How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways (including hidden)

Why are the Redmi Note 8 Pro screenshots uncomfortable?

Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro often face an unexpected problem: standard screenshot methods that work on other smartphones either do not work here or behave illogically. It is all about the unique configuration of hardware buttons and MIUI firmware, which on this model has its own features. For example, the classic combination of Loudness down + Power can accidentally start Google Assistant or lock the screen – instead of saving a screenshot.

Another feature of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the lack of a physical Menu button, which was used on the old Xiaomi for alternative ways to create screens, instead of which the manufacturer introduced gesture controls and hidden combinations that many users do not even know about, and if you upgraded the firmware to MIUI 14, the algorithms could change — and the usual actions stopped working.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to take a screenshot of the Redmi Note 8 Pro in 2026, including little-known tricks for game mode and blocking apps (such as banking programs or Netflix), and learn how to set up screen saving in the Mi Cloud and why the images sometimes “disappear” from the gallery.

Method 1: Classic button combination (works 90% of the time)

The most reliable method is to press two physical buttons at the same time:

1. Find the buttons: Volume down (left side of the body) and Power (right side).
2. Hold them together for 1-2 seconds until the screen blinks and save animations appear.
3. Let go, the screenshot is ready! The notification will appear in the top panel.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this combination may conflict with the Google Assistant settings:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → By default. → Assistant and voice input.
• 🔄 Turn off the option “Run the Assistant Power Button».
• 📱 Reboot the phone.

If the combination doesn’t work the first time, try:

• 🎯 Press the buttons at the same time (not consistently!).
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is above 5% – at a low level, the system can ignore hardware commands.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone – sometimes helps with “hanging” button handlers.

Method 2: Three fingers down (fastest)

MIUI firmware on Redmi Note 8 Pro supports a unique gesture for screenshots that works even in games and full-screen applications:

1. 👆 Place three fingers on the screen (for example, index, middle and ring fingers).
2. 👇 Quickly swipe them from top to bottom (as with a swipe for notifications).
3. 📸 Hear the shutter sound – screenshot saved!

⚠️ Warning: This default gesture can be turned off to activate it:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the option “Screenshot of three fingers” and turn on the slider.
3. 🔄 If necessary, restart the phone.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Instantly activate – no need to look for buttons.
• 🎮 Works in games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
• 🔇 You can turn off the shutter sound in the gesture settings.

Disadvantages:

• 👎 Sometimes it works accidentally when scrolling pages.
• 🔋 Increases the load on the processor (can discharge the battery faster by 2-3%).

Method 3: Notification panel (if buttons are broken)

If the physical buttons on your Redmi Note 8 Pro are faulty or you prefer software methods, use the notification bar:

1. 📱 Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain.
2. 🔍 Find the screenshot icon (usually it looks like a scissor or camera).
3. 🖼️ Slip on it – the screenshot will be taken in 1-2 seconds.

⚠️ Note: If the icon is not in quick settings:

1. 🔧 Open the full notification bar (swipe twice from top to bottom).
2. 📌 Press on «✏️ Edit" (or "Configure»).
3. 🔄 Drag the screenshot icon into the active area.

This method is convenient when:

• 🎵 You listen to music and don’t want to interrupt playback (volume buttons can mute the sound).
• 🔋 Battery discharged – the software method consumes less energy.
• 👶 You have small hands and it is uncomfortable to reach the buttons.

Method 4: Voice command (for MIUI 13+)

If you have MIUI 13 or newer, you can take voice screenshots without touching the screen.

1. 🎤 Activate Google Assistant (click the Home button or say “OK, Google»).
2. 🗣️ Tell the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Screenshot».

⚠️ Note: Voice commands only work when:

• 🌐 Internet connection (needed for voice processing).
• 🔊 Enabled microphone (check permissions for Google).
• 📛 Active voice assistant (in Google settings) → Voice settings).

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If the voice screenshot doesn’t work, try reinstalling the Google app through Settings → Apps → App Management → Google → Remove updates.

Pros of the method:

• 🧘 Convenient when hands are busy (e.g., cooking with a prescription).
• 🚗 You can use it while driving (if the phone is attached to the holder).

Cons:

• 🔇 It does not work in the "Do not disturb" mode».
• 🕒 2–3 seconds delay (not suitable for dynamic moments).

Method 5: Screenshots in games and secure applications

Many games (such as Free Fire or Call of Duty Mobile) and apps (banks, messengers with secret chats) block standard screenshot methods. Redmi Note 8 Pro has workarounds:

Method 1: Game Turbo mode

1. 🎮 Start the game, swipe from top to bottom to open the Game Turbo panel.
2. 📸 Find the screenshot icon (usually in the upper right corner).
3. 🖼️ Slip on it - the picture will be saved in the folder DCIM → Screenshots.

Method 2: External camera (for secure applications)

If the app blocks screenshots (e.g., SberBank Online or Telegram with secret chats), use:

• 📷 Second smartphone – take a picture of the screen Redmi Note 8 Pro with an external camera.
• 🖥️ Screenshot via PC: connect the phone to USB and use the scrcpy program (a free utility for managing Android from your computer).

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Apps block screenshots when security is required (for example, to protect bank card data), and these restrictions can only be circumvented by legal means, such as an external camera or specialized software.

⚠️ Note: Using software to bypass screenshot blocking (e.g. root rights or modified firmware) may:

• 🚫 Violate the terms of use of the application (risk of blocking the account).
• 🛡️ Reduce security (data leakage when using unofficial software).

Where are the screenshots stored and how do I find them?

By default, all screenshots on the Redmi Note 8 Pro are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

To find them quickly:

1. 📁 Open the Gallery or Files app (Folder icon).

If the screenshots "disappeared":

🔹 Tip: To automatically upload screenshots to the cloud:

1. 🌥️ Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Cloud.
2. 📁 Enable the option “Synchronization of the gallery».
3. 🔄 Make sure that the Wi-Fi autoboot is enabled.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 8 Pro