How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 7: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Xiaomi Redmi 7 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones thanks to reliable hardware and flexible MIUI firmware. But even experienced users sometimes forget how to quickly take a screenshot, especially if you are used to other brands. In this article, 5 proven ways to take a screenshot on Redmi 7, including little-known MIUI features that are not written in the official manuals.

We'll take a look at not only the standard button combinations, but also alternative methods: three-finger gestures, voice commands through Google Assistant, and even long screenshots of the pages you're scrolling through. And you'll also learn how to edit the snapshots immediately after you've created them and where to find the saved files. If your Redmi 7 runs MIUI 10-14, all the instructions will be up to date -- the only difference is the location of some menu items.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It’s a versatile method that works on all Android smartphones, including the Xiaomi Redmi 7. It works even if gestures are disabled or the touch screen is malfunctioning.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, WhatsApp correspondence or a page in your browser).
2. Press the power button (right) and the volume button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Warning: If the buttons are pressed too long (more than 3 seconds), the Off/Reset menu may appear on the screen. In this case, just click "Cancel" and try again.

Where to look for a screenshot? By default, files are saved to the DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots folder. To quickly open the last shot, pull down the notification bar and tap the thumbnail.

Buttons pressed synchronously | Saving animation appears |Capture shutter sound |Notification in the curtain-->

Method 2: Three finger gesture (fastest)

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots with one movement across the screen, which is convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and scroll through your social media feed with the other.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the switch "Swipe with three fingers".
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: Down (recommended) or Up.

Now, to take a screenshot, just swipe your three fingers across the display from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you choose another option), and the gesture works even on a locked screen if the settings allow notifications to be accessed.

💡 Useful tip: If the gesture doesn't work, check if it conflicts with other features (like Smart Assist or Game Turbo.

Method 3: Voice command via Google Assistant

If you're too lazy to push buttons or make gestures, use a voice assistant, which is a way to take screenshots on the go, for example, when your hands are busy.

1. Activate Google Assistant with a long press on the Home button or say “OK, Google.”
2. Say the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Screenshot”.
3. Wait for confirmation - the assistant will inform you that the picture is saved.

⚠️ Note: This method is necessary for this method to work:

• 📶 Internet connection (to process voice commands).
• 🎤 Permission to access the microphone for Google Assistant.
• 🔧 The enabled function “OK, Google” in the assistant settings.

Voice screenshots are convenient, but they have a limitation: they don’t work in some content-protected apps (like banking or Netflix), and use buttons or gestures in such cases.

Power and volume buttons | Three-finger gesture | Voice command | Other method-->

Method 4: Script with scrolling (long shot)

Do you need to save an entire web page, a messenger message, or a list of products in an online store? MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot feature that automatically glues multiple frames into one long shot.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after saving the screen, a bar will appear at the bottom with a "Scroll" button.
3. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and glues the pictures.
4. Click "Ready" to save the result.

📌 Important: It doesn't work in all applications. Here's the compatibility table:

If the Scroll button doesn't appear, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI. In older versions (below MIUI 11), this feature may not be available.

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To speed up the process, close all background applications before you take a long screenshot, which will reduce the risk of “hanging” when scrolling.

Method 5: Screenshot through the Quick Settings Panel (for experienced)

Few people know, but in Xiaomi Redmi 7 you can add a virtual screenshot button to the notification bar, which is convenient if the physical buttons are worn out or you prefer to control the phone with one hand.

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Slip the icon "Pencil"** (or Edit).
3. Find the Screenshot widget in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Press "Done"**.

Now, to take a screenshot, it is enough:

1. Deploy the notification panel.
2. Slip on the screenshot icon** (usually looks like a scissor or a rectangle with lightning).

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI If you don't find it on the list, update your firmware or use alternative methods.

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The screenshot widget in the notification bar is the only method that works even with a broken sensor (if the screen responds to touches at the top).

Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 7 are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

But you can find them in other ways too:

• 📁 Through the Gallery: Open the application "Photos»** → screenshot.
• 🔍 Through the Explorer: Go to Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 📱 Through notification: immediately after creating a screenshot, tap the thumbnail in the curtain.

To edit the picture:

1. Open the screenshot at the Gallery.
2. Slip on the icon "Edit"** (pencil).
3. Use the tools: 🎨 Pruning – to remove excess parts. 🖌️ Marker – to highlight important details. 📝 Text for the addition of signatures. 🔘 Blurring – to hide confidential information.

Save the changes (the file will be overwritten or a copy will be created).

💡 Tip: If you want to share a screenshot quickly, after creating a tap on the notification and select Share. the system will suggest sending the file via Bluetooth, messengers or cloud services.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes screenshots on Redmi 7 are not created or saved with artifacts, and let's look at the typical errors and ways to fix them:

• 🔇 No shutter sound: Check if the system sound is turned off in the settings (Settings) → Sound. → System sounds, and the sound can be blocked in Do Not Disturb mode.
• 📱 Screenshot not saved: Free up space in internal memory (need at least 500MB of free space.
• 🔄 Three-finger gesture doesn't work: Reboot your phone or reset your gesture settings in Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures.
• 🔒 Blocked screenshot in the bank app: This is a security restriction. Use another phone or take a screen photo (but don't store such pictures!).

If none of these methods work, try:

1. Update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI.
2. Clear the system cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points → Clear the cache).
3. Reset the settings to factory (pre-saving data!).

📌 Important: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) have standard methods MIUI In this case, use third-party apps from Google Play, such as Screenshot Easy or Super Screenshot».

FAQ: Answers to popular questions