How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: All Working Ways (2026)

Taking a screenshot of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 seems like a simple task — you don’t have to deal with unexpected nuances yet. This model, released in 2017, is still in use today, but its MIUI firmware (especially current versions 12-14) has undergone changes that have caused old instructions to stop working. For example, the classic Power + Volume Down combination can conflict with gesture settings or hardware buttons disabled.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 4, including little-known chips for devices with broken physical buttons or custom firmware. You will also learn how to save a screenshot to the Mi Cloud, why the screen sometimes doesn’t lock, and what to do if the picture is black. MIUI 14 – this is relevant for 30% of the users of the model according to the forum 4PDA.

If you’re looking for a way to go with another Xiaomi model (like the Redmi Note 10 or POCO X3), note: instructions may differ due to changes in button layouts and MIUI versions. Here we focus exclusively on the Redmi Note 4 (codenamed mido) in all its versions – including versions with 2/3/4 GB of RAM and 16/32/64 GB of storage.

1. Classical method: Power + Volume Down buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 4. However, there are nuances that are rarely written about in standard instructions.

How to do this:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialog in the messenger or a page in the browser).
2. Press the Power button and Volume Down button for 1-2 seconds.
3. Wait for the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and visual animation - the screen will blink for a split second.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 4 with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), this combination may cause a reboot menu.

If the screenshot didn't work out:

• 🔄 Check if the hardware buttons are disabled in the settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Physical buttons).
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is above 5% – at a critical level, the system blocks some functions.
• 📱 Try pressing buttons at the same time, but with a minimum interval (first Volume Down, then Power).

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If you have a case with a magnetic lock (such as a book), remove it before you take a screenshot – the magnet can block the sensors and interrupt the process.

2. Three-finger gesture (for MIUI 10 and later)

This method appeared in MIUI 10 and has become standard for all modern Xiaomi devices. On the Redmi Note 4, it only works after upgrading to MIUI 11+. If you have an older version of firmware, update the system first or use other methods.

How to set up and use:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the option "Scan screenshot with three fingers".
3. Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (no pauses!).

⚠️ Note: The gesture may conflict with the touch button settings (if activated in Settings) → Screen. → Touch buttons. In this case, turn off the touch panel while you take the screenshot.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than clicking buttons – especially convenient for fixing temporary notifications.
• 🎯 It works even with faulty physical buttons.
• 🔄 You can adjust the direction of the gesture (up or down) in the settings.

3. Screenshot via notification panel (no buttons)

If the physical buttons on your Redmi Note 4 don’t work (for example, after a drop or moisture), this method will be a salvation.It does not require gestures or hardware keys, but has a limitation: the notification bar must be available on the current screen.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn the notification bar around by swiping your finger from the top edge of the screen down.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually hidden under the "More" or "Edit" button). If it's not there, add: Tap on "Edit" (the pencil icon). Drag the Screenshot icon into the active area.

Click on the icon and the screen will be saved in the gallery.

📌 Where to look for screenshots?

All screenshots are saved by default in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the app "Gallery" → the album "Screenshots".

4. Voice command via Google Assistant

Few people know, but Redmi Note 4 supports voice screenshots, provided that Google Assistant is activated and microphone access is enabled, which is convenient if your hands are busy or your buttons are not working.

How to set up:

1. Make sure you have the Google app installed (if not, download from the Play Market).
2. Activate voice assistant: Settings → Apps → All apps → Google → Permissions → Microphone.
3. Say the phrase, “OK Google, take a screenshot” (OK Google, take a screenshot).

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. Havoc-OS) may not have voice commands due to lack of Google services.

Pros of the way:

• 🗣️ No physical interaction with the device.
• 🌐 Works on any screen, including games and videos (unless you have an app lock).

Cons:

• 🚫 Does not work in Do Not Disturb mode or when the Internet is disconnected (you need to check the command on Google servers).
• 🔇 It can be triggered by accident if the microphone is activated in the background.

5. Third-party screenshot applications

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to a system failure or unofficial firmware), third-party utilities will come to the rescue. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the two most reliable ones for the Redmi Note 4.

Top.-2 screenshot:

How to install and use (Screenshot Easy):

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. When you first start, provide storage permissions, display over windows, and access to notifications.
3. In the main menu, select “Take a screenshot” – the screen will be saved automatically.

✅ Check out the Android version (should be 6.0)+)

✅ Disable battery optimization for the application

✅ Provide all requested permits

✅ Reboot the device after installation-->

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Super Screenshot) require root rights. On the Redmi Note 4, getting root can lead to loss of warranty and problems with the software. OTA-If you are not an experienced user, avoid these utilities.

6 Problem Solving: Black screenshot, no sound, save errors

Even after the screenshot is successfully created, Redmi Note 4 users are faced with typical errors, and let's look at the most common and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: The screenshot is black.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔒 DRM-Protection: Some apps (e.g. Netflix or banking programs) block screenshots. No solution is a security restriction.
• 🖥️ Graphic glitches: If black screenshots appear everywhere, try: Reboot the device. Turn off Hardware Acceleration in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number (7 taps) → Developer settings → Turn off hardware acceleration).
• 📱 Damaged firmware: If the problem occurs after the update, reset via Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting settings (data not deleted).

Problem 2: No shutter sound when taking a screenshot

Decisions:

• 🔊 Check if the sound is turned off in the settings: Settings → Sound. → Systemic sounds → Screenshot sound.
• 📵 Make sure the phone is not in silent mode (switch on the sidebar).
• 🔄 If the sound is gone after the update, clear the cache of the System Sounds application (Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Systemic sounds → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

Problem 3: Screenshots are not saved in the gallery

What to do:

• 📁 Check the folder. Pictures/Screenshots File Manager (e.g. Mi File Manager) - the images may be saved elsewhere.
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes the system does not have time to update the media base.
• 🛠️ Reset permissions for the Gallery app (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Permits → Reset).

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If screenshots are missing after upgrading to MIUI 14, check your sync settings with Mi Cloud.Perhaps files are automatically uploaded to the cloud and deleted from the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 4