How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 8A: all ways + life hacks for MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi 8A remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release - thanks to reliable hardware and optimized MIUI firmware. But many owners still do not know all the ways to create screenshots on this device. In this article, we will analyze not only standard methods (buttons and gestures), but also little-known chips: how to take long screenshots, where saved pictures are stored and how to quickly edit them without third-party applications.

The Redmi 8A has a feature that doesn't have a physical Menu button (unlike Xiaomi's flagships of the day), so the classic Power + Home combination won't work here, but the manufacturer has added alternatives that not everyone knows about, like taking a screenshot even with the screen off if you set up MIUI gestures correctly. And we'll also reveal the secret to cropping a screenshot immediately after you create it without opening the gallery.

1. Standard method: Power buttons + Volume reduction

It is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 8A.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (like a WhatsApp dialog or a page in Chrome).
2. Press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons longer than 3 seconds, a forced reset will work. 8A This is especially true because of sensitive sensors – don’t overdo it!

Where to look for a screenshot? By default, it is saved to the DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots folder (depending on the MIUI version). To quickly find it, open the gallery and search for a “screenshot” query, the system will filter all screenshots.

The sound of the shutter (like a camera)

There was a miniature in the lower right corner.

In the notification panel, a message popped up "Screenshot saved"

File seen in Screenshots folder-->

2. Screenshot via notification panel (if buttons don't work)

If the physical buttons on your Redmi 8A are worn out or unresponsive, use the software method:

1. Deploy the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋮ or edit).
3. Slip it on it - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

💡 Lifehack: If the Screenshot icon is not in the quick settings, add it manually:

1. Press. ⋮ → Edit in the notification panel.
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

This method is convenient for long screenshots (for example, correspondence or web pages), after clicking on the icon, the option will appear Scrolling - tap on it to capture all the content below the visible area of the screen.

3. MIUI Gestures: screenshot with three fingers (fastest way)

Xiaomi hides this feature in the depths of settings, but it works on all devices with MIUI 10+, including the Redmi 8A.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special features → Three finger gesture.
2. Turn on the switch and select the Screenshot action.
3. Now swipe three fingers down the screen and the picture is ready!

Advantages of the method:

• 👆 It works even with buttons turned off (if they break).
• 👆 You can set up for a long screenshot or screen recording.
• 👆 It does not require precise pressing – the gesture works even with your eyes closed.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 8A s MIUI 11 and below the path to customizing gestures may be different: → System and device → Gestures → Screenshot with three fingers.

If you don’t have the option, upgrade to MIUI 12+.

4. Voice command: "OK, Google, take a screenshot"

If you have a Google Assistant setup, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy.

1. Activate the voice assistant with the phrase “OK, Google or Hey, Google.”
2. Say, Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It only works when you connect to the Internet (you need access to Google servers).
• ❌ On some versions MIUI Manual permissions for Google App are required.
• ❌ Does not support long screenshots.

🔧 How to turn on if it doesn’t work:

1. Open Settings → Applications → All Apps → Google.
2. Go to Permits and enable access to Microphone and Warehouse.
3. In the Google Assistant settings, activate the Screenshot option.

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If the voice screenshot is not saved, check if the battery optimization for Google App is blocking it. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization, search Google and select No Limits.

5. Long screenshot: How to capture the entire page

The Scrolling Screenshot (or "Long Screen") feature is available on Redmi 8A, but many users don't know how to invoke it.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears at the bottom of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, click Scrolling (or Long Screenshot).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls down the page and connects the parts into a single file.

📌 Important nuances:

• 🔹 It works only in applications with scrollable content (Chrome, VKontakte, Telegram).
• 🔹 In some versions MIUI The option is called an extended screenshot.
• 🔹 Maximum length – up to 10 screens (limiting firmware).

⚠️ Warning: If nothing happens after clicking Scrolling, check:

1. Is Chrome’s data saving mode turned off (it blocks content loading).
2. Is the app you’re trying to take a screenshot in updated (for example, the old version of VK might not support the feature).

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to edit them

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 8A are saved in /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

or

/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

(depends on the MIUI version).

🔧 How fast to find:

• 📁 Open the gallery. → screenshot.
• 🔍 In the File Manager (Files) go to Images → Screenshots.
• 🌐 Connect your phone to your PC – the folder will be visible in the Internal Storage section.

🎨 Editing without third-party applications:

Immediately after you create the screenshot, you see a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, tap it to open the built-in MIUI editor.

• ✂️ Cut the edges (hold your finger on the corner of the frame).
• 🖌️ Draw with a marker or pen (colors and thickness are customized).
• 📝 Add text (Roboto and MiSans fonts are available by default).
• 🔲 Blurring fragments (useful for hiding personal data).

⚠️ Note: If the thumbnail does not appear, check the settings: Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots → Showing a miniature after creation.

Disabling this option speeds up saving, but deprives you of quick access to editing.

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The built-in MIUI editor automatically saves the original screenshot. All changes apply to the copy, so you can always return the original version.

7 Problems and Solutions: Why You Can't Take a Screenshot

If none of these methods work, the reasons may be as follows:

🛠️ Advanced diagnostics:

If screenshots are no longer saved after the MIUI update, reset the Gallery app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps → Gallery.
2. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
3. Reboot the phone.

This will bring back the standard conservation pathways and restore the miniatures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 8A