How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with photos and videos

Creating screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 9 It seems like a simple task, until you encounter unexpected nuances, like, for some reason, the button combination does not work, the screenshot icon is missing in the curtain or the picture is saved in low resolution. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to make a screen on Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T), We also solve typical problems: from the lack of sound during shooting to the inability to find saved files.

Redmi 9 features support for both classic methods (Power + Loudness down) and Xiaomi branded chips: three-finger gesture, voice commands via Google Assistant, and even taking long screenshots of scrolling pages. We tested each method on MIUI 12/13/14 firmware and found which ones work consistently and where there may be failures. If you use Redmi 9 with custom firmware, there is a separate section with nuances at the end of this article.

Let us warn you in advance: if your smartphone is stuck while you are taking a screenshot or after pressing a button combination, the screen is out, do not panic. This is a typical MIUI error associated with a conflict of the miui.screenshot service. The solution is to restart the device or clear the cache of the system application Screenshots (instructions below).

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method that works on all versions of MIUI is to press physical buttons simultaneously. On Redmi 9, the combination of:

Power button + Volume reduction button

How to do it right:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (like a WhatsApp dialog or a page in Chrome).
2. Press the Power button (right) and Volume down (left) simultaneously for 1-2 seconds.
3. Wait for the characteristic sound of the shutter (if the sound is turned off, visual animation of the flash will appear).
4. In the upper right corner, a screenshot will appear - tap it for quick editing.

⚠️ Attention: If the buttons are pressed with a delay, the smartphone may perceive this as an attempt to turn off or mode without sound. Practice shows that on the Redmi 9 it is optimal to press the volume down first, and after 0.3 seconds - power.

Make sure the screen is not locked.

Turn off Do Not Disturb (it silences shutter sound)

Check the space available (screenshots take ~1-3 MB)

Close unnecessary applications (they may interfere with processing)

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Redmi 9 saves screenshots in.png format with a resolution of 1600×720 (if the settings do not include Full HD+ mode).

1. Go to Settings → Display → Screen resolution.
2. Select FHD+ (2340×1080) to increase screenshot detail.

2. Three-finger gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

MIUI's signature feature is to take a screenshot of a three-finger wire across a screen, which is useful if the physical buttons are broken or you often take pictures with one hand.

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Three finger gestures.
2. Activate the switch Screenshot.
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: Top down (recommended) or bottom up.

How to take a screenshot: swipe across the screen with three fingers (for example, index, middle and ring) in the selected direction, works even on a locked screen (if the settings include the Allow on the lock screen).

🔹 Typical errors:

• 👉 Check if the One Hand mode is on in the screen settings, it blocks multi-touch.
• 📱 Is it blurry? Maybe your fingers didn't touch the screen at the same time. Try to slow it down.
• 🔋 Does the gesture turn off by itself? MIUI 12.Solution: Reboot your phone or update your firmware.

3.Shoot through the notification panel

If you don't want to remember button combinations or gestures, you can add a screenshot button to the notification curtain, which is especially convenient for older users or those who often take screenshots.

How to add a button:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Edit or hold any icon.
3. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

Now it is enough to create a screen:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe down the curtain.
3. Slip on the icon Screenshot (usually looks like a scissors or a rectangle with lightning).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The screenshot button in the curtain may disappear after the update:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the screenshots and clear the cache.
3. Reboot the phone.

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

Few people know, but Redmi 9 supports screenshots through Google Assistant, which is useful if your hands are busy or your buttons are not working.

• 📶 Internet connection (team processed by Google cloud).
• 🎤 Enabled microphone access for Google Assistant.
• 🗣 Voice activation by phrase OK Google.

How to set up:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings → Voice Search → Voice Assistant.
3. Turn on the OK Google option and get voice training.

How to take a screenshot: say, "OK Google, take a screenshot" or "OK Google, take a picture of the screen." The assistant will confirm the command and save the picture in the gallery.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 🚫 It doesn't work in offline mode.
• 🔒 Not working on a locked screen (unlocking required).
• ⏳ 2–3 seconds delay (team sent to Google server).

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If the voice command is not recognized, try to pronounce it more clearly or go to English in the Google Assistant settings - sometimes this improves accuracy.

5. Long screenshot (scrollable)

MIUI allows you to take screenshots of the entire page, not just the visible part of the screen.This is useful for saving long chats, web pages or lists in apps. The feature only works in supported applications (Chrome, WhatsApp, Telegram, Mi Browser, etc.).

How to take a long screenshot:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the upper right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scroll option (an icon with two down arrows).
4. MIUI will automatically scroll through the page and combine the images into a single file.

📊 Comparison of screenshot formats:

⚠️ Attention: When you take a long screenshot in Chrome, the bottom of the page is sometimes cropped. To avoid this, scroll through the page before shooting and wait for the content to load.

6 Where screenshots are saved and how to find them

By default, Redmi 9 saves screenshots in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

It can be accessed in several ways:

• 📁 Through the Gallery: Open the Photos app → album.
• 🔍 Through the Explorer: Go to Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🌐 Google Photos: Screenshots are automatically uploaded to the cloud if sync is enabled.

If the Screenshots folder is empty, check:

1. Have you changed the way you save in the Screenshots app settings?
2. Are files deleted by a memory optimizer (e.g. Clean Master)?
3. Are screenshots hidden by the system (sometimes MIUI labels them as "protected")?

🔹 How to Change the Retention Place:

1. Install a file manager with root access support (e.g. FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /data/user/0/com.miui.screenshot and edit the config.xml file (root rights required).
3. Change the parameter. <save_path> on the right path (e.g, /storage/emulated/0/Download/Screens/).

7. Solving Screenshot Problems on Redmi 9

If screenshots are not created or saved with artifacts, use this guide:

Problem 1: The buttons don't work

• 🔧 Check if the Loudness button is pinched down (a frequent problem after a phone drops).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes miui.screenshot service freezes.
• 🛠 If the buttons are physically damaged, use a three-finger gesture or notification panel.

Problem 2: Screenshots are not saved

• 📁 Check the space in the memory (minimum 50MB required).
• 🚫 Make sure the app you’re taking your picture from doesn’t block screenshots (like banking apps or Netflix).
• 🔧 Reset the Screenshots app settings in Settings → Annexes.

Problem 3: Black screen in the screenshot

• 🎮 This is typical for games or applications with protection from shooting (for example, PUBG Mobile or Tinder. No solution - Android-level limit.
• 📺 If the black screen appears in normal applications, try turning off Hardware Acceleration in the developer settings.

Problem 4: Low quality screenshot

• 📏 Set the maximum screen resolution in Settings → Display.
• 🔍 Turn off battery saving mode – it can reduce the quality of pictures.
• 🖼 Check if the camera settings are enabled Screenshot Compression mode.

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If none of these methods work, try updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI. Older versions (below 12.0.3) had bugs with the screenshot service.

8. Alternative methods (ADB, third-party applications)

If the standard methods do not work, you can take a screenshot through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or third-party utilities. This is true for users with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware.

Method 1: ADB (PC required)

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer via USB and enable USB Debugging in the developer settings.
2. Open the command line on PC and type in: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
3. Copy the file to your computer: adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

Method 2: Third-party applications

Recommended utilities for screenshots:

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports Delayed Shooting and Editing.
• 🎨 Screenshot Touch – allows you to draw on a screenshot before saving.
• 🔄 LongShot – specializes in long screenshots.

⚠️ Attention: There is a risk of data leakage when using third-party apps. Check app permissions and reviews on Google Play before installing. Avoid utilities that request access to the app. SMS or contact.

Method 3: Through TWRP (for advanced users)

If your Redmi 9 has custom recovery TWRP installed, you can take a screenshot even without Android enabled:

1. Boot to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. Select Advanced → Screenshot.
3. The image will be saved to the memory card in the folder /TWRP/SCREENSHOTS/.

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