How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi seems like a simple task — as long as you do not encounter unexpected nuances. buttons do not respond, gestures do not work, and there are no usual options on the menu. This is especially true for the new models of Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Redmi K70, where the manufacturer regularly updates the MIUI firmware and changes the management logic. In this article, 7 proven ways to create a screenshot on any Redmi, including hidden features and solving typical errors.

We'll look at not only the standard keyboard combinations, but also alternative methods, from three-finger gestures to voice commands via Google Assistant, and we'll also look at the problems when screenshots don't save or a black screen appears, which is a common complaint users have had after upgrading to MIUI 14/15. If you use Redmi with custom firmware (like Pixel Experience), you'll find working solutions here too.

Important: The instructions are relevant for all modern models, from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Redmi K70 Ultra. But some features (such as a scrolling screenshot) may not be available on devices with 2 GB of RAM or an outdated version of Android 11 and below.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most reliable method, which works on all Redmi models without exception, is to press physical buttons simultaneously.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialogue in Telegram or a page in Chrome).
2. Press the power button (right) and volume down (left) for 1-2 seconds.
3. Wait for the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and visual animation.

Screenshots will be saved in Pictures → Screenshots or DCIM → Screenshots (depending on the MIUI version). Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G) will have a thumbnail with editing and sending options in the lower right corner after creating the screen.

⚠️ Warning: If buttons don't respond, check if Do Not Disturb or Game Turbo mode is activated - they can block keyboard shortcuts.

For Redmi users with touch buttons (like Redmi 10C): instead of using a physical volume key, use a virtual navigation button, but this is less reliable, often with a delay.

2. Three-finger gesture - quick screenshot without buttons

A MIUI signature chip that saves time: just swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom to take a screenshot. The default feature is disabled, so you need to activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the Screenshot option with a gesture (or Three fingers down) and turn on the switch.
3. Choose the gesture direction: Top down or bottom up (the second option is more convenient for large screens).

Now check the work:

• 📱 Open any screen (such as the home page) MIUI).
• 👆 Smoothly swipe three fingers across the display in a given direction.
• 🔊 Make sure there is animation and shutter sound.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60 Pro gesture can be triggered falsely when touching the edges of the display, adjust sensitivity in gesture settings or turn off the function for specific applications (e.g. games).

If the gesture doesn't work,

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with crashes MIUI.
• 📱 Check if there is a protective case with high sides - it can block touches.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware: in older versions MIUI 12 and below the gesture was unstable.

Make sure the function is enabled in the settings |

Check the sensitivity of the screen in Settings → Display → Touch |

Remove cover or film that interferes with touch |

Reboot the phone after activating the gesture-->

3. Scrolling screenshot (long screen)

You want to capture an entire web page, a WhatsApp chat, or a contact list? MIUI has a scrolling screenshot (or "long screen") feature, but it doesn't work in all apps. Here's how to use it:

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. In the editor that opens, select the Scroll option (an icon with two down arrows).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the screen and connects the parts into a single file.

The function is supported by:

• 🌐 Browsers: Chrome, MIUI Browser, Firefox.
• 💬 Messengers: Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber (only in chats, not in settings).
• 📱 System menus: Settings, Contacts, Gallery.

Not working in:

• 🎮 Games and applications with screenshot protection (for example, Sberbank Online).
• 📺 Video players (e.g. YouTube, Netflix).
• 🔒 Annexes with DRM-protection (e.g. Disney)+).

⚠️ Note: On Redmi with 3-4 GB of RAM, the scrolling screenshot can hang when processing long pages (more than 5 screens), in which case break the capture into several parts or use third-party applications like LongShot.

4. Screenshot via notification panel

If the physical buttons are broken or you prefer not to remember the combinations, MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots in the notification curtain to add:

1. Open the notification bar by swiping your finger from top to bottom.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Edit).
3. Find a screenshot (scissors icon) and drag it to the active area.
4. Press Ready.

Now to create the screen:

• 📱 Open the screen.
• 🔽 Swipe your finger down to open the curtain.
• 📷 Slip on the screenshot icon.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works even with faulty buttons.
• ✅ Quicker gesture with three fingers (especially on big screens).
• ✅ Allows you to make a screen with one hand.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Takes up space in the notification panel (you have to remove another label).
• ❌ On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The icon may disappear after the update.

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If the screenshot button disappeared after the MIUI update, reset the notification bar settings: go to Settings → Notifications → Additional → Reset the panel settings.

5. Voice assistant and other non-standard methods

If you need to take a screenshot without touching the screen (for example, when recording a video from a display or a broken touchscreen), use one of these methods:

Method 1: Google Assistant

Activate the voice assistant with the “OK Google” command or hold the Home button, then say:

Take a screenshot.

The system will execute the command if:

• 📶 Device connected to the Internet (access rights check).
• 🔊 The microphone is turned on for Google.
• 📱 Allowed commands to control the device (Settings) → Google → Settings for applications → Assistant → Device control).

Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)

If screenshots are blocked at the system level (for example, in banking applications), you can use Android Debug Bridge:

1. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times tap the Build Number in Settings → About Phone).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect Redmi to your PC and execute the command: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the device. For automatic unloading on the PC, add:

adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Do not follow commands from unreliable sources, this can lead to data loss or locking the bootloader on Redmi.

Method 3: Third-party applications

If the built-in methods don’t work, install one of these apps (available on Google Play):

• 📸 Screenshot Easy – Supports Delayed Shooting and Editing.
• 🖼️ LongShot – specializes in scrolling screens.
• 🎨 Screenshot Touch – Adds a floating button for quick access.

Before installing, check permissions: the application should only request Read and Write files and display over other windows. Avoid programs that require access to SMS or Contacts.

6. Solving screenshot problems

Frequent complaints of users Xiaomi Redmi associated with the fact that the screenshots:

• 🖼️ Not preserved in the gallery.
• ⚫ It's black or empty.
• 🔄 Disappear after rebooting.
• 📵 They do not work in certain applications.

We will examine each problem and ways to eliminate it.

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved

Causes and solutions:

Problem 2: Black screen in the screenshot

This is typical of content-protected applications (banks, streaming services).

• 📱 Use the second camera: take a picture of the screen with another phone.
• 🖥️ Connect Redmi to your PC and screen through scrcpy (a program to manage Android from your computer).
• 🔍 Enable Developer Mode and turn off Screenshot Protection (if available).

Problem 3: Screenshots disappear after reboot

The culprit is a garbage cleanup function in MIUI, to save files:

1. Open Security → Cleanup → Settings.
2. Turn off the Auto Clean option or add Screenshots folder to exceptions.
3. Move important screens to another location (like Download).

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If screenshots don’t work in a particular application (like TikTok or Sberbank Online), the problem isn’t with your Redmi, but with the service’s security policy, and you can get around this only by mirroring the screen on your PC or taking pictures with a second device.

7.Where to find and how to manage screenshots

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To get access quickly:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Screenshots (or Screenshots) album.
3. To sort, tap by icon. ⋮ (More) and select by date, size or name.

What can you do with a screenshot right in the gallery:

• ✏️ Edit: crop, add text or figure.
• 📤 Share: send to messenger or cloud.
• 🗑️ Delete: Hold your finger on the file and select Delete.
• 🔍 Search by text: in MIUI 14+ You can search for screens by words on them (works only for English and Chinese languages).

To automatically sync screenshots with the cloud:

1. Activate Mi Cloud in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Turn on the gallery sync.
3. Make sure the Screenshots folder is marked for backup.

If you use Google Photos:

• 📁 Open the app and go to Settings → Backup and synchronization.
• 🔄 Enable the option and select High Quality (free) or Original Quality (Google Storage Credit).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi