How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi S2: all ways with explanations

Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the popular budget smartphone of 2018, which is still actively used due to its reliability and functionality. One of the basic but important operations is to create screenshots – screenshots. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi S2, including standard methods, gestures and third-party applications.

This material will be useful for newcomers who are just getting into Xiaomi, as well as for experienced users who are faced with unusual situations. We will also answer frequent questions: where are screenshots stored, how to edit them and why they may not be saved. If you are looking for the most detailed guide with visual hints, you are at the right place!

Method 1: Standard button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi S2, is to press physical buttons simultaneously.

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

⚠️ Attention: If you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), the smartphone may interpret this as an attempt to turn off or reboot.The optimal retention time is exactly before visual confirmation appears (screen blinking).

Where to look for the result? All screenshots are automatically saved to the gallery in the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in Russian firmware), and they can be found through the file manager along the way:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

The sound of the camera shutter was heard.

There was an animation of the flashing screen

In the top notification bar there is a screenshot icon

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Method 2: Screenshot with a gesture (three fingers)

Xiaomi offers an alternative way to create screenshots without using buttons, using a three-finger gesture, which is convenient if the physical keys are damaged or you prefer to control the screen.

To activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the option “Three-finger screenshot” and turn it on.
3. Return to the main screen and swipe down three fingers at the same time.

🔹 Important: The gesture only works when the screen is vertically aligned. If the smartphone is rotated horizontally (for example, in a game or video), use a button combination.

Advantages of the method:

• 👍 Physical buttons do not wear out.
• 👍 Faster if your hands are busy (for example, hold your smartphone with one hand).
• 👍 It works even with the sound turned off (vibration will confirm the creation of a screenshot).

Method 3: Screenshot through the notification panel

MIUI firmware (including the Redmi S2) has a built-in button to create screenshots directly from the notification bar, which is handy if you need to take a quick snapshot without remembering the combinations.

Instructions:

1. Deploy the notification panel by swiping your finger from top to bottom from the top edge of the screen.
2. Find the screenshot icon** (usually a scissors or screen thumbnail). If it is not, click Edit and add the button to the active button.
3. Slap the icon - the smartphone will immediately take a screenshot.

📌 Nuance: In some versions MIUI The screenshot button can be hidden behind the More option (three dots in the notification bar). If you don't see it right away, check this section.

Button combination

Three-finger gesture

Notification panel

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Method 4: Scrolling Screenshot (Long Screenshot)

If you need to save not only the visible part of the screen, but also what is hidden behind the scrolling (for example, a long chat or a web page), MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot feature.** It is available after you have created a regular screenshot.

How it works:

1. Take a standard screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screenshot appears in the lower right corner of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the option “Scroll”** (or Scrolling screenshot in English).
4. Wait until the smartphone automatically scrolls through the page and combines all the pieces into one long shot.

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work in all applications, for example, in some games or banking programs it may be blocked for security reasons, and a long screenshot will not be possible if the content is loaded dynamically (for example, Instagram feed).

Where does the result stay? Long screenshots go to the same Screenshots folder, but they're larger in size and.png format, and you can send them directly to messengers or cloud services.

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If Scrolling is inactive, try updating the app you’re taking a screenshot from, for example, Chrome or Telegram sometimes require the latest version to work properly.

Method 5: Screenshot through third-party apps

If the built-in methods don't suit you for some reason (for example, a broken power button), you can use third-party utilities. S2 fit:

• 📱 Screenshot Easy is a simple utility with support for gestures and timer.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – allows you to take screenshots with a delay and edit them.
• 🌐 Screen Master – supports long screenshots and screen recording.

🔧 How to install and configure:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Screenshot Easy).
2. When you first start, grant permissions to Overlay over other applications and access to storage.
3. Choose a convenient way to activate: widget, notification or shake the device.

📌 Important: Some apps require root rights to run on older versions of Android (on Redmi) S2 Android 8.1 Oreo is installed.If you are not ready to root, choose a utility marked "No Root»**.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• ✅ Advanced editing (trimming, blurring, adding text).
• ✅ Ability to take a screenshot with a delay (useful for menus that disappear when you click).
• ✅ Automatic upload to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).

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The app side is useful if you need additional features (like screen recording or editing), but the basic tasks are lacking in built-in MIUI tools.

Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved or working

Sometimes Redmi S2 users find screenshots not being created or disappearing, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved in the gallery.

• 🔹 Check if there's enough memory. Go to Settings for that. → Memory.
• 🔹 Make sure the Screenshots folder isn't hidden.Sometimes file managers hide the system folders.
• 🔹 Reboot your smartphone – it can restore the work of system processes.

Problem 2: The button combination doesn’t work.

• 🔹 Check if one of the buttons is stuck (especially the power button).
• 🔹 Try another method (for example, three finger gestures).
• 🔹 If the smartphone is in the case – remove it, it may block the pressing.

Problem 3: Screenshots are taken but not displayed in the gallery.

• 🔹 Try opening them through the file manager (Files or Files). ES Conductor).
• 🔹 Update the Gallery app on Google Play.
• 🔹 Check if screenshots are disabled in gallery settings.

🔹 Tip: If the problem persists, try resetting the Gallery app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Gallery → Storage.
2. Click on “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

Additional features: editing and sharing screenshots

A screenshot taken is only half the story, often having to be cropped, added notes, or sent quickly to a friend, and MIUI has built-in tools for that.

How to edit a screenshot immediately after you create:

1. After the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
2. In the open editor you can: ✂️ Cut edges (tool “Cadration»**). 🖍️ Drawing or text (tools "Brush" and "Text»). 🔍 Blurr part of the image (tool "Blurring»**).

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How to quickly share a screenshot:

• 📤 Immediately after creating the screenshot, tap the thumbnail and select "Share»**.
• 📧 Select the messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram) or mail.
• 🌐 Use Google Photos or Mi Cloud (Xiaomi's built-in cloud) to upload to the cloud).

Important: If you share a screenshot of sensitive information (like bank data), pre-blurred or trimmed sensitive parts. MIUI has a separate Privacy Protection tool** in the screenshot editor for this.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi S2