How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

You can take a screenshot on a Xiaomi smartphone in a matter of seconds if you know all the hidden features of MIUI firmware. But many users still use only the classic combination of buttons, without even knowing the existence of gestures, voice commands and special chips for long pages or games. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including models from 2026), and also tell you how to edit and save screenshots as efficiently as possible.

Important: the manual takes into account the features of the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS, but most methods work on older firmware (starting with MIUI 10).If your smartphone is released before 2018, check the section "Methods for outdated models" - there we have collected alternative solutions for gadgets without gesture support.

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1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models - from the flagship Mi 13 Ultra to the budget Redmi A2.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, map, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (on/lock) and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera and see the animation of the save.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) Button sensitivity may vary. If you don't get a screenshot the first time, try it:

• 🔹 Press the buttons not at the same time, but with minimal delay (volume first, then power).
• 🔹 Hold them a little longer – up to 2.5-3 seconds.
• 🔹 Check if the buttons are locked in the settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Power button locks the screen).

Where to look for a screenshot? By default, all screenshots are saved in the DCIM → Screenshots folder (or Pictures → Screenshots in some firmware), and you can find them in the gallery, marked with a special scissors icon.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check the free space on the device. MIUI requires a minimum of 500 MB of free space to take screenshots.

2. Screenshot by gesture: "three-toed swipe" and other options

MIUI offers several alternative ways to take a screenshot without a button, the most popular being a three-finger gesture:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot.
2. Activate the swipe option with three fingers.
3. Swipe your fingers (without tearing off!) from top to bottom across the screen - the screenshot is ready!

This method is particularly convenient for:

• 🎮 Games (no need to interrupt gameplay with the press of buttons).
• 📱 One hand (if the smartphone is large, for example, Xiaomi) 13T Pro).
• 🔧 Situations where the power or volume buttons are faulty.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) the gesture may conflict with navigation on the system:

1. Check if Full-screen gestures are included in the navigation settings. 2. Try to swipe your fingers not strictly vertically, but slightly diagonally (left to right or right to left). 3. Update the firmware - MIUI 14+ has improved gesture recognition sensitivity.

In addition to the three-toed swipe, other gestures are available in MIUI:

Enable the option in settings | Check screen sensitivity |Try alternative gesture (shake) |Update firmware when crashes-->

3. Long (scrollable) screenshot: How to capture the entire page

A standard screenshot only captures the part of the screen that is visible at the moment. But what if you want to save an entire web page, a Telegram correspondence, or a list of products on AliExpress? MIUI There is a Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) function).

How it works:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the ways (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects all the pieces into one long shot.

🔹 Where it works: in the Mi Browser browser, Chrome, Telegram, WhatsApp, VKontakte and most social networks.

🔹 Where NOT works: in games, some banking applications (due to security limitations), and on screens with dynamic content (e.g. video).

⚠️ Note: If a long screenshot is interrupted or not fully saved:

• 📱 Try to scroll the page manually to the end before creating a screenshot.
• 🔄 Reboot the app where you are trying to take a picture.
• 🛠️ Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → [name] → Clear the cache).

4. Screenshots in Games: Game Turbo panel

If you're an active gamer, you know how important it is to capture an epic moment in Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile or Honor of Kings. But the standard ways to create screenshots in games often don't work because of the system button lock. The solution is the Game Turbo panel built into MIUI.

How to take a screenshot in the game:

1. Start the game – the Game Turbo floating panel will automatically appear (if not, turn on Settings → Special features → Game Turbo).
2. Click on the screenshot icon (usually the camera icon).
3. The picture will be saved in the folder. DCIM → Screenshots marked Game_.

🔹 Additional Game Turbo chips:

• 🎮 Screen recording with microphone (useful for streaming).
• 📊 Monitoring FPS and processor temperature.
• 🔇 Quickly disabling notifications during play.

⚠️ Note: In some games (such as Free Fire or Call of Duty Mobile), the Game Turbo panel may conflict with anti-cheats:

1. Turn off Screen Recording in Game Turbo settings. 2. Use three-finger gesture instead (if it works in the game). 3. Update MIUI - the latest versions have improved compatibility with anticheats.

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The Game Turbo panel not only makes it easier to take screenshots in games, but also optimizes smartphone performance by reducing heat and boosting FPS.

5.Voice assistant: Screenshot on command

If you're too lazy to push buttons or make gestures, you can have Xiaomi's voice assistant (or Google Assistant, if you have one), take a screenshot, which is especially convenient when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

How to take a screenshot with your voice:

1. Activate voice assistant: For Xiaomi Assistant: say OK, Xiaomi or hold the Home button. For Google Assistant: say OK, Google.

• 🔹 Take a screenshot (for Xiaomi Assistant).
• 🔹 Make a screenshot (for Google Assistant).

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• 🗣️ Works from a distance (if Bluetooth Voice Assistant is enabled).
• 👶 Convenient for people with disabilities.
• 🚗 You can use it while driving (if the phone is attached to the holder).

⚠️ Warning: If the voice assistant does not recognize the command:

• 📱 Check if you have microphone access enabled for the Xiaomi Assistant or Google app.
• 🔊 Move to a quiet place – background noise interferes with recognition.
• 🌐 Make sure the language of the voice assistant is the same as the system language (Settings) → Language and input).

In MIUI 15 (2026) it became possible to create voice screenshots even on a locked screen – you need to turn on the option Voice activation from lock in the assistant settings.

6 Third-party applications: when standard methods are not enough

In most cases, the built-in MIUI tools are enough to take screenshots, but if you want advanced features — for example, delayed shots, editing before saving or automatically uploading to the cloud — you should pay attention to third-party utilities.

Top.-3 Apps for screenshots on Xiaomi:

🔹 When to Use Third-Party Apps:

• 📸 You need to take a screenshot with a delay (for example, for a menu that disappears when you press).
• 🖼️ Automatic pruning or watermarking is required.
• 🌐 You need to instantly share a screenshot in social networks or messengers.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party apps for screenshots:

1. Check reviews and ratings on Google Play – some utilities contain malicious code. 2. Don’t give apps access to Special Features unnecessarily. 3. Remove unnecessary utilities after use – they can consume battery in the background.

7. Screenshots on outdated Xiaomi models (until 2018)

If your smartphone is Released before 2018 (like the Redmi 4X, Mi A1 or Mi Max 2), some current ways may not work due to an outdated version of MIUI or hardware limitations.

🔹 Ways for Old Models:

• 🔘 Classic buttons: Power + Reduce the volume (works for everyone).
• 🖱️ Connecting the mouse to OTG: Right-click on the screen and select Screenshot (required) MIUI 9+).
• 🔧 ADB-Command: Connect your phone to your PC and execute: Adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png

🔹 If nothing works:

1. Update your firmware to the latest available version of MIUI (even if it’s MIUI 10, it supports gestures).
2. Install an alternative firmware (like LineageOS) if official updates are not available.
3. Use Google Assistant – it supports voice commands for screenshots even on older devices.

Xiaomi models with Snapdragon 4xx/6xx processor (released before 2017) may not work with the scrolling screenshots function due to memory limitations.

8.Editing and sending screenshots: life hacks

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

🔹 Quick editing:

1. Immediately after creating the screenshot, tap on its thumbnail in the lower right corner.
2. The open editor is available: ✂️ Pruning and turning. 🖌️ Brush and marker for drawing. 🔲 Blurring or overshadowing confidential data. 📝 Addition of text or stickers.

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🔹 Automatic shipping:

• 📤 V MIUI 14+ You can set up a quick screenshot to the messenger you choose: