How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 11T: all ways + secret MIUI features

Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro and 11T LE are some of the brand’s most popular smartphones with a MIUI branded shell. Despite the intuitive interface, the screenshot feature raises questions for beginners: where screenshots are saved, how to take a screenshot with one hand or why standard button combinations sometimes do not work. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods – from classic to hidden, and also solve typical problems.

The Xiaomi 11T features 5 different screenshot techniques (including those unique to MIUI) for example, which is a model that allows you to take screenshots of scrolling pages (long screenshot) or activate the feature via voice assistant, and save pictures not only to the gallery, but also directly to the Mi Cloud cloud or third-party messengers.

If you've just moved from an iPhone or other Android smartphone, some combinations may seem counterintuitive. For example, why doesn't Xiaomi have the usual Power + Volume Down button on most phones? Or how do you take a screenshot if the physical power button is broken? The answers are below.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable and versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the 11T. However, there is a caveat: unlike many Android devices that use a Power + Volume Down combination, Xiaomi uses a volume button.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a message in Telegram or a page in your browser).
• 🔘 Simultaneously press and hold the power button (right) and the volume button (upper right).
• 🎵 Wait for the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and visual animation – the screen will be “photographed".
• 📁 The image will automatically be saved in the Screenshots folder in the gallery.

⚠️ Warning: If you have Quick Press Power (Special Options) enabled, the combination may not work, in which case you turn off this option first or use alternative methods from the following sections.

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2. Three-finger gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

A MIUI feature that eliminates the need to pinch physical buttons, which is especially useful if you have a broken power button or you often take screenshots with one hand, a feature called a three-finger screenshot and is disabled by default.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the option of screenshot of three fingers and activate the switch.
3. (Optional) Enable the screenshot Preview to edit the picture immediately after you create it.

How to use:

• 🖐️ Simultaneously swipe three fingers on the screen from top to bottom (as if "wiping" down).
• 🎯 The gesture should be clear and fast – if you make it too slowly, another gesture will work (for example, returning to the home screen).
• 🔄 If you don’t get it the first time, try moving just above the middle of the screen.

💡 Secret: This gesture works even on a locked screen (unless notifications are disabled in the security settings) so you can quickly record the time, charge level or incoming call.

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3. Quick Ball: floating button for screenshots

Quick Ball is a virtual button that appears on top of any screen and gives quick access to key features, including screenshots. Especially useful for users with large screens (like the Xiaomi 11T Pro with a diagonal of 6.67 inches) when it is inconvenient to reach physical buttons.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Special Options → Quick Ball
2. Activate the Quick Ball slider.
3. In the Quick Actions section, find the Screenshot and add it to the list (drag the icon to the active area).
4. (Optional) Set the transparency, size and position of the button on the screen.

How to use:

• 🎯 Click on the Quick Ball floating button (by default, a translucent circle at the edge of the screen).
• 📸 In the menu that appears, select the Screenshot icon (usually a scissors or camera).
• ⚡ The photo will be taken instantly, without delay.

⚠️ Warning: If Quick Ball interferes with games or apps, it can be temporarily hidden by holding the button and dragging it to the Remove area (appears at the bottom of the screen.

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Add to Quick Ball not only a screenshot, but also Screen recording, One-Hand Mode and Screen Locking – this will make the button even more useful!

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

If you have Google’s voice assistant or Xiaomi’s Xiao AI enabled, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy or you’re driving (but keep in mind safety!).

Method 1: Through Google Assistant

• 🎤 Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot".
• 🤖 The assistant will confirm the team and create a screenshot (if he has the rights to control the screen).
• 📌 When first used, permission may be required in special features settings.

Method 2: Xiao AI (China/India only)

• 🗣️ Hold the Home button (or say "Xiao") AI", if the voice call is set up).
• 📢 Speak Chinese: "" (jiétú) or in English: "Take a screenshot".
• ⚠️ In Xiao's global firmware AI It may be disabled – check in the settings → Annexes → Application management → Xiao AI.

🔍 Why the voice screenshot doesn't work?

