How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

There are a dozen ways to take a screenshot of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, from classic hotkeys to voice commands and hidden gestures. But most users have only used one method for years, without even knowing about more convenient alternatives. This article will reveal all the current ways to take screenshots on Redmi devices (including Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 13C, POCO X5 and others) running on MIUI 14/15 or HyperOS.

We're not just going to list the button combinations, you're going to learn how to take long screenshots (scrollable pages), where the saved pictures are stored, and why sometimes the standard methods don't work, but we're going to look at Xiaomi's unique feature: creating screenshots with a three-finger gesture that you can customize, and if you've ever lost important screenshots or couldn't get a screenshot in-game, here are the solutions.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

The most versatile method that works on all Redmi models – from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Redmi K70 Pro.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (social network, game, settings).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (top left).
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro) only work when you press the power first and then the volume, and the switch menu can open.

Make sure the screen is not locked.

Close unnecessary notifications (they will be on the screen)

Check the charge level (below 5% of the screen may not last)

Turn off Do Not Disturb mode if you need confirmation sound-->

Where to look for a ready screenshot? By default, files are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Photos app → Screenshots album.

Three-finger gesture: the hidden MIUI function

Xiaomi's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots without buttons, in one movement, which is enabled by default on most devices, but it can be turned off (or reconfigured).

How it works:

1. Place three fingers on the screen (no matter where).
2. Swipe down in a quick move (like a swipe to update a page).
3. The screenshot will be saved automatically.

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🔧 Check the settings: Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Gestures → Screenshot with three fingers.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) You need to turn on the option in Settings → System system → Gestures.
• 🖐️ Try using other fingers (such as a large finger). + pointer + middle-class).

3. Voice assistant: "OK, Google" and Alice

You can even take a screenshot without your hands, using voice commands, which is indispensable if the power buttons are broken or you are doing something else (for example, cooking with a prescription).

Voice command options:

• 🎤 Google Assistant: “OK Google, take a screenshot” (works on all Redmis with Google services).
• 🤖 Alice from Yandex: "Alice, screenshot" (requires an installed application Yandex with voice assistant).
• 📱 Xiaomi's brand assistant: "Hey, Xiao" AI, Take a Screenshot (only available in China).

⚠️ Attention: Voice screenshots don't work in some games and banking applications due to security limitations, and an active internet connection is required to process the command.

4. Quick settings panel: one tap - and done

Few people know, but MIUI has a special button for screenshots in the notification panel, which is convenient when you need to take a series of pictures in a row (for example, for instructions).

How to add a button:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ ("Edit").
3. Find a screenshot (scissors icon) and drag it to the active area.
4. Press Ready.

Now it is enough to create a screen:

1. Open the screen.
2. Run the notification panel down.
3. Stick on the Screenshot icon.

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If the screenshot button disappeared from the panel after the MIUI update, reset the panel settings: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset settings.

5. Long (scrollable) screenshots

The standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, chat or list? MIUI has a long screenshot feature (also called "scrollable" or "extended").

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scroll option (an icon with two down arrows).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.

Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. Instagram, TikTok).
• 📄 Maximum length: 10 screens (depending on model).
• 🔄 If the scroll is “hung”, try repeating the action or restarting the phone.

6. Screenshots in games and secure applications

Many games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) and banking apps (SberBank Online, Tinkoff) block standard screenshots, which are designed to protect against cheating or data leakage.

Method 1. Using screen recording

• 🎥 Turn on screen recording: swipe down the notification panel → Screen recording.
• 📹 After recording, take a screenshot of the video through any video editor.

Method 2. ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If you have a PC and USB debugging enabled, you can take a screenshot through the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

⚠️ Warning: This method requires an unlocked bootloader and may violate the rules of some games (the risk of a ban!).

Method 3: External camera

The most reliable, but inconvenient, way to do this is to take a picture of the screen with another device.

• 📸 Use a second phone or camera.
• 🔦 Turn on good lighting to avoid glare.
• 📐 Level the frame over the grid (in the camera app).

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In anti-cheat games (such as Free Fire or Call of Duty Mobile), any bypass of screenshot blocking can result in a permanent account ban.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to find them

By default, all screenshots are saved in the Screenshots folder, but the location may vary depending on the firmware.

• 📁 Main folder: /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/
• 🖼️ Gallery: Album Screenshots in the application Photo.
• ☁️ Cloud: If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, screenshots are duplicated in Mi Cloud → gallery → Screenshots.

If the screenshots are missing:

1. Check the DCIM/Screenshots folder (sometimes files are saved there).
2. Use a file manager (such as Mi File Manager) and type in.png.
3. Make sure there is enough memory on the phone – if there is a shortage of space, screenshots may not be saved.

🔍 Tip: To quickly find the last screenshot, open the notification panel and tap the notification “Screenshot saved” – it will open the file directly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi