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

Why screenshots on Redmi 6A aren’t as easy as they seem

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 6A, Released in 2018, it still remains a popular budget device due to its reliability and simple firmware. MIUI. However, many users have difficulty trying to take a screenshot, especially if they have used devices from other brands before, because of the lack of a physical home button on this device and the features of gesture control in older versions. MIUI.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi 6A, including button combinations, gestures and hidden system functions, and learn what to do if the screenshots are not saved, how to find them in the gallery and how to crop the picture immediately after creation, instructions are suitable for the firmwares MIUI 9, MIUI 10 and MIUI 11, the most common versions on this device.

Before you go to practice, check the version of your firmware: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This will help you to more accurately determine the available features.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is to press the power button and the volume button simultaneously. On the Redmi 6A, this combination works flawlessly if done correctly.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a message in the messenger or a page in the browser).
2. Hold the power button (located on the right) and the volume button (left side of the body) at the same time.
3. Keep them pressed for about 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera and see the animation of the screenshot.
4. Release the buttons, the picture is ready!

⚠️ Attention: Don't confuse the buttons! + increasing volume, the phone can reboot to Fastboot mode (this is normal, but not necessary for a screenshot.

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If the screenshot didn’t work the first time, try:

• 🔄 Pressing buttons more synchronously - a difference of even 0.5 seconds can prevent.
• 🧹 Clear the system cache (in Settings) → Memory. → Cleaning) if the combination does not work.
• 🔋 Rebooting your phone – sometimes helps with temporary crashes.

Method 2: Screenshot via notification panel (fast and convenient)

The MIUI 10 and 11 firmware on Redmi 6A has a built-in screenshot-taking feature through the notification bar, which is handy if you need to take many pictures in a row or if the physical buttons are unstable.

How to do this:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a serif rectangle) if it's not there, click on Edit (the pencil in the top right corner) and add it to the active ones.

💡 Useful tip: If the icon is not in the panel, update the firmware to the latest version MIUI 11. MIUI 9 This function may not be available.

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Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Faster than pressing buttons – just one touch is enough.
• 🎯 More precisely, if you need to capture the current screen (without the risk of accidentally folding the application).
• 🔧 It works even if one of the physical buttons is broken.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI You click on the screenshot icon and you have a thumbnail in the bottom right corner, and if you ignore it, it's still there, but without the ability to clip it quickly. To edit it right away, you can tap it through the thumbnail.

Method 3: Three-finger gesture (hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but the Xiaomi Redmi 6A has a hidden ability to take screenshots with a three-finger gesture, which is disabled by default, but it is easy to activate.

How to turn on and use:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the switch opposite "Swipe three fingers down"**.
3. Now, to take a screenshot, swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen (as if you were shaking off the screen).

🔍 Important: The gesture only works on the home screen or in apps, but not in the settings menu or on a locked screen.

The advantages of this method:

• 🖐️ Convenient if one hand is occupied (for example, you hold the phone with one hand).
• 🛡️ It does not wear physical buttons.
• 🎮 Useful in games where pressing buttons can interfere with gameplay.

Cons:

• ❌ It can be triggered by accident when scrolling pages.
• ⚙️ Requires pre-configuration.

Where to look for saved screenshots and how to edit them

After the screenshot is created, many Redmi 6A users can't find it in the gallery, because the screenshots are saved to a separate folder, not to the main album.

How to find screenshots:

1. Open the Gallery app** (flower icon).
2. Go to the Albums tab** (bottom of the screen).
3. Find the Screenshots or Screenshots folder (in Russian).

If the folder is not, check:

• 📁 Screenshots may be saved in Downloads).

📌 How to quickly edit a screenshot:

And right after you take the picture, you see a thumbnail in the bottom right corner, and you can tap it to:

• ✂️ Cut the edges (scissors icon).
• 🖌️ Add or finish the text (pencil icon).
• 📤 Share a screenshot (arrow icon).

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If the thumbnail does not appear, check the notification settings for the Screenshots app in Settings → Notifications → Apps.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even on a simple device like the Redmi 6A, there can be errors in screenshots, and we'll look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are no longer saved after the update MIUI, Try resetting the settings of the Gallery app»:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gallery.
2. Click on Storage → Clear Data (this won’t delete your photos, just your app settings).

If the problem persists, the file system may be damaged, in which case the factory reset will help (remember to back up the data!).

Alternative methods: applications and ADB

If standard methods don’t work or you need advanced features (like scrolling screenshots or screen recording), you can use third-party tools.

📌 Top.-3 Screenshots Apps on Redmi 6A:

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports delayed screenshots and editing.
• 🎯 Super Screenshot – allows you to take pictures of long pages (scroll screenshots).
• 🔧 Screen Master is a lightweight application with a minimalist interface.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party screenshot apps, give them permission to “Overlay on top of other windows”** (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → They can't work without it.

🔧 For advanced users: If the phone is rooted, you can take screenshots through ADB (Android Debug Bridge - Team to create a snapshot:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the phone’s memory under the name screenshot.png.

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The side of the application can consume additional battery and memory. If you need screenshots rarely, it is better to use the built-in MIUI tools.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 6A