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

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are one of the most popular features, but not all users are aware of all the available methods. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 13 Pro+, Redmi 12C, Redmi A2, etc.), the firmware version (MIUI 14/15) and even the physical condition of the phone (for example, a broken power button), the methods may differ. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven methods, including hidden Android 13/14 chips, and also explain how to edit and share screenshots immediately after creation.

Xiaomi has a feature that has branded gestures and tools that are not available on pure Android, such as a three-toed swipe or quick action panel in the Android app. MIUI They let you take a picture of the screen in a fraction of a second. AMOLED-display (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro), then screenshots will turn out with more saturated colors - this is important for maintaining quality when sending in messengers.

We warn you in advance that some methods may not work on custom firmware or if you have disabled system applications like Mi Share or Screen Recorder, in which case you will have to restore them through Settings → Applications → Application Management.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Redmi models, from the budget Redmi A1 to the flagship Redmi K60 Ultra.

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 reduction button (top left).
3. Hold them for no longer than 1 second - otherwise the phone may reboot or trigger the shutdown menu.

After a successful screenshot, you will see:

• 📸 Animation of the photo in the upper right corner (on the MIUI 14/15).
• 🔊 Shutter sound (if not disabled in settings).
• 📂 Notification with preview and buttons "Share" or "Edit".

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Long-term button retention can activate emergency call mode. If this happens, try pressing faster or use alternative methods in this article.

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2. Three-toed swipe down (gesture for screenshot)

Xiaomi's signature feature, which saves time, is swipe with three fingers on the screen, which works on all devices with MIUI 10 and later, but you need to pre-enable it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Scream with three-toed swipe" and activate the slider.
3. Choose the direction of the swipe: down (recommended) or up.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Touch the screen with three fingers at the same time (for example, index, middle and ring).
2. Quickly swipe down the display (as if you were "shaking off" the water).
3. Release your fingers after vibration or sound.

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Instantly activate – no need to look for buttons.
• 🎮 Ideal for games where power/volume buttons can interfere with gameplay.
• 👆 It works with one hand (if the screens are small, like Redmi’s). 10A).

⚠️ Note: If you have a protective case with cutouts (for example, for the camera), the swipe may not work due to incomplete contact of the fingers with the screen.

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3. Screenshot via notification panel

If the physical buttons on your Redmi don’t work (for example, after a fall), or you just prefer front-end solutions, use the Quick Settings Panel:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually scissors) 🖇️ Or a thumbnail of a screen, if it's not there:

• 🔧 Click on "Edit" (pencil in the upper right corner of the panel).
• 🔄 Drag the screenshot icon to the active area.

1. Tap the icon – the phone will immediately take a screenshot.

📌 Tip: On MIUI 15 notification panel can be divided into two parts: the main and the extended. the screenshot icon can be in the second part - swipe down twice to see all the options.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro and older) after upgrading to Android 13, the screenshot icon may disappear:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Screen Recorder and click "Restore".
3. Restart your phone – the icon should appear.

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If the notification bar does not open the first time, check if the One Hand mode is activated in Settings → Additional Features.

4. Voice command via Google Assistant

Few people know, but Google Assistant can take screenshots on a voice command, which is convenient if your hands are busy or your buttons are not available.

1. Activate Google Assistant by saying “OK, Google” or holding the Home button (if you have one on your model).
2. Tell one of the teams: 🎤 "Take a screenshot (the most reliable option). 🎤 "Screenshot". 🎤 "Take a picture of the screen (may not work on all models).

Confirm the action if necessary (on some firmware).

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 🚫 Does not work in Safe Mode or if Google Assistant rights are disabled.
• 🔇 Requires Internet connection to recognize voice.
• 📵 On Redmi with Chinese firmware (for example, for the market) CN) may not be supported.

⚠️ Note: If you see a message after the command, "This feature is disabled by the administrator of the device", then the phone has a work profile (for example, through Android Enterprise). To unlock the function, contact the administrator or delete the work profile in Settings. → Accounts.

5. Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screenshot)

If you want to save the entire web page, chat in the messenger or a long list (for example, in Settings → Applications), use the feature Scrolling Screenshot. It is available on all Redmi with MIUI 12 and later.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the upper right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, look for the “Scroll” button (or “Long Screenshot”) – it is usually at the bottom of the screen.
4. Wait until the page automatically scrolls to the end. Click "Done."

📊 Limitations:

💡 Tip: If a long screenshot is cut off in the wrong place, try it:

• 📱 Scroll the page manually before saving.
• 🔄 Turning your phone horizontally – sometimes it helps you capture more content.
• 📁 Save how PDF (In some applications there is an option in the menu "Share").

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A long screenshot is saved as a separate file in the Pictures/Screenshots folder and can weigh up to 10MB – keep this in mind when sending in messengers with a file size limit.

Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

It can be accessed through:

• 📁 The File Explorer (Mi File Explorer).
• 🖼️ gallery → Album "Screenshots".
• 🔗 Connecting the phone to the PC through USB-cable (file transfer mode).

🎨 Editing:

1. Open the screenshot at the Gallery.
2. Click "Edit" (pencil icon).
3. Available tools: ✂️ Pruning (including changing the aspect ratio for storis). 🖌️ Drawing (brushes, markers, blurring). 📝 Text (addition of signatures). 🌈 Filters (e.g. black and white for documents).

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⚠️ Note: If you use third-party screenshot apps (like Screenshot Touch), they can save files to their folder (usually /Pictures/[Title appendices] To avoid confusion, set up a save path in the settings of such an application.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on reliable phones like the Xiaomi Redmi, screenshots are sometimes difficult to get.

Problem 1: The buttons don’t work, the screenshot isn’t taken.

• 🔋 Check if the battery is under 5% discharged – the system can block background processes.
• 🔄 Restart your phone (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 🛠️ If the power button is broken, use a three-toed swipe gesture or notification panel.

Problem 2: Screenshots are kept black or blank.

• 🎮 This is normal for games with protection (like Genshin Impact or Honor of Kings.
• 🔒 If this happens in banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff), then this is how fraud protection works - screenshots are blocked at the OS level.
• 📱 Nana MIUI 15 Check the privacy settings: Settings → Confidentiality → Special access → Screen capture.

Problem 3: There is no sound when the screenshot is taken.

• 🔊 Check if the system sound is turned off in Settings → Sound.
• 📳 Make sure that the "Do Not Disturb" mode is not activated".
• 🔧 In some firmware, the sound of the screenshot can be turned on separately: Settings → Sound. → Systemic sounds → Screenshot.

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If screenshots are needed often (for example, for work), create a shortcut on the desktop: hold your finger in the free space of the screen → Widgets → Tools → Screenshot.

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