How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi tablet: all ways + problem solving

Taking screenshots on Xiaomi tablets seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Unlike smartphones, button combinations here can differ due to screen size, MIUI version, or even model (for example, Pad 6 Pro vs Pad SE>).

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi tablet, from classic button combinations to hidden MIUI 14/15 features and workarounds for non-standard situations, and pay special attention to typical errors (for example, when a screenshot is not saved or taken with a black screen) and alternative solutions for devices with damaged buttons.

🔹 Who is this instruction for? Owners of Xiaomi Pad tablets 6/5/SE, Redmi Pad and other models based on MIUI Or pure Android, and those who have had problems taking screenshots, from no confirmation sound to missing files in the gallery.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi tablets (including the Pad 6 Pro and Pad SE 2026) is to press two physical buttons simultaneously.

🔹 How to do: Press the power button + Reduce volume by 1-2 seconds. Hold until the screenshot (white flash screen) or the characteristic shutter sound appears on some models (e.g. Redmi Pad) SE) You may need a longer retention period of up to 3 seconds.

• ✅ Pros: works without the Internet, regardless of version MIUI, Suitable for emergency situations (for example, when the screen is “hang»).
• ❌ Cons: uncomfortable on large tablets (requires two hands), worn buttons may not work.
• ⚠️ Nuance: If you have a magnetic-mounted case (like the Xiaomi Smart Cover), it can block buttons – remove it before trying.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Pad 6 and later, when holding buttons longer than 5 seconds, emergency mode (forced reboot) is activated!

📌 What do you do if the combination doesn't work:

1. Are the buttons in the settings disabled (Settings → Special features → Physical buttons).
2. Do not disturb (it can block the sound of the screenshot)
3. Whether an external keyboard is connected – some Xiaomi models automatically turn off hardware buttons when it is detected.

2.Gestural screenshots in MIUI

MIUI 14/15 offers an alternative way to capture screenshots with a three-finger gesture, which is particularly useful for tablets where reaching the volume and power buttons are physically difficult at the same time.

🔹 How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Gestures and buttons → Screenshot with three fingers.
2. Activate the switch and select the action: Swipe down or Touch and Hold.
3. For the test, swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or hold for 1 second if you choose the second option).

💡 Secret Life Hack: If the gesture doesn't work, try calibrating the sensor. → Screen. → Calibrate the sensor and follow the instructions, which helps if the tablet has recently fallen or been exposed to moisture.

• 🎯 It works best on the Xiaomi Pad 6/5 Pro, Redmi Pad Pro (high sensitivity sensors).
• 🚫 May not work on: Pad SE (Budget models with less accurate sensors).
• 🔄 Alternative: If the three-finger gesture conflicts with other functions (for example, with split screen), try the two-finger swipe on the bottom panel (configurable in the same settings).

3. Screenshots by voice (Google Assistant)

If you have problems with your buttons or sensor, the voice assistant is a lifeline, and this method works on all Xiaomi tablets with Google Services (even on older models like the Mi Pad 4).

🔹 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Activate Google Assistant with your voice: Say OK, Google, or hold the Home button (if you have one).
2. Say the command: Take a screenshot or screenshot.
3. Wait for confirmation – the assistant will show a thumbnail of the screenshot and offer to share it.

⚠️ Important limitations:

• 🔇 It does not work in silent mode (you need to turn on the microphone).
• 🌐 Requires an Internet connection to process voice (except offline commands that need to be configured in advance).
• 🔒 On some firmware MIUI for Russia voice commands are disabled by default – check in Settings → Annexes → All applications → Google → Permits → Microphone.

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If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, try saying it in English: Take a screenshot. Sometimes it works even on Russian-language firmware.

4. Screenshots via notification panel

Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots right in the notification curtain, which is ideal if you don't have buttons running or prefer visual controls.

🔹 How to add a button:

1. Open the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area (top of the screen).
4. Now, when you swipe down, you'll see the button. 📷 Screenshot – tap it to create a screenshot.

📊 Comparison with other methods:

⚠️ Note: On multi-screen tablets, the screenshot button in the curtain can only take a picture of the active window, not the entire screen.

5. Third-party screenshot applications

If the built-in methods are not suitable (for example, you need to delay the creation of a screenshot or edit right after shooting), you should pay attention to third-party utilities. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the best for Xiaomi tablets.

🔝 Top.-3 applications:

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports scrolling screenshots (long pages), automatic text recognition (OCR) And cloud storage.
• 🎨 Screen Master is a built-in editor with arrows, text and blur, perfect for creating instructions.
• ⏱️ Screenshot Touch - allows you to adjust the delay of the screenshot (1 to 10 seconds) and take pictures by timer.

⚙️ How to set up:

1. Download the app from Google Play (avoid third-party sources – risk of viruses!).
2. When you first start, grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Warehouse.
3. In the application settings, select the activation method: Floating button, Shake or Voice command.

On Xiaomi Pad tablets 6 Pro and newer with Snapdragon processor 8+ Gen 1 Some applications (such as Screenshot Easy) may not handle high-resolution screens properly (2880×1800). In this case, reduce the screenshot resolution in the application settings to Full. HD (1920×1080).

6. Solving screenshot problems

Even on new Xiaomi tablets, users face typical problems when creating screenshots.-5 Errors and ways to eliminate them based on feedback from forums 4PDA and Mi Community.

🔧 Frequent problems and solutions:

• 🖼️ Screenshot taken but not saved in gallery Reason: Media Storage service failure Solution: Go to Settings → Annexes → All applications → Media storage and clear the cache.
• 🔇 No confirmation sound Reason: System sound screenshot disabled or Do Not Disturb mode activated Solution: Turn on sound in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Systemic sounds → Screenshot.
• ⚫ Screenshot is black Cause: Conflict with an app using DRM-Security (e.g. banking apps or Netflix) Solution: Take a screenshot through screen recording mode (recording video followed by frame).
• 🔄 Gestures stopped working after update MIUI Reason: Reset gesture settings. Solution: Reconfigure gestures to Settings. → Additional settings → Gestures and buttons.
• 📱 The button combination does not work Reason: Button pollution or software lock Solution: Blow the buttons with compressed air or check the settings Special features → Physical buttons.

💬 Expert advice: If screenshots are no longer saved after the update MIUI, Try resetting the Gallery app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps → Gallery.
2. Press Warehouse. → Reset the settings.
3. Reboot the tablet.

7. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, like a tablet that has a broken power button or a sensor that's turned off, you can use advanced methods that require more knowledge, but sometimes become the only solution.

🛠️ Method 1: Through ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

Suitable for tablets with USB debugging enabled.

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🔹 How to enable debugging: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.

🖥️ Method 2: Remote management with PC

Use programs like Vysor or scrcpy to control your tablet from your computer. Scrcpy takes a screenshot with the Ctrl + S key.

• ⚠️ Risks: Debugging by USB Opens up vulnerabilities to malware. Disable it after use!
• 🔧 Alternative: If ADB Try TeamViewer QuickSupport (no root rights required).

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Before using ADB or remote management, make sure to back up your data. Errors in commands can cause the system to crash.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi