How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways (including models without a power button)

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are a basic feature that can be used to save important information, share data or fix errors. However, even experienced users sometimes face difficulties: standard keyboard shortcuts do not work, gestures do not work or menu options are lost. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create screenshots on Redmi devices (including Redmi Note 12 Pro+ models, Redmi 10C and others), as well as consider typical problems and their solutions.

Xiaomi’s smartphone features are the MIUI shell, which is regularly updated and repositioned. For example, the gesture menu disappeared in MIUI 14, and a new way of screenshots via voice assistant Xiao AI appeared in MIUI 15. We took into account all the changes and collected instructions relevant for 2026 (including Android 13/14).

If you use Redmi with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some of the methods may not work – in this case, pay attention to the universal methods at the end of the article.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most reliable method that works on all Redmi models (from Redmi 4X to Redmi Note 13 Pro+).

• 🔘 Power button (right) + 🔽 Volume down button (left).
• 🕒 Hold 1-2 seconds until the screen blinks and save animations appear.
• 📁 The finished shot can be found in the gallery in the Screenshots folder or through a notification.

On some models (for example, Redmi K50i) the switch-off menu may work, in which case you can try pressing the buttons faster or changing the order (volume first, then power).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a damaged power button (for example, after a fall), this method will not work.

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2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

The three-finger screenshot feature is available in MIUI since version 10, which is convenient when buttons are hard to reach (e.g., when using a smartphone with one hand) to activate it:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Scan screen with three fingers" and turn on the switch.
3. Check the work: swipe from top to bottom on the screen with three fingers at the same time (not necessarily strictly vertically - a slight inclination is allowed).

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🧹 Make sure there are no greasy spots or protective film on the screen (the sensor may not recognize touch).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes sensor malfunctions are solved this way.
• ⚙️ In the gesture settings, select “Learning” to calibrate recognition.

On the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and later, you can adjust the gesture to a scrolling screenshot (long page shot). To do this, after you create a screenshot, tap the thumbnail in the notification and select Scrolling.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots in the notification curtain, which is suitable if the buttons or gestures are not working.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually scissors) 🖇️ If you don't have one, you can tap it. ⚙️ Edit and add a button to the active button.
3. Click on the icon – the smartphone will take a picture of the current screen.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), the button is hidden by default to return it:

1. Go to Settings → Notification Panel → Order of icons.
2. Find the Screenshot in the list of inactive and drag to the top.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi with custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu), the location of the button may be different. If the icon is missing even after editing, check the version MIUI In Settings → The phone.

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4. Voice assistant Xiao AI (for MIUI 12 and later)

With MIUI 12, Xiaomi's Xiao AI voice assistant is integrated into its smartphones, which can take screenshots on command. This is convenient if the hands are busy or the buttons are faulty.

1. Activate the assistant: 🎤 Keep the button pressed home (on models with a physical button). 🗣️ Say, "Hello, Xiao." AI» (if voice awakening is enabled).
2. Say the command: "Take a screenshot" (in Russian or English: "Take a screenshot"). "Screenshot".

If Xiao AI fails to respond:

• 🔊 Check if the voice assistant is enabled in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Xiao AI.
• 🌐 Make sure the voice language matches the system language (for example, if the system is in Russian and the command is given in English, the assistant may not work).
• 🔄 Update Xiao app AI via Google Play or App Store MIUI.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and older, Xiao AI supports scrolling screenshots. To do this, after the command, say, "Take a long screenshot."

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If Xiao AI doesn't understand the command, try to pronounce it more slowly and clearly. In the assistant settings (Settings → Xiao AI → Voice control), you can turn on the "High Sensitivity" mode for better recognition.

5. Screenshot via Google Assistant (for GMS devices)

On Redmi smartphones with Google services (such as the global versions of Redmi Note 12), you can use Google Assistant, which works even if MIUI functions are disabled.

1. Activate Google Assistant: 🔳 Press the home button (on screens with navigation buttons). 🗣️ Say “OK Google” (if voice control is enabled).
2. Say the command, "Take a screenshot." "Screenshot."

If the team fails:

• 📱 Make sure you have the Google app installed (updated to the latest version).
• 🌍 Check the Assistant language in settings: Settings → Google → Settings for the Assistant → Languages.
• 🔒 Allow Assistant to access the screen in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Special facilities services.

The advantage of this method is that it works on any firmware, including custom ones (for example, LineageOS), but on the Chinese versions of Redmi without Google services (MIUI China), Assistant is not available.

6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, because of a button break or a firmware failure), use one of these methods:

For scrolling screenshots (long pages) on models without built-in functionality, use the LongShot or Stitch & Share app. They automatically glue multiple shots into a single file.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB Be careful of the incorrect commands, which can cause the system to crash. -rf /sdcard/ Delete all files from the memory card!

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If none of these methods work, check to see if screenshots in security policies (e.g., corporate profiles or Knock Code devices) are disabled.

Solving screenshot problems on Xiaomi Redmi

Sometimes screenshots don't save or the functionality malfunctions. Consider typical errors and their solutions:

• 📱 Screenshots not saved in gallery: Check folder DCIM/Screenshots Make sure the device has enough memory (minimum) 100 Restart your smartphone, sometimes the system doesn't have time to update the gallery.
• 🔇 No sound when you take a screenshot: Check if it's silent or Do Not Disturb. In the sound settings (Settings) → Sound) turn on “System sounds».
• 🚫 Blocked screenshots in apps (banking, games): This is a security limitation - you can't get around it. Use an external camera or screen recording (if allowed).

If after the MIUI update, screenshot options are missing:

1. Reset gesture settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset gesture settings.
2. Update the firmware to the latest version through Settings → Software Update.
3. Clear the system cache: Settings → Storage → Clear the cache.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi