How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi Redmi 6A is still a popular budget smartphone, despite the release of new models. Its owners often face the question of how to quickly take a screenshot if standard methods do not work or the device behaves unexpectedly. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to take screenshots on the Redmi 6A, including hidden MIUI functions, and also solve typical problems from “no screenshots are saved” to “buttons do not respond”.

The feature of this model is the lack of a physical Menu button and an outdated version of Android (8.1 Oreo with a MIUI shell 9/10), which limits some modern methods. But even here there are 3 reliable ways that work regardless of the firmware version. And if you upgraded your smartphone to MIUI 11 or 12, you have additional options that many people do not know about.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It is a versatile method that is supported on all versions of MIUI for Redmi 6A. It does not require additional settings and works even if the touch screen is jammed.

The algorithm is simple:

• 📱 Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, game, etc.).
• 🔘 Press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left) at the same time).
• 🎯 Hold them down. 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation screenshot.

If the photo didn’t come out the first time, check:

• ⚡ Do you press the buttons at the same time (not consistently!).
• ⏱️ Do you keep them long enough (on Redmi)? 6A It takes a little longer than on new models).
• 🔋 Is the battery under 5% discharged, in which case the system may ignore the button combinations.

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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 9, after you take a screenshot, you get a thumbnail in the bottom right corner, and if you click on it quickly, you can edit or share it. If you don't, it's okay, the screen is automatically saved in the gallery.

Method 2: Three-finger gesture (only for MIUI 10 and later)

If your Redmi 6A is running on MIUI 10, 11 or 12, you can use a hidden gesture to take screenshots.This method is handy when the power or volume buttons are broken or you often take screenshots.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and activate the switch.
3. Select action: Take a screenshot (swimming from top to bottom) or a Long screenshot (if you want to grab a scrollable page).

How to use:

• 🖐️ Place three fingers on the screen (for example, index, middle and ring fingers).
• 👇 Swipe them down from top to bottom across the screen (as if you were swiping down).
• 📸 Screenshot saved in the Screenshots folder in the gallery.

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On the Redmi 6A with MIUI 12, the three-finger gesture can conflict with other features (e.g., quick app access). If screenshots don't work, check your gesture settings in the Additional Features section.

Method 3: Notification menu (alternative to MIUI 11/12)

If you don't feel comfortable remembering button combinations or gestures, newer versions of MIUI have another way to do it, through the notification bar, which is especially useful if you often take screenshots of web pages or long chats.

Instructions:

1. Open the screen you want (like a WhatsApp dialog or a page in Chrome).
2. 📲 Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
3. 🔍 Find a screenshot icon (usually it looks like a scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
4. 🖼️ Slip on it - the picture will be taken instantly.

If the badge is not:

• 🔧 Press on. ⚙️ Edit in the upper right corner of the notification panel.
• 🔄 Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
• ✅ Now the button is always on hand.

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If the screenshot icon disappeared after the MIUI update, try resetting the notification panel settings: Settings → Notifications → Additional → Reset settings.

Where to look for saved screenshots on Redmi 6A

By default, all screenshots are saved to the standard Screenshots folder, but its location depends on the version of MIUI and the launcher used.

• 📁 Gallery: Open the Gallery app → Screenshots (or Screenshots).
• 📂 File Manager: Go to Mi File Manager → Internal memory. → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🌐 Google Photos: If sync is enabled, screenshots are automatically uploaded to the cloud (screenshots folder).

If the folder is empty or screenshots are not saved:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the system doesn’t have time to write a file.
• 📱 Check the vacant space: on Redmi 6A 16 GB of memory screenshots may not be saved if less than 500 MB is free.
• 🛠️ Update the Gallery app through Play Market.

Problem Solving: Screenshots Are Not Working

If neither of these methods works, the problem may be a software failure or hardware malfunction.

⚠️ If after the fall of the phone stopped working both buttons (power and volume), do not try to disassemble the case yourself – in Redmi 6A Button plumes are very fragile. Contact the service where the button module will be replaced (cost) ~500-800 ruble).

If the problem is with the software, try:

1. Clear the system cache: Settings → Memory → Cleanup → Cash.
2. Update MIUI to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.
3. Reset the settings to factory (pre-decide backup!): Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.

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If screenshots don’t work in just one application (like a game or a banking app), the problem is the security limitations of the software. Most banking applications block screenshots from being taken to protect data.

Additional chips: long screenshots and screen recording

Redmi 6A with MIUI 10 and later has advanced screen features:

• 📜 Long screenshot: After creating a normal screen tap on the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen and select Scroll. The phone will automatically scroll through the page and combine the pictures into a single file.
• 🎥 Screen recording: Add Screen recording icon to notification panel (similar to screenshot) Recording is saved in Movies folder → ScreenRecords.
• ✏️ Editing: Immediately after creating the screen, click on the thumbnail to crop, add text or draw with a marker.

Limitations:

• Long screenshots don’t work in all apps (for example, they aren’t supported on Instagram or TikTok).
• Screen recording can be delayed if heavy games are running at the same time.
• MIUI 9 does not have these features, but requires an update.

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To speed up the creation of long screenshots, close all pop-ups and ads before scrolling – they can interrupt the process.

Comparison with other Xiaomi models

Redmi 6A is a budget segment, so some features are implemented differently than in the flagships.

As you can see, Redmi 6A is behind in functionality, but the main tasks (a quick screenshot and a long shot) performs correctly. If you need advanced features, consider upgrading to the Redmi Note series or installing custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 6A