How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 6: all ways with explanations

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 6, released in 2018, still remains a popular budget device among users. Despite modest technical characteristics by modern standards, the functionality of creating screenshots in it is implemented fully - from the classic combination of buttons to branded gestures MIUI. However, many owners face difficulties: the combination does not work, the picture is saved in the wrong place, then it is not clear at all where to look for ready screens.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can take a screenshot of Redmi 6, from the standard to the little ones, how to set up a folder to save screenshots, why you can't take a screenshot sometimes, and what to do if the buttons don't respond, and also share life hacks to quickly edit and send screenshots without unnecessary movements.

1. Classical method: "Power" + "Louding down" buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Android smartphones, including Redmi 6. You don’t need to customize gestures or install additional apps – just remember one combination.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, game moment, etc.).
2. Press the power button (right) and the volume button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera and see the animation of the save.

⚠️ Warning: Not to be confused with long-term holding of the power button – if you hold it longer than 3 seconds, the turn off/reset menu will appear and the screenshot will not be taken. Also avoid accidentally pressing the volume button – this can lead to the voice assistant or other functions.

Where to look for a finished screenshot? By default, all screenshots are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or more simply: open the Gallery → Albums → Screenshots.

2.The "Three-fingered conduction" gesture in MIUI

Xiaomi’s MIUI design offers a convenient alternative, a gesture screenshot, which is especially useful if the physical buttons on your Redmi 6 are worn or unresponsive.

To activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot point with a three-finger gesture and turn on the switch.
3. (Optional) Set the direction of the conduction — by default it is from top to bottom, but you can choose from bottom to top.

Now to take a screenshot:

• 👆 Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
• 📱 Quickly swipe them from top to bottom (or from bottom to top if you change the settings).
• 🎯 Wait for the beep and the saving notification.

💡 Useful advice: If the gesture doesn’t work, try it:

• 🧹 Wipe the screen from grease and dust (the sensor may not recognize the touch).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the system “forgets” the gestures turned on.
• 📏 Swipe your fingers in parallel without going sideways.

3. Screenshot via notification panel (quick settings)

Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots right in the notification bar, which is handy if you need to take a screenshot with one hand or the buttons on the case are faulty.

How to add and use:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again (or click on the icon). ⚙️), to reveal quick settings.
3. Find the Screenshot icon (usually scissors) 🖇️). If it is not, then put it on the Edit (pencil). ✏️) Drag the icon to the active area.
4. Now just click on the Screenshot icon and the picture will be taken instantly.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (Especially old) the screenshot icon in the quick settings may not be available, in which case update the firmware to the latest available version for Redmi 6 or use other methods.

4. Screenshot with Google's voice assistant

If you have Google Assistant enabled, you can take voice screenshots — especially when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty — and it works even on Redmi 6, despite its modest specs.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant by saying OK, Google, or by pressing the Home button (if physical).
2. Tell the command: Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Wait for confirmation – the assistant will inform you that the screenshot was taken.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 🗣️ It only works when connected to the Internet (necessary for voice recognition).
• 🔇 In noisy places, the team may not be recognized.
• 📵 On some custom firmware Google Assistant is disabled by default.

To enable voice control if it does not work:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings → Voice Search → Voice Assistant.
3. Turn on the OK Google option and get voice training.

5 Third-party apps for screenshots: when standard methods are few

If the built-in methods do not suit you (for example, you need to take a screenshot of the scrolling page or add markup immediately after shooting), you can use third-party utilities.

⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party apps for screenshots, disable auto-update of these programs in Google Play – on Redmi 6 with its 3 GB of RAM, new versions may not work stable.

How to install and use (Screenshot Easy):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and provide the necessary permissions (access to the storage, overlay over other windows).
3. Choose the method of shooting: a button in the notification panel, a floating icon or gesture.
4. Take a screenshot and edit it directly in the app (trimming, text, arrows).

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If screenshots are not saved after installing the application, check if Battery Optimization blocks them in the MIUI settings. Add the app to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All apps → Find your application → Disable optimization.

6.Where are screenshots stored and how to change the save folder

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 6 are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder. However, over time, hundreds of files accumulate there, and finding the right one becomes difficult. Fortunately, the way you save it can be changed.

How to redirect screenshots to another folder:

1. Install a file manager that supports path change (such as FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Create a new folder (for example, Screenshots_2026) in a convenient location (on a memory card or in internal memory).
3. Use the Screenshot Folder app (available on Google Play) to specify a new save path.

🔹 Alternative method (for advanced users):

If you have root access, you can edit the system file /system/build.prop by adding a line:

ro.miui.screenshot_save_path=/storage/emulated/0/New folder/

But remember: improper editing of system files can lead to loss of warranty or inoperability of the device.

📂 How to quickly find screenshots:

• 🔍 In the gallery from Xiaomi has a separate album Screenshots.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on a proven device like Redmi 6, it can be difficult to take screenshots, and we'll look at some of the most common ones and how to fix them.

🔧 If screenshots are taken but not displayed in the gallery:

1. Restart the device – sometimes MIUI doesn’t update the media base.
2. Use a file manager (e.g. ES Explorer) to manually search files with the.png or.jpg extension.
3. Clear the cache of the Gallery app in the settings.

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Redmi 6 cannot be screenshotd in secure applications (e.g., some banking programs or other applications). DRM-This is a limitation of Android, not a smartphone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions