How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Why is it that Redmi 9 Pro doesn’t always get screenshots?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro is one of the most popular budget phones with rich functionality, but even it has nuances when creating screenshots. Users often find that the screenshot is not saved, the black screen appears instead of the image or the system simply ignores commands.

First, MIUI 12+ has defaulted on privacy protection for some applications (banks, instant messengers, payment systems) that blocks screenshots. Second, gesture controls (such as swiping three fingers across the screen) can conflict with other functions if they are not configured correctly. Third, the physical buttons on the Redmi 9 Pro have a non-standard sensitivity – they need to be pressed with a certain force and synchrony.

In this article, we’ll explore not only the standard ways, but also the little-known tricks, from taking long screenshots of scrolling pages to saving snapshots to the Xiaomi Cloud automatically, and how to get around the restrictions on secure apps (legally!).

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It's a versatile method that's guaranteed to work on any Redmi 9 Pro, regardless of the firmware version.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (like a WhatsApp dialog or a page in Chrome).
2. Simultaneously press two buttons: Volume reduction (left side) + Power (right side).
3. Hold them for 1–1.5 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Warning: On the Redmi 9 Pro, the power button has a two-step press - don't press it until you click it (this will trigger the off menu.

Screen unlocked and active |

App not in the background |

Memory is sufficient (minimum 50 MB) |

The sound is not turned off (to hear confirmation)-->

If the screenshot is not saved:

• 🔋 Check battery power – at levels below 5%, the system can ignore commands.
• 📱 Make sure there is no Low Memory Notification on the screen.
• 🔒 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with crashes MIUI Launcher.

Method 2: Three finger gesture (fastest)

The MIUI signature feature is the ability to take screenshots in a simple move.

1. Activate the function: go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures → Screenshot with three fingers.
2. Move the slider to the position on.
3. On any screen, swipe down three fingers at the same time (no pauses!).

💡 Useful advice: If the gesture doesn’t work, try it:

• 🧹 Clear the Launcher app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache).
• 👆 Make a gesture not strictly vertically, but with a slight inclination (at an angle of 10-15).°).
• 🎯 Start moving just above the middle of the screen – sensors respond better to this area.

⚠️ Note: In some games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact - a three-finger gesture can conflict with game controls, in which case temporarily disable the function or use alternative methods.

Method 3: Voice command (if hands are occupied)

Few people know, but Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro supports voice-activated screenshots — it saves you when you, for example, are cooking with a recipe and can't press buttons.

1. Activate Xiaomi Voice Assistant: Settings → Voice Search and Assistant → Voice Assistant.
2. Say the phrase: "Take a screenshot" or "screenshot" (works in both Russian and English).
3. Confirm the team if the assistant requests permission.

📌 Important: To work the function requires access to the microphone and enabled Internet connection (assistant sends voice data to Xiaomi servers for recognition).

* In games, it only works if the voice assistant has permission to display over other windows.

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If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, try to pronounce it more clearly, pause between words, such as "Do-lay... screenshot."

Method 4: Quick settings panel (for advanced)

MIUI has a hidden feature to add a screenshot button to the notification curtain, and here's how to activate it:

1. Open the notification panel (swipe top to bottom with two fingers).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit (pencil in lower right corner).
3. Find a screenshot (usually on page two) and drag it to the active area.
4. Now, when you deploy the curtain, you will see a separate button for screenshots.

✅ Pros of the method:

• 🎯 You don’t need to remember button combinations.
• 🔄 It works even if the physical buttons are broken.
• 📱 You can take a screenshot with one hand.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI The location of the buttons in the Quick Settings panel may reset. Check them after each major update!

Method 5: Long screenshot (for web pages and chats)

Redmi 9 Pro can create scrolling screenshots — for example, to save a whole dialogue in Telegram or a long article in the browser.

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 open editor, tap on the icon 📜 Scrolling (or a long screenshot).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the frames.
5. Press Ready to save the result.

📌 Limitations:

• 🚫 Does not work in applications with dynamic content (such as Instagram or TikTok).
• 📏 Maximum length – up to 10 screens (depending on version) MIUI).
• ⏳ On weak sites (a lot of animation) can "go" layout.

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Long screenshots are saved in.png format with resolution up to 1080×20000 px (depending on the length of the page).

Where are the screenshots stored and how do you transfer them?

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 9 Pro are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

To get access to them quickly:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Screenshots album (usually it is automatically created by the system).
3. To sort, tap three dots in the upper right corner → Sort → By date.

🔄 How to transfer screenshots to the computer?

• 🖥️ Cable: Connect your phone to your PC, select File Transfer Mode and copy the Screenshots folder.
• ☁️ Through the Cloud: Enable Xiaomi Cloud (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Media files).
• 📤 Bluetooth: Select files in the gallery → Share. → Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Cloud, note that screenshots take up space in cloud storage (only 5GB is free:

1. Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Gallery
2. Slip on the synchronization settings.
3. Take the checkmark off the screenshot.

What to do if screenshots are not saved?

If you’re outfollowing all the instructions, but screenshots don’t appear in the gallery, the problem may lie in one of 5 factors:

🛠️ Advanced diagnostics:

1. Check access rights: Settings → Applications → Permissions → Storage (for Gallery and Launcher must be enabled).
2. Update the firmware: Settings → About the phone → System update.
3. Reset Launcher Settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher → Storage → Reset.

If nothing worked, try alternative screenshot apps (like Screenshot Easy or Super Screenshot from Google Play).They bypass MIUI restrictions but require permission to display over other windows.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 9 Pro