How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 8T: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 8T are taken in a matter of seconds, but not all users know about all available methods. Some are used to using the classic combination of buttons, and some do not even suspect that MIUI has gesture commands and voice control to create screenshots. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from standard to little-known, and also tell you how to edit screens right after they are created and where they are stored.

The Redmi 8T (codename willow) is designed to support both physical buttons and program gestures, which can increase screenshots, but can also confuse newcomers, such as the three-toed swipe gesture on some firmware, and the Xiao AI voice assistant doesn't work in all regions, and we've taken all the nuances and prepared instructions that are guaranteed to work on your device.

1. Classic method: buttons "Nutrition + Volume down"

The most reliable and versatile method that works on any version of MIUI, even if the gestures are disabled or the sensor is broken.

• 🔘 Power button (right) + volume-down button (left).
• 🕒 Hold them for 1–1.5 seconds until the screen blinks and screenshot animations appear.
• 📁 The finished image is automatically saved to the gallery in the Screenshots folder.

This works even on a locked screen (if you have set the settings in Settings → Screen Lock → Additional), the main plus is that it does not depend on the firmware version or regional restrictions.

⚠️ Note: If you have a magnetic lock case (such as a Smart Cover), it can block the power button, in which case you can try removing the case or using alternative methods.

2. The gesture "three-toed swipe" - faster than the buttons

In MIUI 10 and later, we have a gesture screenshot feature, which involves swiping three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, which is convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and do business with the other (e.g., cook with a prescription).

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the option “Scream with three-toed swipe”** and activate the switch.
3. Try swiping three fingers on the main screen – a screenshot should appear.

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🧹 Make sure there are no greasy spots or low-sensitivity protective film on the screen.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the touch driver “hangs».
• 📱 Check if the gesture is in conflict with other functions (e.g., Double-touch to wake up).

3. Voice command via Xiao AI (not available in all regions)

Owners of Redmi 8T with firmware for China or global MIUI with Xiao AI preinstalled can take screenshots in voice.

1. Activate the assistant by saying, “Hey, Xiao AI” or by holding the home button (if physical).

This method is convenient when the hands are busy, but there are limitations:

• 🌍 On some regional firmware (e.g. Europe) Xiao AI defaulted.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Voice commands stopped working, check permissions for Xiao app AI In Settings → Annexes → Permissions management. Often resetting resets and access to the microphone.

4. Screenshot via notification panel (most hidden way)

Few people know, but Redmi 8T has a built-in button for screenshots right in the notification curtain, which is useful if the buttons or gestures don't work:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon** (usually hidden under the button) ⋮ or ⚙️).

If no button:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Notification panel → Order of badges.
• 🔍 Find the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 📱 Restart your phone if the changes don’t apply.

Open the notification curtain | Find the screenshot icon (or add it in the settings) |Tap the button | Check the gallery save-->

5. Screenshot with scrolling (long page screen)

If you want to save not only the visible part of the screen, but the entire web page, chat or list, use the Scrolling Screenshot feature, which works in the browser, instant messengers and some applications.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the appearance of the screen thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select “Scroll”** (an icon with two down arrows).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into one long screen.

Limitations:

• 🚫 It does not work in games and some system menus.
• 📱 Requires enough RAM on Redmi 8T 3GB of RAM can be lags.
• 🔄 If the page is dynamic (for example, TikTok tape), the screen can be cropped.

6.Editing and managing screenshots

Once a screenshot is created, MIUI automatically prompts you to edit it.

• ✏️ Cut the edges (Crop).
• 🎨 Add text, drawings, stickers.
• 🔍 Blurring part of the image (mosaic function).
• 📤 Share immediately to messengers or the cloud.

Where the screenshots are stored:

• ☁️ Automatically sync with Mi Cloud if Backup is enabled → gallery.

If screenshots are not saved:

• 📱 Check the available space on the device (needs at least 500 MB).

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To quickly find all the screenshots, open the Gallery, tap on the search icon (🔍) and enter the request "screenshot" - the system will show only screenshots, sorted by date.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes screenshots on Redmi 8T can not be taken due to software or hardware malfunctions.

⚠️ Note: If after the fall of the phone stopped working both volume buttons, do not try to disassemble the device yourself – in Redmi 8T The button plume is connected to the motherboard. Contact Xiaomi Service Center.

• 🔇 No buttons: Check if the button is stuck due to moisture. Use alternative methods (gestures or notification panel).
• 🖥️ Screenshot taken but not saved: Make sure the Gallery app has permission to access the storage.Try to save the screen to another location via the file manager.
• 🔒 Blocked screenshot in the banking application: This is a security restriction - such applications block the creation of screenshots. Use another phone or special programs (for example, use a different phone or special programs, AZ Screen Recorder).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions