How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro: all ways with photos and videos

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro

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Mi 9 Pro

This model has a feature that supports gesture controls and MIUI chips that make it easier to do, for example, it has a unique way of screenshotting with triple touch, which is not available on Android stock, and if you have custom firmware installed or broken the power button, we will tell you how to get around these limitations without losing functionality.

Screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro are saved in.png format with a resolution of 2340×1080 (aspect ratio 19.5:9). Files are automatically placed in the Pictures/Screenshots folder, but the path can be changed through the MIUI settings. Importantly, on some versions of the firmware, screenshots may not appear in the gallery due to a media scanner error - the solution to this problem is also in the article.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

This is a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Mi 9 Pro. The algorithm is simple: simultaneously press the power button (right) and the volume button (left). Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of saving a screenshot in the upper corner of the screen.

An important nuance: on the Mi 9 Pro, the buttons are located close together, so many users accidentally click only one of them.

• 🔹 Check if the power button is blocked (e.g., with a cover or dirt).
• 🔹 Try pressing the buttons not at the same time, but with a minimum interval (first power, then volume).
• 🔹 If the power button is faulty, use alternative methods (see sections below).

On some versions of MIUI 12+, after you take a screenshot, you get a quick editing toolbar at the bottom of the screen, and you can crop the image, add text, or share it directly with messengers. If this panel doesn't appear, check the settings: Settings → Special Features → Screenshot Panel.

⚠️ Attention: If the screen goes out or reboots after pressing the buttons, this may indicate a malfunction of the battery or motherboard. ADB (section).

The screen is unlocked and active

Power/volume buttons not blocked

Enough space in memory (minimum 50 MB)

Do Not Disturb (can block the shutter sound)-->

2. "Three-finger swipe" gesture

The MIUI signature chip that runs on the Mi 9 Pro out of the box. To take a screenshot, swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (as if swiping down), a method that is convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and scroll through the social media feed with the other.

If the gesture doesn't work:

1. Make sure the function is enabled: Settings → Additional → Gestures → Triple touch.
2. Check if the gesture conflicts with other apps (such as TikTok gestures or games).
3. On some firmware, the direction of the gesture can be changed to “bottom up” – experiment.

On the Mi 9 Pro with MIUI 14+ firmware, triple tap is disabled by default – it needs to be activated manually, and this gesture may not work in some apps with its own gestures (for example, Google Maps or PUBG Mobile).

3. Screenshot through the Quick Settings panel

If physical buttons don’t work or you prefer visual control, use the notification bar:

1. Swipe your finger from top to bottom to open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden – click on the screenshot «⋯» Or "Edit" to add it).
3. Slip on the icon - the picture will be taken in 1-2 seconds.

This method is particularly useful if:

• 🔧 You have a broken power or volume button.
• 🎮 You play a mobile game where the buttons are occupied by the gamepad.
• 🔄 You need to take a screenshot with a delay (for example, to fix animations).

On the Mi 9 Pro with MIUI 13+, you can set up a scrolling screenshot (long screenshot) in the Quick Settings panel, and then tap the thumbnail in the bottom right corner and select Scrolling. The feature doesn't work in all apps (for example, it's not supported on WhatsApp or Telegram).

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If the Screenshot icon disappeared from the panel after the MIUI update, reset the panel settings: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset the order of the icons.

4. Voice assistant Google or Xiao AI

There are two options for those who like to control their phone.

1. Google Assistant: Say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot." It works even on a locked screen if the voice unlock option is enabled.
2. Xiao AI (branded Xiaomi assistant): activate it with a long hold on the home button (if physical) or gesture, then say “Take a screenshot” in Chinese () or English (Take a screenshot).

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ Voice commands may not work in noisy rooms.
• 🔇 On some Xiao firmware AI Deactivated by default (includes in Settings) → Annexes → Smart assistant).
• 🛡️ For security reasons, voice screenshots are prohibited in banking applications and some instant messengers.

If Google Assistant doesn't recognize the command, check: Settings → Google → Assistant settings → Voice input → Languages. Add Russian and restart the assistant.

5. Screenshot via ADB (for advanced users)

If all standard methods do not work (for example, due to a screen breakage or firmware failure), you can take a screenshot through Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and USB-cable, but guaranteed to work even on the "brick" (if the phone is determined in fastboot).

Instructions:

1. Connect Mi 9 Pro to your PC via USB (enable USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times on build number, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB).


2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:




adb devices




(Your phone serial number should be displayed)




3. execute the command:




adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




4. Copy the file on the PC:




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Users\YourName\Desktop

Alternatively (if the ADB does not recognize the device):

• 🔌 Use Wireless Debugging: Adb Connect IP_Phone address: port (port is specified in the developer settings).
• 🖥️ For Mi 9 Pro with unlocked bootloader can be used TWRP — Recovery has a built-in screenshot option (Advanced) → Screenshot).

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB You may not be able to work on phones with Mi Anti-Rollback enabled, so try using fastboot instead of adb.

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ADB-Screenshots are saved without compression and can weigh up to 5-10 MB (vs. 1-2 MB in standard images), which is useful for fixing screen artifacts or rendering errors.

6. Solving screenshot problems

If screenshots are not saved or errors appear, check the following points:

Problem 1: The picture is taken, but not displayed in the gallery.

• 🔍 Check the folder. Pictures/Screenshots File Manager (for example, Mi File Explorer).
• 🔄 Restart the Gallery app or clear its cache in Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse.
• 📁 Make sure there is enough space on the memory card (screenshots are saved to internal memory by default).

Problem 2: Screenshots are black or with artifacts.

• 🖥️ This can be caused by a graphics driver crash.Reboot your phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button). → «Reboot in Safe Mode and try to take a picture again.
• 🔧 If the problem persists, reset the graphics settings: Settings → Display. → Additionally. → Resetting the schedule settings.

Problem 3: The triple touch gesture doesn't work.

• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (In old builds, the gesture could be turned off).
• 🧹 Clear the Launcher app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Check if left-handed mode is enabled - it can change the direction of gestures.

If none of these methods worked, try resetting your phone to factory settings (be sure to back it up!) and 90% of the time, it solves software problems with screenshots.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro