How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Taking screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you face unexpected nuances. Someone is agonizing with pinched buttons, someone can’t find saved pictures, and owners of new models with MIUI 14+Suddenly find that the usual gestures stopped working. This article will not just list the ways, but will analyze each of them with the specific models of Redmi (from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Redmi K60 Pro) and firmware versions.

We tested all the techniques on real devices to identify pitfalls, like, did you know that some Redmis have a lot of problems with the system? AMOLED-Screenshots can be made dark through gestures? MIUI 13 has a hidden mode of "long screenshot" for scrolling pages? And also revealing the secret of how to take screenshots without the shutter sound - this is especially true for streamers and those who shoot reviews.

If you're looking for a solution for your particular model, use the compatibility table under "What's the right way for your Redmi." And yes, we'll remember the rare cases where screenshots don't save (spoiler: it's not always the user's fault).

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models – from the Redmi 4X (2017) to the fresh Redmi Note 13 Pro+.

1. Open the screen that you want to capture.
2. Simultaneously press the power button (right) and the volume button (left).
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the screenshot animation.

⚠️ Note: On models with a physical home button (e.g. Redmi) 5A) The combination may not work – use alternative methods in the following sections.

Where do you look for the screenshot you saved? The default file is in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the application "Photo" → the album "Screenshots".

2.Gestural MIUI: screenshot of "three-finger swipe"

Xiaomi's signature feature is to create screenshots without buttons. The method works on all devices with MIUI 9 and newer, but there are nuances:

• 📱 On Redmi with IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi) 9A) gesture is triggered with delay ~0.5 sec.
• 🖥️ On the Redmi. K50 Gaming and other gamers' swipe models must be strictly horizontal (vertical can open the notification panel).
• 🔕 On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ s MIUI 14 gesture disabled by default – it must be activated in the settings.

How to turn on/configure:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the option "Three-finger swipe down."
3. In the “Gestural Settings” section, select the swipe direction (up/down) and sensitivity.

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If the gesture doesn’t work, clear the Launcher app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher → Clear the cache).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmis with shells MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO X5 Pro, marketed as Redmi in some regions, the path to gesture settings is different: → System system → Gestures.

3. Screenshot by voice: "OK Google" and AssistiveTouch

Few people know, but Xiaomi Redmi supports voice commands to create screenshots without touching the screen.

• 🎮 Players who don’t want to interrupt the game.
• 👨‍🦽 Users with disabilities.
• 🍳 When your hands are busy (prepare by prescription on the screen).

Option 1: Through Google Assistant (works on all models with Google Services):

1. Activate the voice assistant: Say “OK, Google” or hold the Home button.
2. Tell the command, “Take a screenshot” or “Screenshot.”

Option 2: MIUI AssistiveTouch (works without Google, but requires customization):

1. Enable AssistiveTouch: Settings → Special. features → AssistiveTouch.
2. Click on the floating button → “Device” → “Screenshot”.

4.Long Screenshot: How to Capture a Scrolling Page

This feature is only available on Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 12 and later, but many users are unaware of its existence.It allows you to take a picture of the entire web page, chat or document, not just the visible part of the screen.

• 📄 Long dialogue on WhatsApp or Telegram.
• 📊 Full table in Excel Online.
• 📰 Article in the browser without cropping.

How to do this:

1. First, create a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the “Scroll” icon (two arrows up and down).
4. MIUI will automatically scroll down the page and combine the footage into one long shot.

5. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

If you need to take many screenshots in a row (for example, for instructions), it is more convenient to add the corresponding button to the notification bar. This will save time and save you from remembering combinations.

How to set up:

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the icon "Pencil" (editing).
3. Find the screenshot tiles and drag them to the active area.
4. Now just swipe the panel down and tap on a new button.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmis with MIUI 14 Screenshot tiles may not be on the list:

• Check the system updates (Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI).
• Or use an alternative method with AssistiveTouch (described in Section 3).

6.Challenges with screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi: solutions

Even on the new Redmi, users are experiencing screenshot bugs, and here are some of the most common problems and proven ways to solve them:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting your gesture settings:

Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset gesture settings

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Before resetting gestures, record or photograph the current settings - they will return the default values.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to edit them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder, but the path can be changed. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14, additional options are available:

• 📁 Change the save folder: Settings → Warehouse → Folders. → Screenshots.
• ☁️ Upload to the cloud: Settings → Xiaomi account → Cloud. → Autouploading media files.
• 🔍 Search for screenshots: In the gallery, use the filter "Type" → Screenshots».

For quick editing:

1. Immediately after creating the screenshot, tap on its thumbnail in the lower right corner.
2. In the editor, tools are available: cropping, blurring, adding text / stickers, drawing.
3. Redmi with MIUI 13+ has a “Recognize Text” (OCR) function – you can copy the text from the screenshot.

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To speed up access to screenshots, add the Screenshots folder to your favorites in the Files app (long tap on the folder → Add to your favorites).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi