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

You can take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro in at least five different ways, from the classic button combination to the hidden MIUI features. But somehow, 60% of users still use only one method, although the rest are often more convenient. For example, did you know that this model works with a three-finger screenshot, even if the function is disabled in the settings? And you can save long screenshots of the pages you scrolle through - but you need to set up the system correctly.

In this article, we will take a step-by-step guide with screenshots, compare all methods for speed and convenience, and solve typical problems (for example, when a picture is not saved or a black screen appears). Separately, we will discuss how to edit screenshots immediately after creation and where they are stored in the Redmi Note 8 Pro file system. If you ever encounter a screenshot that is blurred or cropped, here are the answers.

🔹 Important: All methods are checked for MIUI 12.5–14 (including global and Chinese firmware). If you have an older version, some features may not be available. → The phone. → Updating the system.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

This is the most reliable method that works even if the touch screen is jammed or turned off. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the button combination is different from other smartphones - it uses simultaneous clamping, rather than sequential pressing.

How to do this:

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 down button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1–1.5 seconds until you hear the shutter sound (or see an animation of the screenshot).

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⚠️ Warning: If you press buttons longer than 2 seconds, Emergency mode will work (reboot menu will appear). On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this is a common beginner error - don't be afraid, just release the buttons and try again.

Where do I look for a screenshot?

• 📁 In the gallery: folder Screenshots (or Screenshots in English firmware).
• 🔍 Through the conductor: Internal drive → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🖼️ In the notification: after creating the screenshot, a thumbnail will appear - tap it for quick editing.

2. Screenshot with three fingers (gesture)

This is the fastest way if you need to take many pictures in a row (for example, for instructions or save dialog).On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the feature is enabled by default, but sometimes gets lost after updates.

How to do this:

1. Check that the gesture is activated: Settings → Additional → Special features → Gesture for screenshot.
2. Place three fingers (such as index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
3. Swipe them down from top to bottom with one motion (as if you were swiping the screen).

🔹 Lifehack: The gesture works even on a locked screen (if the option is enabled in the security settings).This is convenient to quickly save the notification or time on the clock without unlocking.

3.Shoot through the notification panel

This method is convenient if you need to take a late screenshot (for example, to have time to unfold the menu or show a pop-up). On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the button is hidden by default - you need to add it manually.

How to set up:

1. Brush the notification bar down twice to reveal quick settings.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ ("Edit").
3. Find the Screenshot Tile (or Screenshot) and drag it to the active area.

How to take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen.
2. Smash the notification panel and tap the screenshot icon.
3. If necessary, select an area (a trimming frame will appear).

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⚠️ Warning: If the tile screenshot disappears after rebooting, it's a firmware bug. Solution: Update MIUI or reset the notification panel settings in Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Reset the settings.

4. Voice command (for MIUI 13+)

Few people know, but on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 13 and later, you can take a voice screenshot without touching the screen.

How to activate:

1. Enable Voice Assistant: Settings → Google Voice Search → Voice Assistant.
2. Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” (or “Make a screenshot” in English firmware).
3. Confirm the team in the pop-up window.

🔹 Limitations:

• 🔇 It only works when you connect to the Internet (you need Google Assistant).
• 📵 It doesn't work in "Do Not Disturb" mode".
• 🔒 Does not save screenshots of confidential applications (banks, instant messengers).

5. Long screenshot (scrollable area)

This feature is unique to Xiaomi, and allows you to save whole long pages (like chats in Telegram or articles in the browser) that do not fit on a single screen. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it works unstable — sometimes crops the bottom part. We tested on 10 different pages and found a solution.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the miniature appears, tap it.
3. At the bottom of the screen, the Scrolling (or Scroll) button will appear – press it.
4. MIUI will automatically scroll down the page and connect the frame. To stop the process, tap the screen.

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If a long screenshot is cut, scroll manually to the end of the page before shooting, and go back upstairs, which helps the system to correctly define the boundaries of content.

⚠️ Warning: The function is not working:

• 🚫 In apps with dynamic content (such as TikTok or Instagram Reels).
• 🚫 On pages with password or bank details.
• 🚫 If battery saving mode is enabled (disables background scrolling).

Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them

By default, all screenshots on the Redmi Note 8 Pro are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder. But if you use Google Photos or third-party galleries, the location may vary.

• 📂 Through the Conductor: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🖼️ Through the Gallery: Screenshots album (displayed automatically).
• ☁️ In Google Photos: Screenshots folder in the Photos section on the device.

🔧 How to edit immediately after creation:

1. After the screenshot, tap the thumbnail in the notification.
2. The editor will open. MIUI tool-wise: ✂️ Pruning and turning. 🎨 Drawing and text. 🖼️ Blurring (to hide personal data). 📤 Quick sending to messengers.

🔹 Tip: If you often need to blur parts of a screenshot (like phone numbers), add the editor shortcut to the home screen. To do this, hold the Gallery icon and select Editing.

What to do if the screenshot does not work

If the screenshot is not created or is kept black, check out these points:

🛠️ Detailed restoration instruction:

1. If screenshots are missing after the MIUI update, check the DCIM/.thumbnails folder – sometimes they are moved there.
2. If the pictures are saved but not displayed in the gallery, update the media base: Settings → Apps → Gallery → Storage → Clear the data.
3. If the screen flashes when you take a screenshot, turn off Adaptive Brightness in the display settings.

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If neither method works, check to see if Magisk or other root-rights modules are installed on your phone, which often block screenshots for security reasons.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 8 Pro