• 🔕 No screen control rights (go to Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Screen control).
• 🌐 Incorrect language of the voice assistant (must be English or Chinese for Xiao) AI).
• 🔇 The microphone for the assistant is turned off (check the permissions in the application settings).

5. Long screenshot: How to capture the entire page

A unique MIUI feature that allows you to take a picture not only of the visible part of the screen, but also of the entire page being scrolled (for example, WhatsApp chat, Instagram feed or a long article) works in most applications, except for games and some banking programs.

Instructions:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. 📜 Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail of the picture at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. 🔄 In the editor that opens, tap the Long Screenshot icon (usually two down arrows or a scroll icon).
4. 📱 Automatically start scrolling the screen down - wait until the desired fragment is captured, and click Ready.

⚠️ Note: In some applications (such as TikTok or YouTube), a long screenshot may not work due to developer limitations, and the feature does not capture dynamic content (video, animations).

📊 Comparison of long screenshot methods:

6. Problem Solving: Why isn't the screenshot working?

Even on reliable smartphones like the Xiaomi 11T, screenshots sometimes fail, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The button combination doesn’t work.

• 🔧 Check if Quick Pressing of the Power button is enabled (disables in Settings) → Special facilities → Power button).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes resetting temporary data helps.
• 🛠️ If the power button is damaged, use alternative methods (three finger gesture or Quick Ball).

Problem 2: Screenshots are not saved.

• 📁 Check the space in the memory (minimum 100MB required).
• 🔍 Make sure the Screenshots folder is not hidden or deleted (check through Explorer).
• 🔄 Reset the Gallery app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → gallery → Warehouse → Drop it).

Problem 3: The long screenshot is cut off.

• 📱 Try to scroll the page more slowly during the capture.
• 🔄 Update the app you’re taking a screenshot of (like Chrome or Instagram).
• 🛠️ Use third-party apps like Scroll Capture (available on Google Play).

💡 Tip: If screenshots are taken but are of poor quality (blurred), check the screen resolution in the display settings. on Xiaomi 11T must be established FHD+ (2400×1080).

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If neither method works, check if the phone has a kiosk mode (restricted access) or a job profile (corporate policies) that can block screenshots.

7. Where are the screenshots stored and how do you manage them?

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi 11T are saved in the Screenshots folder, which is located in the main gallery. However, they can be transferred, edited or automatically uploaded to the cloud.

How to find screenshots:

• 📂 Open the Gallery app → screenshot.
• 🔍 Or through the Conductor: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🌐 If sync with Mi Cloud is enabled, screenshots will be available at i.mi.com.

How to manage screenshots:

⚠️ Note: If you use Google Photos to back up, screenshots are not saved by default to the cloud (this is a traffic saving setting). → Settings → Backup → Device folders and activate Screenshots.

8 Hidden Chips: What else can you do with screenshots?

The screenshots on the Xiaomi 11T are much wider than they seem, and here are some little-known features:

Quick editing:

• 🎨 Immediately after creating a screenshot, tap on the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen - an editor with cropping, blurring, adding text and emoji will open.
• 🔍 If you need to hide personal data (phone number, address), use the Blurring or Pixelization tool.

Screenshot with annotation:

• ✏️ In the editor of the screenshot, select Drawing - you can add arrows, circles, accents (convenient for instructions).
• 📝 Or click Text to add a caption (e.g., "Urgent!" or "See paragraph 3").

Screenshot in game mode:

• 🎮 During the game, swipe from top to bottom to open the notification bar, and tap on the Game Screenshot (if Game Turbo is enabled).
• 🔊 Or use a three-finger gesture (unless it conflicts with the control in the game).

Automatic dispatch:

• 📤 Configure Quick Gallery Actions so that screenshots are automatically sent to Telegram Saved Messages or email.
• 🤖 With Automate or Tasker, you can create a rule: If a screenshot is taken, → send out".

5. Screenshot with timer:

• ⏱️ Hold the power button combination + Volume up – in 3 seconds a picture will be taken (useful for fixing temporary notifications).

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On Xiaomi 11T, you can set the hot keys for screenshots through Settings → Buttons and gestures → Quick keys. For example, assign a double press on the power button.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi 11T