How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways with explanations

Introduction: why you need screenshots on a smartphone

Screenshots have become an integral part of everyday smartphone use. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, they help save important information from messengers, fix bugs in apps or share interesting content with friends. Despite their apparent simplicity, many users face difficulties in first creating a screenshot — especially if they have previously used devices from other brands.

This article covers all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi Note 7, including classic button combinations, gesture commands and hidden MIUI functions. We will also analyze common errors and give tips on how to optimize the process.

Method 1: Classical button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi devices is the use of hardware buttons. On the Redmi Note 7, you need to simultaneously clip:

• 🔘 Power button (right) + Volume down button (left)
• 🕒 Hold both buttons. 1-2 A few seconds until the animation appears.
• 📁 The finished screenshot is automatically saved to the gallery in the Screenshots folder

This works even on a locked screen (if you have set the settings in Settings → Lock screen) and the main advantage is reliability: the combination works even when the interface freezes or the Internet is turned off.

The buttons do not stick and press clearly |

The screen is not locked with a password (if the screenshots option is disabled)|

Enough space in memory (minimum 50 MB) |

Do Not Disturb (can block screenshot notifications)-->

An important nuance: on some MIUI 12+ firmware, with prolonged button retention, Power Mode or Google Assistant can work. To avoid this, press the buttons sharply and synchronously, without delaying the extra fractions of a second.

Method 2: Three fingers down gesture

Xiaomi's proprietary feature, available starting with MIUI 9, is convenient for simultaneously taking a screenshot and scrolling long pages (e.g. in a browser or chat rooms).

1. Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and switch on the switch
3. Swipe three fingers down the screen (not necessarily vertically)

Once you activate the gesture, you can even create screenshots with one hand, it can recognize movement no matter what app you're in, except for gesture-blocking games (like PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

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If the gesture doesn't work, check the sensor sensitivity in Settings → Display → Touch sensitivity. Sometimes it helps to increase the value by 1-2 points.

Method 3: Through the notification panel

A lesser known but useful method is to use quick settings, suitable for those who prefer a minimum amount of physical manipulation of the device.

• 📱 Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the screenshot icon (usually located in the second row)
• 🖱️ Click on it – the picture will be taken through 1-2 seconds

If the icon is not in the visible area, it can be added:

1. Open the panel completely (swipe twice)
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit in upper right corner
3. Drag the screenshot to the active area

Limitation: This method does not work on the lock screen and in some secure applications (e.g. banking), and it can conflict with some custom launchers (e.g. Nova Launcher).

Additional functions: scrolling and editing

MIUI offers advanced screenshot capabilities that many people don't know about, and after you take the picture, you get a toolbar with options at the bottom of the screen:

• 📜 Scrolling: automatically captures long pages (works in browser, Telegram, WhatsApp)
• ✏️ Editing: cropping, drawing, adding text or mosaics
• 📤 Fast sending: share immediately via messengers or the cloud
• 🗑️ Deletion: If a screenshot is not needed

To activate the scroll:

1. Take a screenshot of it in any way.
2. Click on the thumbnail in the lower right corner
3. Select Scrolling and wait for the entire page to be captured.

The unique feature of Redmi Note 7 is that when you edit a screenshot, the system automatically recognizes text (OCR) and allows you to copy it directly from the image, which works even without an Internet connection thanks to the built-in MIUI engine.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with such simple operations, users sometimes face difficulties. Consider the most common scenarios and ways to eliminate them:

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are saved in low resolution, check the camera settings in Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Screenshot resolution: Optimal value for Redmi Note 7 — 1080p.

If none of the methods work, reset your gesture settings:

Settings → System → Resetting settings → Reset gestures

Critical case: for hardware damage to buttons (for example, after a fall), use the ADB-Detailed instructions are available in official Xiaomi documentation.

Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on the Redmi Note 7 are saved along the way:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

They can be managed through:

• 📂 Standard Gallery: Screenshots folder in Albums section
• 🔍 File Manager: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots
• ☁️ Cloud services: Automatic download to Mi Cloud or Google Photos (configured in the respective apps)

To optimize storage:

1. Turn on Settings → Storage → Free up space → Delete screenshots older than 30 days
2. Use compression via Google Files (saves up to 40% of space)
3. Set up automatic upload to the cloud and then delete local copies

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Clean your screenshot folder regularly, which can take up several gigabytes without the user noticing, and is especially important for active users of instant messengers and social networks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 7