How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: the complete guide

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 9T allow you to not only communicate and entertain, but also instantly capture important information from the screen. Saving the contents of the display as an image is required daily: whether it is a confirmation of payment, an interesting moment in the game or correspondence in the messenger. Owners of devices based on MIUI often face the question of where the desired function is and what key combinations to use.

Unlike the older models, which required you to pinch complex button combinations, Redmi 9T has many convenient ways. The system offers flexible settings to choose the most comfortable method for each user. You can use physical buttons, swipes across the screen or even voice commands. Understanding all the options available will help to significantly speed up the work with the gadget.

Next, we'll go through each method in detail, look at the possible problems, and answer the frequently asked questions. Whether you're used to classical controls or prefer modern gestures, you'll find the right option. The main thing is to know where to look for the right settings on Android.

Classical method using physical buttons

The most common and reliable way that most Android smartphone users are familiar with is by using side buttons. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9T case on the right are the on and volume swing keys. To create a screenshot, you need to press the power button and the volume button at the same time.

It's important to press the keys briefly, literally touching them. If you hold the buttons too long, the system may perceive this as a command to call the emergency call menu or turn off the device. Instant pressing is the key to success in this method. Once you successfully perform the action, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, and at the top of the screen will appear a thumbnail of the created image.

⚠️ Please do not push too hard on the buttons, especially if you are using your Redmi. 9T a protective film or cover with high sides is installed, as this can lead to key sticking or damage to the body.

This method works even in cases where the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or freezes. Physical buttons take priority in the system and allow you to capture the image in almost any situation, including the moments of freezing of the interface.

Managing screenshots through the notification panel

If you find physical buttons uncomfortable, MIUI offers an alternative through a software interface, and in the notification curtain that is called from top to bottom by the swipe, there's a quick access bar, and here's the Screenshot icon, which allows you to take a snapshot of the current content of the screen with one touch.

For ease of use, you can add this feature to the top row of widgets. Just pull the curtain down to the end, find the Screenshot icon and drag it to the active zone. Now it takes only a couple of seconds to create copies of the screen, a method that is especially convenient when you hold the phone with one hand and control the interface with the other.

The control panel also allows you to immediately edit the resulting image, and when you click on the button, you'll see a pop-up window with tools to crop, draw or add text, which eliminates the need to open the gallery and look for the right editing application.

Using three-finger gestures

One of the most useful features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create screenshots with a gesture, which you have to swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen, which is not active by default, so you have to pre-enable it in your system settings.

To activate the option, go to Advanced Settings, then select Screenshot and switch on the Three Finger Switch, and then the three-finger gesture will be available in all applications, ideal for those who like to control a smartphone without using physical buttons.

There's also a variation of this gesture that allows you to take long screenshots, so if you hold them on the screen after you hold them with three fingers, the system will suggest you scroll down to capture more information, an indispensable feature for storing long correspondence or articles in the browser.

Voice control and additional options

With modern technology, you can control your smartphone without even touching it. If you have Google Assistant enabled or Xiao AI built-in voice assistant (which can be limited in global versions), you can just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot." The system will instantly execute the command and save the image.

This is especially useful in situations where hands are busy or dirty, and voice control works on top of any application, making it a versatile tool, but it requires a stable Internet connection and a properly configured microphone to work properly.

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For quick activation of the voice assistant, set up the start by the phrase “OK, Google” in the settings of the Google app so as not to press the activation buttons.

Also worth mentioning is the “Quick Commands” feature, which allows you to set up a screenshot to tap the back of your smartphone (if the model supports this feature through third-party apps or updates) or to press the “Home” button long-term in button navigation.

Creating long screenshots and editing them

Often, a single screen is not enough to store all the information you need. Xiaomi Redmi 9T has a Scrolling feature. Immediately after you create a normal screenshot (in any of the ways described), a thumbnail appears in the corner. Press the down arrow button on it or select Scroll mode.

The system will automatically start scrolling down the contents of the page, stitching the frames into one long image. You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen. The maximum length of this image is limited by the system's capabilities, but usually allows you to capture all correspondence or the entire web page.

Once you've created a long screenshot, you can edit it right in the preview, and there are tools available to highlight important parts with a marker, add text or stickers, and this allows you to send informative and understandable images to the people you're talking to right away.

Where are the screenshots stored and how to find them

All images created are automatically saved in the gallery. The Gallery app on Xiaomi Redmi 9T has a separate album called Screenshots, which makes it easier to search and sort files, since they do not mix with photos taken on camera.

If you use a file manager, you can find images by the path Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots or MIUI → gallery → cloud → screenshot, depending on the version of MIUI and the region. Knowing the exact path is useful when connecting your phone to a computer to transfer files.

⚠️ Attention: Check the folder of screenshots regularly, as they take up space in internal memory. Old and unnecessary images are better deleted or transferred to the cloud storage.

You can use Favorites to sort automatically, or create your own albums, and it also offers smart recognition of the content of screenshots, such as highlighting text from an image or searching text inside a picture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Screenshots on Redmi 9T can be taken in five different ways, choose the one that is most convenient in a particular situation of using a smartphone.