How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways to MIUI 12/13/14

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones are one of the most popular features that users use daily. Whether you want to save an important message in the messenger, capture an error in the application or share a funny meme from social networks – the ability to quickly take screenshots saves time and nerves. However, not everyone knows that there are 5 different ways to create screenshots on the Redmi Note, including hidden MIUI functions and three-finger swipe gestures.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from the classic combination of buttons to voice commands and special features for games. We will pay special attention to the nuances on different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12/13/14) and models of the Redmi Note series (from the budget Note 10 to the flagship Note 13 Pro+).

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

The most versatile method that works on all Redmi Note models, from the first generation to the latest in 2026.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, map, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the power button (on/lock) and the volume down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera and see the animation of the save.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro or Note) 9S) Button sensitivity may vary. If you don't get a screenshot the first time, try it:

• 🔄 Press buttons with a small delay (first power, after 0.5 seconds - volume).
• 🧹 Wipe the buttons from dust – sometimes they stick.
• 🔋 Check if the charge saving mode is activated (it may block some functions).

The screenshot is automatically saved to the DCIM → Screenshots folder (or Pictures → Screenshots on new versions of MIUI 14). To quickly find it, open the gallery and select the Screenshots album.

2. Three-finger gesture: quick swipe down

A MIUI signature chip that eliminates the need to press buttons, which is particularly convenient for one-handed use or when one of the physical buttons is faulty, to activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and turn on the switch.
3. Choose the direction of the swipe: down (recommended) or up.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers on the screen (usually index, middle and ring fingers).
2. Quickly swipe them from top to bottom (or from bottom to top if you choose another option).

💡 Useful advice: If the gesture doesn’t work, check it out:

• 🧼 Screen cleanliness – greasy spots interfere with touch recognition.
• 📱 Presence of protective film – some films reduce sensitivity.
• 🔄 Swipe speed – movement should be sharp but not intermittent.

Three fingers touch the screen at the same time.|

The direction of the swipe is the same as the settings |

There are no animations or downloads on the screen |

Function enabled in gesture settings-->

This method works even on a locked screen (unless the security settings are prohibited).However, on the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and later, you may need to unlock to create a screenshot from some system windows.

3. Screenshot using the notification panel

A lesser known, but no less convenient, way is to use a quick setup panel, which is suitable for those who prefer minimalist gestures or have problems with physical buttons.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a screen thumbnail) if it is not:

🔧 How to add a screenshot button to the panel:

1. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Edit in the upper right corner of the panel.
2. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Press Ready.

Now, with the panel open, you just need one tap of the icon to take a screenshot.

• ⚡ Faster than the button combination (especially on the big screens of the Redmi Note 13 Pro)+).
• 🎯 Accuracy – you can take a picture of a particular moment (for example, while playing a video).
• 🔄 It works even if one of the physical buttons is broken.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU) may have different icons in the panel. If the screenshot button is not available even after editing, check the version MIUI In Settings → The phone.

4.Voice command for screenshot

If your Redmi Note supports Xiaomi's voice assistant (or Google Assistant), you can take non-touch screenshots, which is indispensable when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

📢 With the help of Xiaomi Assistant (for the first time) MIUI 12 and newer):

1. Activate the assistant with the voice command “Hello, Mi” or holding the home button (on models without a touch button – swipe from the bottom edge up).
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “screenshot”.
3. Confirm the action if necessary.

🤖 With Google Assistant:

1. Call the assistant with the “OK, Google” command or press the button home.
2. Say, "Take a screenshot."
3. On some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro+) you will need to confirm the permission to access the screen.

🔊 Important nuances:

• 🎤 Voice commands work only when the microphone is turned on and the Internet is connected (to process the request).
• 🔇 In public places, use headphones with a microphone to avoid false positives.
• 🌐 Nana MIUI Global Voice Assistant can be disabled by default – check in Settings → Annexes → Established → Assistant.

💡 Useful Lifehack: If voice commands are not recognized, try retraining your voice profile in the assistant settings. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, there is a feature called Voice Adaptation that improves recognition.

5. Screenshot in games and full-screen applications

Many users face a problem: in games or applications with full-screen mode (for example, in the game or in the application, PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact: The standard way to take screenshots doesn't work. MIUI There is a turbo game mode with advanced features.

🎮 How to take a screenshot in the game:

1. Launch the game and wait for the Game Turbo floating panel to appear (usually in the upper left corner).
2. Slap the icon. 📷 (scissors.
3. The image will be saved to a separate Games folder inside Screenshots.

If the Game Turbo panel is not displayed:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Game Turbo.
2. Enable the feature and add the game to the “Optimized Games” list.

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 9T And some other models with MediaTek processor, the turbo mode may conflict with the performance settings. If you've got lags after activation, try it:

• 🔄 Disable Improved rendering in game settings.
• 📊 Reset Game Turbo settings to factory.

📊 Comparison of methods of creating screenshots:

6.Editing and managing screenshots

After you take a screenshot on the Redmi Note, you see a thumbnail in the lower right corner, and you tap on it, and you open the screenshot editor with the basic tools:

• ✂️ Cutting – changing the boundaries of the image.
• 🖌️ Drawing - brushes, markers, eraser.
• 📝 Text - Adding inscriptions (5 fonts available).
• 🔲 Blurring – Hiding confidential information.
• 📤 Share - quick sending to messengers.

📂 Where screenshots are stored:

• Default: /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/
• For games: /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Games/
• When using Google Photos: synced to the cloud in the album Screenshots.

🔄 How to change the format of the preservation:

By default, screenshots are saved in.png format (no loss of quality, but a large file size). To save space, you can switch to.jpg:

1. Install a file manager with support for batch operations (e.g. Solid Explorer).
2. Please select the necessary screenshots → Convert → JPG.
3. Or use the Screenshot Easy app from Google Play, where you can choose the default format.

💡 Hidden function: On MIUI 14, you can scroll through screenshots (long shots of web pages or chats). Once you create a normal screen, tap the thumbnail and select Scrolling. The phone automatically takes a series of pictures and glues them into one file.

7. Common problems and solutions

Even on the new Redmi Note 13 Pro+, users sometimes have difficulty taking screenshots.

🚫 Problem 1: Power buttons + volume is off.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen flashes after pressing the buttons, but the picture is not saved, check:

• 🔋 Adequate battery power (below 5% some functions are disabled).
• 📱 Free storage space (less than 100 MB can block storage).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes resetting temporary files helps.

🚫 Problem 2: Three finger gestures don't work.

Causes and solutions:

• 🛠️ Disabled in Settings: Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures and turn on the option.
• 👆 Conflict with other gestures: Turn off navigation gestures or double tap to wake up.
• 📱 Hardware restrictions: On the Redmi Note 8 and older models, the gesture may not work due to a faulty display.

🚫 Problem 3: Screenshots are kept in low quality.

This is typical for devices with a resolution of the screen FHD+ (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro).

1. Open Settings → Screen → Screen resolution and select the maximum.
2. In the screenshot editor, turn off the Compression option while saving.
3. Use third-party apps (like Screenshot Touch) with manual quality settings.

🚫 Problem 4: You can’t take a screenshot in a bank app or Netflix.

Many apps (especially financial ones) block screenshots for security reasons.

• 📸 Take a picture of the screen with another phone (quality is worse, but it always works).
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and screen it via scrcpy or Vysor.
• 🔄 Turn on Developer Mode and turn off Screenshot Ban (not working on all models).

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If neither method works, check firmware integrity. On some custom ROMs (like LineageOS), screenshot functions can be disabled at the kernel level.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note