Making long (scrollable) screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 11 is a useful feature that allows you to capture the entire web page, correspondence in the messenger or a long list in the application. However, not all users know that on the flagship of the 2021 release, this option does not work as on newer Xiaomi models. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to make a screenshot with scrolling, including hidden chips MIUI 14 and bypassing restrictions for individual applications.
The main problem is that the standard mechanism of long screenshots in the Mi 11 may not work in some applications (for example, in Telegram or VKontakte) due to the features of their interface. MIUI The capture algorithm changes sometimes – so we tested all methods on the latest firmware versions (as of June 2026).
If you’ve tried to take a scrolling screenshot before and received a notification saying “You couldn’t capture a long screenshot,” don’t rush to blame the smartphone — most likely it’s the settings or the method you chose. Next, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for each option, including a unique method using the developer mode that works even in blocked applications.
1. Standard method through the notification panel
The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI function, which is activated after a normal screenshot is created, which works in most system applications and some third-party ones (e.g., Chrome or Xiaomi Browser).
Here's how to do it:
- 📱 First, take a regular screenshot: press the power button at the same time. + Volume down (or use gesture – swipe three fingers down the screen if the feature is activated in settings).
- 🔍 Immediately after you capture the screen, you'll see a thumbnail of the screenshot.
- 📜 At the bottom of the screen, select the option “Long Screenshot” (or “Scroll” in the English version). MIUI). If there is no button, then the application does not support this function in the standard way.
- ✅ Wait for the automatic scrolling of the screen. When the capture is complete, save the result in the gallery.
Important: This method does not work in dynamic content applications (such as Instagram or TikTok) and in some banking programs due to security limitations. If the Long Screenshot button is inactive, move to the next one.
2.Gust with three fingers for quick grip
The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a hidden ability to take screenshots and long screenshots with a three-finger gesture, a method that is handy when the power or volume buttons are faulty or when you want to speed up the process.
First, make sure that the function is activated:
- Open Settings → Special Features → Gestures and Movements → Screenshot with three fingers.
- Turn on the switch and select the action: “Screenshot” or “Long Screenshot” (if available).
- Test the gesture: swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom.
If the “Long Screenshot” option is not in the gesture settings, use the combination:
- 🖐️ Take a regular screenshot with a three-finger gesture.
- 🔄 Immediately after capture, tap the thumbnail and select “Scroll” (similar to the first method).
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If the gesture works by accident (for example, when scrolling through the feed in social networks), reduce sensitivity in the settings or turn off the function for specific applications through Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access → Gestures.
3.Using the Developer Mode for Forced Seizure
This method is suitable for cases where the standard methods do not work, for example, in applications with screenshot blocking (SberBank Online, Tinkoff) or in games. ADB.
Instructions:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Tap the Version 7 times until the notification “You’ve become a Developer!” appears.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Activate "Debugging by" USB» and confirm the authorization.
- Connect the Mi 11 to your PC and execute the command: adb shell am start -n com.android.systemui/.screenshot.LongScreenshotService This command forcibly launches the long screenshot service, even if it is blocked in the application.
To speed up the process, you can use specialized services:
- 🌐 Online Image Joiner (img2go.com) — Free web tool for gluing images vertically/horizontal.
- 📱 PhotoGrid – a mobile application with collage templates.
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Manual gluing is the only reliable way to get a long screenshot in lock-screen apps (like Netflix or Disney+) where other methods don’t work.
6. Solving common errors
When creating long screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 11 users often face problems.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The "Long Screenshot" button is inactive | The app does not support scrolling or has blocked the function | Use it. ADB-method |
| Screenshot ends in the middle | Height limit in MIUI (maximum 4-5 screens) | Break the grip into pieces and glue it manually |
| Black screen instead of content | Block screenshots in banking / messenger applications | Take a picture of the screen with another device or use Scroll Capture. |
If after the MIUI update, long screenshots stopped working at all, try:
- 🔄 Reset the settings of the Screen and Brightness application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Screen. → Warehouse → Drop it).
- 📥 Install the latest version of Google WebView (often responsible for the correct operation of web scrolling).
- 🔧 Reverse system update to previous version MIUI (If the error occurred after the update).