How to take a picture of the screen on Xiaomi: all the ways from gestures to voice commands

Screenshot on a Xiaomi smartphone is one of the most popular features that will be useful for storing important information, sharing data in messengers or creating guides. MIUI 5 different ways to take a screenshot, including hidden features for models with a AMOLED-In this article, we will analyze all methods, from classic button combinations to voice commands and gestures, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors such as a black screenshot or no sound of a trigger.

It is important to consider that the algorithm for creating a screenshot may vary slightly depending on the firmware version (MIUI 14 vs MIUI 15) and the smartphone model. For example, on the flagships of the Xiaomi 13/14 series, an advanced screenshot editor with text recognition is available, and on the budget Redmi Notes of some generations, there is no support for a triple-touch gesture. We tested all methods on current devices (2023-2026) and collected data in the comparative table below.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models regardless of the MIUI version is the simultaneous pressing of physical buttons.

• 📱 Press the power button (right) and the volume down button (left) for 1-2 seconds.
• 🎨 Hold until visual animation (running wave across the screen) and the characteristic shutter sound appear.
• 📁 The finished screenshot will be saved in the gallery in the Screenshots folder or Screenshots.

On some models (e.g. POCO F5 or Redmi K60), the combination may be delayed, which is due to optimizing power consumption. If you don't get a screenshot the first time, try:

• 🔄 Press buttons at 0.5 seconds intervals (not simultaneously!).
• 🧹 Clear the system cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Clear the cache.
• 🔧 Check the button settings in the Settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a subscreen fingerprint scanner (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) Holding the power button too long can activate Google Assistant instead of screenshots.

2.The "triple touch" gesture: quick screenshot without buttons

The Three-finger swipe feature allows you to take a screenshot with three fingers across the display from top to bottom, a technique that is particularly useful for devices with large screens (such as the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3) or with busy hands.

1. Go to Settings → Buttons and gestures → Screen gestures.
2. Select Triple Touch (or Three-Finger Swipe in MIUI 15).
3. Activate the switch and select the Screenshot action.

After setting up, just swipe three fingers across the screen with a vertical trajectory.

• 👆 The gesture only works on the main screen – in games or some applications (for example, TikTok) it can conflict with internal swipes.
• ⚡ Nana AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) gesture sensitivity is higher – a light touch is enough.
• 🔒 If the gesture does not work, check if it is turned off in the settings Special features → Gesture management.

3. Notification panel: screenshot in one tap

In MIUI 14/15, a separate button for creating screenshots has been added to the notification bar, which is suitable for those who prefer a minimalist interface without unnecessary gestures.

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning). If it's not there, tap it. ⚙️ Edit and add a button to the active button.
3. Click on the icon – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Instant operation – no need to remember combinations.
• 🔄 Ability to take a scrolling screenshot (long screen) for web pages or chats.
• 📱 It works even with physical buttons turned off (for example, when the power button breaks).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Global) ROM for POCO X5) The screenshot button in the notification bar may not be available by default. MIUI Up to the latest version or use alternative methods.

4.Voice commands: screenshot without hands

If you need to take a screenshot without touching your smartphone (such as while cooking or playing sports), use the voice assistant. There are two options available on Xiaomi:

Method 1: Google Assistant

Activate the assistant with a voice ("OK, Google") or hold the Home button, then say:

Take a screenshot.


or




Screenshot.

The assistant will confirm the action and save the screenshot in the gallery, minus the method - it requires an Internet connection to recognize voice.

Method 2: XiaoAI (for Chinese firmware)

On devices with Chinese firmware (China ROM), the built-in XiaoAI assistant is available.

1. Say “” (or hold the search button on the home screen).
2. Say the command “” (literally “screenshot”).

🔹 Important: Voice commands are only in Chinese or English (Global/Russia ROM) Only available Google Assistant.

5 Screenshot with Scrolling: How to Capture a Long Page

Scrolling screenshot allows you to capture all the content of a web page, chat or document, even if it does not fit on one screen.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the described methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. Select the Scrolling option (or the Long Screenshot in MIUI 15).
4. Wait for the automatic scroll of the screen and press Ready.

Limitations of function:

• 🌐 Does not work in secure applications (banks, messengers with encryption).
• 📱 Maximum screenshot length: 10 screens (limited) MIUI).
• 🔄 In some browsers (for example, Chrome) can capture extra items (advertising, menus).

💡

If the scroll function is inactive, try taking a screenshot through the notification bar – it is more often available option “Long screenshot” than when using gestures.

6 Problem Solutions: Black screen, no sound, no screenshot saved

Even on new Xiaomi smartphones, users are faced with typical screenshot errors, and we will analyze the most common and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: The screenshot is black.

This is most often done when you try to take a picture of:

• 🎮 Games (e.g. Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile – Many games block screenshots due to cheat protection.
• 🏦 Banking applications (Sberbank Online, Tinkoff) – security restriction.
• 📺 Streaming services (Netflix, Disney)+) — piracy (DRM).

🔧 Solution: Use an external camera or specialized applications like AZ Screen Recorder (screen recording followed by a frame).

Problem 2: No shutter sound

If you do not hear a characteristic click when creating a screenshot:

1. Check if the system sound is turned off in Settings → Sound → System Sounds.
2. Make sure that no Do Not Disturb or No Sound mode is activated.
3. On some models (Redmi Note 12), the sound of the screenshot can be adjusted separately in Settings → Sound → Screenshot Sound.

Problem 3: Screenshots are not saved in the gallery

Causes and solutions:

• 🗃️ Screenshots folder hidden: Check through the file manager (Files by Google) or enable the display of hidden folders.
• 📱 Insufficient memory: Clear the cache or transfer files to SD-map.
• 🔧 Failure MIUI: Restart your smartphone or reset the Gallery app settings.

⚠️ Note: On devices with storage encryption (for example, after resetting to factory settings), screenshots can be saved to a protected folder. DCIM/.thumbnails. To access them, you will need to enter a password from your Mi Account account.

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If screenshots don't save after the MIUI update, try clearing the Gallery app's data in the settings.This often solves the problem without resetting your phone.

7. Additional chips: editing, text recognition and automation

Xiaomi’s screenshot is not just a static image, but MIUI has tools for instant editing and content analysis:

Screenshot editor

Immediately after creating the screenshot, a thumbnail with buttons will appear:

• ✏️ Edit: Trimming, blurring, adding text or stickers.
• 📤 Quick sending to messengers or the cloud.
• 🔍 Recognition of text: Function OCR copying text from the image (works offline on the MIUI 15).

Automation of screenshots

With Automate or MacroDroid, you can set up automatic screenshots on a schedule or under certain conditions.

IF [Time = 12:00] → TH [Take a screenshot → Save to Dropbox]

Hidden opportunities for developers

B Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 times tap to activate the developer mode) additional options are available:

• 🖥️ Screenshot through ADB: Adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png remotely.
• 📊 Screenshot Logs: Including a Photo Creation Log in Developer Settings → Logistic of screenshots.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi