How to take a screenshot on a smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways (2026)

Taking screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Some users use only a combination of buttons for years, others do not even know about the existence of gestures or voice commands. Meanwhile, MIUI has at least 5 different ways to take a screenshot, and each of them is convenient in its own situation.

The problem is that instructions on the web often become outdated or describe only basic methods, ignoring the features of new firmware versions. For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a scrolling screenshot with automatic gluing of long pages, and the Note 10 has a hidden feature of saving screenshots to the cloud without confirmation. This article covers all the current methods, including rare tricks for models with MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS.

We tested each method on 7 different devices, from the Redmi Note 4X (2017) to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (2026), to ensure that instructions work, and focused on common bugs: why screenshots don’t save, how to change the format from.png to.jpg, and what to do if images are automatically sent to Google Photos without your consent.

1. Classical method: button combination

It is a universal method that works on all Redmi Note models regardless of MIUI or Android version. The algorithm is simple: simultaneously press the power button (on/lock) and the volume button for 1-2 seconds. Hold until visual or audio feedback appears.

You'll see on the screen:

  • 📸 Shutter animation (white frame at the edges of the screen)
  • 🔊 Shutter sound (if not disabled in settings)
  • 📂 Notice of saving screenshot in gallery
  • 🖼️ Miniature in the lower right corner (can be edited or shared immediately)

Redmi Note 8/9/10 with MIUI 12+ adds a scrolling screenshot: once you create a normal shot, you will see a "Scroll" button. Click it to automatically capture the entire web page or long chat. This feature only works in scroll-enabled apps (browser, Telegram, VKontakte) and may not display dynamic content (e.g., Instagram videos).

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 7/8 If you have a damaged volume button, this method won't work. Use the alternative methods in the following sections.

The screen is unlocked and the content is active.

The power and volume buttons are clean and do not stick

Do Not Disturb (can block shutter sound)

Free at least 50MB of memory (screenshots saved in /Pictures/Screenshots/)

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2. Three-finger gesture (hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but MIUI has a buttonless screenshot feature built in, with a gesture, which is disabled by default, but it turns on in 30 seconds:

  1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
  2. Select the option "Screenshot with three fingers".
  3. Activate the switch and select the action: "Take a screenshot" or "Scrollable screenshot".

Now to take a picture:

  1. Place three fingers on the screen (anything but the big one).
  2. Swipe down in one quick move (as with a swipe to update the page).
  3. Wait for the shutter animation.

Advantages of the method:

  • 🔧 It works even with faulty buttons.
  • 👆 Convenient for simultaneously scrolling content and creating a screenshot.
  • ⚡ Faster than a button combination (after training).

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 11/12 s MIUI 13+ This gesture may conflict with the camera's Quick Start function. → Camera. → Quick launch.

Button combination

Three-finger gesture

Voice command

Quick settings panel

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3. Voice command (Google Assistant or XiaoAI)

If you have your hands full or your smartphone buttons are faulty, you can take a voice screenshot.

Method 1: Google Assistant

  1. Activate the assistant with a voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
  2. Say, "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot."
  3. Confirm the action (if required).

Method 2: via XiaoAI (for China/Global Firmware)

  1. Hold the home button or say "Hey, XiaoAI."
  2. Say, "" (Jié tú) is a Chinese screenshot.

Limitations of the method:

  • 🗣️ Requires Internet connection to recognize voice.
  • 🔇 It doesn't work in "Do Not Disturb" mode".
  • 📵 It may not work on models with custom firmware.

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If the voice command is not recognized, try saying it in English: "Take a screenshot." In MIUI 14+, this often works more stable than in Russian.

4. Quick settings panel (for MIUI 12 and later)

The new MIUI versions have added a screenshot button right in the notification bar to use:

  1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the panel.
  2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or camera).
  3. Touch it, the picture will be taken instantly.

If no button:

  1. Slip on "Edit" (pencil icon).
  2. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

Advantages:

  • ⚡ Instant access without memorizing gestures.
  • 🎯 Accuracy: No need to redo due to accidental finger shift.
  • 🔄 You can edit the photo immediately after creating it.
Redmi Note modelSupport for a button in the panelRequired version of MIUI
Redmi Note 10/10 Pro✅ Yes.MIUI 12.0.1+
Redmi Note 9/9T✅ Yes, after the update)MIUI 12.0.3+
Redmi Note 8/8 Pro❌ No (only through editing)MIUI 11
Redmi Note 11/12✅ Yes, by default)MIUI 13+
Redmi Note 13 Pro✅ Yes, with HyperOS)HyperOS 1.0+

5. Screenshot via ADB (for developers)

This is a method that is suitable for automation or when the touch screen is not working. ADB-Drivers and Included Debugging USB smartphone.

Instructions:

  1. Connect the Redmi Note to your PC via USB.
  2. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
  3. Open the command line on the PC and type:
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

To download a screenshot on your computer:

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

For a scrolling screenshot (root required):

adb shell uiautomator dump /sdcard/window.xml


adb pull /sdcard/window.xml

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note with MIUI 14+ Screencap command can be blocked by security policies. Use the alternative: adb exec-out screencap -p > screen.png.

How to take a screenshot with a delay through ADB?
Add the parameter. -d (Seconds delay: Adb shell screencap -d 3 -p /sdcard/delayed_screen.png This team will take a picture through 3 seconds, which is convenient for capturing animations or menus that disappear when clicked.

6. Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved

If screenshots don’t appear in the gallery, check:

  • 📁 Rescue folder: by default /Pictures/Screenshots/. Use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer) to find it.
  • 🔄 Autosynchronization: in Settings → Google → Backup: Turn off “Autoupload Screenshots” if they go missing in Google Photos.
  • 🗃️ File format: C Settings → Warehouse → Select the format of the screenshots PNG (lossless JPG (less-weight).
  • 🚫 Application restrictions: Some programs (banking, games) block screenshots for security reasons.

If the screenshots are blurry:

  • Check the screen resolution in Settings → Display → Resolution (must be FHD+ or higher).
  • Turn off Adaptive Brightness – it can affect the quality of the images.
  • Update MIUI to the latest version (old firmware had a bug with compression of screenshots).

adb shell settings put global screenshot_format png

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi

🔍 How to take a screenshot if the power button does not work?
Use the three-finger gesture (section 2) or the quick settings panel (section 4). If the sensor is not working, connect your smartphone to your PC and use ADB (section 5).
📱 Why screenshots are kept in low quality?
This is due to the MIUI settings. Go to Settings → Display → Colors and contrast and select Standard instead of Saturated. Also check if the Charge Saving mode is on, which lowers the resolution of the images.
🔒 Can I take a screenshot in the banking application?
No, most banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff, VTB) block the creation of screenshots for security requirements, bypassing only through screen recording (but this violates the rules of services).
🖼️ How to edit a screenshot immediately after creation?
When you have the thumbnail in the bottom right corner, tap on it. It opens up with the built-in MIUI editor with the tools: cropping, blurring, text, drawing. To add these tools, install Google Photos or Snapseed.
⏳ How to take a screenshot with a delay?
In standard MIUI settings, there is no such feature. Use: Third-party applications (e.g. Screenshot Touch). ADB command: adb shell screencap -d 5 -p /sdcard/delay.png (delay 5 seconds).