How to take a screenshot on iPhone and Xiaomi: all ways with photos and videos

Screenshots have become an integral part of digital life — they help to save important information, share a funny moment in the messenger or prove an error in the application. But while on Android devices, the algorithm for creating screenshots often depends on the firmware version, iPhones and Xiaomi smartphones have their own unique features. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to take a screenshot on devices of both brands, from classic button combinations to hidden functions for advanced users.

You will learn not only basic methods, but also little-known tricks: how to take screenshots with one hand, save long web pages as a whole, edit pictures immediately after creation, and even automate the process through voice commands. Particular attention will be paid to iPhone with Face ID (from iPhone X to iPhone 15 Pro Max) and Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 14/15, where the interface is significantly different from standard Android.

If you've ever had problems like "no screenshot saved," "no button combinations" or "how to take a screenshot if the power button is broken," here's a solution. And for Xiaomi owners, we've prepared an exclusive table of how to make screenshots compatible with specific models (Redmi, POCO, Black Shark) - this is not even in the official documentation.

1. How to take a screenshot on iPhone: all models (from iPhone 6 to iPhone 15)

The algorithm for creating screenshots on the iPhone depends on two factors: the presence of a physical Home button and the iOS version.Apple regularly updates the logic of interaction, so the method that worked on the iPhone 8 may not work on the iPhone 14 Pro.

For devices with the Home button (iPhone 6/6s/7/8/SE 1st and 2nd generation):

1. Press and hold the Home button (round, below the screen) and the Power button (right).
2. Release both buttons when you hear the shutter sound (if the sound is on) or see a white flash of the screen.
3. The screenshot will appear in the lower left corner – click on it for quick editing.

For devices without the Home button (iPhone X/XR/11/12/13/14/15 and all Pro/Pro Max models):

• 🔘 Press the side button (Power) and the Volume Up button (the one above) at the same time).
• 🎯 Don’t hold the buttons longer than 1 second, otherwise the call will run. SOS Power Off.
• 🖼️ Screenshot will be preserved in Photo → Albums. → Screenshots.

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If you can't press two buttons at once, try pressing the side button first and then quickly pressing the volume up.This trick works on all iPhones with Face ID.

On iPhone 15 and later, the feature “Haptic Touch” for a thumbnail screenshot appeared. If you lightly touch the preview, a context menu with options to Copy, Delete or Share without opening the editor will appear.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone SE 3rd generation (2022) and iPhone 13 mini due to the compact body users often accidentally press both buttons, taking screenshots. To disable this feature, go to Settings → Universal access → Touching → Tactile press gestures and deactivate the Screenshot option.

2.Screenshots on Xiaomi: from Redmi Note to POCO F5

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, POCO and Black Shark sub-brands) offer more screenshot options than standard Android. It not only features a classic button combination, but also three-finger gestures, voice commands via Google Assistant or XiaoAI, and special features in Game Turbo for gamers.

The basic method (works on all models):

• 🔘 Press the Power button and the Volume Down button for 1-2 seconds at the same time.
• 🎨 After the sound signal in the upper panel will appear a notification of the saved screenshot.
• 📁 All screenshots automatically enter the folder. DCIM → Screenshots.

Alternative methods for MIUI 14/15:

Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO F5 Pro have a Scrolling Screenshot feature to capture long pages. Once you have a regular screenshot, you will see a Scroll – Click it to automatically snap a picture of the entire web page or chat.

3. Screenshot problems: why it doesn’t work and how to fix it

Even a seemingly simple feature can fail, so let's look at the common bugs and their solutions for both platforms.

On the iPhone:

• 🔕 The button combination is not working. → Check if AssistiveTouch is activated (it blocks hardware buttons). → Universal access → Touching.
• 📱 Screenshots are not saved → Free up space in memory or check permissions for the Photo application in Settings → Confidentiality.
• 🔊 No shutter sound. → Include system sounds in Settings → Sounds, tactile signals or check if no sound is activated.

