Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is still popular smartphone due to balanced performance and reliability. But even owners of this device sometimes face simple but important questions — for example, how to quickly take a screenshot. Unlike the new models with MIUI 14, there is no universal button in the notification curtain, and gestures can work unstable. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to take screenshots on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, including hidden features and solving typical errors.
The feature of this model is a combination of physical buttons and program gestures, which gives the user a choice, but not all methods are equally convenient: for example, the combination of buttons may not work due to wear and tear, and the three-finger gesture sometimes conflicts with other functions, and we tested each method on MIUI 10-12 firmware and identified nuances that are not written in the official instructions.
1. Classical method: button combination
The most reliable method that works on all versions of MIUI is to press physical buttons simultaneously. On the Redmi Note 6 Pro, it's a combination of power and volume down. It's important to press them strictly at the same time, otherwise the smartphone may perceive this as an attempt to turn off or adjust the sound.
Algorithm of action:
- 📱 Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialog in the messenger or a page in the browser).
- 👆 Simultaneously press the power (right) and the volume down (left) for 1-2 seconds.
- 🔊 You will hear the sound of the camera shutter, and the screen will blink for a split second - this is a signal of successful creation of a screenshot.
- 📁 The finished shot will appear in the gallery in the Screenshots folder or in the notification curtain (slip it down).
If the screenshot didn’t work the first time, check:
- ⚡ Button cleanliness - dust or moisture can block the press. wipe them with a dry wipe.
- ⏱️ Synchronicity – if you press one button and then another, the system will perceive it as separate commands.
- 🔋 Battery Charge – at a level below 5%, some functions MIUI switch off.
☑️ Check before creating a screenshot with buttons
⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 6 Pro with non-original firmware (for example, custom based Android 10)+) The button combination may conflict with the Double Tap to Wake function. If screenshots are not created, turn off this option in Settings. → Screen. → Additionally.
2.The three-finger gesture is fast but capricious
MIUI offers an alternative way to swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, a method that is convenient for one-way gripping (e.g., holding a smartphone with one hand and scrolling the tape with the other). However, on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, it is unstable due to the sensor features.
How to turn on and use:
- Go to Settings → Additional functions → button gestures.
- Activate the switch opposite the screenshot with three fingers.
- Try swiping the screen from top to bottom with three fingers at the same time (no pauses!).
Typical problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The gesture is unrecognizable. | The fingers are too far apart from each other. | Keep your fingers tight as if you were drawing a wide line. |
| It's just an accident. | Conflict with the swipe to return gesture | Turn off full-screen gestures in screen settings |
| Works again. | Sensor or protective glass damaged | Recalibrate the sensor to Settings → Screen → Calibration |
On the Redmi Note 6 Pro, the three-finger gesture can conflict with the Split Screen feature if activated. Close all multi-window apps before using the screenshot.
3. Voice command via Google Assistant
If the physical buttons are worn out or you prefer voice control, you can take a screenshot using Google Assistant, which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires an internet connection to recognize the command.
Step-by-step:
- 🎤 Activate Google Assistant by saying OK, Google, or holding the Home button (if physical).
- 🗣️ Dictate the command: Take a screenshot or Take a screenshot.
- ✅ Wait for confirmation - the assistant will show a thumbnail of the finished picture.
Limitations of the method:
- 🌐 Active Internet connection required (to process voice).
- 🔇 Does not work in Do Not Disturb or with the microphone turned off.
- 📵 Can conflict with XiaoAI (XiaoAI voice assistant) – disable it in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
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If Google Assistant doesn't recognize a command, try saying it in English: Take a screenshot. This often works faster than the Russian-language versions.
4. Screenshot via notification panel (hidden function)
Unlike the new Xiaomi models, the Redmi Note 6 Pro does not have a screenshot button in the notification curtain by default, but it can be added manually through the settings of the fast panels, which is convenient for those who often take screenshots.
How to set up:
- Open the notification curtain and click on the icon ⚙️ Edit (or Modify).
- Find in the list of inactive Screenshot tiles (may be called Screenshot).
- Drag it to the active area (for example, the first page).
- Save the changes and close the menu.
Now to create a screenshot:
- Flick the notification curtain down.
- Click on the added Screenshot tiles.
- Confirm the action (if there is a request for permission).
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 10 Screenshot tiles may not be on the list of available ones. MIUI 11+ or use alternative methods.
5. Screenshot applications: when standard methods don't work
If none of the above methods is suitable (for example, a broken power button or the sensor does not respond to gestures), you can install a third-party application.
- 📸 Screenshot Easy – Supports scroll capture and editing.
- 🖼️ Screen Master – allows you to take screenshots with a delay (useful for games).
- 🎮 AZ Screen Recorder – in addition to screenshots, can record video from the screen.
How to set up Screenshot Easy:
- Download the app from Google Play.
- When you first start, grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and access files.
- In the application settings, select the activation method (for example, shaking the device or button in the notification panel).
- Take a test screenshot to check the work.
Advantages of third-party applications:
- ✅ Capture long pages (such as chats on Telegram or websites).
- ✅ Editing screenshots right after creation (shortcutting, blurring, text).
- ✅ Automatic upload to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
How to take a screenshot of a scrolling page?
6 Problem Solving: Why You Can't Take a Screenshot
If none of the methods work, check the following points:
Problem 1: Buttons are not responding
- 🔌 Restart your smartphone – sometimes system processes block screen capture.
- 🛠️ Check the buttons for mechanical damage (for example, after a fall).
- 🔄 Update. MIUI until the latest version - in the old firmware were bugs with the processing of presses.
Problem 2: The three-finger gesture doesn't work
- 👆 Make sure the function is included in the settings → Additional functions.
- 🧹 Clear the system cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Clear the cache.
- 📱 Check the sensitivity of the sensor in the settings → Screen. → Touch and retention.
Problem 3: Screenshots are not saved
- 📁 Check the space in your memory when there is a lack of space. MIUI It can automatically delete new files.
- 🔍 Make sure the Screenshots folder is not hidden. Open the Gallery to do this. → Albums. → Three dots (menu) → Show hidden folders.
- 🛡️ Disable antivirus or cleaners (such as Clean Master) – they can block file retention.
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If screenshots are not saved in the gallery but appear in notifications, check the permissions for the Media Storage app in Settings → Apps → Permissions.
7 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them
By default, all screenshots on the Redmi Note 6 Pro are saved in the folder:
/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/They can be accessed through:
- 🖼️ gallery → Screenshots album.
- 📂 The conductor (e.g. Mi File Manager) → Internal memory. → Pictures → Screenshots.
- 🌐 Google Photos (if synchronization is enabled).
To simplify the work with screenshots:
- 🔖 Rename files for easy search (e.g. chat with ivan_10.05.2026.png).
- 🗑️ Set up automatic cleaning of old pictures in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.
- 📤 Export important screenshots to the cloud or PC as they take up space in memory.
For quick editing:
- Open the screenshot in the gallery and click Edit.
- Use cropping, blurring, or text addition tools.
- Save the modified version as a new file (so you don't lose the original).