How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 8: all ways with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is still a popular choice due to the balance of price and functionality, but many users face difficulties in creating screenshots. Unlike flagship models, there is no universal button for screenshots, and standard key combinations sometimes work incorrectly due to the features of the MIUI firmware. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from classic to hidden, including solutions for cases when the phone “does not respond” to usual actions.

The Redmi 8 is a feature that runs on MIUI 10/11/12 (depending on the firmware version), where the screenshot interface may differ from the new models. For example, some builds have a three-finger swipe switched off, and the button combination requires precise synchronization, and we tested all the methods on a real device and found the only reliable way for the screen to not respond to touch, which is described in the last section.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most reliable method that works on all versions of Redmi 8 is to press physical buttons simultaneously, but there is a nuance here: if you press the keys out of sync, the smartphone may perceive this as an attempt to turn off or reboot.

Instructions:

1. Open the screen that you need to save.
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 sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Attention: On some Redmi 8 firmware, this combination can cause a reboot menu. If it does, you've been holding the power button longer than you should. Try again, reducing the retention time to 1 second.

• ✅ It works on all versions. MIUI (custom-made).
• ✅ No additional settings are required.
• ❌ It may not work if the buttons are contaminated or damaged.

2. "Three-finger swipe" gesture (if enabled)

MIUI 11 and above has a feature for swiping screenshots with three fingers across the screen, but on Redmi 8 it is often disabled by default to activate:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the switch "Swipe with three fingers".
3. Select the direction of the swipe (usually down).

Now swipe the screen with your fingers from top to bottom (or in the chosen direction).

⚠️ Note: If after activating the gesture, screenshots are created accidentally (for example, when scrolling the tape in social networks), reduce the sensitivity of the swipe in the settings or turn off the function.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

A little-known way that works even if the buttons or the sensor don't work.

1. Deploy the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋮ or ⚙️).
3. Click on it – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

If the badge is not:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Notification panel → Quick setups.
• 🔍 Find the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 📱 Some firmware will require a reboot.

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If the notification panel doesn't turn around (the sensor freezes), try unlocking your phone and try again. Use the button method (section 1) as a last resort.

4. Voice command (via Google Assistant)

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take a voice screenshot, which is useful when your hands are busy or buttons are not working.

Instructions:

1. Activate Assistant with the “OK Google” voice command or hold the Home button.
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 8 versions of voice screenshots are blocked by security policies MIUI. If the command doesn’t work, check the permissions for Google in Settings. → Annexes → Permit management → Assistant.

5. Screenshot applications (if standard methods don't work)

If none of the above methods worked, you can install a third-party application.

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports Delayed Shooting and Editing.
• 🎯 Super Screenshot – allows you to take screenshots of scrollable pages.
• 🔧 Screen Master – has a built-in editor and screen recording function.

How to use:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Launch it and grant permission to “Overlap on Other Windows” (in the security settings).
3. Follow the instructions in the app (usually click on the floating button).

⚠️ Note: Some apps may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions (such as access to contacts.

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The app side is useful if standard methods don’t work, but they can slow down the smartphone and consume an extra battery.

6 What to do if the screenshot is not saved

Sometimes a screenshot is taken, but it doesn't appear in the gallery.

If the screenshots are missing from the gallery:

1. Check the Pictures/Screenshots folder through any file manager (e.g. Mi File Explorer).
2. Make sure that files are not hidden (enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings).
3. If the folder is empty, try to take a new screenshot and check if it appears.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 8