On Xiaomi:

• 👆 The three-finger gesture doesn't work. → Restart your phone or reset your gesture settings in Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset your gesture settings.
• 📸 Screenshots blurred → Turn off the Smart Resolution feature in screen settings or try another method (e.g. buttons instead of gestures).
• 🚫 It is forbidden to take screenshots → Some apps (banks, Netflix) block this feature at the level of the Internet. DRM. Use a second camera or screen recording.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with root access or custom firmware, screenshots can be saved in unexpected folders (for example, in the case of a new version, /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots_Other). Use a file manager with superuser rights to search.

4. Advanced functions: editing, scrolling and automation

Modern smartphones allow you not only to create screenshots, but also to process them instantly. Let's take a look at the hidden possibilities.

On the iPhone:

• ✏️ Quick editing: Click on the screenshot thumbnail in the left corner to crop, add text or a picture. Here you can choose the save format (PNG or JPEG).
• 📄 Keeping in PDF: Open the screenshot in Photo, click Share → Seal. → Put your fingers in the preview to keep it as PDF.
• 🤖 Automation with Shortcuts: Create a command like "Take a screenshot" → Send to Telegram → Delete the original".

On Xiaomi:

• 📜 Long screenshot: After you create a normal shot, click Scroll (not appearing on all models). For web pages, Mi Browser works better in your browser.
• 🎨 Editing templates: Xiaomi Gallery has workpieces for adding arrows, mosaics or stickers to one tap.
• 🔄 Auto Remove Duplicates: Include in Settings → Memory. → Cleaning duplicates so that the system finds identical screenshots.

Make sure there is no personal information on the screen.|Check the battery level (below 10% may interrupt the process)|Turn off notifications if they interfere.|Select the save format (PNG quality, JPEG save space)|Customize the screen brightness for better readability-->

5. Screenshots via PC: When buttons are not available

If the power button is broken or the sensor is not working, you can take a screenshot through the computer. USB-cable and special programs.

For the iPhone:

1. Connect your iPhone to a Mac or Windows with iTunes installed (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).
2. Open the Screen View (on Mac) program or use QuickTime Player (File → New Video Recording).
3. Press the screen recording button, then take a picture through the program menu.

For Xiaomi:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools and connect your phone in debugging mode (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number → 7 times tap to activate the developer mode).
• 📌 Enter the command line: Adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png adb pull /sdcard/screen.png
• 🔄 Alternative: Scrcpy or Vysor software allows you to control your phone from a PC and take screenshots through their interface.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB Xiaomi with bootloader lock may need to unlock through Mi Unlock Tool, which will result in a reset of all data!

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to transfer them

By default, screenshots are saved in different locations on iOS and Android, but they can be moved or synced to the clouds.

On the iPhone:

• 📂 Storage path: Photo → Albums. → Screenshots (or recently deleted if you erased them).
• ☁️ Sync: Include iCloud Photos in Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Photo Photo.
• 📤 Export: Use AirDrop for fast transfer to Mac or Mail for email.

On Xiaomi:

To transfer screenshots to another phone or PC:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your computer in File Transfer mode.
2. Copy the Screenshots folder to the right place (for example, to the desktop).
3. For wireless transmission, use Mi Share (similar to AirDrop) or send files via Telegram (without loss of quality).

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On Xiaomi with MIUI 15, screenshots are automatically sorted by date and app they were taken in, a feature called Smart Albums that is included in the gallery settings.

7 Hidden chips: screenshots in games, videos and with lock screen

Manufacturers limit screenshots in some scenarios, but there are workarounds.

Screenshots from games:

• 🎮 On iPhone: Enable Screen Recording in Control Point, then extract the frame from the video.
• 🕹️ On Xiaomi: Use Game Turbo (available on the Game Turbo) POCO During the game, swipe from the edge of the screen to open the toolbar with a screenshot button.

Screenshots from the lock screen:

• 🔒 On iPhone: The standard button combination works, but the picture will be black if the mode is on Privacy lock.
• 📱 On Xiaomi: Take a screenshot, then immediately unlock the phone - the picture will be saved with the image of the lock screen (does not work on all firmware).

Screenshots of the video (Netflix, YouTube):

• 🎥 On iPhone: Use Screen Recording + Pruning of frames in Photo or CapCut program.
• 📺 On Xiaomi: Enable Developer Mode and turn off Screenshot Protection in Settings → For developers → Disable content protection (not working in all applications).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots