How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi: All Ways for Redmi, POCO and Black Shark

You can take a screenshot of a Xiaomi smartphone in seconds — if you know the right key combinations or the hidden features of MIUI. But many users still click buttons at random, lose pictures or are unaware of alternative methods. This article closes all the gaps from the classic Power + Volume Down to voice commands and gestures in games.

We’ve tested all the ways on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and even the budget Redmi A2 – instructions work on all devices with MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14. And if your model is older, at the end of the article there is a section with solutions for outdated versions of firmware.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on 99% of Xiaomi smartphones is the simultaneous pressing of physical buttons.

• 📱 Hold the Power Button (right) and Volume Down (left) for 1-2 seconds.
• 🎯 Let go when you hear the shutter sound or see an animation screenshot.
• 🖼️ The finished shot will appear in the notification panel – tap on it for editing or-sharing.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Black Shark 5 Pro) have the power button on the left, and don’t confuse it with the volume control, otherwise turn off the screen or start the Game Turbo instead of a screenshot.

If the combination does not work:

• 🔄 Check if the buttons are locked in the settings → Special facilities → Power button.
• ⏱️ Press the buttons at the same time – a delay of even 0.5 seconds will trigger another action.
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is above 5% – at a critical level, the system blocks some functions.

2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

MIUI offers a unique feature – to create a screenshot swipe across the screen, which is convenient when physical buttons are difficult to access (for example, in a case or while holding a smartphone and a stylus).

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select a screenshot with three fingers and activate the switch.
3. Test: Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time.

🔹 nuance:

• 🎨 The gesture only works on the main screen – in games and some applications (for example, TikTok), it can conflict with internal gestures.
• 👆 If the picture is not created, try to swipe your fingers strictly vertically, not diagonally.
• 🔒 On a locked screen, the gesture is disabled by default (for security reasons).

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If the gesture works by accident (for example, when scrolling through the feed in social networks), reduce sensitivity in the gesture settings or turn off the function.

3. Voice command "OK Google"

You can take a screenshot on Xiaomi without even touching your phone, using a voice assistant, which is indispensable if:

• 🧤 You wear gloves or with dirty hands.
• 🚗 You need to keep navigation while driving.
• 🎮 You want to save a moment in the game without interrupting the gameplay.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant (if not configured: Settings → Apps → Default → Assistant and Voice Input).
2. Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” or “Hey Google, take a screen.”
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears (required for security).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro with global firmware) voice commands may not work due to limitations MIUI for regional versions:

🔧 Install Google App from APKMirror (Android 12 version)+) and set up the assistant language in English (USA).

4. Screenshot in Games via Game Turbo

Xiaomi players often face a problem: standard screenshot techniques don’t work in full-screen games like Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile.

How to take a picture in the game:

1. Start the game - in the upper right corner will appear a floating panel Game Turbo (icon) 🎮).
2. Slip on the panel and select Screenshot (icon) 📸).
3. The finished image will be saved in the DCIM → Screenshots → Game folder.

🔹 Additional Game Turbo chips:

• 🎥 You can record gameplay (up to 30 minutes per day). 1080p).
• 🔇 Disable notifications during the game so that they do not get screenshot.
• 📊 look through FPS and the temperature of the processor during the game.

5. Screenshot with Quick Ball (floating panel)

Quick Ball is a virtual button that appears on top of any screen, replacing physical keys and making it easier to access key features, including screenshots.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Additional features → Quick Ball
2. Activate the switch and select Screenshot from the quick action list.
3. Set up the transparency and position of the panel (right edge is recommended to avoid getting in the way).

🔹 The benefits of Quick Ball:

Quick Ball is the only way to take a screenshot on Xiaomi with a faulty power or volume button.

6.Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications

If standard methods do not work (for example, on custom firmware or after resetting settings), you can use:

Method 1: ADB-Team (for advanced users)

A computer with installed equipment is required ADB-Drivers and Included Debugging USB phone-on.

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The image will be saved in the root folder of the device under the name screen.png.

Method 2: Apps from Google Play

Recommended Utility (Security Checked):

• 📲 Screenshot Easy – Supports scrolling long pages.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – Adds a blurred and text editor.
• 🎮 Screen Master – Optimized for Gamers.

⚠️ Note: Screenshot apps require permission to Record screen and Overlay over other windows. Do not install programs with suspicious reviews or requesting access to SMS/contact.

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ADB and third-party apps are extreme measures, and 90 percent of the time, MIUI is not enough.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

What can be done with screenshots:

• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary: Open the gallery → screenshot → select files → Delete.
• 📤 Share: Tap on the picture → Share. → select the messenger.
• ✏️ Edit: In the gallery click Edit → Cut, add text or emoji.
• 🔍 Search: Enter a keyword in the gallery search bar (such as a game or settings).

🔹 Tip: To prevent screenshots from taking up space, enable automatic uploading in Google Photos:

1. Open Google Photos → Settings → Backup.
2. Choose High Quality (Free Storage) or Original (Google Drive Counter).
3. Activate Backup of Screenshot Packages.

8 Problem Solving: No screenshot is created

If none of these methods work, check:

🔧 Extreme measures:

• 🔄 Restart your phone (hold power for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Reset your gesture settings: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset your gesture settings.
• 🔗 Connect your phone to your PC and use Scrcpy to shoot your screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi