How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 8T: all ways + secret chips

Xiaomi Redmi 8T is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, but even its owners sometimes have difficulty creating screenshots. It would seem that could be easier? But in practice, users are lost between physical buttons, gestures and software methods - especially if you used devices from other manufacturers.

In this article, we will not only list ways to take a screenshot of Redmi 8T, but also reveal the nuances of each method, from the classic keyboard shortcut to the little-known features of MIUI. You will learn how to save long pages, edit pictures immediately after you create and even automate the process with Google Assistant.

Important: All instructions are up to date for the Redmi 8T based on MIUI 12/13/14 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).If your smartphone is running on an older version, some features may not be available.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

It is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 8T. Its main advantage is speed and reliability: you do not need to search for menus or customize gestures.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (application, web page, settings, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Not to be confused with long pressing – if you press buttons longer than 3 seconds, a forced reboot or Google Assistant call will work.

Make sure the screen is not locked.

Close unnecessary applications (so that you do not get into the frame)

Check the battery level (below 5% of screenshots may not be saved)

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Gallery app → Screenshots album.

2.Gestural in MIUI: Screenshot with triple touch

Redmi 8T supports MIUI, which is a feature that allows you to take a screenshot with a three-toed gesture, which is convenient when physical buttons are difficult to access (for example, when using a case or with one hand).

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → button gestures.
2. Select the screenshot item with a triple touch.
3. Activate the switch and test the gesture on any screen.

How it works:

• 👆 Swipe three fingers down the screen (from top edge to center).
• 📱 Screenshot will be taken instantly, without delay.
• 🔊 Shutter sound can be turned off in gesture settings.

⚠️ Note: The gesture may conflict with other features (e.g. split screen or swipe to return). If the screenshot fails, check the priority of gestures in the same settings.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

A lesser known, but no less effective, way is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which saves you when the buttons are jammed or the touch screen is partially down.

Instructions:

1. Flick the screen down from the top edge to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋯ or edit).
3. Slip it on it - the picture will be taken immediately.

If the badge is not:

• 🔧 Click Edit (pencil in the upper right corner of the panel).
• 📱 Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
• 💾 Save the changes.

The advantage of this method is that you can take a screenshot with one hand without intercepting the phone, and the disadvantage is that you need to set up a screenshot beforehand.

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4. Voice command via Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant enabled (it is activated by default on global versions of Redmi 8T), you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

How to set up:

1. Hold the Home button (or say “OK, Google”) to call the assistant.
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “make a screenshot” (in English it works more stable).
3. Confirm the action if necessary.

Limitations of the method:

⚠️ Note: On the Chinese versions of Redmi 8T (Google Assistant can be disabled by default, in which case use the alternative - Alice from Yandex or configure the assistant manually through Settings. → Google → Settings for Google apps → Search, Assistant and Voice.

5. Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screenshot)

Redmi 8T supports Scrolling Screenshot, but only in a limited number of applications: browser, chat, social networks, and this allows you to capture all long text or web page in a single file.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scroll option (the icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.

Where it works:

• 🌐 Browsers: Chrome, MIUI Browser, Firefox.
• 💬 Messengers: WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber.
• 📱 Social networks: VKontakte, Facebook, Instagram (only feeds).

Limitations:

• It doesn’t work on YouTube, TikTok, and some games.
• Maximum length – up to 10 screens (depending on the application).
• Telegram only captures the last 100 chat messages.

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If Scrolling doesn’t appear, update the app you’re trying to take a long screenshot of, for example, older versions of Chrome may not have this option.

6.Editing and managing screenshots

After you take a screenshot of the Redmi 8T, you get a thumbnail in the bottom right corner, and you tap it to open the built-in editor.

• ✏️ Drawing: brushes, markers, eraser.
• 📝 Text: Adding inscriptions (you can choose font and color).
• 🖼️ Cutting: changing the boundaries of the image.
• 🔍 Blurring: Hiding identity.

How to save an edited screenshot:

1. Click Ready in the upper right corner.
2. Choose Save (replace the original) or Save as a copy.
3. Optionally: share directly in messengers through the share button.

Where the screenshots are stored:

⚠️ Note: If the screenshots Suddenly disappear from the gallery, check out:

1. Is the Hidden Folders in the Gallery Mode Enabled (click) ⋯ → Show hidden files).
2. Whether Screenshots folder was cleaned through cleaner applications (e.g. Clean Master or Security)
3. Are the files transferred to SD-map (check in Settings) → Warehouse).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even on a reliable device like the Redmi 8T, users have difficulty taking screenshots.

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

• 🔋 Check if the battery is discharged (below 3% of screenshots may not be saved).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes system processes hang over".
• 🛠️ If the buttons don’t physically work, use a triple-touch gesture or notification bar.

Problem 2: Screenshot is taken, but not saved.

• 📁 Check the space in the memory (at least 50 MB is required).
• 🚫 Make sure the app you’re taking your picture from doesn’t block screenshots (like banking apps or Netflix).
• 🔧 Reset permissions for the Gallery app in Settings → Annexes → gallery → Permits.

Problem 3: The long screenshot is broken.

• 📱 Update the app you’re trying to take a picture of.
• 🔄 Try to scroll the page manually to the end before shooting.
• 🛠️ Use third-party apps (like LongShot or Stitch & Share).

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If screenshots are not saved in the gallery, but take up space in memory, check the /Pictures/.thumbnails folder. Sometimes thumbnails are created, but the originals are not.

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