How to Take a Screenshot of Xiaomi Redmi 8: All Ways (2026)

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 8 are a basic feature that you can’t do without when saving important information, communicating in messengers or fixing errors in applications. Despite the simplicity of the procedure, users often wonder why the standard button combination does not work, how to take a long screenshot or where to find saved files. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi 8, including hidden MIUI chips and solving typical problems.

Redmi 8 (codenamed olive) was released in 2019, but is still popular today due to the balanced specs and support for the latest versions of MIUI. It is important to consider that the methods of creating screenshots may differ depending on the version of the shell (from MIUI 10 to MIUI 14) and installed updates. If your smartphone is running on custom firmware, some features may be disabled or changed.

1. Standard method: "Power + Volume Reduction" buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 8.

1. Open the screen you want to save.
2. Press the power button (right) and the volume button (left) for 1-2 seconds at the same time.
3. Wait for the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and visual animation (the screen is “compressed” with the flash effect).

The screenshot will automatically be saved to the gallery in the Screenshots folder or Screenshots if the button combination does not work:

• 🔧 Check if one of the buttons is clamped (for example, because of the cover).
• ⚡ Restart your phone – sometimes system failures block the processing of taps.
• ⚙️ Make sure that the hardware buttons are not disabled in the settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Physical buttons).

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If you have a case with a magnetic lock (such as a book), try taking a screenshot without a case - the magnet can block the button sensors.

2. Screenshot with "Three fingers down" gesture

The Screenshot Gesture feature is available in MIUI since version 11, and it allows you to take a screenshot with three fingers down to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Screenshot by gesture" and turn on the slider.
3. Choose the direction of the gesture (default – down).

Now you just have to swipe three fingers across the screen (not necessarily vertically, a small angle is allowed).

• ✅ Works in games and applications where buttons are occupied (for example, in the PUBG Mobile).
• ✅ It does not wear physical buttons.
• 🚫 It can be triggered by accident when scrolling pages.

Check if the gesture is enabled in the settings|Make sure there are no greasy spots on the screen (interfering with the sensor)|Try to move slower/fast|Reboot your phone if the gesture doesn’t work-->

If the gesture conflicts with other functions (such as “Gestural Navigation”), disable one of them or configure exceptions in Settings → System → Gestures.

3. Google Voice Assistant or Alice

You can take a screenshot of Redmi 8 with voice commands, which is convenient if your hands are busy or buttons are not working.

Method 1: Google Assistant

1. Activate voice search by saying “OK Google” or holding the Home button (if physical).
2. Tell the command, “Take a screenshot” or “Screenshot.”

Method 2: Alice from Yandex

1. Open the Yandex app with Alice’s widget or say “Alice”**.
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “take a picture of the screen.”

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ Requires Internet connection to recognize voice.
• 🔇 Does not work in Do Not Disturb mode** or with the microphone turned off.
• 📵 It may not work in some applications (for example, in banking due to security restrictions).

4. Long (scrollable) screenshot

Scrolling Screenshot ** allows you to capture all the content of a page (such as a chat in a Telegram or an article in a browser), even if it does not fit on a single screen.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail of the picture appears in the lower right corner of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the “Scroll” icon** (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the frames.
5. Click "Ready" to save the result.

Please note:

• 📄 It doesn’t work in some apps (like Instagram or TikTok due to restrictions) API).
• 🔄 If the content is dynamic (for example, a news feed), the screenshot that is scrolling can be cropped.
• 📏 Maximum screenshot length: 10 screens (depending on model and version) MIUI).

5. Screenshot via notification panel (quick settings)

MIUI 12 and later has the ability to take screenshots through the Quick Settings Panel, which is convenient if you don't want to remember the button combinations:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (scissors) – it can be hidden under the “More” button (three dots).
3. Slip on the icon – the picture will be taken instantly.

If the icons are not in the panel:

1. Open the Settings. → Notification panel.
2. Select “Edit the icons”**.
3. Find the screenshot and drag it to the active area.

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The screenshot icon in the notification bar only appears in MIUI 12 and later. On Redmi 8 with MIUI 10-11, this method is not available.

6. Third-party screenshot applications

If standard methods are not satisfactory (for example, you need to take a screenshot with a delay or add annotations), you can use third-party utilities.

Warnings when using third-party applications:

⚠️ Attention: some utilities request permission to display over other windows and access notifications. This can be dangerous - attackers can intercept data from the screen (for example, passwords from banking applications.

How to safely use third-party screenshots:

• 🔒 Before installing, check the reviews and date of the last app update.
• 🛡️ Revoke permissions after use (Settings) → Annexes → Permits).
• 🚫 Do not use them to capture sensitive data (e.g. screens). SMS-code).

7. Where do I find the screenshots I saved?

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 8 are saved to the Pictures/Screenshots folder (or DCIM/Screenshots in some versions of MIUI).

• 📁 Through the Gallery: open the album Screenshots».
• 🔍 Through "Conductor"**: go to the Internal Drive → Pictures → Screenshots.
• ☁️ Through Google Photos: If sync is enabled, screenshots will be in the Screenshots section».

If the screenshots are not displayed:

1. Check if they are hidden: in the Gallery, tap on three points → “Show hidden files”.
2. Make sure that the phone has enough memory (when there is a shortage of space, screenshots may not be saved).
3. Restart the device – sometimes the system does not have time to update the media base.

By default, screenshots are saved in.png format with a resolution corresponding to the screen resolution of Redmi 8 (720×1520 pixels).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI There is no built-in setting to change the format of screenshots. ADB-(e.g. adb shell settings put global) screenshot_format Inexperienced users are not advised to change system settings, which can cause failures.

8. Solving screenshot problems

If screenshots fail to be taken or they are saved with artifacts, check the following points:

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, try:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
2. Reset your settings to factory (Warning: Delete all data!).
3. Check your phone for viruses (for example, through Malwarebytes).

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If screenshots are saved in green, it may be caused by a malfunction of the display matrix or driver. Try to take a picture in safe mode (press the power button → Safe Mode). If the problem disappears, the third-party application is to blame.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 8