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

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face simple questions, such as how to take a screenshot of the screen if the standard button combination does not work or you need to capture a long page. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to create screenshots on Redmi 9 (including Redmi 9A, 9C, 9T models), and also talk about hidden MIUI chips that will simplify the work with screenshots.

Whether you want to save your messaging, take a snapshot of an error in the game, or capture important information from a website, Xiaomi has tools for any task, and if standard methods don’t work, we’ll show you how to get around the restrictions with gestures, voice commands, and third-party apps.

Standard method: button combination

The most reliable and versatile method is the use of physical buttons, which works on all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14) and does not require additional settings.

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the power button (on/off) and the volume reduction button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Attention: If you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), emergency shutdown or reboot will work. Optimal retention time - exactly before visual confirmation appears (blinking the screen or icon in the notification panel).

Where to look for a finished screenshot? By default, all screenshots are saved in the folder:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

Heard the shutter sound.|Animation appeared (screen blinking)|In the notification panel hangs a notification "Screenshot saved"|The file appeared in the gallery in the folder Screenshots"-->

Gesture for screenshot: three-toed swipe

MIUI has a hidden feature called gesture screenshot, which allows you to take a screenshot just by swiping your three fingers across the display, which is useful if the physical buttons are broken or you prefer to control your phone with one hand.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Scream with three-toed swipe" and activate the switch.
3. (Optional) Set the swipe direction down or up.

How to use:

• 👆 Swipe three fingers from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you change the settings).
• 🎯 The gesture should be smooth and cover at least 50% of the screen.
• 📱 It works even on a locked screen (if the settings allow access to gestures).

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⚠️ Note: If the gesture does not work, check it out:

• Is left-handed mode enabled in the gesture settings (it can conflict).
• Are there third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher) that block system gestures?

Screenshot with the Quick Settings Panel

Few people know, but in MIUI you can take a screenshot without buttons or gestures — right from the notification bar, and this method is useful if you don't have physical keys or a touch screen.

Instructions:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the “More” or “Edit” button).
4. Slip it on it - the picture will be taken instantly.

If the icon is missing:

• 🔧 Click "Edit" in the notification panel.
• 📱 Find the screenshot and drag it to the active area.
• 🔄 Restart your phone if the changes don’t apply.

Voice assistant and screenshots

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

For Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with the phrase “OK, Google” or holding the Home button.
2. Say, "Take a screenshot" or "Photograph the screen."

For XiaoAI (China only/Global Firmware with Chinese Services):

1. Hold the home button or say Xiao Ai Tongxue.
2. Say: "" (Jietu — "screenshot" in Chinese) or "Screenshot".

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work if:

• 🔇 The microphone for the assistant in the privacy settings is disabled.
• 🌐 Phone's connected to VPN Or is located in a region where voice services are limited.
• 📵 Do not disturb or save charge mode is enabled".

Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screenshot)

A standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, a correspondence in Telegram or a list in Excel? MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot feature.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the notification appears, tap the screenshot thumbnail in the lower right corner of the screen.
3. In the editor that opens, click "Scroll" (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait for the system to automatically scroll through the page and connect the pieces into one long shot.

Limitations:

1. Increase internet speed (slow page loading interrupts the process).

2. disable "Saving traffic" in the browser settings.

3. Use third-party apps like LongShot or Stitch & Share (available on Google Play).-->

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If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, you can install specialized applications, which offer additional features:

• 🎨 Editing screenshots (blurring, arrows, text).
• 📁 Automatic sorting by folder (for example, separately for work and personal use).
• ☁️ Instant Download to the Cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 🔄 Postponed screenshot (for example, after 5 seconds).

Top.-3 supplant 9:

1. Screenshot Easy – Simple interface, gesture and widget support. ✅ Free, no advertising. ✅ It works without root rights.

Screen Master

• ✅ You can adjust the hot keys.
• ⚠️ Requires permission to access notifications.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party applications:

• 🛡️ Check Permits: The application should not request access to SMS, Contacts or Geolocation.
• 📥 Download only from Google Play or the official Xiaomi site (avoid it). APK source).
• 🔄 After installation, restart the phone to avoid conflicts with the MIUI.

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The app side is useful if you need advanced features, but for most tasks, built-in MIUI tools are enough.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes screenshots on Redmi 9 don't work the first time, so let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The buttons don’t respond to the press.

• 🔋 Check if the battery is discharged (at the charge level) < 5% Some functions are turned off).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes resetting temporary files helps.
• 🛠️ If the buttons are physically damaged, use the gesture method or notification panel.

Problem 2: Screenshots are kept in low quality.

• 🔧 Some firmware has a hidden screenshot quality setting, so to enable it, type the phone code in the app: ##4636## Then go to Testing. → Screenshot settings (if there is a paragraph).

Problem 3: Scrolling screenshot is not working.

• 🌐 Make sure the page is fully loaded (the browser’s load indicator should disappear).
• 📱 Update. MIUI until the latest version – in old firmware, this function worked unstablely.
• 🔄 Try a different browser (e.g. Firefox instead of Chrome).

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