How to take a random screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways from standard to hidden

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi seems like a simple task, until you encounter a situation where standard methods don't work, like when you want to capture a touch button menu where the key combination is locked by the system, or when one hand is busy and the other doesn't reach the right buttons. What if the screen is broken, but you need to save important information?

In this article, we will not only explore basic ways to create screenshots (which everyone knows), but also alternative methods that work in 90% of non-standard cases. You will learn how to take screenshots using gestures, voice commands, and how to get around system limitations when the power or volume buttons do not work. All instructions are tested on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and POCO X3/X4/X5 with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most reliable and versatile method is the use of hardware keys, which works on all Redmi models, regardless of MIUI version or touch screen state.

1. Open the screen that you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the Power (on) button and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) POCO F3) If you don't get a screenshot, try pressing the buttons with a little pause (0.5 seconds) between them, rather than just pressing them at the same time.

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If you have a magnetic lock case, remove it before you take a screenshot – the magnet can block the power button.

Where to look for the screenshot taken?

• 📁 By default, files are saved in the folder DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots.
• 🔍 Quick access: Open the Gallery → Albums. → Screenshots.
• 📱 In the notification about the creation of the screenshot there is a button to share or edit.

2. The three-finger gesture is faster than the buttons

If you're tired of agonizing with buttons or worn out, turn on the screenshot with a gesture, which is available on all Redmis with MIUI 9 and later.

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select the screenshot with three fingers.
3. Turn on the switch and select the gesture type: 👆 Walking down is a classic option. 👇 To move upwards is convenient for left-handed people.

Now, to take a screenshot, just swipe your three fingers across the screen in the selected direction.

• 🚀 Works in any application, even if they block buttons (such as games or banking applications).
• 🎯 Accuracy: you can capture exactly the moment you need, without trembling from pressing buttons.
• ☝️ One hand: comfortable when the other is busy.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A Redmi 8, the gesture may conflict with navigational gestures, and if the screenshots are created by accident, turn off the function or change direction.

3.Voice command - when hands are busy

Few people know, but Xiaomi built into MIUI the ability to take screenshots with voice.

• 🤲 Hands dirty or busy (e.g., cooking with a prescription).
• 🎮 Play a mobile game where the buttons are locked.
• 🔧 The screen is cracked, but the sensor is partially working.

How to set up:

1. Activate Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex (if you use Russian firmware).
2. Tell one of the teams: 🗣️ «Google, take a screenshot (OK Google, take a screenshot»). 🗣️ «Alice, screenshot" (works only in Russian localization).

⚠️ Attention: Voice assistants require an internet connection to process commands. If you're offline, use alternative methods. Some applications (such as TikTok or SberBank Online) may also block screenshots from being taken via voice for security reasons.

4. Screenshot through the Quick Settings panel

If you have MIUI 12 or newer, there is a hidden button in the notification curtain for screenshots.

• 🔋 Power button is broken, but sensor is working.
• 🎵 You need to take a screenshot while listening to music (without interrupting the playback).
• 🔄 Want to quickly take a series of screenshots in a row.

How to add a button:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Edit or hold any icon.
3. Find a screenshot (scissors icon) and drag it to the active area.

Now, the button is always on hand. You click on it and the screenshot is done without any manipulation, and it's the only method that allows you to take screenshots in some secure applications, like Mi Fit or Xiaomi Cloud, where you block other ways.

* Additional commands are required for scrolling screenshots.

5. Advanced method: screenshot via ADB (for technical users)

If all of the above methods do not work (for example, due to a screen breakage or system failure), you can take a screenshot via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

What you need:

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

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on your phone.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Run the command for a screenshot: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the folder where the command was launched.

Enable debugging on USB|Install ADB-PC drivers|Connect your phone to the original cable|Allow debugging on the phone|Check the visibility of the device with the adb device command-->

⚠️ Note: This method does not work if:

• 🔐 The phone has Mi Account lock enabled and it is not unlocked.
• 🛠️ Firmware damaged (needs to flash through Fastboot).
• 🔌 USB-Port is physically damaged (try Wi-Fi debugging wirelessly).

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

Sometimes you need to save not only the visible part of the screen, but also what is hidden outside of it – for example, a long chat in Telegram or a page with settings. MIUI There is a Scrolling Screenshot (scrolling screenshot) function).

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screenshot appears 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 system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into one long screenshot.

Limitations of the method:

• 📱 It doesn’t work in all apps (for example, it’s not supported in Chrome or Instagram).
• 🔄 It can break if the page dynamically loads content (e.g., TikTok feed).
• 📏 Maximum screenshot length: about 5 screens (depending on model).

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Scrolling screenshot is saved as a separate file in the same Screenshots folder, but marked _long_ titled.

7. Alternative applications for screenshots

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party utilities, which offer additional features such as:

• 🎨 Automatic cropping and editing.
• 📂 Save to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 🔍 Text recognition (OCR) straight from the screenshot.

Top.-3 tested applications:

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party apps for screenshots MIUI This is normal — without these permissions, the app will not be able to take screenshots. However, do not install such utilities from unverified sources (outside Google Play) to avoid data leakage.

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