How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Note Pro: all ways with pictures and nuances

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Note Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even its owners sometimes face simple but important questions, such as how to quickly take a screenshot of the screen if you need to save correspondence, payment confirmation or an interesting post on social networks. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from classic to little-known, which work even on non-standard versions of MIUI firmware.

You might be surprised to learn that the Redmi 9 Note Pro doesn't just feature the standard button combination, it has gestures, voice commands, even features for long screenshots, and we'll also tell you where the screenshots are saved, how to edit them on your phone, and what to do if nothing works.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It is a versatile method that works for all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9 Note Pro. It works independently of the MIUI version and does not require additional settings.

• 🔘 Power button (right) + volume-down button (left).
• 🕒 Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation screenshot.
• 📁 The finished shot will appear in the notification panel and automatically save to the gallery.

If you don't get it the first time, try pressing the buttons at a minimum interval (power first, then volume). On some firmware, this works better. Also make sure the buttons are not dirty - sometimes dust interferes with normal pressing.

⚠️ Warning: If you press buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone may interpret this as a command to force a reboot or call Fastboot!

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Method 2: Three-finger swipe gesture (fastest)

MIUI has a built-in gesture-based screenshot-making feature, which is a three-finger top-down approach that's convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and you press buttons with the other, and you activate it.

1. Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Scream with three-finger swipe"** and turn on the switch.
3. Try swiping three fingers on the screen (not necessarily simultaneously, the main thing is a quick swipe).

If the gesture doesn't work, check:

• 🧹 Screen cleanliness – greasy spots or protective glass with defects may interfere with recognition.
• 🔧 Sensor sensitivity settings (some firmware has a separate item).
• 📱 No conflicts with other gestures (e.g., Double touch to wake up»**).

This method is especially useful in games or applications where power and volume buttons are occupied by other functions (for example, in PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

Method 3: Voice command via Google Assistant or Alice

If you're too lazy to push buttons or make gestures, you can use a voice assistant, which works even when your phone is on the table or connected to a charger. Here's how to do this:

Through Google Assistant (if installed):

1. Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button to activate the assistant.
2. Say the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Photography of the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Through Alice (from Yandex):

1. Open the Yandex app or say “Alice”** by holding down the search button.
2. Say, “Take a screenshot on your phone.”
3. Wait for confirmation – the screenshot will be saved automatically.

The voice method is convenient when hands are busy or the screen is dirty, but it requires an internet connection (to process commands) and may not work in Do Not Disturb mode or with the microphone turned off.

⚠️ Note: Voice assistants can save screenshots to a separate folder (for example, Pictures/Screenshots/Assistant). Check the application settings if you don’t find the file.

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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."

Method 4: Scrolling Screenshot (Long Screenshot)

Sometimes you need to save not only the visible part of the screen, but also what is hidden behind the scrolling — for example, a long chat, a web page or a comment list. MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot feature for this.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after that, a thumbnail of a screenshot with a "Scroll" button (or "Long Screenshot") will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on it.
3. The screen will automatically scroll down and the image will expand. Repeat until you capture the desired fragment.
4. Click "Ready" to save the result.

This feature does not work in all applications, for example, on Instagram or VK, it can be blocked due to content protection, long screenshots will not be possible to take in games or on a locked screen, the maximum screenshot length is about 5 screens (depending on the model and version of MIUI).

Method 5: Screenshot via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, because of a firmware failure or damaged buttons), you can take a screenshot through your computer using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool. This will require a little technical skills, but it will work in 99% of cases.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📥 Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB (You can download from the official Google website).

Instructions:

1. Turn on the phone "Developer Mode"** (go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item).
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”**.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the command line (cmd) and enter:

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png




adb pull /sdcard/screenshot.png

The screenshot will appear in the folder where you started the command, which is useful if the phone is getting stuck but the screen is still working, or if you need to take a picture without notifications (for example, for reporting).

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Do not follow unknown commands, which can cause system failure or data deletion!

Where do screenshots go and how do I find them?

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Note Pro are saved to the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

It can be accessed in several ways:

• 📂 Through the Gallery: Open the Photos app and find the Screenshots album»**.

If the screenshots are not displayed:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the gallery doesn’t update right away.
• 🗑️ Check the Recycle Bin** in the gallery – it is possible that the files were deleted by mistake.
• 🛠️ Use file search (in Explorer, type *.png into the search bar).

Screenshots are saved in PNG format with a resolution corresponding to your screen (2400×1080 for the Redmi 9 Note Pro) and can be edited directly in the gallery: crop, add text or drawings, and immediately share via instant messengers.

What to do if the screenshots don’t work?

If none of these things work, the problem could be settings, firmware, or hardware.

1. Check your gesture settings: go to Settings → Additional Features → Gestures and make sure that the screenshot with three-finger swipe** feature is enabled.
2. Update your firmware: legacy versions of MIUI may contain bugs. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.
3. Clear the system cache: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes**. Find System Interface** (com.android.systemui) and clear the cache.
4. Check the physical buttons: if the button combination doesn't work, they may be contaminated or damaged. Try cleaning them gently with alcohol.
5. Reset the settings: in extreme cases, reset to factory settings (don’t forget to make a backup!).

If the problem remains, it may be a third-party app that blocks screenshots (like Privacy Protection in some firmware) to try to launch your phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button → Safe Mode Reboot**) and check if the screenshots are working there.

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If screenshots are taken but not saved, check the permissions for the Gallery app in the settings. Sometimes they are reset after updates.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 9 Note Pro