How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 11T: all ways with pictures and videos

Why you need screenshots on Xiaomi 11T and when they don’t work

Screenshots on Xiaomi 11T are not just a way to save important information from the screen. They help to capture errors in applications, share successes in games, save payment confirmations or just quickly transfer data to friends. But what if the standard combination of buttons Loud down + Power does not work? Or if you use a device with a broken screen?

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can take screenshots on Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro and 11T Lite, from classic to obscure, and why screenshots don't always stay in the gallery, and how to fix them, and if you've ever seen a screenshot that's black or cropped, here's the solution.

We'll focus on the problems with MIUI, because after the system updates, some features may not work properly. For example, in MIUI 13-14 versions, users complained about the screenshot button missing in the notification bar, and we tested all the methods on the current firmware and identified the ones that are guaranteed to work.

Method 1: The Standard Button Combination – Why It Doesn’t Always Work

The most obvious method is to pin Volume Down + Power for 1-2 seconds. On Xiaomi 11T, this should work the first time, but there are nuances:

• 🔋 If the battery is under 15%, the system can ignore the taps to save energy.
• 🎮 In some games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) button combination blocked to prevent accidental screenshots.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Sometimes you need to restart the function to work again.

If the screenshot is not created, check:

1. Are physical buttons locked (such as a cover or dirt)?
2. Is not the "Do Not Disturb" mode enabled with blocking notifications?
3. Are there any admin rights for applications like Greenify that can block system functions?

Important: On the Xiaomi 11T Pro with Snapdragon 888, the delay in taking a screenshot can be as high as 0.5 seconds – this is normal and is due to processor optimization. If the delay is longer, try clearing the system cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Three-finger gesture – how to set up and why it’s better than the buttons

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature is available on all Xiaomi 11Ts with MIUI 12 and later, and allows you to take a screenshot with three fingers swiping from top to bottom.

• ⚡ Faster than the button combination (no delay to press).
• 🎯 Works in games and applications where buttons are locked.
• 🖐️ Convenient for users with large hands or damaged buttons.

To activate the gesture:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special Features → Gestures and Movements → Screenshot of three fingers.
2. Activate the switch.
3. (Optional) Enable the "Show animation" option to see the visual prompt.

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

• 🧼 Wipe the screen – greasy spots interfere with touch recognition.
• 🔧 Calibrate the sensor in Settings → Screen. → Sensor calibration.
• 📱 Reboot the phone – sometimes the touch driver “hangs".

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If you have an oleophobic protective glass, the gesture may be worse. Try to swipe your fingers with a little more pressure.

Method 3: Notification Panel – Where to look for the screenshot button

In MIUI, the default screenshot button is hidden in the notification bar to find it:

1. Swipe down from top to top to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again to open the full panel.
3. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a rectangle with lightning).

If no button:

• 🔧 Click on "Edit" (pencil icon) and add it to active shortcuts.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the panel resets settings after updates.
• 📲 Check if the notification bar is disabled in the security settings (for example, in Safe Mode).

Limitation: In some versions of MIUI 14, the screenshot button may disappear after installing themes from the Mi Theme Store, the solution is to return the standard theme or update the theme app.

Method 4: Google Voice Assistant or Xiao AI – How to Take a Screenshot with Your Voice

If the buttons or sensor don't work, you can use voice commands. There are two options available on Xiaomi 11T:

To set up Google Assistant:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings → Google Assistant → Commands.
3. Find the "Screenshots" section and activate it.

Important: On Xiaomi 11T with Chinese firmware Google Assistant may not work without first installing Google Play Services via the Mi App Store.

Method 5: Screenshot Apps – When You Need Them

If the system methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities. The best options for Xiaomi 11T:

• 📸 Screenshot Easy – Supports page scrolling and editing.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – allows you to take pictures with a delay (useful for the menu).
• 🎮 Screen Master – optimized for gamers (works on top of games).

Before installing:

• ⚠️ Check permissions – the application should request “Display over other apps” and “Accessibility Service".
• ⚠️ Some utilities contain ads that may interfere with screenshots.
• ⚠️ Nana MIUI Applications may need to be manually added to "AutoStart" and "Without restrictions".

⚠️ Note: Apps like Screenshot Touch require a superuser right (root) unless you unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi 11T, Be careful, unofficial unlocking may result in a loss of warranty.

Gamer tip: If you want screenshots in games that block system methods, use Screen Master with the Game Mode setting. It bypasses restrictions by emulating ADB-level clicks.

Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved, black screen, cropping

If screenshots are created but not displayed in the gallery, check:

Special case: If screenshots are taken but not displayed in Google Photos, check your sync settings:

1. Open Google Photos.
2. Go to Settings → Backup and Synchronization.
3. Make sure that the Screenshots folder is included in the backup.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 11T s MIUI 14 and Android 13 screenshots can be automatically optimized (compressed).To turn this off, go to Settings → Memory. → Optimize media files and deactivate the Screenshots folder feature.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi 11T

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On the Xiaomi 11T, the most reliable way is to gesture three fingers, which works even with locked buttons and does not depend on MIUI updates.