4. Open the glue app (like Stitch It!) and upload all the screenshots in order from top to bottom.
5. Set up alignment and export the final image in PNG or JPEG format.

⚠️ Note: Manual gluing can cause distortion if the screenshots were taken from different angles. Use a tripod or place your smartphone on a flat surface for accuracy. Also note that the final file can be very large (up to 10-20 MB for long pages).

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Manual gluing is the only way to capture content in apps where screenshots are blocked (such as some banking services or Netflix).

How to edit and save a long screenshot

After you take a long screenshot, you often need to crop it, blur out the extra details, or add annotations. MIUI has a built-in editor, but for advanced tasks, you'd better use third-party tools.

🔹 Built-in editor MIUI:

• ✂️ Trimming: Click on the scissors icon in the lower right corner after taking a screenshot.
• 🖌️ Drawing: Choose a brush or marker to highlight important points.
• 🔲 Blurring: Mosaic tool hides sensitive information (phone numbers, passwords).
• 📤 Save: Press Ready → select the format (PNG transparently or JPEG smaller).

🔹 Party editors (recommended):

• 🎨 Snapseed – for color correction and retouching.
• 📝 Markup Hero – to add arrows, text and stickers.
• 🔒 Blur Photo Editor – for advanced blurring of individual areas.

💾 Preservation tip: If you need to send a screenshot by mail or messenger, pre-compress it through Google Photos (traffic saving option) or the Photo & Picture Resizer app.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with detailed instructions, Redmi users 9 Sometimes they have difficulty taking long screenshots.-5 errors and ways of correcting them:

🔧 Additional diagnostics:

If none of the methods work, check:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
2. Turn off the battery saving mode for the app you’re trying to take a screenshot of.
3. Reset your gesture settings (Settings → System → Resetting → Reset gestures).

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