Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the most popular flagships of the brand, but even its owners sometimes face simple questions, such as how to take a screenshot of the screen if the standard button combinations do not work or you need to capture a long page. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to take screenshots on the Mi 9 (including modifications of the Mi 9 SE and Mi 9T), and also tell you how to edit and save screenshots.
Note right away: the instruction is relevant for all versions of MIUI - from MIUI 10 to MIUI 14, as well as for firmware based on Android 9-13. If your smartphone runs on custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may differ - we will also mention this.
1. Standard method: button combination
The most versatile method that works on any Android smartphone, including the Xiaomi Mi 9. You will need just two buttons:
- 📱 Loudness down + Food: Hold and hold at the same time 1-2 seconds.
- 🔊 On the screen will appear an animation of the screenshot, and in the upper panel – a saving notification.
- 📁 The file is automatically saved to the folder Pictures/Screenshots or DCIM/Screenshots.
If the combination does not work, check:
- ⚙️ Are hardware buttons disabled in settings (Settings) → Special opportunities → Power button).
- 🔋 Is the battery not discharged (at the charge level) < 5% Some functions are blocked).
- 📲 Is there a lock-button case (for example, book-cover) used).
⚠️ Note: On the Mi 9 Lite and some versions with the Bixby button (e.g. regional versions), the combination may be different. + Bixby.
On the Xiaomi Mi 9 with MIUI 12.5+ firmware, when holding the combination for more than 3 seconds, the screen recording is activated instead of a screenshot. To avoid this, press the buttons sharply and release immediately after the animation appears.
2. Screenshot by gesture (no buttons)
Xiaomi's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots with three fingers, which is convenient if the hardware buttons are broken or you use your smartphone with one hand.
How to turn on:
- Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
- Activate the screenshot switch with a triple touch.
- Choose the gesture direction: Top down or bottom up (we recommend the first one so that it does not conflict with navigation).
How to take a screenshot:
- 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you choose this option).
- 🎯 The gesture must be smooth but fast - otherwise the system will recognize it as an accidental touch.
- 📸 After successful operation, you will hear the shutter sound (if the sound is on).
Gesture enabled in settings
The screen is unlocked (on the locked screen the gesture does not work)
The fingers touch the screen at the same time (not alternately).
There are no active gesture blocking games on the screen.-->
⚠️ Note: The gesture does not work in some games (e.g., in some games, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact, where system gestures are disabled to prevent accidental clicks.
3. Voice Assistant (Google Assistant or Xiao AI)
If you're too lazy to push buttons or make gestures, you can ask your voice assistant to take a screenshot, which is especially useful for people with disabilities or when your hands are busy.
Methods of activation:
- 🗣️ Google Assistant: Say “OK Google, take a screenshot” (requires English localization or Russified version of the assistant).
- 🤖 Xiao AI (Chinese firmware: Say "(works only on the MIUI China).
- 📱 On some firmware, you can hold the Home button (if any) to call an assistant.
Limitations of the method:
- 🚫 Does not work in Do Not Disturb or when the microphone is off.
- 🔇 Requires an Internet connection to process voice commands.
- 📵 On some custom firmware, voice commands for screenshots are disabled.
4. Long screenshot (scrollable)
Do you need to save an entire web page, a correspondence in the messenger or a long list? MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) feature that allows you to capture content outside the screen.
How to do this:
- First, take a regular screenshot of any of the ways above.
- Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
- In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down) ⤓).
- Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.
Tips for a better result:
- 🌐 In your Mi Browser or Chrome browser, disable Responsive Design (mobile version of the site) to capture the full width of the page.
- 📄 In the messenger (for example, Telegram) scroll the chat to the desired message before creating a screenshot - so the system correctly determines the boundaries.
- 🚫 Does not work in some apps (such as Instagram or TikTok) where scroll is blocked.
| Annex | Does it support a long screenshot? | Max. Length. |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Browser | ✅ Yes. | Up to 10 screens |
| Chrome | ✅ Yes. MIUI 12+) | Up to 5 screens |
| Telegram | ✅ Yes. | Up to 20 messages |
| ❌ No. | — | |
| ❌ No. | — |
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If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized utilities, and they offer advanced features like screen recording, annotations, cloud storage, and even text recognition (OCR).
Top.-3 applications for Xiaomi Mi 9:
- 📸 Screenshot Easy – Supports gestures, timer and editing.
- 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder – in addition to screenshots, can record video from the screen.
- 🖼️ Super Screenshot – allows you to take screenshots with scrolling in applications where it is blocked.
How to install and configure:
- Download the app from Google Play or APKMirror (if Play Market is not available).
- Grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and access storage.
- In the application settings, select the activation method (e.g., Floating button or Shaking).
⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Screenshot Touch) require ROOT-work-rights MIUI. Without them, they may not take screenshots in games or banking apps.
How to bypass the screenshot blocking in banking applications?
6.Editing and managing screenshots
Once you've created a screenshot, you can edit it, share it, or delete it right away, and MIUI has a built-in editor, but it's pretty limited. Let's look at all the options.
Built-in tools:
- ✏️ Pruning: After creating a screenshot, tap on the thumbnail → select the framing area.
- 🖌️ Drawing: brushes, markers, adding text (colors can be changed).
- 📌 Mosaic: blurring part of the image (useful for hiding personal data).
Party editors:
- 🎨 Adobe Photoshop Express – Professional Filters and Corrections.
- 🖼️ PicsArt – Adding Stickers, Collages, Effects.
- 📝 Markup Hero - convenient for annotations (arrows, takeaways).
Where the screenshots are stored:
- 📂 default folder: /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/.
- 🔍 How to find: Open the gallery → screenshot.
- ☁️ Automatic Cloud Download: Enable in Google Settings → Backup.
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To quickly share a screenshot, after you create it, tap on the notification in the curtain and select Send. The system will offer instant messengers and social networks where you recently shared files.
7. Frequent problems and their solution
Even on a reliable smartphone like Xiaomi Mi 9, Sometimes you have a problem with screenshots.-5 problems and ways of eliminating them.
Problem 1: The buttons don't work.
- 🔧 Check if the buttons are stuck (clean the volume connector with compressed air).
- ⚙️ Reboot your phone – sometimes helps with temporary crashes.
- 📱 If the power button is broken, use a gesture or voice assistant.
Problem 2: The three-finger gesture doesn't work.
- 👆 Make sure the gesture is enabled in the settings (Settings) → Gestures → Screenshot).
- 🧹 Clear the system cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Clear the cache.
- 📵 Check if the gesture conflicts with other functions (e.g. Swipe to call panels).
Problem 3: Screenshots are not saved.
- 📁 Check the free space on the device (need a minimum of 100 MB in memory).
- 🛠️ Reset permissions for the Gallery app: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Permits → Reset.
- 🔄 Rewire it. SD-map (if screenshots are saved on it).
Problem 4: The long screenshot is broken.
- 🌐 In the browser, disable Traffic Savings (it can block the loading of parts of the page).
- 📶 Check your internet connection – without it, scrolling doesn’t work.
- 📱 Restart the application in which you take a screenshot.
Problem 5: The app does not allow screenshots.
- 🔒 This is a security restriction (e.g., on Netflix or banking apps).
- 🎥 Use Screen Recording (no sound) and then take a screenshot of the video.
- 📷 Take a picture of the screen with another device (unless it is sensitive data).
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If none of these methods work, check firmware integrity, system files may be damaged, and then resetting to factory settings or flashing through the Mi Flash Tool will help.