How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi: All the Ways to Work in 2026

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most popular features that can be used to save important information, share data or fix errors in the application. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face difficulties: standard button combinations do not work, you can not find pictures taken or activate alternative methods, especially after MIUI updates, when the interface changes and the usual gestures stop working.

In this article, we will explore all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from classic keyboard shortcuts to hidden shell features. You will learn how to take screenshots on models with and without physical buttons, where stored files are, and how to automate the process with gestures or a voice assistant. Separately, we will consider typical problems (for example, why screenshots turn out in black) and give recommendations for optimizing the process for different use cases.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile and reliable method is the use of hardware buttons, which works on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the version of MIUI or the presence of physical keys.

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the Power (on/lock) button and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the save.

On models with touch buttons (for example, Xiaomi Mi Mix or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the principle is the same, but instead of a physical volume key, a virtual bar is used.

• 🔄 Check if the buttons are locked in the settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Power button completes call).
• ⚡ Make sure there is enough charge on the device (less than 5% can block some features).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes system failures interfere with the correct operation of hot keys.

This method is suitable for emergencies where other methods are not available (for example, when the interface freezes or the sensor is turned off), but it has disadvantages: it is inconvenient to use with one hand, and some models (for example, POCO F5) require perfect synchrony of pressing.

2.Gestural screenshot: three-finger swipe

The MIUI shell offers a convenient alternative, swiping three fingers across the screen, a technique that is particularly popular among users who often take screenshots with one hand to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select the screenshot with three fingers.
3. Turn on the switch and if necessary, set the direction of the swipe (default - down).

Now, just swipe your three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or in the chosen direction) to take a picture.

• ⚡ Faster than a button combination, no need to look for keys.
• 👆 Works on a locked screen (if the option is enabled in the security settings).
• 🎯 Accuracy: You can select the screen area for a partial screenshot (hold your finger after swiping).

Activate the function in Settings → Gestures

Check the direction of the swipe (default – down)

Make sure the sensor is not contaminated (dust interferes with recognition)

Try it on a clean screen (no open apps)-->

Some models (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra) support an additional option: if you hold your finger after swiping, the screenshot editing menu will open, which allows you to immediately crop the image or add notes.

⚠️ Warning: On devices with curved screens (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra), the three-finger gesture may be triggered accidentally when you touch the side, in which case turn off the function or reconfigure the swipe direction to horizontal.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

If the physical buttons are not working or the gestures are disabled, you can use the Quick Settings Panel, which is suitable for all versions of MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the notification panel by swiping your finger from top to bottom.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually it is hidden under additional options - click on the arrow or swipe to the left).
3. Slip the icon to take a picture of the entire screen.

If the icon is not in the panel:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Notification panel.
• 📌 Find the Edit Panel item and add the Screenshot Tumbler to the active elements.
• 🔄 Restart the device if the changes do not apply.

This method is convenient for tablets (such as the Xiaomi Pad 5/6), where the combination of buttons can be uncomfortable, and it is useful if you often take screenshots in games - do not interrupt the gameplay with the press of hardware keys.

4.Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

If you have a voice assistant on (like Google Assistant or Xiaomi's XiaoAI), you can take voice screenshots, which is especially useful when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

For Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with the voice command OK, Google or hold the Home button.
2. Say, Take a screenshot or take a picture of the screen.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

For XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware):

1. Press the power button or say (XiaoAI Tongxue).
2. Say: (Jietu means "screenshot" in Chinese).

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ A stable Internet connection is required to recognize voice.
• 🔇 In noisy places, the team may not work.
• 📵 In some models (for example, POCO M4 Pro) voice screenshot disabled by default - check the assistant settings.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t recognize the command, try to pronounce it more clearly or switch the language in the settings to English (Settings → System → Languages & Input).

This is useful for users with disabilities or in situations where hands cannot be used (e.g. during cooking or repairs), but it is less reliable than hardware methods and may not work in games or applications with overlay locks.

5. Screenshot of a long page (scrollable)

The MIUI shell allows you to take pictures of very long pages (such as chats, websites or lists in apps), which is available in the standard Screenshots app and works like this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after saving the bottom of the screen, a bar with options will appear. Slip on the Scrolling icon (or Long Screenshot).
3. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the snippets into a single image.
4. Press Ready to save the result.

The function is supported by:

• 🌐 Mi Browser and Google Chrome.
• 💬 Applications WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber.
• 📄 Some social networks (Vkontakte, Facebook).

⚠️ Note: On dynamic content-uploading sites (such as Instagram or TikTok), a long screenshot may crop some of the data. In this case, use specialized applications like LongShot or Scroll Capture.

The maximum screenshot length depends on the device model and MIUI version. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the limit is ~5 screens, and on the Redmi 9A, only 3. If you need to capture more, break the process into several stages.

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots are saved to the Pictures → Screenshots folder (or DCIM → Screenshots on some models).

• 📁 Conductor (Files) → Images → Screenshots).
• 🖼️ Gallery (Screenshot album).
• 🔍 Search for the screenshot keyword in the app menu.

To change the place of conservation:

1. Open the Screenshots app (icon with scissors).
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. In the Save folder section, specify a new path (for example, Mi Cloud cloud storage or memory card).

Tips for managing screenshots:

• 🗑️ Clean Screenshots folder regularly – it can take up several gigabytes of memory.
• 🔄 Enable automatic download in Google Photos (Settings) → Backups to avoid losing important photos.
• 📌 Use tags in the gallery to quickly find screenshots on topics (e.g. #work, #game).

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Screenshots take up space in the device's memory. Set up automatic deletion of old files through Settings → Storage → Cleanup to avoid overflow.

If screenshots are not saved:

• Check the Screenshots application rights in Settings → Apps → Permissions.
• Make sure that the device has enough free space (minimum 500 MB).
• Update MIUI to the latest version - in old firmware there are bugs with saving.

7. Solving typical problems

Even on modern Xiaomi devices, users are faced with errors when creating screenshots. Let’s consider the most common cases and ways to fix them:

If screenshots are black in certain applications (e.g. SberBank Online or Tinkoff), this is due to DRM protection. Banking programs and streaming services (e.g. Disney+) block the screen from being fixed, and you can bypass this limitation:

• 📱 Using the second device (take a picture of the screen with another smartphone).
• 🖥️ Through screen mirroring on PC (Scrcpy or Vysor applications).
• 🔓 Disable protection in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then in Settings → Additionally. → For developers, turn off Ban screenshots).

⚠️ Attention: Disconnection DRM-The security may disrupt some applications (e.g. Netflix will stop playing content in the app). HD). After creating a screenshot, it is recommended to return the settings to the original state.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi