How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 7: all ways + problem solving

Why you need screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 7 and what prevents them from doing

Screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 7 are not just screen savers, but tools for work, learning and even proof. You can capture bugs in apps, share game successes, save important messages from messengers or create instructions for friends. But what if the standard button combination doesn't work? Or the picture is saved in low resolution? Or maybe you just don't know about the hidden features of MIUI that simplify the process?

The Mi 7, released in 2018, is powered by MIUI 9/10 (depending on the updates) and has both classic and unique ways of taking screenshots. It supports a three-finger gesture, which many users accidentally activate without even knowing it exists, and voice commands via Google Assistant or Alice, which is especially handy if one hand is busy.

In this article, we’ll break down: All 5 ways to screen on Xiaomi Mi 7, including a little-known method through the notification bar and the hidden “Long Screenshot” feature for scrolling pages.

You will also learn why screenshots may not be saved, how to change the format from.png to.jpg, and where to find pictures if they have disappeared from the gallery.

Method 1: Classic button combination – Power + Volume Down

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android devices, including the Xiaomi Mi 7.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (such as a WhatsApp dialog or a spreadsheet in Excel).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen displays a turn-off menu (for example, with a long Power hold), you did not press the buttons at the same time.

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Where to look for a ready-made screenshot? by default it is saved in the folder: Gallery → Albums → Screenshots

or

Files. → Images → Screenshots

If the folder is empty, check the file manager – sometimes the pictures fall into the category of Downloads or Others.

Method 2: Three-finger gestures faster than buttons

The MIUI signature feature is the ability to take a screenshot with three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, and this method works even if one of the physical buttons is broken, to activate it.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the swipe switch with three fingers.
3. Select the direction of the gesture (by default - from top to bottom).

🔹 Tip: If the gesture works by accident (for example, when you flip through the tape in TikTok), reduce the sensitivity in the same settings or turn off the function altogether.

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Advantages of the method:

✅ It works in any application, even in games.

✅ It doesn't require two hands.

✅ You can set up a long screenshot (we will talk about it below).

Disadvantages:

❌ Sometimes it just happens by accident.

❌ It does not work on a locked screen (unlike buttons).

Method 3: Notification panel for those who like menus

If you're uncomfortable remembering button combinations or gestures, MIUI has an alternative, which is a screenshot button in the notification curtain.

1. Unlock your phone and open the screen.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Find a Screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a zipper rectangle) if it's not there, click Edit and add it manually.
4. Slip on the icon – the picture will be taken instantly.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (For example, 9.5) the screenshot button in the curtain is missing by default. To add it, go to Settings. → Notification panel → Change the order and drag the icon to the active area.

This method is convenient when:

🔹 You often take screenshots and want quick access.

🔹 Physical buttons are worn out or don’t work well.

🔹 You need to take a picture without sound (unlike buttons, this method works silently).

Method 4: Voice commands – screenshot without hands

If your hands are busy or you just like to control your phone with your voice, the Xiaomi Mi 7 supports taking screenshots via Google Assistant or Alice (if installed).

Through Google Assistant:

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

Through Alice (Yandex):

1. Open the Alice app or activate it with Alice's voice.
2. Say, Take a screenshot on your phone.
3. Wait for confirmation (sometimes you need to unlock the screen).

🔹 Important: The voice method only works if:

The phone is unlocked (or the Smart Lock is enabled).

You have a stable internet connection (to process commands).

In the settings of the assistant, device management is allowed.

❌ Limitations:

It does not work in some banking applications (due to security policies).

It may not work if sensitive information (such as passwords) is displayed on the screen.

Method 5: Long screenshot - for scrollable pages

A regular screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, a correspondence in Telegram or a list of products in AliExpress? MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) feature that “glues” several frames into one long shot.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, click Scrolling (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the parts.
5. Press Ready to save the result.

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work in all apps, such as Instagram or VK It can get blocked because of the limitations of the platform, and you can't take a long screenshot if you don't have a long screenshot:

• 📱 Screen locked.
• 🔒 Incognito mode in the browser is enabled.
• 🚫 The application prohibits screenshots (for example, Sberbank Online).

🔹 Tip: If automatic scrolling “cuts” some content, try manually scrolling the screen while you create a screenshot – so you control the process.

Table: Comparison of all screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 7

Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved, blurred or disappear

Sometimes users of Xiaomi Mi 7 are faced with the fact that screenshots:

• 📁 Not preserved in the gallery.
• 🖼️ It's blurry or cropped.
• 🗑️ Disappear after rebooting.
• 🔄 Save in the wrong format (e.g.,.webp instead of.png).

Reason 1: I don't have enough memory.

If the phone has less than 100MB of free space, the system can automatically delete screenshots. Check memory in Settings → Memory and clear the cache.

Reason 2: Gallery saving is disabled.

In some MIUI firmware, screenshots are only stored in internal memory by default, but are not displayed in the Gallery.

1. Open the file manager (Mi File Manager)
2. Go to the Inner Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
3. Hold your finger on any screenshot → More → Show in the gallery.

Reason 3: Conflict with the optimizer.

Security can remove screenshots as "junk" to prevent this from happening:

1. Open Security. → Cleanup.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ → Ignore folders.
3. Add Screenshots folder to exceptions.

🔹 Tip: If screenshots are kept in low quality, check the screen settings. Sometimes the problem lies in the on mode Saving charge or Adaptive brightness, which reduces the resolution of the displayed content.

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If the screenshot is blurry, try to make it horizontally (turn the phone), sometimes this increases clarity by changing the compression algorithm.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 7

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On the Xiaomi Mi 7, there are 5 ways to take a screenshot, but the most versatile is the Power + Volume Down button combination. If it doesn't work, check the physical condition of the buttons or use a three-finger gesture.