How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: all ways + hidden features

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is a popular smartphone with a unique combination of performance and functionality, but even experienced users sometimes have difficulty creating screenshots. Unlike modern models with intuitive gestures, this 2018 model requires knowledge of the specific combinations and nuances of MIUI. In this article, you will find not only standard methods, but also little-known tricks that work on the Redmi Note 6 Pro – from the classic Power + Volume Down to the hidden functions of the three-finger swipe.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro features a physical Menu button (if activated in settings), which opens up additional possibilities for creating screenshots. We tested all methods on MIUI 10-12 firmware and found which ones work consistently and which ones can cause the interface to freeze, and you will learn how to automatically save screenshots to the Mi Cloud cloud, edit them immediately after you create them, and even record long screenshots of the pages you scroll through.

1. Standard method: Power + Volume Down buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android devices, including the Redmi Note 6 Pro.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (like a WhatsApp dialog or a page in Chrome).
2. Press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left) for 1-2 seconds at the same time.
3. Wait for the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and visual animation (the screen narrows with the effect of "flash").

The screenshot will automatically be saved to the DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots folder (depending on the MIUI version).

• 🔋 Is the battery under 5% discharged – at a critical charge level, the system blocks the creation of screenshots.
• 📱 Is there no mechanical damage to the buttons (especially important after falls or moisture hits).
• 🔄 Do not disturb with blocking notifications – it can suppress the sound of the shutter.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 6 Pro with custom firmware (such as LineageOS), this combination can cause a reboot. → The phone.

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If the screenshot turns dark, try to increase the brightness of the screen before shooting - automatic adjustment of the exposure in MIUI sometimes works with a delay.

2. Alternative method: Menu + Volume Down button

The Redmi Note 6 Pro features a programmable Menu button (if activated in the settings), which is useful if the Power button is damaged or crashes:

1. Activate the Menu button in Settings → Additional → Buttons (if it is disabled by default).
2. Press both the Menu (bottom left physical button) and Volume Down for 1.5 seconds.
3. Release the buttons after the screenshot animation appears.

This method only works on MIUI stock firmware and may not work on custom builds, and the advantage of the method is less risk of accidentally turning off the phone (as opposed to a combination with Power).

⚠️ Note: If after using this method the phone started to restart arbitrarily, reset the button settings in Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Reset button settings.

3.Gest method: three-finger swipe down

Starting with MIUI 11.0.2, Redmi Note 6 Pro has featured gesture support for screenshots, which is convenient if the physical buttons are worn out or you prefer to control without pressing:

1. Activate the function in Settings → Additional → Gestures → Screenshot with a three-finger swipe.
2. Open the screen and swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the display (the gesture should start outside the status bar).
3. The screenshot will be saved automatically, and a quick editing panel will appear at the bottom of the screen.

The nuances of the method:

• 👆 The gesture will not work if the keyboard is active on the screen or the menu with drop-down lists is open.
• 🎯 For accuracy, the swipe should capture at least 80% of the screen height.
• 🔒 The function is automatically disabled in Game Turbo mode (to avoid accidental screenshots during games).

Make sure the screen is clean (without greasy spots)

Turn off the "One Hand" mode in the settings

Make sure that the gesture does not conflict with other functions (e.g., screen capture)

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4. Screenshot using the notification panel

If gestures and buttons are uncomfortable, you can take a screenshot through the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all versions of MIUI for the Redmi Note 6 Pro:

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually hidden under the Edit button).
3. Slip the icon – the phone will take a picture of the current screen.

If the icon is not in the default panel:

1. Deploy the notification bar and click Edit (pencil icon).
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

On the Redmi Note 6 Pro with MIUI 10 firmware, the screenshot icon may not be available – in this case, use alternative methods or update the software.

5. Long screenshot (scrollable)

The long screenshot feature allows you to capture the entire page you are scrolling (such as a chat in Telegram or an article in your browser). On the Redmi Note 6 Pro, it only works in certain applications:

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 Scrolling (an icon with up and down arrows).
4. Wait for automatic scrolling and save the extended screenshot.

Limitations of function:

• 📱 Does not work in games and some apps (for example, Instagram, TikTok).
• 📄 Maximum length of screenshot – 10 screens (if exceeded, the cropped version is saved).
• 🔄 Slow sites can “hang” – in this case, interrupt the process and try again.

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A long screenshot is saved in.png format and can weigh up to 10 MB – before sending to messengers, it is recommended to compress it through applications like Photo Compress.

6. Screenshot by voice (Google Assistant)

If the physical buttons don't work, you can take a screenshot with a voice command through Google Assistant, which requires an Internet connection and an activated voice assistant:

1. Activate Google Assistant with a long tap on the Home button or voice command OK, Google.
2. Say, Take a screenshot or take a picture of the screen.
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Nuances:

• 🎤 Works only in English, Russian and Chinese (in other regions, the team may not be recognized).
• 🔒 Requires permission for Google Assistant Special Opportunities.
• 📶 In Traffic Saving Mode, Voice Commands Can Be Ignored.

The alternative is to use the Hey Mi command (Xiaomi's voice assistant), but this feature is not officially supported on the Redmi Note 6 Pro and requires manual APK installation.

7.Save and edit screenshots

After taking a screenshot, MIUI offers tools for quick editing:

• 🖌️ Trimming: tap the thumbnail in the lower right corner and select Cut.
• 🎨 Drawing: brushes, markers and text addition are available (fonts are limited to system-based fonts).
• 📤 Sharing: immediately after creating a screenshot, you can share it in messengers or save it to Mi Cloud.
• 🗑️ Removal: Hold your thumb on thumbnail and swipe left for quick removal.

By default, screenshots are saved to:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To change the way we preserve:

1. Install a file manager with root access support (such as Solid Explorer).
2. Go to Settings → Storage → Default folders.
3. Select a new folder for screenshots (for example, on the SD-map).

⚠️ Note: When transferring screenshots to SD-map disable Adaptive Brightness – it can distort the colors in the pictures when viewed in the gallery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 6 Pro