How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways from standard to hidden

Taking a screenshot on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone seems like an easy task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Some models require physical buttons, others support gestures, and in some cases, standard methods do not work at all due to the features of the MIUI firmware. This article will not just list the ways, but will help you choose the best option for your particular situation.

We tested all the methods on current Redmi models (from Redmi Note 12 to Redmi 10A) and found that devices with MIUI 14+ version have a new gesture for long screenshots that few people know about, and we will also analyze why screenshots sometimes don’t save, how to change the save format (PNG/JPEG) and what to do if the smartphone does not respond to standard button combinations.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models is to simultaneously press Power + Volume Down buttons, which is guaranteed to work even on older devices like the Redmi 4X or Redmi Note 5, where gesture functions are disabled by default.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Open the screen you want to capture (application, web page, settings).
• 🔘 Press the Power button (right) and without letting it go, press the Volume Down button (left).
• 🎨 Hold both buttons. 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see the animation screenshot.
• 📁 The finished screenshot will appear in the gallery in the Screenshots folder or Screenshots.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) K50) Holding the buttons too long can cause the switch-off menu.If this happens, try pressing the buttons with a short simultaneous touch rather than holding.

2 Three-finger gesture (MIUI 10 and newer)

The MIUI feature is the ability to make gestures, which is convenient when physical buttons are difficult to access (for example, when using a case), or if one of the buttons is faulty. The feature works on all Redmis with the MIUI firmware version 10 and higher.

How to turn on and use:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures.
2. Activate the screenshot switch with three fingers.
3. Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (no pause!).
4. For a long screenshot (scrollable page) after a standard gesture, tap the thumbnail in the lower right corner and select Scrolling.

🔍 Secret Life Hack: If the gesture doesn't work, try to swipe your fingers diagonally (left-to-right down) rather than vertically. This often helps on devices with curved screens (like Redmi). K60 Pro).

3. Google Voice Assistant or XiaoAI

Few people know, but you can take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi with a voice command, which saves you when your hands are busy or the buttons are not working.

Instructions for Google Assistant:

• 🎤 Activate voice assistant with the command OK, Google or hold the Home button.
• 🗣️ Say: Take a screenshot or take a screenshot.
• 📲 Confirm the action if required (some models need to unlock).

For XiaoAI (Chinese version of the assistant):

• 🔊 Hold the Power button to call XiaoAI.
• 🗣️ Say it in Chinese: (jiétú) Or in English: Take a screenshot.

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi models for the European market (with global firmware), voice commands for screenshots are disabled by default. → Annexes → All applications → Google and enable permission to Manage Settings.

4. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

If you have to take many screenshots in a row (for example, for an instruction or a report), it is most convenient to add a screenshot button to the quick access panel, which eliminates the need to remember button combinations or gestures.

How to set up:

1. Pull the notification curtain down twice to open the full panel.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Edit (pencil).
3. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Press Ready.

Now it is enough to create a screenshot:

• 📲 Open the right screen.
• 🔝 Pull the notification curtain down.
• 🖼️ Click on the Screenshot icon.

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

5. Long screenshot (scrollable page)

The standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, chat or document? MIUI has a built-in Long Screenshot (or Scrolling) feature that automatically “glues” multiple frames.

How it works:

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. Select the Scroll option (on some models – Long Screenshot).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls down the page and connects the pieces.
5. Press Ready to save the result.

📌 Limitations of method:

• ❌ It doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. Instagram, TikTok due to content protection).
• ❌ Can “short” dynamic content (video, animations).
• ❌ On pages with infinite scrolling (like Facebook feed) only captures the first ones. 2-3 screen.

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For long screenshots of web pages, it is better to use the Mi Browser browser - it is optimized for the scrolling function in MIUI.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing works)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, because of a button break or firmware failure), try these solutions:

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Requires the enabled debugging option USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then additionally → For developers.On some Redmi models, this option automatically turns off after resetting.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To change the file format or location:

• 📂 Go to the gallery. → Albums. → Screenshots → ⋮ → Folder settings.
• 🔄 Select the file format (PNG or JPEG). PNG — better for text and graphics, JPEG — photo-size.
• 🗑️ To clean the folder, use Cleanup in the same menu.

🔍 Hidden function: B MIUI 14+ You can automatically upload screenshots to Xiaomi Cloud. To enable it, go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Cloud → Autoboot → Screenshots.

8. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the new Redmi models, users are faced with common screenshot errors, and here are the most common cases and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 Screenshots are not saved: Check the space available in memory (need a minimum of 50 MB). Disable Battery Optimization for Gallery app. Reboot phone - sometimes helps with file system crashes.
• 🔇 No shutter sound: Make sure no silent mode is activated or Do not disturb. Check the sound settings in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Systemic sounds.
• 📱 Three-finger gesture doesn't work: Update firmware to latest version MIUI. Turn off other gestures in Settings → Special facilities → Check if the protective film or the cover is disturbing.

💡 Emergency tip: If screenshots are saved in low resolution, check the screen settings. → Display. → The screen resolution should be the value FHD+ (or the maximum for your model. HD+ The quality of screenshots is deteriorating.

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