How to take a screenshot on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways of 2026

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you run into a situation where standard keyboard shortcuts don’t work, especially for new models with MIUI 14/15, where the manufacturer periodically changes the control logic. In this article, we will analyze not only classic methods (through buttons and gestures), but also little-known features like a scrolling screenshot or save to the Mi Cloud.

It's important to understand that the algorithm can vary depending on the firmware version and the phone model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+ s AMOLED-The display is available gesture "triple touch", which is not on the budget Redmi A2. A owners of devices with permission 2K often face cropping screenshots due to the features of processing high resolutions in the MIUI. We tested all methods on current firmware and collected working solutions.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most reliable method, which works on all Redmi models, from the Redmi 4A (2017) to the flagship Redmi K70 (2026), is simple:

1. Open the screen that you need to save.
2. Press the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
3. Hold on for 1-2 seconds until the screenshot animation appears.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9C This combination can cause a switch-off/reset menu. If this happens, try clamping the buttons 0.5 seconds longer or use an alternative method.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check the spare space in the phone's memory. MIUI requires a minimum of 50MB on the system partition to handle screenshots.

Where to look for a finished screenshot?

• 📁 Screenshots folder in the gallery (path: Internal Memory) → Pictures → Screenshots)
• 🔍 Quick access via notification: swipe down the notification panel and tap on the screenshot preview
• ☁️ Automatic sync with Mi Cloud (if enabled with Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization)

2.Gestural and sensory control

Xiaomi’s MIUI 12+ smartphones support screenshots without physical buttons, which is especially useful for camera-cutting devices (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro), where random button pressing can close the desired window.

The function can be activated in the menu:

Settings → Additional → Special features → Screenshot gesture

Available gesture options:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with OLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K70 Pro) triple tap may conflict with Always-on Display. If screenshots are not created, turn off AOD screen-setting.

3. Script with scrolling (long screen)

The long screen feature is only available in standard Xiaomi apps (browser, messages, contacts) and some third-party programs with support for the MIUI API. It allows you to capture all the content of the page, even if it does not fit on the screen.

Instructions for establishment:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any method.
2. Click on the screenshot preview in the notification panel.
3. Slip on the Scroll button (will appear after downloading the preview).
4. Wait for processing – the process can take up to 10 seconds on weak chipsets (e.g. Redmi 10A with Helio G25).

Limitations of function:

• 🚫 Does not work in games and applications with screenshot protection (bank applications, WhatsApp in incognito mode)
• 📱 Maximum screen length: 10 screens (limited) MIUI)
• 🔄 On some sites (for example, VKontakte) scroll captures only the visible area.

4.Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

If the physical buttons on your Redmi don’t work (for example, after a drop or moisture), you can take a voice screenshot.

Method 1: Through Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Tell the command to take a screenshot or take a picture of the screen.
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Method 2: Through XiaoAI (Integrated Xiaomi Assistant)

It works only on Chinese firmware or in regions with official support from XiaoAI.

• 🎤 "" (Chinese version)
• 🎤 "XiaoAI, make a screenshot" (for global firmware)

⚠️ Note: On Redmi with an unlocked bootloader, voice commands may not work due to Google services disabled. In this case, use third-party apps (see Section 5).

5. Third-party applications for extended screenshots

Standard instruments MIUI have limitations: no editing, it is impossible to take a screenshot in Secure Flag applications (banks, instant messengers), no support GIF-This is a screen recording:

To install applications:

1. Click on the link from the table.
2. Click Set and confirm permissions.
3. Launch the application and follow the setup instructions (usually you need to enable Special features for the application).

Enable installation from unknown sources | Check Android version (minimum 8.0) |Free 100+MB of memory |Disable battery optimization for the application-->

⚠️ Note: Secure Flag bypass applications (e.g., for screenshots in banking applications) require root rights, and their use may violate your bank’s security policy and result in account locking.

6. Screenshot via ADB (for developers)

If your Redmi is connected to a PC, you can take a screenshot through Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🖥️ Debugging applications
• 🔧 Recovery of data from damaged screen
• 📊 Automation (e.g., mass-creating screenshots for testing)

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times.
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

To download the screenshot on PC:

adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\screenshots\

To create a screenshot with a delay (for example, to have time to open the desired menu):

adb shell input keyevent 120 Press the back button for example


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen_delayed.png

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ADB-Teams run on all versions of Android, but require enabled debugging USB. Xiaomi with a blocked bootloader (Redmi from China) may need to unlock OEM.

7. Solving screenshot problems

If screenshots are not saved or errors appear, check the following points:

To reset the screenshot settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Screenshots (or Screenshot) and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi