How to take a long screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: all ways (including MIUI 14)

Creating long (scrollable) screenshots on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is a useful feature when you need to save an entire web page, correspondence in the messenger or a long list in the application. However, not all users know that this feature is built into the MIUI firmware and works even without third-party applications. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to take a scrolling screenshot, including hidden chips and bypass typical errors.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (global version of joyeuse) feature is that it doesn't support long screenshots in all apps, like Chrome or Telegram, but it's stable, and in some games or banking applications it can be blocked, and we tested all methods on MIUI 12-14 and identified those that are guaranteed to work.

1. Standard method through MIUI gestures

The easiest method is to use the built-in scrolling feature after you've created a regular screenshot, which works on all versions of MIUI since the 10th, but there are nuances with app compatibility.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Open the desired application (for example, a web page in Chrome or a chat in WhatsApp).
• 🔘 Take a regular screenshot: Modern method: swipe three fingers down the screen (if you have a gesture enabled in Settings) → Special opportunities → Gestures → The classic way: press the power buttons. + Volume reduction by 1-2 seconds.
• 📜 And as soon as you take a screenshot, you'll see a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
• 🔄 In the editor that opens, click on the “Scroll” button (or “Long Screenshot” in older versions). MIUI).
• ✅ Wait for the screen to automatically scrolle. Click "Done" to save the result.

The page is fully loaded (no rotating indicator)

The app supports scrolling (does not work in games and some banking applications)

Screenshot gestures enabled (if you use 3 fingers)

Free at least 500 MB of memory (long screenshots weigh a lot)-->

⚠️ Note: If the scroll button is inactive, the app is blocking the function. Try alternative methods in the following sections.

2. Long screenshot through the notification panel

A lesser known but reliable method is to use a notification panel, which is useful if the gestures are not working or are turned off.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the desired content (for example, a feed in Instagram or an article in the browser).
2. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
3. Right after the screenshot appears, don't click on it!
4. Pull the notification panel down.
5. Find the notification “Screenshot saved” and tap it.
6. In the editor that opens, click “Scroll” (an icon with two arrows down).

Important: This only works if the screenshot notification has not been deleted by the system.In MIUI 14, the notifications are automatically cleared after 5 minutes, so act quickly.

Power and volume buttons

Three-finger gesture

Notification panel

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3. Use of the read mode in the browser

If you need to save a long web page, the best option is to use read mode in Google Chrome or Mi Browser, a method that is guaranteed to bypass the scroll restrictions.

How it works:

• 🌐 Open the page in Chrome.
• 📖 Slip the “Read Mode” icon in the address bar (or select from the menu) ⋮ → Reading mode).
• 📱 Take a screenshot in the standard way.
• 🔄 In the screenshot editor, click “Scroll” – now the feature will be available even for previously blocked pages.

⚠️ Note: Reading mode doesn't help in Firefox - the screenshot scrolling feature is blocked there at the browser level. Use Chrome or Mi Browser.

4. Third-party applications for advanced users

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, in games or specific applications), third-party software will help. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the best ones.

Top.-3 long-screen applications:

• 📱 LongShot - supports scrolling in 90% of apps, there is manual capture zone setting.link to Google Play.
• 🌐 Scroll Capture – specializes in web pages, saves in PDF. Reference.
• 🎮 ScreenMaster is the only application that works in some games (e.g., ScreenMaster, PUBG Mobile. Link.

Instructions for LongShot:

1. Install the app and grant permission to Overlay over other windows (in Android settings).
2. Open the target app (like VK or Twitter).
3. Run LongShot from the notification panel.
4. Press “Start Capture” and manually scroll through the screen to the end.
5. Press “Stop” to save the result.

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Before using third-party apps, check their ratings and reviews. Some programs (such as "Super Screenshot") contain advertising software or require unnecessary permissions.

5. Solving problems with long screenshots

If the scroll function doesn't work, the reasons can range from bugs in MIUI to app-specific limitations. Here are proven troubleshooting methods:

Common mistakes and their solutions:

• 🚫 Scrolling button is inactive: Try another browser (like Mi Browser instead of Chrome). Turn off Traffic Savings in your browser settings. Update the app you're trying to take a screenshot of.
• 🔄 Screenshot ends in the middle: Scroll the page manually to the end before you create a screenshot. Use Read Mode (Section 3).
• 📱 Three finger gestures do not work: Check settings: Settings → Special opportunities → Gestures → Screenshot.Reboot phone - sometimes gestures are reset after updates.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Long screenshots stopped working, try resetting the Settings app → Annexes → Application management → Screenshots → Warehouse → Clear the data. It'll bring back the standard settings without losing the screenshots.

6. Alternative methods: ADB and root rights

For power users willing to work with ADB or root access, there are advanced features, which allow long screenshots even in blocked applications, but require technical skills.

The method through ADB (without root):

adb shell screencap -p | perl -pe 's/\x0D\x0A/\x0A/g' > screenshot.png


adb shell uiautomator dump /sdcard/window.xml

This command saves the screenshot and screen structure, allowing you to manually stitch multiple screenshots into one. For more details, see XDA Developers.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB or root rights may violate the warranty and lead to unstable operation of the system.

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Standard MIUI methods cover 80% of cases, and third-party applications and ADBs are only needed for specific tasks (games, banking applications).

FAQ: Frequent questions about long screenshots on Redmi Note 9 Pro