How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones thanks to reliable hardware and flexible firmware MIUI. But even experienced users sometimes face difficulties in creating screenshots — especially if the screen does not respond to the usual combinations of buttons or gestures. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi Note 7, including hidden features and avoiding typical errors.

You'll learn how to take screenshots not only with standard methods, but also with a voice assistant, a quick settings panel, and even ADB commands (for advanced users). And if your screen suddenly stopped saving pictures, there's a section at the end of the article that solves this problem.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all versions of MIUI is 10 to 14, which works even if you have your gestures turned off or your sensor is broken.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, game).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 7 with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware (such as LineageOS), this combination can trigger a reboot menu.

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Where to look for a finished screenshot? By default, the pictures are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Gallery app → Screenshots album.

2. Screenshot with three fingers (MIUI gesture)

The MIUI feature is the ability to take a screenshot with a simple three-finger down swipe, which is convenient for games or applications where the power/volume buttons are busy (for example, in PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → button gestures.
2. Select the screenshot with three fingers.
3. Activate the switch and test the gesture on the home screen.

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 🎮 Ideal for gamers – does not interfere with the gameplay.
• ⚡ Faster than the button combination (0.5 seconds vs 1-2).
• 🖐️ It works with one hand (if the fingers are flexible).

🔸 Cons:

• ❌ It can work accidentally when scrolling the tape in social networks.
• ⚙️ Requires settings (default disabled).

3. Quick settings panel (for MIUI 12 and later)

MIUI 12/13/14 has the ability to take screenshots through the notification curtain, which saves you if the buttons or gestures don't work.

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again to turn the full panel around.
3. Find the Screenshot icon (scissors against the rectangle background) and tap it.

If the icon is missing:

• 🔧 Press on. ⚙️ Edit in the upper right corner of the curtain.
• 🔍 Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

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⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 7 with cropped firmware (for example, for the European market) may not have a screenshot icon. MIUI Up to the latest version or use alternative methods.

4. Google Voice Assistant or XiaoAI

If you have a voice assistant on, you can take a screenshot with a voice command, which is convenient when your hands are busy. There are two options:

Method 1: Google Assistant

It works on all smartphones with Google Services:

1. Say, OK, Google, take a screenshot.
2. Or: Hey Google, screenshot.

Method 2: XiaoAI (branded assistant Xiaomi)

Only for Chinese firmware or MIUI with XiaoAI installed:

1. Activate the assistant with a long hold of the Home button (if any) or a voice: (Xiaoai tongxue).
2. Say: (Bang wo jietu – “Help me take a screenshot”).

🔹 Advantages:

• 🗣️ It works without hands, it's enough to have a voice.
• 🌐 Supports several languages (including Russian for Google).

🔸 Deficiencies:

• 🔇 Requires the microphone and internet enabled (for Google).
• 🚫 On some firmware, XiaoAI is removed (for example, in the global version). MIUI).

5. Advanced Methods: ADB and Third Party Applications

If standard methods do not work (for example, due to breakage of buttons or custom firmware), you can take a screenshot through a computer or specialized utilities.

Method 1: ADB (for developers)

It will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).

Screenshot command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

To download the file on PC:

adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Screenshots\

Method 2: Screenshot applications

If you don’t want to mess with ADB, install one of the proven apps:

⚠️ Note: Some applications require permission to display over other windows. To give it, go to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Display on top of other applications and enable access for the selected program.

6 Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved or black screen

Sometimes screenshots are created, but:

• 🖼️ Preserved by blacks.
• 📂 They don't show up in the gallery.
• ⚠️ Error: I failed to save screenshot.

Causes and solutions:

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If screenshots are saved black in Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12.5+ firmware, try disabling Privacy Protection in your security settings, which sometimes blocks screen capture in certain applications (banks, instant messengers).

On the Redmi Note 7 with a Snapdragon 660 processor and 3GB of RAM, screenshots may not be saved due to a lack of memory when multitasking. Close background apps before taking a snapshot.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 7

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On the Redmi Note 7, the most reliable way to take a screenshot is through the Power + Volume button combination. Alternative methods (gestures, ADBs, apps) are useful for malfunctions or specific tasks (e.g. long screenshots).