How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 11T: all the ways from basic to hidden

Xiaomi 11T is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even its owners sometimes have difficulty trying to take a screenshot. Someone can not find a combination of buttons, someone does not know about gestures, and someone needs to take a screenshot with a broken display. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from classic to little-known, including solutions for devices with a broken screen or faulty buttons.

It is important to understand that Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro and 11T Lite support the same screenshot techniques, but some features (such as voice control) may depend on the version of MIUI. If your smartphone runs MIUI 12.5+, all of the methods described below will be available. For older versions, some features may not be available - we will mention this too.

Before you get to the instructions, check if you have unlocked gestures and voice assistant – they will be useful for alternative methods. If you have never set these functions, do not worry: in the relevant sections we will explain in detail how to activate them.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most reliable and versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is the simultaneous pressing of physical buttons. On Xiaomi 11T, this is done using a combination of:

Power button + Volume Down button

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen you want (message, browser page, game, etc.).
2. Hold the Power and Volume Down for 1-2 seconds at the same time.
3. Wait for the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and visual animation.
4. The screenshot will be saved in the Screenshots folder.

⚠️ Attention: If you hold the buttons for too long (more than 3 seconds), the smartphone may interpret this as an attempt to turn off or reset.The optimal retention time is 1-1.5 seconds.

This method works even if:

• 📵 The touch screen is disabled (for example, due to damage).
• 🔇 The sound is turned off – the screenshot will still remain.
• 🔄 The smartphone is in the mode of Do not disturb.

2. Three-finger gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

If you are uncomfortable with using physical buttons (or they are faulty), MIUI has a built-in three-finger gesture function, which is disabled by default, so you need to activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot item with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. (Optional) Set the direction of your fingers: up or down.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers (usually ring, middle and index) on the screen.
2. Then, turn them down (or up if you change the setting) with a little delay.
3. The screenshot will be taken instantly.

💡 Useful advice: If the gesture doesn’t work, try it:

• 🧼 Wipe the screen – dirt or greasy spots interfere with recognition.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the system resets your gesture settings.
• 📏 Swipe your fingers in parallel without putting them together.

This method is convenient for:

• 🎮 Games where buttons are occupied by gamepad.
• 📱 One hand can be held by the fingers of the other hand.
• 🔧 Devices with faulty power or volume buttons.

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If you have One-Hand Mode enabled (in Settings → Screen), the three-finger gesture will only work in full-screen mode.

3. Quick settings panel: screenshot in one tap

MIUI has a built-in screenshot button in the notification bar, which is suitable for those who don't want to remember combinations or gestures.

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually a scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
3. If there is no icon, click Edit (pencil in the upper right corner) and add it to the active buttons.
4. Slip the icon - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Faster than a combination of buttons (no need to press simultaneously).
• 🎯 Accuracy – you won’t have to redo the screenshot due to accidental clicking.
• 🔧 It works even if the buttons or gestures are disabled.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 13 Global) The screenshot button can be hidden by default. If you don't find it in the panel, check Settings. → Control panel → Quick settings and add it manually.

4.Voice control: Screenshot on command

If you have Xiaomi's voice assistant enabled (or Google Assistant), you can take screenshots with your voice, which is convenient when your hands are busy or your buttons are not available.

Method 1: Through Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with the voice command OK, Google or hold the Home button.
2. Say, Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Method 2: Through Xiaomi's voice assistant

1. Open the Voice Assistant app (or activate it with a gesture).
2. Say: Screenshot or take a picture of the screen.

🔹 Important nuances:

• 🗣️ Xiaomi’s voice assistant only works on Chinese and global firmware MIUI (on MIUI EU may be absent).
• 🌐 Google Assistant requires an Internet connection.
• 🔇 If the microphone is turned off, voice commands will not work.

This method is particularly useful for:

• 🚗 Drivers – you can take a screenshot of the navigator without being distracted from the road.
• 👨‍🍳 When your hands are dirty or busy (such as when cooking).
• 🦾 People with disabilities.

5. Screenshot with broken screen or broken buttons

If your Xiaomi 11T has a broken screen or the power/volume buttons don't work, you can still take a screenshot. Here are 3 working ways:

Method 1: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to your computer and USB debugging is enabled, you can take a screenshot through the ADB command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

After the command is executed, the screenshot will be saved in the root folder of the device under the name screen.png.

Method 2: Through a smart watch or fitness bracelet Mi Band

If your Xiaomi 11T is connected to the Mi Band 5/6/7 or Xiaomi Watch, you can use them to control:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Device Management → Camera.
3. Select the Screenshot option (if available for your bracelet model).
4. Click on the corresponding button on the bracelet - a screenshot will be taken.

Method 3: Through third-party applications (if the screen is partially working)

If the sensor works but the buttons don't, install an app like Screenshot Easy or Super Screenshot from Google Play.

• 🖱️ Take screenshots through a floating button.
• ⏱️ Set up a delay timer.
• 📁 Automatically upload screenshots to the cloud.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB Make sure that the debugging is USB It was turned on before the screen broke, and if it wasn't activated in advance, it wouldn't work.

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi 11T are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

To find them:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Albums section.
3. Find the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in English firmware).

🔹 What can be done with screenshots:

• 🖼️ Edit: Cut, add text or drawings through the built-in editor (opens immediately after the screenshot is created).
• 📤 Share: Click on the screenshot in the gallery and select Send - instant messengers, mail, cloud services are available.
• ☁️ Sync: Enable autoload in Google Photos or Mi Cloud to save screenshots to the cloud.
• 🗑️ Remove pack: In the gallery click Select → Delete to clean up unnecessary pictures.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI Without Google services (e.g. Chinese firmware), the Screenshots folder can be called (Chinese characters.

💡 Tip: To prevent screenshots from taking up space in the gallery, reconfigure the save path:

1. Install a file manager (such as Solid Explorer).
2. Create a Screenshots folder on a memory card (SD-card).
3. In the Screenshots app settings (if any) specify a new save path.

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Screenshots take up space in your smartphone memory. Clean Screenshots folder regularly if you don't plan to store them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi 11T