How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Pad 5: all ways with explanations

The Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet with its 11-inch 2.5K screen and 120 Hz refresh rate is ideal for graphics, video viewing and multitasking. But how to capture an important moment on the screen if there is no camera at hand? Screenshots solve this problem - they allow you to save a payment confirmation, an interesting post, an error in the application or just a beautiful frame from the game. In this article, we will analyze all the available ways to create screenshots on the Xiaomi Pad 5, including hidden features and solutions for non-standard situations.

Unlike smartphones, tablets are often horizontally oriented, which can make it harder to access buttons. In addition, MIUI on the Xiaomi Pad 5 offers unique gestures and combinations that many users don't even know about. We tested all methods on MIUI 12.5-14 firmware and found the most reliable ones. If you encounter a problem when a screenshot is not saved or buttons do not respond, there is a section in the article with solutions.

We will focus on the hidden Scrolling Screenshot feature, which allows you to capture long web pages or chats in their entirety, which is not available in all applications, but it takes less than a minute to activate, and we will compare standard methods with alternative ones (for example, through ADB or third-party applications) and give recommendations for optimizing the process.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi devices is the physical button combination. On the Xiaomi Pad 5, it is implemented with the keys on the end of the tablet. Here's how it works:

1. Hold the tablet so that the thumbs are on the right and left borders of the body.
2. Press and hold at the same time: 🔘 Power button (right, if you hold the tablet vertically) 🔊 Volume down button (located under the power button)

1-2 seconds

⚠️ Note: On the Xiaomi Pad 5, the buttons are triggered with a slight delay - do not release them immediately after pressing. If the screenshot does not work, try pressing at 0.5 seconds intervals, rather than strictly simultaneously. Also make sure that there is no protective film or cover on the buttons that prevents pressing.

Where to look for a saved screenshot? By default, files appear in the gallery in the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots on Russian firmware). The path in the file manager: Internal drive → Pictures → Screenshots. The resolution of the images corresponds to the screen resolution is 2560×1600 pixels.

2. Triple touch gesture (Three-finger swipe)

The Screenshot Gesture feature is a MIUI feature that eliminates the need to search for buttons. On the Xiaomi Pad 5, it is activated by default, but it can be disabled or reconfigured. Here's how to use it:

1. Check if the function is enabled: go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures → Gestures for a screenshot.
2. If the option is active, swipe your finger across the screen from top to bottom, touching it with three fingers at the same time.
3. Keep your finger on the screen until the animation appears (usually 0.3–0.5 seconds).

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3. Notification panel: quick access

If physical buttons are not available (for example, due to a breakdown) or gestures are inconvenient, you can take a screenshot through the notification panel. This method works even on a locked screen (if the password is not configured).

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋯ or edit).
3. Slap the icon - the picture will be taken instantly.

🔹 How to Add a Screenshot Button to Quick Settings:

• 📌 Open the notification panel and click Edit (pencil icon).
• 🔍 Find the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 💾 Save the changes – now the button is always at hand.

This is especially useful for advanced users who often take screenshots, but it has a limitation: in some applications (such as Netflix or banking), the button can be blocked for security reasons.

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If the "Screenshot" button is missing after the MIUI update, reset the notification panel settings: go to Settings → Notifications → Additional → Reset the control panel.

4. Voice Assistant (Google Assistant or Xiao AI)

For those who prefer to control the tablet voice, a method using Google Assistant or Xiao AI proprietary assistant is suitable. This method is useful if the hands are busy or buttons are not available.

Through Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with the voice command “OK, Google” or holding the Home button (if it is configured).
2. Say, "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot."
3. Confirm the action if the assistant requests permission.

Through Xiao AI (for Chinese firmware only):

1. Hold the home button or say Xiao AI Tongxue.
2. Say the command in Chinese: "" (Jiětú - "screenshot").

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work in the following cases:

• 🔇 The microphone or access to it for the assistant is disabled.
• 🌐 No Internet connection (required to process commands).
• 🔒 The app blocks screenshots (e.g. SberBank Online).

📌 Tip: If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, try paraphrasing it. For example, instead of "Take a screenshot," say "Take a picture of the screen." Also check the language of the system - the assistant should be configured in the same language as your speech.

5. Scrolling screenshot (long screenshot)

Scrolling screenshots capture screen content that doesn't fit in a single frame, such as a long chat in Telegram, a web page or a contact list. On Xiaomi Pad 5, it works in most apps, except for games and some system menus.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail of the picture in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, find the “Scroll” (or “↓”) button and press it.
4. The screen will automatically scroll down to capture new content, repeat until you reach the end of the page.
5. Click "Ready" to save a long screenshot.

🔹 Limitations of function:

💡 Lifehack: If the screenshot you are scrolling doesn't work in your browser, try reading mode (in Chrome, the book icon in the address bar) which simplifies the structure of the page and increases the chances of a successful capture.

6.Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications

If standard methods fail (for example, because of button breakages or firmware errors), alternative tools can be used. They require additional adjustments, but they guarantee the result.

Method 1: Through ADB (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool allows you to take a screenshot from your computer.

1. Enable “Debugging by USB” on your tablet: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate developer mode), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB.
2. Connect Xiaomi Pad 5 to your PC via USB-C cable.
3. Open the command line on your computer and type in: adb devices (you should display your device).
4. Run the command for a screenshot: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the folder where the command was launched.

Method 2: Third-party applications

Google Play has a tool that extends the screenshots.

• 📱 Screenshot Touch – Adds a floating button for quick access.
• 🎨 Screenshot Crop & Share – allows you to edit and crop your photos immediately.
• 🔄 LongShot – specializes in scrolling screenshots.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications:

• 🛡️ Check permissions – some utilities request access to notifications or files.
• 📥 Download only from the official store (Google Play) to avoid viruses.
• 🔄 After installation, restart the tablet - it will help to avoid conflicts with the MIUI.

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ADB is the most reliable way to take a screenshot if the hardware buttons don't work, but it requires command line skills and USB debugging enabled.

7. Problem Solving: Screenshot is not saved or working

Sometimes users are faced with screenshots not saved, buttons not responding or an error, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Screenshot is not saved in the gallery

• 📂 Check the folder. DCIM/Screenshots File Manager – sometimes files are not saved to the standard directory.
• 🔄 Reboot the tablet - it will reset the cache of the gallery.
• 🛠️ Update the Gallery app via Google Play.

Problem 2: Buttons do not respond to pressing

• 🔋 Check battery power – at levels below 5%, some features are turned off.
• 🔧 Reset button settings: Settings → System system → Gestures → Buttons.
• 🛠️ Test the buttons in Test Mode (enter ##4636### and select Equipment Testing).

Problem 3: The app blocks screenshots

• 🔒 Banking apps (SberBank, Tinkoff) and some messengers (Viber, WhatsApp in secret chats) prohibit screenshots for security reasons.
• 📸 In this case, use a second tablet or smartphone to take a picture of the screen.

📌 Tip: If none of the methods work, check firmware integrity. Go to Settings for this. → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest patches. In extreme cases, reset to factory settings (remember to back up your system!).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Pad 5