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

Contents

• Standard method: power and volume buttons
• The “triple touch” gesture – how to set up and use
• Google Voice Assistant: Screenshot of the Command
• Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screen)
• Editing and cropping screenshot after creation
• What to do if screenshots are not saved
• Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 9 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even its owners sometimes face difficulties in creating screenshots. It would seem that it could be easier? But in practice, users are lost between physical buttons, MIUI gestures and voice commands. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi 9 Pro, including the hidden features of MIUI 12/13, and also explain how to edit and save the resulting images.

It's important to understand that the methods may vary depending on the firmware version, for example, MIUI 14 has a new gesture for long screenshots, but in earlier versions it is not, we took into account all the nuances and prepared a universal guide that will be suitable for both stock firmware and custom builds like Xiaomi.EU.

If you’ve just bought a Redmi 9 Pro or upgraded your system, bookmark this article – it’s not just useful for screenshots, but also for solving typical file-saving problems.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

The classic method works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9 Pro. It requires no additional settings and works even when the battery is dead (if the phone is still turned on).

1. Open on the screen what you want to fix (message, page in the browser, map, etc.).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: 🔊 Volume reduction button (left side of the body) 🔄 Power button (right side)

1-2 seconds

⚠️ Warning: If you press buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone can reboot to Fastboot mode or trigger the shutdown menu.This is a typical beginner mistake - don't be afraid, just try again with less effort.

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Where to look for a ready screenshot? By default, files are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Photos app → Screenshots album. In MIUI 13+, a thumbnail appears in the lower right corner after you take the picture - click on it for quick editing.

2.The "triple touch" gesture - how to set up and use

If the physical buttons on your Redmi 9 Pro are worn out or you just prefer gesture control, turn on Triple Touch for Screenshot. This is the official MIUI option that works more stable than third-party apps.

Algorithm of settings:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures and body movements.
2. Find the Triple Touch and activate it.
3. In the action list, select Screenshot.
4. Return to the home screen and check the work: quickly touch the screen three times with three fingers at the same time.

💡 Tip: The gesture doesn't work on all screens, like some games (like the one you see in the video game). PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact: Triple touching can conflict with game controls.

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3. Google Voice Assistant: Screenshot of the command

If your Redmi 9 Pro is connected to a Google account, you can take screenshots with your voice, which is especially convenient when you're driving or when your hands are busy.

1. Activate Google Assistant: Long-press Home (if you use button navigation) or say OK, Google (if you have voice launch enabled).

Take a screenshot.

Take a picture of the screen.

Confirm the action if the assistant requests permission.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global without Google services) this method doesn't work. Check if Google app is on the menu and update it through Play Market.

The advantage of voice is that you can take a screenshot without unlocking the screen (if the security settings allow access to the assistant from a locked device), which is useful when you need to quickly capture a notification or message.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t recognize the command, try alternative phrases like “screenshot,” “screen capture,” or “Take a screenshot” in English.

4. Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screen)

Redmi 9 Pro supports long screenshots, which is when you capture not only the visible part of the screen, but also what is hidden outside of it (for example, the entire web page or long chat). MIUI, But many users don’t know it.

Instructions:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the Scrolling tab (an icon with two arrows) ⇅).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls down the page and connects the parts into a single file.
5. Save the result with the Ready button.

⚠️ Note: After editing, the screenshot is saved as a new file, and the original remains in the Screenshots folder. To avoid duplicates, delete unnecessary versions manually.

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Editing a screenshot right after you create it saves time — you don't have to open a separate app. But remember, you can't undo it once you save it!

6 What to do if screenshots are not saved

Sometimes Redmi 9 Pro users have a problem: a screenshot is taken (sound is heard, animation is visible), but the file does not appear in the gallery.

If none of these methods worked, try:

1. Update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI.
2. Install an alternative screenshot app (like Screenshot Touch).
3. Check access rights: Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Storage and make sure the system has access to memory.

🔧 Emergency method: Connect the phone to the computer through ADB and execute the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file will appear in the root folder of the device under the name screen.png.

7. Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 9 Pro