How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 7: all the ways from classics to hidden chips MIUI

Taking screenshots on the Xiaomi Redmi 7 seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. The owners of this smartphone often complain that the standard combination of buttons does not work due to worn-out mechanics, and alternative methods are hidden in the depths of MIUI. Meanwhile, the firmware has as many as 5 ways to take a screenshot, including gestures and voice commands.

In this article, we'll not only break down all the official methods, but we'll also uncover a hidden scrolling feature that allows you to capture an entire web page in one click, and you'll also learn how to get around common errors (e.g., when a screenshot is saved in.png with artifacts) and where to find deleted images if you accidentally erase them. Ready? Starting with the most reliable way: hardware buttons.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

This is a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 7. The algorithm is simple: simultaneously press the on/lock key (right) and the volume button (left). Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound and see the save animation.

Important details:

• 🔊 Is the sound off? Visual signal -- flashing screen frame and notification in the top panel.
• ⏱️ Delayed operation up to 0.5 seconds – do not release the buttons too quickly.
• 🔄 Check if one of the keys is clamped (a common problem after falls).

Where to look for a screenshot? By default, files are saved to the DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots folder. If there is no folder, check the gallery: in MIUI, screenshots automatically enter the Screenshots album.

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi 7 firmware (especially custom ones), the button combination may conflict with the emergency call function. SOS — Turn off this option in Settings → Special facilities → Emergency call.

2.The gesture of the "three fingers": how to turn on and adjust

The MIUI signature feature is the ability to take screenshots by swiping your finger across the screen, and by default, this gesture is disabled, but it's easy to activate:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → button gestures.
2. Select the "Screenshot" option.
3. Activate the switch next to “Swipe three fingers down.”

Now, just swipe down the screen with three fingers at once (no pause!) and works even in games and apps with screenshots blocked (e.g., bank programs).

3. Quick settings panel: screenshot in one tap

If you do not want to remember button combinations or gestures, use the notification panel:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain.
2. Completely expand the panel (swipe down again).
3. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
4. Slip it on it - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

If there is no icon, add it:

• 🔧 Click on "Edit"
• 📱 Find the screenshot and drag it to the active area.

The advantage of this method is visual feedback, where you click on a screenshot and you get a thumbnail of editing and sending, and you can also take pictures with one hand, which is convenient for large screens.

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

Redmi 7 has a Google Assistant that can take voice-command screenshots, and it's activated like this:

1. Hold the Home button (or say “OK, Google”).
2. When the assistant appears, say “take a screenshot” or “take a picture of the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Cons of the method:

• 🗣️ Requires Internet connection to recognize voice.
• 🔇 It does not work in the "Do not disturb" mode».
• 📵 Can conflict with Chinese firmware (on the global version) MIUI stable).

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If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, try saying it in English, "Take a screenshot." Often this works better than the Russian versions.

Where can this be useful? For example, when your hands are busy (prescription) or when you need to take a screenshot without touching the screen (to avoid knocking the settings in the game).

5.Secret feature: Scrolling screenshot

This is a unique MIUI feature that few people know about: you can capture not only the visible part of the screen, but also the part that is hidden behind the scrolling, for example, an entire web page or a long chat.

How it works:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the screen and connects the pieces into one long shot.

Limitations:

• 🌐 Not all apps (for example, not supported on Instagram or TikTok).
• 📄 Maximum screenshot length – up to 10 screens (depending on version) MIUI).
• ⚙️ On some firmware, the option is hidden - you need to turn it into Settings → Additionally. → Screenshot. → Scrolling shot.

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Scrolling screenshots are saved in.jpg format (unlike regular.png), which reduces their weight without loss of quality.

6 Problems and Solutions: Why Screenshots Are Not Saved

Even after successfully creating a screenshot, you may find that the file:

• 📂 Not in the gallery (but it takes up space on the disk).
• 🖼️ Preserved in black or with artifacts.
• 🗑️ Disappears in a few minutes.

Let's look at each problem:

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are saved in.png with a green tint, it is a driver bug of the Adreno 506 GPU in Redmi 7. MIUI 12.5 or higher, or use third-party apps (e.g. Screenshot Touch).

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the Gallery app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Gallery and select the Storage.
3. Click on “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions