How to Take a Screenshot of a Xiaomi Phone – All Ways to 2026

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones are not just about saving the screen, but about an arsenal of tools for work, learning and communication. Whether it's saving an important message on WhatsApp, fixing an error in the app, or quickly sending friends a funny membrane — taking screenshots saves time and nerves. But if you've just switched from an iPhone or another Android device, standard keyboard combinations can be confusing.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the current ways to capture screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones, from classic hotkeys to hidden MIUI 14/15 features. You’ll learn how to take screenshots with one hand, gestures or even voice, and edit and share snapshots in seconds.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method, working on all Xiaomi models - from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. the button combination is intuitive, but there are nuances that few people know about.

To take a screenshot:

• 📱 At the same time, press the power button (on) and the volume down button.
• 🕒 Hold them for 0.5-1 second – no longer, otherwise the phone will start to reboot.
• 🎨 After the characteristic shutter sound and screen animation, the screenshot is saved in the gallery.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The sensitivity of the buttons is high – if you pinch them too long, Emergency Call Mode or Google Assistant can work.

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2. Screenshot by gesture: 3 fingers on screen

MIUI’s signature feature is the ability to take screenshots without buttons, in one movement, which is ideal for owners of phones with a cutout under the screen (for example, Xiaomi 12S Ultra), where power buttons are inconvenient to reach.

How to set up and use:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the screenshot switch with 3 fingers.
3. Check the sensitivity: swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (not swinging, but with a clear movement).

💡 Tip: If the gesture doesn't work, try calibrating the sensor in Settings → Screen. → Sensor calibration. POCO M5 Other budget models may require 2-3 attempts to detect the movement of the system.

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3. Scrolling Screenshot: How to Capture a Long Page

An exclusive feature of MIUI, which is not available on pure Android, is the ability to take a snapshot of the entire web page, chat or document, even if they do not fit on a single screen.

• 📄 Long correspondence in Telegram or Viber.
• 🌐 Full articles in the browser (without trimming the text).
• 📊 Reports from Excel or Google Sheets.

Instructions:

1. Take 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 Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait for the page to automatically scroll and click Ready.

⚠️ Attention: The feature doesn't work in all apps! for example, Instagram or TikTok scrollable screenshot blocked due to platform restrictions.Full list of supported apps:

MIUI Browser, Chrome, Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber, WPS Office, Google Docs, X (Twitter)

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If the screenshot you are scrolling down is incorrect, try turning on the USB debugging option in your developer settings and restarting your phone, which will reset the system cache and often solve the problem.

4. Screenshot by voice: Google Assistant and Alice

Few people know, but you can take a screenshot on Xiaomi with a voice command, which is convenient when your hands are busy or the buttons are not working. MIUI 12 and newer, but requires pre-configuration.

Voice control options:

• 🎤 Google Assistant: Say “OK Google, take a screenshot” (you need to enable voice access in Google settings).
• 🤖 Alice from Yandex: Activate the skill "Screenshot" in the application Yandex and say "Alice, screenshot".
• 📱 MIUI Voice: In Settings → Special opportunities → Voice assistant MIUI Add the command "Screenshot".

🔊 Important: To work voice commands, the phone must be connected to the Internet (even if you use offline Alice mode). POCO X3 Pro and other custom firmware models may need to manually install a voice packet through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google.

5. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

If you need to take a screenshot as quickly as possible (for example, to fix an error or bug), use the notification bar. This method works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled).

Step-by-step:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (scissors or a zipper rectangle) if it's not there, tap Edit and add it to active shortcuts.
3. Click on the icon – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

🔧 Settings: To always display the screenshot icon, go to Settings → Notification panel → Quickly adjust and pin it to the top of the list. On the Redmi Note 11 and older, you can also set up a double-click icon for a scrolling screenshot.

6. Hidden features: editing and fast sending

The screenshot is only half the story, and MIUI offers a built-in editor with tools that many people don't know, and here's what you can do right after you take the picture.

🎨 Functions of the editor:

• ✏️ Drawing: Brushes, markers and eraser with adjustable thickness.
• 📝 Text: Adding font and color selections (including MIUI Sans).
• 🔍 Trimming: Changing proportions (e.g. for Instagram Stories 9:16).
• 🖼️ Mosaic: Blurring of personal data (phone numbers, addresses).

📤 Quick Submit: After editing, click Share and select:

• 📱 Neighborhood Devices: Sending to another Xiaomi via Mi Share (without internet).
• ☁️ Cloud: Automatic download to Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
• 🤖 Chats: Directly send to Telegram, WhatsApp or WeChat.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Screenshot editor started to lag, clear the cache of the Gallery app (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Clear cache. on Xiaomi 13 Lite and other models with AMOLED-screens are recommended to disable animation in the developer settings to speed up processing.

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The screenshot editor in MIUI saves the history of the last 5 changes. To cancel the action, just pull your finger left on the screen (the gesture is similar to Ctrl + Z on a PC).

7. Problem Solving: Screenshot Not Working

Sometimes the standard way to take screenshots doesn't work, and the reasons can range from MIUI bugs to hardware malfunctions, and here's a checklist for diagnosis:

🔍 Check it out:

• 🔋 Battery Charge: At a Level Below 5%, Some Functions Are Shut Down.
• 📱 Do Not Disturb: Signs and notifications can be blocked.
• 🔒 Application Rights: Gallery and Services MIUI All permits must be granted.
• 🛠️ Updates: An outdated version MIUI may conflict with gestures.

🛑 What to do if nothing helps:

1. Restart your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button → Safe Mode). If the screenshots are working, the problem is in the third-party app.
2. Reset gesture settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset gesture settings.
3. Install an alternative screenshot app (like Screenshot Touch or Screen Master).

💬 Tip from the service center: If screenshots are not only taken in a particular application (for example, in a game), check its security settings. Some banking applications (for example, SberBank Online) block the creation of screenshots for privacy reasons.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi