How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with explanations

A screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9 can be used in dozens of situations, from saving important correspondence to fixing an error in the application. But not all users know that this model has 5 different ways to create screenshots at once, from the classic combination of buttons to voice commands. In this article, we will analyze each method with nuances, compare their convenience and speed, and answer frequent questions.

The Redmi 9 is powered by MIUI (the Xiaomi shell), which offers advanced screen features, such as the built-in ability to scroll through a screenshot (a long page shot) and edit immediately after creation, but to take advantage of all these features, you first need to understand the basic settings.

Important: If your Redmi 9 was updated to the latest versions of MIUI 14+, some gestures may have changed.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on all Android smartphones, including the Redmi 9. It doesn’t require any pre-setting and works even if the touch screen isn’t responding.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open on the screen what you want to fix (message, page, game).
• 🔘 At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
• 🎯 Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound (or see an animation screenshot).
• 📁 The finished picture will appear in the Gallery → Albums. → Screenshots.

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), an emergency shutdown or reboot menu will work. On Redmi 9, the optimal retention time is exactly until the click.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check the spare space in the phone's memory. MIUI requires a minimum of 100MB to take pictures.

2. Three finger gesture (the most convenient way)

Xiaomi has added a unique screenshot gesture to MIUI, which involves sliding three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, a technique that is particularly popular with Redmi 9 users because it allows them to take pictures with one hand.

How to set up and use:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Activate the switch opposite the screenshot with three fingers.
3. Open the screen and swipe simultaneously with your index, middle and ring fingers from top to bottom (as if you were swiping the screen).

🔹 Tip: If the gesture doesn't work, try it:

• 🧹 Wipe the screen (dirty interferes with touch recognition).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone (sometimes your gesture settings get lost).
• 📏 Scroll your fingers vertically (not diagonally).

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⚠️ Attention: Redmi 9s MIUI 13+ This gesture may conflict with the Split Screen function. If screenshots are not created, turn off the split screen in Settings. → Special facilities → Split screen.

3. Scrolling screenshot (long shot)

Scrolling Screenshot allows you to capture an entire chat, web page or list into a single file. On Redmi 9, it only works after you have created a regular screenshot (by any of the methods above).

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the phone automatically scrolls through the screen and connects the pieces into a single file.

📌 Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (like Instagram or TikTok).
• 📏 Maximum length – about 5 screens (depending on the application).
• ⚠️ Can “short” dynamic content (video, animations).

4.Voice command (for MIUI 12 and later)

Few people know, but Redmi 9 supports voice-over screenshots through Google Assistant or Alice.It's handy when hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

Methods of activation:

• 🗣️ Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” (you need to turn on the voice assistant in the settings).
• 🤖 Or: "Alice, screenshot" (if installed Yandex application).

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots are saved without preview — you can't edit the image right away.

🔧 Setting up Google Assistant:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings → Voice input → Voice assistant.
3. Activate the Screenshot option in the list of available commands.

5. Screenshot via notification panel

There's a hidden feature in MIUI, which is a screenshot button in the Quick Settings panel, which is useful if the physical buttons are broken or you prefer front-end solutions.

How to add and use:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Edit).
3. Find a screenshot (scissors icon) in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Now, when you open the notification bar, you will see the screenshot button – click on it to take a picture.

This method is the only one that allows you to take a screenshot with a delay (3 or 10 seconds) – useful for fixing temporary notifications or animations.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To determine the most convenient method, we will evaluate each according to the key criteria:

💡 Recommendation: For everyday use, set up a three-finger gesture is the fastest and most intuitive way. Leave the buttons as a backup option, and use voice commands in exceptional cases.

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On Xiaomi Redmi 9, the scrolling screenshot only works after a normal shot is taken – this is a MIUI limitation that cannot be circumvented.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even with such simple features, Redmi 9 users sometimes encounter difficulties.

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved in the Gallery.

• 🔍 Check the folder. DCIM → Screenshots via File Manager.
• 📁 Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 50MB).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps to reset the gallery cache.

Problem 2: The three-finger gesture doesn't work.

• 🔧 Recheck the settings in Additional Features → Gestures.
• 🧼 Clean the screen of fat and dust (the sensor may not recognize touch).
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in older versions of the bug with gestures).

Problem 3: Scrolling screenshot is cropped.

• 📄 Try to scroll the page manually more slowly.
• 🔄 Close and reopen the application before creating a picture.
• 📱 In some cases, the horizontal orientation of the screen helps.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Screenshots stopped working, reset gesture settings to standard: → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting your gesture settings. It won't delete your data, but it will return all gestures to factory settings.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions