How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: all the ways and secrets

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is a popular smartphone of 2018, which is still actively used due to the balanced characteristics and support for MIUI updates. However, many owners are faced with the question: how to quickly take a screenshot if the standard button combinations do not work? In this article, we will analyze all available methods, from classic to hidden MIUI functions.

The Mi 8 Lite features two versions: the Snapdragon 660 (global) and the Snapdragon 625 (for some regions), which affects the MIUI version and the features available, but the way you create screenshots remains universal. We tested all methods on firmware from MIUI 9 to MIUI 14 — ensure that you can work.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method that works on all versions of MIUI. To create a screenshot at the same time, press:

• 🔘 Power button (right) + volume-reduce button (left)
• 🕒 Hold on. 1-2 seconds before the animation or shutter sound appears
• 📁 The finished screenshot will be saved in the folder DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots

On the Mi 8 Lite, this may not work the first time because of the location of the buttons.

⚠️ Attention: Some firmware requires you to press the buttons at the same time. Try pressing the volume button first and the power button after 0.5 seconds.

The screen is unlocked and active

There are no system notifications on the screen for low charge

The buttons are not stuck and respond to pressing.

Shutter sound is enabled in settings (optional)-->

2. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

MIUI offers an alternative way through the Quick Settings Panel, which is convenient if the physical buttons are damaged or unresponsive:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning)
3. Slip on it - the screen will blink, and the screenshot will be saved.

If the icon is not in the visible area:

• 🔍 Scroll to the left to look for hidden items.
• ⚙️ Click "Edit" (pencil) to add the icon to the main panel
• 📱 On some versions MIUI The function is called "Screen capture"

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Add the screenshot icon to the first line of the notification panel, which will speed up access to the feature by 40%.

3. Three-finger gesture (hidden MIUI function)

The Mi 8 Lite supports a unique gesture for screenshots, which is disabled by default, to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional Features → Gestures
2. Find the option "Three-finger screenshot" and turn it on
3. Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time.

It works even in games and apps with gesture blocking, but there are some nuances:

Power and volume buttons

Notification panel

Three-finger gesture

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4. Script with scrolling (long pages)

MIUI allows you to capture scrolling screenshots, useful for saving long chats or web pages, after you take a regular screenshot:

1. At the bottom of the screen will appear a screenshot.
2. Slip on it and select "Scroll" (the icon with two arrows)
3. MIUI will automatically scroll down the page and combine the footage

Limitations of function:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. Instagram, TikTok)
• 📏 Maximum length of screenshot – up to 10 screens
• 🔄 If you make a mistake, try again after restarting your phone.

5. Screenshots via Google Assistant (alternative method)

If the standard methods don’t work, use Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with the “OK, Google” voice command or hold the Home button
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph a screen.”
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears

Advantages of the method:

• 🎤 It works without physical access to the buttons.
• 🌐 Supports voice commands in Russian and English
• 🔄 You can set up activation through Settings → Google → Assistant settings

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware Mi 8 Lite Google Assistant may be disabled. to activate it requires unlocking the bootloader and installing global software.

6. Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved or created

If none of the methods work, check:

For a deep diagnosis:

Check the vacant space (minimum 500 MB)

Update MIUI to the latest version

Reset gesture settings in Settings → System → Resetting settings

Install Screenshot Touch from Play Market-->

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Mi 8 Lite

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On the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, the most reliable way is a combination of buttons, but for convenience, adjust the gesture with three fingers. Saving problems are most often solved by cleaning the memory or updating the MIUI.