How to make a screen on Xiaomi Poco: a complete guide

Modern Xiaomi Poco smartphones have become the standard for performance, but even experienced users often wonder how to quickly capture the contents of the screen. MIUI and the new HyperOS have many tools for working with images that go far beyond simple image capture. Understanding these features saves time and avoid installing third-party software.

In this article, we will explore all available methods, from classic buttons to advanced gestures and voice control, learn how to take long screenshots of pages, edit them immediately after creation, and where to look for saved files. Information is relevant for current models of 2026, including the F, X and C series.

Sometimes standard methods can fail or be inconvenient in certain use cases. Below are proven algorithms that guarantee results. We will look at nuances that are rarely discussed in official manuals.

Classical Method Through Physical Buttons

The most common and reliable way to work on any Android device is to use a mechanical key combination: on Poco smartphones, you need to simultaneously press the on and off buttons. You don't need to hold them for long: a short but clear press is enough.

It is important to keep synchrony: if you press the buttons with a high delay, the system will perceive this as two separate actions (locking the screen or changing the volume). A short click is the key to success. Visual confirmation will be the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if it is not turned off) and the flash of the screen.

In the upper right corner, you'll see a thumbnail of the image you've taken, and it'll hang for a few seconds, allowing you to quickly edit or send the file to the messenger, and if you miss that moment, the file will automatically be saved to the gallery.

⚠️ Warning: Do not keep buttons pinched for too long, as on some firmwares, prolonged retention may trigger a shutdown menu or emergency call. SOS.

This method is universal and works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or busy with background processes.

Using three-finger gestures

For those who are uncomfortable reaching for the volume buttons, Xiaomi has introduced a handy gesture, which you swipe three fingers down the screen to activate, which instantly creates a snapshot of the current contents of the display.

The function is not active by default, you need to turn it on in the settings. The path to the option usually looks like: Settings → Additional features → Screenshot. Here you can adjust the behavior after you create a screenshot, for example, automatically opening the editor.

The gesture is especially handy when you hold your phone with one hand and flip through the tape with the other, but on the big screens of the flagship Poco F-series, it can be a bit difficult to perform it with three fingers due to the narrow scope of the palm.

There's also a variation of the gesture that allows you to take screenshots of the area, and after you've done that, the system can suggest that you select a specific rectangle that you want to save, and that eliminates the need to frame the afterward image.

Voice control and Assistant

Google Assistant technology and the built-in voice assistant Xiao AI (only limited in global versions) allow you to control your smartphone without touching. Just say the phrase "Ok Google, make a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot", and the system will execute the command.

This is ideal in situations where hands are busy or dirty. Voice control requires a stable Internet connection to handle a request by Google servers, although basic commands can work offline, and accuracy depends on diction and ambient noise.

To activate, make sure that Google Assistant allows device control. Sometimes additional authorization or voice Match settings are required to make the phone respond to your voice, ignoring extraneous commands.

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Use voice control when you need to take a screenshot of an error in a game or app that locks buttons or a sensor.

In new versions of HyperOS, the integration of voice assistant has become deeper, allowing not only to take pictures, but also to send them to selected applications immediately on a voice command.

Control panel and side menu

In the notification curtain, which is called by the top-down swipe, there's often a quick access button, and the scissors icon or camera icon allows you to make a screen with one tap, and if there's no button, you can add it through the tiles editor at the top of the curtain.

There's also a Sidebar, which is called by a swipe from the edge of the screen, and you can add a Screenshot widget to it, which is especially convenient on Poco Pad tablets or large-screen smartphones in horizontal orientation.

The advantage of the method is that it doesn't require memorizing combinations, but there's a caveat: in some heavy games or applications with protected content, calling the curtain can be blocked or lead to the application being curtailed.

Creating long screenshots (scrolling)

One of the most sought-after features in the Xiaomi ecosystem is the ability to create panoramic images, which is necessary to save long WhatsApp or Telegram correspondence, as well as entire articles in the browser, and after you create a regular screenshot (by any means) in the corner appears a plaque.

On this plaque, you press the "Scroll" button. The screen will automatically scroll down to capture new information. The process will stop when it reaches the end of the page or when you touch the screen.

The quality of the final image depends on the screen resolution and pixel density. On high-resolution models (2K and above), long screenshots can take up a significant amount of memory, since the final vertical resolution can reach tens of thousands of pixels.

Video players, maps, and some DRM-protected sites will only take a screenshot of the visible area, ignoring the scrolling command.

⚠️ Note: When creating very long screenshots (more than 10 screens), the process can be interrupted by the system to save RAM, if many heavy applications are running in the background.

Editing and markup immediately after creation

Immediately after you take a screenshot, a preview appears in the corner, and if you click on it, the built-in editor opens, which allows you to draw arrows, highlight text with a marker, blur sensitive data (card numbers, passwords) and add stickers.

The blur tool is particularly useful for protecting personal information before sending a screenshot to a chat, so you just swipe through the text, and it turns into a colored spot that can't be restored.

Text Recognition (OCR) is also available, and it analyzes the image and allows you to copy text from the image to the clipboard, and it works surprisingly well even with handwriting if the handwriting is legible.

If you didn't edit the screenshot at the time of creation, don't worry. All the same tools are available in the Gallery app when you open any image, and it's even more functional, including filters and cropping by standard proportions.

Where to look for saved screenshots

All images are automatically stored in internal memory, and can be found through the Gallery app in Screenshots. In the file system, the path is usually /Internal Storage/DCIM/Screenshots or /Internal Storage/Pictures/Screenshots.

The latest versions of HyperOS have introduced a smart sorting system that can automatically group screenshots by application or date, making it easier to find the right information in a stream of thousands of images.

You can use a built-in cleaner to free up space, and it finds similar screenshots and suggests removing duplicates or old shots that you probably won't use anymore.

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Screenshots take up space in memory; clean Screenshots folder regularly if you actively use the long page saving feature.

Frequent problems and their solution

Sometimes users find that screenshots are not taken, often because a particular application prohibits screenshots (e.g., incognito or Netflix banking apps), in which case you will see a black screen instead of a picture.

Another common problem is memory shortage: If the internal storage is full, the system will not be able to save the new file. Cleaning up a few megabytes usually solves the problem instantly.

It’s also worth checking access rights. If you’re using third-party launchers or modified versions of Android, system services may be limited.