How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: 5 ways with buttons and without

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones can be taken in a dozen different ways, from the classic combination of buttons to voice commands and gestures in MIUI. But most users still use only the basic method, without even knowing about more convenient alternatives. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi, Poco, Black Shark and other brands, including models of 2026.

Xiaomi has the flexibility of MIUI, which offers unique features like long screenshots or sound recording, and even the standard button combination works differently here than on Android bare. For example, some Poco F5 or Redmi Note 12 models automatically turn on the page scroll mode when holding the combination, which can be turned off in the settings. Let's look at the nuances of each method so that you choose the best one for your tasks.

1. Classic method: buttons "Nutrition + Volume down"

The most reliable and versatile method, working on all Xiaomi models - from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialogue in Telegram or a page in Chrome).
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 shutter sound and see the screenshot animation.

In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T POCO X6 Pro) animation will be smooth, and on budget Redmi with IPS-If you don't get a screenshot, check it out:

• 🔋 Is the battery under 5% discharged, in which case the system may ignore the button combinations.
• 📱 Are there any physical damage to the buttons (especially relevant for Poco) M6 Pro with thin body).
• 🔧 Is the shutter sound turned off in the settings (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → The sound of the camera shutter).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Black Shark 5), long-term retention of this combination can cause a hard reboot. To avoid this, release the buttons immediately after the beep.

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2. Alternative combination: "Food + Home" (for older models)

If you have a Xiaomi smartphone released before 2019 (like the Redmi Note 7 or Mi 9), it’s likely to come with a physical Home Under-Screen button.

Power button + Home button

This method is relevant for devices with a touch button (for example, Mi A2) or mechanical (Redmi 5 Plus). On new models without a home button (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite), this method does not work fundamentally – instead of a screenshot, Google Assistant or MIUI Assistant will turn on.

The advantage of the method is that it works even if the volume button breaks. The disadvantage is that on some firmwares it can conflict with the call of Quick Settings. If the screenshot does not work, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📲 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• ⚙️ Reset gesture settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Special facilities → Gestures).

3. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take snapshots of the screen without buttons just by swiping across the display, which works on all models starting with the Redmi Note 8 (2019) and later.

1. Activate the function in the settings: go to Settings → Additional → Screenshot button.
2. Enable the Screenshot option with a gesture (or three-finger swipe in older versions of MIUI).
3. On the screen to be captured, swipe from top to bottom with three fingers (no pause!).

On the Poco F4 GT and other Xiaomi gaming smartphones, this gesture can be customized to record the screen or call the game menu.

• 🧹 Make sure there are no greasy spots on the screen – the sensor may not recognize the touch.
• 👆 Try to make a gesture from different parts of the screen (left or right of the center).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the touch driver will “hang” after prolonged use.

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If the gesture conflicts with other functions (such as split screen), turn it off in Settings → Special Features → Gestures → Swipe with three fingers and use the buttons.

4. Screenshot via notification panel (MIUI 12 and later)

In the firmware MIUI 12 and above (all Xiaomi smartphones from 2020), a separate button for screenshots is added to the notification panel.

• 🎮 You play and do not want to interrupt the process by pressing buttons.
• 📸 You need to take a series of screenshots in a row (for example, for instructions).
• 🔧 Volume or power buttons are faulty.

How to use:

1. Pull the notification bar down with two fingers (to reveal all icons).
2. Find the Scissors icon (screenshot) or Screen Recording.
3. Click on it - the picture will be saved automatically.

If the icon is not present, add it manually:

1. Open the notification bar and tap on “Edit” (pencil icon).
2. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) After clicking on the screenshot icon, a menu may appear with additional options: Scrolling, Long Screenshot or Screen Recording. If you want a regular shot, choose the first option.

5. Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

If you have your hands full or your buttons are not working, you can take a screenshot with your voice.

• 🤖 Google Assistant (works on all smartphones with Google Services).
• 🧠 Xiao AI (Xiaomi brand assistant, available in China and global firmware).

Instructions for Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button (on older models).
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Instructions for Xiao AI (if installed):

1. Press the Power button for 1-2 seconds to call the assistant.
2. Say in Chinese or English, “Take a screenshot.”
3. Wait for the audible confirmation.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔇 Does not work in Do Not Disturb mode or if the microphone is turned off.
• 🌐 Requires Internet connection for voice recognition (except offline teams in Google Assistant).
• 🔒 It may not work in banking applications or games due to security restrictions.

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6. Additional chips: long screenshots and editing

MIUI offers advanced screenshot features that are not available on Android naked.

For example, long screenshots are indispensable for saving:

• 📄 Long chats on WhatsApp or Telegram.
• 📊 Full pages in Chrome or MIUI Browser.
• 📑 Shopping lists in Xiaomi Shopping or AliExpress.

To make the function work properly, make sure that:

• 📱 In the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap) the option "Do not turn off the screen when scrolling" is enabled».
• 🔄 The app that you take a screenshot supports scrolling (not working in some games).

Where screenshots are saved and how to find them

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

You can get there in several ways:

• 📁 Through the Gallery: Open the Appendix → album».
• 🔍 Through the Conductor: MIUI File Manager → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🖥️ Through PC: Connect the phone to USB → Select the "File Transfer" mode» → Go to the file. Pictures/Screenshots.

If the screenshots are not displayed:

• 🔄 Update the gallery (pull the screen down in the Gallery app»).
• 🗑️ Check the Recycle Bin folder – sometimes files get there automatically.
• 📂 Make sure the Screenshots folder is not hidden (in Explorer, enable the display of hidden files).

On the new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+), screenshots are also duplicated in the Xiaomi Cloud if sync is enabled.

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud.
2. Select “Sync settings”.
3. Turn off the screenshots option.

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Suddenly disappeared, check the MIUI Optimization app (preinstalled on some models) - it may automatically clean up "duplicate" screenshots.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi