How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with explanations

Contents

• Standard method: power and volume buttons
• The “three fingers” gesture – how to set up and use
• Google Voice Assistant: A Handless Screenshot
• Screenshots in games: bypassing the limitations of MIUI
• What to do if the screenshot is not saved
• Where to find and how to edit the photos
• Frequent questions

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but even its owners sometimes get lost when you need to take a quick screenshot, especially if you are talking about full-screen games or applications with non-standard controls. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to create screenshots, including hidden MIUI features, and also solve typical problems from the lack of sound of the picture to missing files.

It's important to understand that the techniques are not only convenient, but also fast, for example, the three-finger gesture works instantly, but requires pre-tuning, and the voice command saves when hands are busy. We tested each method on Redmi 9 with the latest versions of MIUI 12/13/14, all instructions are current for 2026.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9. Its main advantage is that it does not require any settings and works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate option is enabled).

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen you want (site, message, map, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (top left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is turned off, visual animation will appear).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 9s MIUI 14 there was a delay in holding the buttons - if you hold it too long, the smartphone can start to reboot. The optimal time of pressing is exactly 1.5 seconds.

Screen unlocked and active |Finger not closing important elements |Sound not disabled (to confirm) |No active gestures in settings-->

2.The three-finger gesture is the fastest way

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature allows you to take a screenshot in one motion — swipe top-down with three fingers at the same time — ideal for games, videos, or long web pages where buttons are not available.

But by default, the gesture is turned off.

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select a screenshot with three fingers.
3. Turn on the switch and test the gesture on any screen.

🔹 Advice on setting up:

• 🎯 If the gesture doesn’t work, try to move your fingers more slowly – the system recognizes movement, not touch.
• 🔄 V MIUI 14 The option Long screenshot (scroll the page) appeared - turn it on in the same settings.
• 🚫 The gesture may conflict with other features (e.g. Swipe for returns). → System system → Gestures.

3.Voice assistant: screenshot without hands

If your hands are busy or your smartphone buttons are faulty, Google Assistant will come to your aid, a method that requires an internet connection, but works even on a locked screen (if voice access is enabled).

Instructions:

1. Activate the assistant with your voice: say OK, Google, or press the Home button (if you have one).
2. Say the command: Take a screenshot or screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 9s MIUI XiaoAI, the Chinese assistant, can be installed by default, and to use Google Assistant, you need to install it separately from the Play Market and make it the main one in the default application settings.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t recognize the command, try to pronounce it more clearly or switch the language in the assistant settings to English – sometimes this improves recognition.

4. Screenshots in Games: Bypassing the limitations of MIUI

Many mobile games (such as Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile or Free Fire) block standard screenshots. Redmi 9 uses a notification to not take a screenshot.

Method 1: No Sound Mode (for MIUI 12 and later)

• 🔇 Put the phone in silent mode (volume slider down to vibration).
• 🎮 Start the game and try to take a screenshot in the standard way (buttons or gestures).
• 🔄 After the photo, return the sound back.

Method 2: External utilities

If the first method didn’t work, use third-party apps from the Play Market:

• 📱 Screenshot Touch – Adds a floating button for screenshots.
• 🖼️ Screen Master – Supports scrolling long pages.
• 🎮 Game Tools (from Xiaomi) - built-in utility for gamers (available in Settings) → Special facilities → Game Turbo).

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Redmi 9 with MIUI 14 has a built-in Game Mode feature that unlocks screenshots in most games. Activate it in the notification bar while playing.

5. Screenshot problems: why files are not saved

Sometimes screenshots are lost or not saved, and here are the most common causes and solutions:

Problem 1: No notification and file

• 📁 Check the folder. DCIM → Screenshots via File Manager.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the system doesn’t have time to process the picture.
• 🛠️ Clear the Gallery app cache in Settings → Annexes.

Problem 2: Screenshots are taken but not saved

• 💾 Check the available space on the device (needs at least 500 MB).
• 📋 Make sure that the Gallery app has storage access rights (Settings) → Permits).
• 🔧 Reset the camera app settings (sometimes it conflicts with screenshots).

Problem 3: Screenshot is black or empty

This is typical for banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff) or secure messengers (Telegram Secret Chat, WhatsApp with encryption).

• 📸 Use an external camera (take a picture of the screen with another phone).
• 🖥️ Connect Redmi 9 to your PC and take a screenshot via scrcpy or Vysor.
• 🔐 In some cases, disabling protection in the application settings helps (for example, in Telegram, disable Content Protection).

6.Where to find and how to edit screenshots

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

They can be accessed in several ways:

Method 1: Through the gallery

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Screenshots (or Screenshots) album.
3. Click on the desired image to view.

Method 2: Through the File Manager

1. Start with Mi File Manager (or any other manager).
2. Go to the Inner Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
3. A long click on the file will open the menu with the options to Delete, Rename, Share.

Editing screenshots

Redmi 9 has a basic editor built in to use it.

1. Open the screenshot at the Gallery.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Available tools: 🎨 Cutting – changing the boundaries of the image. 🖌️ Drawing - brushes, markers, text. 🔤 Blurring – to hide personal data. 📏 Linearity – Adding straight lines.

Ready.

🔹 Tip: For advanced editing (such as adding arrows, stickers or filters), use third-party apps:

• 📲 Snapseed – Professional Processing.
• 🎭 PicsArt - Stickers and Effects.
• 🖼️ PhotoRoom - Removing the background.

Frequent questions