How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all working ways in 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 remains one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment even a few years after its release, its owners often face the need to take a screenshot of the screen — whether it is saving important correspondence, fixing an error in the application or just wanting to share interesting content. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on this model, including standard button combinations, gestures, voice commands and even little-known MIUI functions.

It is important to understand that the methods may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI firmware (e.g. MIUI 12 vs MIUI 14).We have taken into account all the nuances and prepared universal instructions that work on most versions, you will learn how to edit screenshots immediately after creation, where they are saved and how to automate the process with third-party applications.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most reliable and versatile method is to use physical buttons on your smartphone, which works on all versions of MIUI and doesn't depend on your gesture settings. Here's how to do it:

1. Open on the screen what you want to fix (message, page in the browser, game moment, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the Power (on/off) button and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of saving the screenshot.

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

• 🔋 Battery charge – at a level below 5%, some functions may be blocked.
• 📱 Clean buttons – dust or moisture interferes with the operation.
• 🔧 Button settings – in rare cases, the combination is reassigned to Settings → Additionally. → Buttons.

On the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 13+, a forced reboot can work when holding buttons longer than 3 seconds - don't worry, just try again with a shorter press.

2. Screenshot with "Three fingers down" gesture

Xiaomi's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots with a swipe gesture with three fingers, a technique that is convenient when physical buttons are difficult to access (for example, when using a case or with one hand).

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Gestures (in some versions of Settings → Special Features → Gestures).
2. Find the Screenshot option with a swipe and turn it on.
3. Select the direction of the gesture: it is usually a swipe down with three fingers, but you can configure the swipe up.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers on the screen (for example, index, middle and ring fingers).
2. Then, turn them downward (or downward) if you have them.
3. Wait for the beep and the save notification.

⚠️ Warning: If the gesture doesn't work, check if it conflicts with other gestures (e.g., Swipe for return in navigation settings). → System system → Gestures.

3. Voice command via Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take voice screenshots, which is especially useful when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

1. Activate voice assistant: For Google Assistant: say “OK, Google” or hold the Home button (if it’s physical). For Alice, say “Hi Alice” (requires the installed Yandex app).
2. Say the command: 🎤 «Take a Screenshot (Google Assistant). 🎤 «Take a Screenshot or Take a Screenshot (Alice).

Remember that:

• 🔊 Voice assistants require access to microphone and internet connection.
• 📱 On some Xiaomi firmware, voice screenshots may not work – this is a limitation MIUI.
• 🔒 Alice may need permission to access the screen in special features settings.

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If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, try to pronounce it more clearly or reformulate it. For example, instead of "screenshot," say "screenshot."

4. Screenshot using the notification panel

MIUI has a built-in screenshot button in the Quick Settings panel, which is less well known, but it's very convenient if you take screenshots a lot.

1. Open the notification bar by swiping from top to bottom.
2. Find the badge. ⚙️ (Edit) or click "Dashboard management».
3. In the list of available tiles, find a Screenshot (the icon looks like a scissors or a rectangle with serifs).
4. Drag it to the active area (usually the first page of the tiles).

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe the notification bar down.
3. Click on the screenshot tiles.

5. Advanced features: long screenshot and editing

Redmi Note 9 on MIUI supports advanced screenshots and a built-in editor.

Long screenshot (scrollable):

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the described methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, find the Scroll button (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the screen automatically scrolls to the end of the page and click Ready.

Editing of the screenshot:

• 🖌️ Cutting – Change the boundaries of the image.
• 🎨 Drawing – Add arrows, text or drawings.
• 🔍 Blurring – Hide Personal Data.
• 📎 Adding stickers - memes and emojis available.

⚠️ Note: When you create a long screenshot, Xiaomi can “cut” dynamic content (such as videos or animations in apps.

6. Third-party screenshot applications

If you don't like the standard methods, you can install specialized utilities, which offer additional features: planned screenshots, text recognition (OCR), cloud storage, etc. Popular options:

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Simple interface, gesture support and timer.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – Long screenshots with high resolution.
• ☁️ Screen Master – Automatic Download to the Cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).

To install the application:

1. Open the Google Play Market.
2. Enter the name of the utility in the search.
3. Click Install and provide the necessary permissions (access to storage, overlay over other applications).

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The application side may conflict with the built-in MIUI functions. If gestures or buttons stop working after installation, disable the third-party utility in the special features settings.

7. Problem Solving: Screenshot Not Working

If none of these methods work, check the following points:

If the problem persists:

1. Reboot your smartphone.
2. Check for MIUI updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
3. Reset gesture settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset gesture settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 9