How to take a series of photos on Xiaomi: all the ways and hidden settings

Serial photography on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a quick way to capture dynamic moments, but also a powerful tool for creating professional photos. Whether you take photos of sports competitions, playing children or trying to catch the perfect selfie with the right facial expressions, the ability to use serial shooting mode greatly enhances the capabilities of your camera. However, many users do not even realize that their Redmi, POCO or Mi can take up to 20-30 frames per second - and some models support shooting in RAW format even in this mode.

In this article, we'll explore not only the basic ways to activate serial photography through the standard Camera app, but also the hidden features of MIUI that allow you to adjust the number of frames, the spacing between them and even save pictures in high resolution without losing quality. You'll learn how to bypass default restrictions, which gestures simplify the process, and why it's sometimes better to use third-party applications instead of native software. And also how to sort hundreds of photos received and choose the best ones without unnecessary hass.

Basic method: serial shooting through a standard Xiaomi camera

The easiest way is to use the built-in feature in the Camera app, which is available on all models starting with the Redmi Note 5 and later, but the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI. Here's how it works:

• 📱 Open the Camera app and switch to Photo mode (if you are in Portrait or Video mode, serial shooting may not be available).
• 🔘 Press and hold the shutter button (or volume button if setting is enabled in Camera Settings). → Gestures).
• 📸 The smartphone will start taking pictures in a row with frequency ~5-10 frames per second (depends on model) Release button to stop.
• 🖼️ The finished photos will be saved in the gallery as separate files (in the Camera folder or in the camera folder). DCIM).

On some flagship models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5 Pro) the frequency of serial shooting can reach 30 frames per second in the “Professional” mode, but to do this, you need to enable the appropriate option in the camera settings, we will discuss this in the next section.

⚠️ Note: If you hold the down button for too long (more than that) 20 The smartphone can start to warm up and the camera can slow down. 9A, POCO M3) The shooting automatically stops after 50-100 staffing to prevent overloading.

Advanced settings: how to increase frame rate and quality

Standard serial shooting mode is good for most tasks, but if you want more frames per second or better quality, you'll have to dig into the settings.

1. Turn on Professional mode (Pro): it allows you to shoot in RAW and adjust shutter speed, but serial shooting here works differently - the camera takes pictures at a given interval (from 0.5 to 2 seconds), suitable for static objects (for example, shooting a starry sky with long exposure).
2. Activate Quick Shooting: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T Pro) in the camera settings there is a separate Fast Serial Shooting switch, which increases the frequency to 20-30 FPS, but reduces the resolution to 12 MP.
3. Use gestures: in Settings → Camera gestures you can assign a serial shooting to double press the power button or swipe down the screen gesture (does not work on all models).

* In practice, limited to camera heating.** Only in game mode with reduced resolution.

If your model doesn’t support high-speed photography, you can bypass this limitation with third-party apps like Open Camera or Footage, which allow you to adjust frame spacing up to 0.1 seconds, but require manual focusing and can run unstable on weak processors (such as the Redmi 8A).

Clean up your memory (minimum 1GB free)

Turn off HDR (increases shooting speed)

Battery charge > 30%

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Secret Chips: Serial Shooting Without Holding a Button

Few people know, but on Xiaomi smartphones, you can run a serial shoot without pressing the screen for a long time, which is convenient if you take one-handed photos or use a tripod. Here are three working ways:

• 🎵 Voice command: Turn on Xiaomi's voice assistant and say, "Pick up a series of photos." MIUI 12 and newer, but requires an internet connection to recognize speech.
• 👆 The "Raise for Shoot" gesture: in the camera settings, activate the option to Raise to take a picture. Now just hold the smartphone to your eye and it will automatically do it. 3-5 staff in a row (interval is adjusted).
• 🕹️ Game triggers: on models with physical buttons (Black Shark, POCO F3 GT) You can assign serial shooting on the side keys through Settings → Additional buttons.

Another life hack is using a timer with a serial shot. Go to the camera settings, turn on the timer and select Serial after the timer. Now after the countdown, the smartphone will take not one shot, but a whole series (usually 5-10 frames), which is useful for group photos, where you need to guarantee to catch the moment when everyone is smiling.

How to Select and Select the Best Pictures in the Series

After a series shoot, you get dozens or even hundreds of photos, and you have to find the best ones, and it's not easy to do this manually, so use these techniques:

1. Automatic sampling in the Gallery: open the folder with the photo, click Select → Serial shots. The system automatically grouped the frames and suggested the best (based on sharpness and exposure).
2. Google Photos app: Upload photos to Google Photos and use the Assistant → Animation feature to create a mini-video from the series and make it easier to evaluate the dynamics.
3. Sorting by tags: In the Xiaomi Gallery, you can filter photos by Faces, Place or Objects (for example, only shots with a dog or a ball).

For professional processing, we recommend using Lightroom Mobile or Snapseed. In these applications you can:

• 🔍 Compare several photos at the same time in viewing mode.
• ✂️ Cut and align frames package.
• 🎨 Apply the same filters to all selected photos.

⚠️ Note: If you are shooting in a format RAW, Do not delete the originals after editing in Lightroom – some changes (such as shadow restoration) may look different when reopening. JPG.

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To quickly find the sharpest shots in the series, sort the photo by file size – usually the sharpest ones weigh more because of the details.

Serial shooting on Xiaomi using third-party applications

If standard facilities MIUI If you don't like it, try alternative cameras, they offer more control over the process, but they may require additional permissions (e.g. access to the camera). Camera2 API). Here's the top.-3 shooter:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website (such as Open Camera) or from Google Play.
2. In your smartphone settings, allow installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Installation of Unknown Applications).
3. Launch the application and provide all the permissions requested (camera, microphone, storage).
4. In the camera settings, select Burst Mode (serial shooting) and adjust the settings.

Third-party cameras are particularly useful for shooting sports events or fast-moving objects where maximum frame rates are important. For example, Footage can shoot at 60 FPS at 1080p resolution and then export individual frames as photos.

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The side of the app gives you more control over the serial shooting, but it can drain the battery faster and heat the processor. Use them only when necessary.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on top Xiaomi models, serial photography can be unstable, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

• 🔋 The camera stops after 10 seconds: check the temperature of the smartphone (if it is hot, let it cool) or turn it off. HDR camera-setting.
• 📸 So the photos are blurry: turn on Stabilization or use a tripod (POCO X3) help AI-improvement.
• 🔊 Shutter sound interferes: turn it off in camera settings → Shutter sounds or put your smartphone into silent mode.
• 📱 Camera app crashes: clear cache (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the cache) or restart the smartphone.

If the problem persists, try resetting the camera settings to factory:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Camera → Storage → Reset Settings

On models with MIUI 14 and later, serial shooting may conflict with the function of Double-Push to Wake up. If the camera is behaving strangely, turn this option off in Settings → Screen → Double-Tap to wake up.

Shooting in difficult conditions: at night, in motion, under water

Serial shooting in non-standard conditions requires special preparation.

• 🌙 Night shooting: Use the Night mode + Serial shooting (available on Xiaomi) 11T Pro and newer. Set the shutter speed. 1/4 seconds ISO 1600-3200 Take it off a tripod or put it on a hard surface.
• 🚗 Shooting in motion: Enable Superstabilization (e.g., on the POCO F4 GT Use a wide-angle lens (less shaking) and shoot through the side window, not the windshield (less glare).
• 🏊 Underwater photography: Put your smartphone in a waterproof case (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Waterproof Case) Turn off touch gestures, they're randomly triggered underwater. Use volume buttons to lower the shutter.

To capture fast-moving objects (cars, animals, athletes) set the camera as follows:

Mode: Sport (if any)


Focus: Continuous Autofocus (AF-C)




Serial shooting: Maximum frequency (30 FPS)




Resolution: 12 MP (for speed)

⚠️ Warning: When shooting underwater, the serial mode can overheat the camera due to poor heat transfer.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions