How to Take a Screenshot of Xiaomi Redmi 9: All Ways (2026)

Why you need screenshots on Redmi 9 and what prevents them from doing

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a seemingly basic operation, but even that can raise questions, especially if you've recently moved from an iPhone or other Android smartphone where keyboard combinations are different, and in this article, we'll look at all the current ways to create screenshots, including standard and hidden ones, and also solve typical problems: why the picture is not saved, where the screens go, and how to edit them quickly.

The Redmi 9 (codenamed lancelot) runs on MIUI, Xiaomi's proprietary shell, where screenshot features are integrated deeper than those of Android's naked, and not only does it feature a classic button combination, but it also features three-finger gestures, a quick-setting panel, and even a voice assistant, but some users are faced with screens not being saved in the gallery because of storage restrictions, which we'll address as well.

If you're looking for a way to take a screenshot without sound (so you don't confuse people in a quiet place) or if you want to learn how to capture long pages (scroll screenshots), here are the answers. And then there's a table comparing all methods in terms of speed and convenience.

Method 1: Classic button combination (Power + Volume Down)

The most versatile method, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9, is suitable even if gestures are disabled or the touch screen does not respond.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, WhatsApp or Google Maps).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Attention: If you press the buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone can reboot in Fastboot mode (there will be a hare in a hat-eared on the screen.

Where to look for the finished screenshot? By default, it is saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or open the Xiaomi Gallery → album “Screenshots”.

Method 2: Three-finger gesture (the fastest method)

The "Three-finger Screenshot" feature is enabled by default in MIUI 12/13/14, but some users turn it off accidentally to check or activate:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → button gestures.
2. Find the item "Screenshot with three fingers" and move the slider to the right.
3. Select the action: Screenshot or Long Screenshot (scroll screen).

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers (such as index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
2. Move them from the bottom up in one quick move.
3. The screenshot will be saved automatically, and a quick editing panel will appear at the top of the screen.

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

• 🧹 Clean the screen of moisture or fat (wipe with a napkin).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the touch driver “hangs».
• 📱 Check the Sensor Sensitivity in Settings → Display. → As regards sensitivity.

Method 3: Quick settings panel (if buttons don't work)

If the physical buttons on Redmi 9 are damaged or you prefer to control everything through the screen, use the notification bar:

1. Swipe your finger from the bottom up from the top edge of the screen to open the curtain.
2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a zipper rectangle) and if it's not there, click Edit (pencil in the top right corner) and add it.
3. Touch the icon – the smartphone will take a picture of the current screen.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI The screenshot icon is hidden behind the button Additional (three dots in the curtain). If it is not there, update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

The advantage of this method is that you can take a screenshot with one hand without intercepting your smartphone, and there is also the option “Long screenshot” (the icon with two arrows) that captures the scrollable content (for example, a chat or a web page).

Method 4: Voice command via Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take a voice screenshot, which is convenient when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

1. Activate Assistant: For Google Assistant, say OK, Google, or press the Home button. For Alice, say Hello, Alice.

• 🗣️ Take a screenshot (for Google).
• 🗣️ Take a picture of the screen (for Alice).

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 🚫 Does not work in games and some applications (for example, TikTok or banking programs).
• 🔇 Requires Internet connection to recognize voice.
• 🔒 It may not work if permissions for the assistant in Settings are disabled → Annexes → All applications → Google/Alice. → Permits.

If the voice screenshot is not saved, check if access to the vault is blocked for the assistant.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google.
2. Select Permissions → Storage and turn on “Allow”.

Method 5: Long screenshot (scroll screenshot)

The Long Snap feature captures not only the visible part of the screen, but also the part hidden behind the scrolling, which is useful for saving:

• 📄 Complete web pages (such as articles or instructions).
• 💬 Long correspondence in messengers.
• 📊 Tables or lists (e.g. in Excel or Google Sheets).

How to get a scrolling screenshot on Redmi 9:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the “Long Shot” button (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait for the smartphone to scroll through the page and capture all the content. Click "Done."

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work in all apps, such as Instagram or VK Scrolling screenshots can only capture the visible area due to security limitations, and long pages (more than 10 screens) are sometimes cropped — in this case, take a few separate screens.

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If a long shot is cropped, try scrolling the page manually to the end before capture, which helps MIUI define content boundaries correctly.

Table of comparison of all methods

For most Redmi 9 users, a three-finger gesture is optimal, it is fast and does not require memorizing combinations. If you want to take a screenshot in the game or with a “hung” sensor, use the power and volume buttons.

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Redmi 9 with MIUI 14 has a Smart Screenshot feature that automatically recognizes the text in the picture and prompts you to copy or translate it. To enable: Settings → Special Features → Smart Screenshot.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved in the gallery.

Solution: Check the permissions for the Gallery app:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gallery.
2. Select Permissions → Storage and turn access on.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

Problem 2: When you press the buttons, the smartphone reboots.

Solution: You clamp buttons for too long. On Redmi 9, holding Power + Volume Down for more than 3 seconds activates Fastboot mode.Push short and sharp (1 second).

Problem 3: The three-finger gesture doesn't work.

Solution: Possible reasons:

• 🔧 Function disabled in settings (see Method 2).
• 🖥️ Touch screen damaged (check in the service menu: dial ##6484## and select Touch Test).
• 📱 Unofficial firmware (e.g. LineageOS) is installed where gestures may not be supported.

Problem 4: Screenshots are blurry or dark.

Solution: This is because of the Dark Theme or Battery Saving mode on, to fix:

1. Turn off the dark theme in Settings → Display → Dark theme.
2. Turn off battery savings in Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Mode.
3. If the problem persists, try taking a screenshot through the notification bar – it bypasses some limitations.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

The disadvantage of the method is low quality compared to the software screenshot, but in emergency cases it helps.