How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco: all the ways to MIUI 12/13/14

Xiaomi Poco smartphones have long been popular thanks to the powerful hardware and flexible MIUI firmware. But even experienced users sometimes face basic questions - for example, how to take a screenshot of the screen. The methods depend on the model (Poco F1, X3 Pro, F5 Pro), the version of MIUI and even whether the settings include control gestures.

In this article, you'll find 5 proven methods, from classic button combinations to voice commands to hidden MIUI features. We'll also look at where screenshots are saved, how to edit them right in the gallery, and why sometimes screenshots don't work. If you use Poco Launcher or custom firmware, there's a separate nuanced section at the end of this article.

Poco screenshots are easier than many other Android devices, but there are pitfalls. For example, in games with an active Game Turbo, standard button combinations may not work. And new models (Poco F5, X5 Pro) have a triple-touch gesture that many users accidentally turn off. Let's take it from the bottom.

1. Standard method: power buttons + volume

It’s a versatile method that works on all Poco models, from the first Poco F1 (2018) to the fresh Poco X6 Pro (2026).

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a Telegram dialog or a spreadsheet in Excel).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (top left).
3. Hold them for 1–1.5 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Attention: On Poco F3 GT and F4 GT With physical triggers for games (Maglev Triggers), this method can conflict with the game mode. If a screenshot is not taken, try turning off the triggers in Settings. → Special facilities → Game triggers.

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open Photo → album Screenshots.

2. "Triple touch" gesture (3 fingers down)

This is a method that came out of MIUI 10 and works on all modern Pocos, but it's disabled by default.

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and turn on the switchboard.
3. Test: swipe your fingers from top to bottom across the screen (not necessarily at the same time, the main thing is fast movement).

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 👆 Works in games where power/volume buttons are busy.
• 🎯 You can take a screenshot with one hand (comfortable for large Poco screens). X5 pro F5 Pro).
• 🔇 No shutter sound (useful for hidden shots).

⚠️ Note: If the gesture does not work, check it out:

• Is not the Do Not Disturb mode enabled (it blocks some gestures).
• Does it conflict with other gestures (for example, with Swipe for return in the MIUI settings).

3. Voice command (Google Assistant or Xiao AI)

If you have a voice assistant on, you can take a touchless screenshot, and it's supported in two ways:

🔹 Through Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “screenshot”.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

🔹 Through Xiao AI (china):

The Chinese firmware (e.g., Poco F1 with global MIUI China) is run by the “” command (pronounced “Xiao Ai Tung Xue, Jie Tu”), a method that does not work on global and European versions of MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots do not work in banking apps (due to Android security limitations) and in some overlay-locked games (e.g. Genshin Impact).

4. Quick settings panel (MIUI 12+ only)

In MIUI 12 and later, a button for screenshots appeared right in the notification curtain.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning). If it is not, click Edit (pencil in the upper right corner) and add it to the active buttons.
3. Slip the icon - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

🔹 nuance:

• 📱 On Poco C-series (e.g. Poco) C50) This button may not be due to simplified firmware.
• 🔄 If the icon is grey and inactive, restart your phone.
• 🎨 In some subjects MIUI The icon looks different (like a miniature screen).

💡 If you often take screenshots, fasten the button in the first three positions of the curtain - so it will always be at hand.

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To quickly find the screenshot button in the curtain, pull the notification bar down with two fingers - so all the available icons will open.

5. Scrolling screenshot (long screenshot)

The Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screen) feature allows you to capture an entire web page, chat or list, and works in most applications except for games and some system menus.

🔹 How do you do it:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select Scroll (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the screen automatically scrolls to the end, then click Save.

📊 Limitations of function:

⚠️ Note: Long screenshots are saved in.png format and can weigh up to 10-15 MB (e.g. screening a page with memes from the.png format). VK). Before sending to messengers, we recommend cutting the excess in the editor.

Editing and managing screenshots

After the screenshot is created, MIUI offers 3 options (a thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen):

• 🖌️ Edit: cropping, drawing, adding text or stickers.
• 📤 Quick sending to messengers or the cloud.
• 🗑️ Delete: If the photo is unsuccessful.

🔹 Where screenshots are stored?

The default is in the Pictures/Screenshots folder, but you can change the path:

1. Open Files (File Manager application)
2. Go to Categories → Images → Screenshots.
3. Press. ⋮ → Move and select a new folder (such as Download or Mi Cloud).

💡 Tip: To automatically upload screenshots to Google Photos, enable backup in the app settings. This will save files if the phone suddenly resets.

Problems and Solutions: Why You Can't Take a Screenshot

If none of these methods work, check out these points:

🔹 Frequent causes:

• 🔋 Battery discharge: At a charge level below 5%, some functions MIUI blockage.
• 🎮 Game mode: Game Turbo has buttons and gestures disabled. exit the game or take a screenshot through the notification panel.
• 🔒 Secure applications: banks (SberBank, Tinkoff), messengers with encryption (Signal) and some games (PUBG Mobile) blocking screenshots.
• 🛠️ Damaged system files: if screenshots stop working after update MIUI, Try resetting your settings through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings (select Resetting app settings).

🔹 Model-specific solutions:

🛠️ Extreme measures: If nothing helps, try:

1. Install a third-party app for screenshots (like Screenshot Easy from Google Play).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and take a picture via ADB (command: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png).

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In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Poco) F5 Pro) screenshots in a dark topic may turn out too dark. Before shooting, turn on the light theme in the settings.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions