How to take a screenshot on the phone Xiaomi Redmi 7A: all ways with pictures

Taking a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 7A seems like a simple task, but users often face problems: standard button combinations don’t work, gestures don’t work, or the screen just doesn’t respond to clicks. This is especially true for owners of budget models, where hardware buttons can wear out faster. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi 7A – from the classic to the little-known, and explain why sometimes nothing works and how to fix it.

The Redmi 7A was released in 2019 and is still popular due to its reliability and low price, but its MIUI firmware (even in current versions) has features that affect screenshots. For example, some builds have disabled default gestures, and the combination of buttons can conflict with protection against accidental clicks. We tested all methods on different versions of MIUI (from 10 to 14) and highlighted those that work.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on any version of MIUI is to press physical buttons simultaneously. On Redmi 7A, you need to press:

• 🔘 Power button (right) + volume-reduce button (left)
• 🕒 Hold both buttons for 1-2 seconds until the screenshot animation appears
• 📁 The finished photo will be saved in the folder DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots

If the screenshot is not created, check:

• ⚡ Battery charge: At levels below 5%, the system may block some functions.
• 🔄 Button cleanliness: Dust or moisture under keys often interferes with the operation.
• 🛠️ Button settings: in Settings → Additionally. → The buttons should be enabled with the option “Screenshot».

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7A With informal firmware (e.g. LineageOS), the button combination may be different. + Volume up.

2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

MIUI's signature function is to take a screenshot of the three-finger wire across the screen, which is convenient if the physical buttons are broken or you can't reach them comfortably, and to activate the gesture:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Buttons → Screenshot.
2. Turn on the switch "Swipe with three fingers".
3. Check the sensitivity: swipe down the screen in one quick move.

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🧹 Make sure there are no greasy spots on the screen – they block the sensor.
• 📱 Reboot your phone: Sometimes the touch driver will freeze».
• 🔧 B Settings → Special facilities → Touch screen check calibration.

3. Voice Assistant (Google Assistant or Xiao AI)

If buttons and gestures are not available, you can take a screenshot with a voice command. There are two options on the Redmi 7A:

• 🎤 Google Assistant: Say “OK Google, take a screenshot).
• 🤖 Xiao AI (Chinese assistant: "Command" (works without the Internet, but you need Chinese firmware).

To set up Google Assistant:

1. Install Google App from Play Market.
2. Enable voice input in Settings → Google → Devices and Sharing → Voice Match.
3. Activate the “OK, Google” command for the unlocked screen.

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 7A Voice commands for screenshots are disabled by default. If the Assistant answers "This feature is not available", check the access permissions in Settings → Annexes → Google → Permits.

4. Screenshot via notification panel

In MIUI 12 and later, there's a quick button for screenshots in the notification curtain.

1. Pull the notification curtain down twice (to open the full panel).
2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
3. Slip it – the screenshot will be saved automatically.

If no button:

• 🔧 Edit the panel: click on ⚙️ → Edit → Drag the screenshot to the active area.
• 📱 Update. MIUI: older (MIUI 10–11) this function may not be.

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If the notification bar does not open with a swipe, try swiping from the upper right corner – this works even on a locked screen (if the option is enabled in the security settings).

5. Screenshot of a long page (scroll screen)

Redmi 7A can take a screenshot of an entire web page or chat that doesn't fit on a single screen.

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail screenshot at the bottom of the screen, tap it.
3. Select the option “Scroll” or “Long Screenshot” (in some versions of MIUI it is called “Expand”).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the pictures.

On Redmi 7A with 2GB of RAM, long screenshots may not be saved due to memory shortages, in which case, close all background apps before taking a shot.

6. Alternative methods: applications and ADB

If standard methods don’t work, you can use the side of the application or ADB commands (for advanced users).

Screenshot applications

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports timer and editing.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – allows you to take screenshots with scrolling in any application.
• 🎨 Screener – Adds blur and annotations.

Before installing, check permissions: the application needs screen Reading and File Storage rights.

Screenshot via ADB (for developers)

If the phone is connected to a PC, you can take a picture with the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the device, which works even on a locked screen (if USB debugging is enabled).

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Screenshot apps can conflict with MIUI. If standard methods stop working after installation, clear the system cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots → Clear the cache.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after doing the right thing, you can't create a screenshot.-5 causes and ways of eliminating them:

• 🚫 Screen locked: Some firmware screenshots only work after unlocking. Try waking up the screen and trying again.
• 🔒 Disabled rights: C Settings → Permits → Special access check that the system has access to the screen.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb Mode: In this mode, some features are turned off. turn it off in the notification curtain.
• 🛡️ Antivirus blocks: Apps like Avast or 360 Security can perceive screenshots as suspicious activity.
• 🔄 Failure MIUI: Restart your phone in Safe Mode (click the power button) → «Restart in Safe Mode and check the screenshots.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7A Root-based screenshots may not be saved due to modified system permissions. Restore standard rights via Magisk or SuperSU.

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