How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

Taking screenshots on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones seems like a simple task — until you face unexpected limitations: some users can’t find saved images, others do not know about the existence of gesture controls, and others miss the opportunity to take long screenshots of the pages they scrolle. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create screens on devices with MIUI 14/15, including hidden functions and solutions to typical problems.

The manufacturer updates the firmware regularly, and with each release the mechanics can change. For example, in MIUI 14 the screenshot button disappeared from the notification bar, but now voice commands are supported through Google Assistant. And in MIUI 15 the ability to edit screenshots immediately after creation - without opening third-party applications.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the version of MIUI. The algorithm is simple: simultaneously press the power button and the volume button for 1-2 seconds. Hold longer is not necessary - the system recognizes the command instantly.

What happens next:

• 📸 The screen will blink, the sound of the shutter will sound (if not turned off in the settings).
• 📱 At the bottom of the screen will appear a screenshot thumbnail with the buttons Share and edit.
• 🗃️ The file is automatically saved to the folder Pictures/Screenshots (or DCIM/Screenshots on some models).

An important nuance: on physical button devices (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro), the combination works more clearly than on touch key smartphones (Xiaomi 13 Ultra), in which case it may take 2-3 attempts for the system to recognize the press.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen goes out or reboots after pressing the buttons, this is a sign of the power key sticking. Try to clean the button from dust or contact the service.

2. Triple-touch gesture (3 fingers)

The screenshot gesture is manually enabled, but when set up, it becomes the most convenient way, and it works even if one of the physical buttons is broken.

1. Open Settings → Special features → Gestures and movements → Screenshot gesture.
2. Activate the screenshot switch with a triple touch.
3. Select action: Save screenshot or edit after creation.

Now, just swipe your three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (as if you swipe down).

• 🎮 Games (no need to interrupt gameplay with the press of buttons).
• 📱 One hand (for example, when holding your phone in the subway).
• 🔧 Devices with faulty buttons.

On POCO F5 and later, the gesture is disabled by default – it must be activated manually through Settings → Additional → Gestures.

Enable the function in "Special Opportunities" |

Check the sensitivity of the gesture (default – average)|

Disable conflicting gestures (e.g., "Swipe to return")|

Try the lock screen (it doesn’t work on all models)-->

3. Notification panel and quick settings

In MIUI 12-14, there was a separate screenshot button in the notification bar, but MIUI 15 removed it, and instead, an alternative path appeared:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Select a screenshot from the quick action list.

This method is convenient if:

• 🔧 Physical buttons don't work.
• 🎨 You need to quickly edit the screenshot (the built-in editor will open).
• 📁 You need to share a picture immediately (for example, on Telegram or WeChat).

Restriction: Some models (Redmi 9A, POCO M3) do not have a screenshot button in the quick settings, in which case use the Tools widget on the home screen.

4. Voice commands (Google Assistant and Xiao AI)

If you have Google Assistant on or your Xiao AI on, you can take voice screenshots, which is useful for people with disabilities or when hands are busy.

For Google Assistant:

1. Say, OK, Google, take a screenshot.
2. Confirm the team in the window that appears.

For Xiao AI (China only/Global Firmware with Sino-based features):

1. Activate the assistant with a long hold of the Home button.
2. Say: (Xiao AI, screenshot).

Important: Voice does not work in games and some applications with blocking overlays (for example, banking programs), and Xiao AI may not recognize commands on devices with global firmware without a Chinese language package.

5. Long (scrollable) screenshots

Scrolling Screenshot allows you to capture an entire web page, a chat in 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, click on it.
3. In the open editor, tap on the icon 📜 (Scrolling) at the bottom menu.
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and combines the frames.

Limitations:

• 🌐 Does not work in Chrome with the “Light Mode” enabled».
• 📱 Maximum length: 10 screens (on the MIUI 15).
• 🔒 In some applications (for example, TikTok) the function is blocked.

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If the screenshot you are scrolling gets cropped, try zooming in first (with two fingers) and then take a picture.

6. Screenshots via ADB (for developers)

This method will come in handy if the sensor is not working or if you need to automate the creation of screens (for example, for testing applications).

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB smartphone.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (preferably original).

The team to create a screenshot:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

To download the file on PC:

adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Screenshots\

Warning: on MIUI 14+ at the first connection through ADB If the screen does not respond to touch, use the mouse through the phone. OTG-adapter.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 12 and later) some ADB-The commands may be limited. Full access requires unlocking the bootloader.

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Voice commands and gestures are the fastest, but they don't work in all apps. For versatility, use a button combination or ADB.

Frequent problems and solutions

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved.

Solution: Check the permissions for the Gallery application (Settings → Applications → Gallery → Permissions → Memory). If the Screenshots folder is missing, create it manually through the file manager.

Problem 2: The shutter is off, but you want to get it back.

Solution: Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibration → System Sounds → Screenshot Sound and turn on the switch.

Problem. 3: The screenshot shows the navigation bar (Back buttons)./Dwash»).

Solution: Enable Full-screen mode in the screen settings or use the swipe gesture from the bottom to hide the panel before creating a shot.

Problem 4: Screenshots are blurry or dark.

Solution: This is a MIUI bug when Dark Mode or Charge Savings are on.

• Turn off the dark theme.
• Increase the brightness of the screen to 70%+.
• Reset the device.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions