How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + error solving

Taking a screenshot on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Some models support gestures, others require physical buttons, and on some devices the function is completely disabled by default. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi (including Note lines, POCO and budget series), and solve typical problems from the lack of a sound to the error “Can not save a screenshot”.

We'll focus on scrolling screenshots, which are often used to save correspondence or web articles, and then we'll end with proven methods to recover deleted screenshots and optimize the storage of screenshots in the gallery, and if your Redmi doesn't respond to standard keyboard shortcuts, you'll find alternative solutions here.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models - from Redmi 4A to Redmi Note 13 Pro+.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (application, web page, settings).
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 or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) Button sensitivity may require a sharper press. If you don't get a screenshot, try it:

• 🔄 Press the buttons at the same time, not sequentially.
• 🧹 Clean the buttons from dust (especially important for devices older than 2 years).
• 🔋 Restart the phone – sometimes the system lags block the combination from working.

Where to look for a screenshot? It is saved by default in the Gallery → Screenshots folder (or DCIM → Screenshots in the file manager). On Redmi with MIUI 14+, after creating a screenshot at the bottom of the screen, a thumbnail with buttons for quick editing or deleting appears.

2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature is available on most Redmis with MIUI 10 and later, but can be disabled by default.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot item with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. Choose the direction of your fingers (usually from top to bottom).

Now to create a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
2. Swipe them down the display at the same time (as if you were swiping the screen).

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

• 🧼 Screen cleanliness – greasy spots or low-sensitivity protective glass may interfere.
• 👆 Direction of movement – in some firmwares, it works only from top to bottom, and not vice versa.
• 🔄 Phone reboot – sometimes gestures “hang” after prolonged use.

The advantage of this method is that the buttons do not wear physically, which is true for devices with a long life. However, on Redmi with a screen resolution above Full HD+ (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro), the gesture can be triggered with a delay due to the high pixel density.

3. Script with scrolling (long pages)

If you want to save an entire Telegram correspondence, a long web page or a list in the app, a standard screenshot will not work. Redmi with MIUI 12+ has a built-in Scrolling Screenshot:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and combines screenshots.

⚠️ Note: The feature doesn't work in all apps, such as Google Chrome or Google Chrome. VK The scroll can be blocked because of the limitations of the developers:

• 🌐 Use the browser read mode (book icon in the address bar).
• 📱 Try alternative browsers like Mi Browser or Firefox.
• 📸 Take a picture of the screen manually if scrolling is critical.

The finished scrolling screenshot is saved in the same Screenshot folder, but with the scroll mark in the file title. This image can be as large as 10–50 MB, so it is recommended to compress it using applications like Photo Compress before sending it through instant messengers.

4. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

On Redmi with MIUI 13/14, there is a button in the notification bar to instantly create a screenshot.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually a scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
3. Slip on it - the system will immediately take a screenshot.

If the buttons are not in the quick settings:

1. Open the full notification bar (swipe twice).
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Edit.
3. Find the screenshot in the list of inactive buttons and drag it to the top.

This method is convenient when:

• 🔋 Power or volume buttons are faulty.
• 👆 You need to take a screenshot with one hand (for example, in transport).
• 🎮 You play a game where clamping physical buttons interferes with gameplay.

On Redmi Note 11 and later, the screenshot button in the notification bar may disappear after the MIUI update. To return it, reset the panel settings: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset settings.

5. Alternative methods: Voice assistant and ADB

If standard methods do not work (for example, due to breakage of buttons or a firmware failure), you can use:

Method 1: Google Voice Assistant

Activate Google Assistant and say:

Okay, Google, take a screenshot.

💡 Note: This feature only works with the Internet on and the voice assistant active. On Redmi with Chinese firmware (without Google services), this method is not available.

Method 2: ADB commands (for advanced users)

If the phone is connected to a PC, you can take a screenshot via ADB:

1. Install Platform Tools from the Android Developers website.
2. Connect Redmi to USB and allow debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
3. In the command line, type: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Incorrect commands can lead to data loss or resetting. For example, the command adb shell rm -rf /sdcard/* Delete all files from the memory card!

6 Problem Solving: Screenshot not saved, no sound, black screen

If the screenshot is not created or errors occur, check the following points:

Problem 1: Screenshot is not saved in the gallery

• 📁 Check the folder. DCIM → Screenshots via file manager (sometimes the gallery is not automatically updated).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – it will reset the media scanner cache.
• 🛠️ Install a file recovery app (such as DiskDigger) if the screenshot is missing after the update MIUI.

Problem 2: No shutter sound

• 🔈 Check if the No Sound or No Disturb mode is on.
• 🎵 Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → System sounds and turn on the screenshot sound.
• 🔊 If the sound is turned off only for screenshots, reset the sound settings to the factory.

Problem 3: Black screen in the screenshot

This is a common mistake when trying to take a screenshot of:

• 🎬 Protected annexes DRM (Netflix, Disney+, banking applications).
• 🔒 Incognito mode in the browser.
• 🎮 Anticheat games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact).

Solution: Use an external camera or special screen recording apps (such as AZ Screen Recorder).

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If screenshots are kept low quality, check the compression settings in Settings → Storage → Free up space → Screenshot quality. By default, MIUI can reduce the resolution to 720p to save space.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to organize them

By default, all screenshots on Redmi are saved to:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/


or




/sdcard/DCIM/Screenshots/

To streamline them:

• 📂 Create separate folders on the subject (for example, Games, Work, Social networks).
• 🏷️ Use tags in the gallery MIUI (highlight a screenshot → Edit → Tags).
• ☁️ Set up automatic upload to the cloud (Google Photos or Mi Cloud).

💡 Useful Lifehack: To quickly find a screenshot by date, sort files by Date of Change in the file manager. Screenshot file titles usually contain date and time in format Screenshot_20260515-123409.png.

If the screenshots take up too much space:

• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary items through the gallery → Albums. → Screenshots → Choose.
• 📦 Archive old screenshots in ZIP (apps RAR ZArchiver).
• 🔍 Use keyword search (for example, type in the telegram gallery to find screenshots from the messenger).

8 Recovery of deleted screenshots

If you accidentally deleted the screenshot, try the following methods:

Method 1: Basket in the MIUI Gallery

On Redmi with MIUI 12+, deleted files are placed in a basket where they are stored for 30 days:

1. Open the gallery. → Basket.
2. Find the right screenshot and click Restore.

Method 2: Recovery applications

If the cart is cleaned, use:

• DiskDigger scans internal memory for file residues.
• Recuva (for PC) – if the screenshots were synced to the computer.
• GT Recovery – works without root rights, but requires quick action after removal.

⚠️ Warning: Don't install recovery software on the same memory where the screenshots were stored! This will overwrite the deleted data. SD-card.

Method 3: Backup copies

If you have synced with Mi Cloud or Google Photos:

1. Go to the cloud storage via the browser.
2. Find the Recycle Bin or Recently Deleted section.
3. Restore files in the last 60 days (in Google Photos) or 30 days (in Mi Cloud).

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning a screenshot, and each new photo or video reduces the likelihood of a successful recovery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi