How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Screenshots on Xiaomi are one of the most popular features that can be used to save important information, share data in messengers or fix errors in the work of applications. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face difficulties: standard keyboard shortcuts do not work, gestures in MIUI are inactive, or the screenshot is saved in an unexpected format. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones – from classic to little-known, including solutions for devices with faulty buttons or outdated versions of firmware.

Xiaomi is a feature that regularly updates the MIUI shell, changing the layout of controls and adding new features. For example, MIUI 14 has the ability to take scrolling screenshots of web pages and chats without third-party applications, and HyperOS (2026) redesigned the interface of quick settings, we take into account all these nuances and provide current instructions for different versions of the software.

If you've never taken a screenshot on Xiaomi before, or if your smartphone is behaving outside the box (like not saving images in a gallery), this guide will help you understand the reasons and find a working method. And for power users, we've prepared advanced techniques: creating screenshots through ADB, automating with Google Assistant, and even taking a screen with a delay.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. To create a screenshot at the same time press:

• 📱 Power button (on/locking) + volume-reduce button for 1-2 seconds.
• 🔊 In some models (for example, POCO F5) The power combination may work. + Volume increase – it depends on regional firmware.
• 🎯 After a successful screenshot, you will hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera and see the animation of saving in the upper right corner of the screen.

If the combination does not work:

⚠️ Warning: Mechanical button devices (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) sometimes require longer retention (up to 3 seconds). If a screenshot is not created, check if the buttons are locked in the security settings (Settings) → Lock screen → Additionally).

2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

A proprietary MIUI feature that eliminates the need to use physical buttons to activate this way:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the option "Three-finger screenshot" and turn it on.
3. Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (no pause!).

Advantages of the method:

• 👆 It works on any screen (even in games or videos).
• 🔄 You can adjust the direction of the gesture (up or down) in the settings.
• 📁 Screenshots are automatically saved to the Mi Cloud if sync is enabled.

If the gesture doesn't work:

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Redmi K50) function conflicts with navigation gestures. Turn off full-screen gestures in Settings → Display. → Navigate the system or use an alternative method.

3. Quick panel and notification panel

The fastest way to take a screenshot is if you need to capture something right now.

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
3. Slip it on it - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

If the badge is not:

• 🔧 Click on "Edit" (pencil in the upper right corner of the panel).
• 🔍 Find the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 📌 Secure the icon so it doesn't disappear when scrolling.

In HyperOS (2026), the panel interface changed:

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In the new shell, the screenshot icon can be hidden behind the "More" button (three dots). Click on it to expand additional options, including recording the screen and a snapshot of the scrollable area.

4. Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

If you have your hands busy or your sensor/buttons are not working, you can take a voice screenshot.

• 🎤 Activate Google Assistant by saying “OK, Google” or holding the Home button (on older models).
• 🗣️ Tell the command: "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot".
• 📲 The assistant will confirm the action and save the image in the gallery.

For Chinese firmware (without Google services), use the built-in XiaoAI:

1. Hold the home button or say "for the Chinese version".
2. Say: " (in Chinese) or "screenshot" (in Russian versions).

Limitations of the method:

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots do not work in banking apps, overlay lock games, and lock screens, and Google Assistant may request additional permissions when you first use them.

5. Scrolling and long screenshots

Scrolling Shot allows you to capture an entire web page, a chat on Telegram, or a list of contacts — even if they don't fit on a single screen.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the upper right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the option “Scroll” (or “Long shot” in older versions of MIUI).
4. 📜 You automatically start scrolling down the screen. Press "Done" when you grab the right area.

Limitations and nuances:

• 🚫 Does not work in applications with dynamic content (for example, Instagram or TikTok).
• 📄 Maximum screenshot length: 10 screens (limited) MIUI).
• 🔄 In HyperOS, the feature is called “Advanced Picture” and supports horizontal scrolling.

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Scrolling screenshots are saved in.png format with a resolution of up to 2400×10000 pixels and can be immediately sent to instant messengers or converted to PDF through the built-in editor.

6. Screenshot via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on custom firmware or after resetting), you can take a screenshot via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method requires a connection to a PC, but it is guaranteed to work on any Xiaomi device.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: Adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
4. Take a screenshot command: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the folder with the platform-tools.

Additional features of ADB:

• 📹 Screen recording: adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/video.mp4 (stop recording: Ctrl+C).
• 🔍 Viewing system logs (useful for diagnosis): adb logcat

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They give you full access to the system. Don't use them on unfamiliar devices or on public networks, because this can lead to data leakage.

7. Problem Solving: Screenshots Are Not Saved or Disappear

If screenshots don’t appear in the gallery or disappear, check out the following points:

If the problem persists:

• 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button) →"Restarting in Safe Mode").
• 🛠️ Reset the settings of the Gallery app in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 📥 Install a third-party app for screenshots (like Screenshot Easy or Super Screenshot).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi