How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 6: all ways with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the brand’s most popular budget smartphones, but even years after its release, users are faced with basic questions such as how to take a screenshot if the standard button combinations don’t work or the phone is “glutty.” In this article, we will examine all possible ways, from the classic keyboard shortcut to hidden MIUI features, which are not known by 90% of owners.

Redmi 6 (including Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro) features a non-standard power and volume button layout that often confuses new users who are used to other brands, and depending on the firmware version (MIUI 9-14), the methods available may vary, and we tested each method on real devices and gathered up-to-date information for 2026.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume down

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android smartphones, including all Redmi 6 modifications.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, game moment).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 6A 1GB of RAM sometimes freezes when you hold the buttons for a long time. If the screen is out or the switch-off menu appears, you have held the keys for too long.

Make sure the screen is not locked.

Fingers do not close the light sensor

The phone has enough free memory (minimum 50 MB)

Turn off Do Not Disturb mode if it is active-->

Where to look for the screenshot taken? By default, the files are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Gallery app → Screenshots album.

2. Screenshot with three fingers (gesture method)

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take snapshots of the screen without buttons, in one motion, which is particularly useful for gaming, or when one of the physical keys is broken.

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot item with three fingers and activate the switch.
3. Test: swipe down the screen with three fingers (not necessarily simultaneously, the main thing is to touch in one zone).

🔹 Challenges and solutions:

• 🤏 Make sure the function is on and you touch the screen vertically (not diagonally). On Redmi 6, the sensor sometimes doesn't recognize touches around the edges well, swipe closer to the center.
• 📱 In the gesture settings, set the recognition delay (Sensitivity option). or turn off the function if it interferes with games.
• ⚡ Does it not work after the update? reset gesture settings: Settings → All settings → Recovery and discharge → Resetting gesture settings.

Power buttons + volume

Three-finger gesture

Through the notification panel

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💡 Secret Lifehack: If you want to take a screenshot of a long page (like a Telegram chat or website), use a gesture combination + Hold. After the standard swipe down, don't put your fingers away -- in 1 second, you'll have the Scroll option. Click on it, and the phone will automatically take a screenshot of the entire page.

3. Through the notification panel (quick settings)

Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in screenshot button right in the notification curtain, which saves you when the physical keys don't work or you're afraid to break them.

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually a scissors icon or a zipper rectangle icon) if it's not there, click Edit (pencil in the top right corner) and add it to active shortcuts.
3. Slip the icon – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS for Redmi 6) may not have this option. If you don't find the icon even after editing the curtain, use alternative methods.

The advantage of this method is instant access without memorizing combinations. The disadvantage is that if the notification curtain is full of messages, it is inconvenient to look for an icon. The solution is to pin it in the first three shortcuts.

4. With Voice (Google Assistant)

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take voice screenshots, which is useful when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

1. Activate Voice Assistant: For Google Assistant: Say OK, Google or hold the Home button (if physical).For Alice: Say Hello Alice or click on the microphone icon in the Yandex search box.

• In English: Take a screenshot.
• In Russian: Take a screenshot or take a picture of the screen.

🔹 nuance:

• 🎤 Does it not work? Check if the voice assistant is enabled in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Google/Alice. → Permits).
• 🔇 The phone doesn't respond to the voice? Make sure the microphone isn't dirty or covered with a cover. Test the voice recording on the voice recorder.
• 🌐 Does it only work with English teams? in Google Assistant settings (Settings) → Language) add Russian.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi 6 with 2GB of Google RAM, Assistant can slow down when processing commands. If the screenshot is not taken the first time, repeat the request or use physical buttons.

5. Third-party screenshot applications

If the built-in methods don't work (for example, because of broken buttons or custom firmware), third-party utilities will come to the rescue. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the best ones for Redmi 6:

💡 Important: When installing third-party apps for screenshots, Xiaomi may block them due to security policies:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions Management → Autorun.
2. Find the screenshot app installed and enable autorun.
3. Return to Permissions Management → Other permissions and give the app access to Screen Watch.

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If screenshots are not saved after installing the application, check the DCIM/Screenshots folder - some utilities create it automatically, but it can be hidden from the gallery. Use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer) to find files.

6. Screenshot with ADB (for advanced users)

If your Redmi 6 is connected to your computer, you can take a screenshot through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is useful for debugging or when the phone does not respond to touch.

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional Settings → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

File transfer

platform-tools

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

🔹 What to do if the team is not working?

• 🔌 Phone not identified? Install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers or use the universal Google USB Driver.
• 🚫 "device unauthorized" error? "Debugging permission request will appear on the phone screen - confirm it.
• 📁 Do you not save the file? check if there is enough space on the phone, or specify another path (for example, a different path, /sdcard/Download/screen.png).

⚠️ Attention: This method requires basic command line knowledge. Wrong commands ADB If you're not sure, use alternative methods.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with a simple action like a screenshot, Redmi 6 users are faced with errors, and we have compiled the TOP-5 issues and ways to fix them:

• 📵 Buttons don't respond Cause: Key pollution or software failure Solution: Rub the buttons with alcohol or restart the phone. If it doesn't work, use gesture or ADB.
• 🖼️ Screenshot taken but not saved Reason: Memory deficiency or glitch in Gallery app Solution: Clear gallery cache (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Clear the cache) or check the folder Pictures/Screenshots via file manager.
• 🔒 Screenshot feature blocked Reason: Restrictions are active in Child Mode or Corporate Policy Solution: Turn off Mode in Settings → Password and security → Regime for children.
• 🎮 Can't take a screenshot in the game Reason: Xiaomi's game launcher blocks system functions Solution: Press the power button + Volume increase (some games only use this combination).
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Screenshots turned black and white Reason: GPU driver failure Solution: Roll back the firmware to the previous version or wait for a patch (usually patched within 1-2 weeks).

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If neither of these methods works, check firmware integrity. On Redmi 6 with a damaged /system partition, screenshot functions can be disabled at the kernel level, in which case only flashing through Fastboot or Recovery will help.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions