How to take screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: step-by-step instructions

Modern smartphones have long ceased to be just a means of communication, becoming powerful multimedia centers, where we spend a lot of time. Xiaomi Redmi 9A is no exception, offering users extensive functionality for working with content. One of the most popular features remains the creation of screenshots that allow you to save important correspondence, interesting moments from games or useful articles for later use.

Owners of budget devices often face nuances of the MIUI interface, which may differ from standard Android. Understanding all available methods of creating screenshots will help to significantly simplify the interaction with the gadget. In this article, we will discuss in detail every available method, from classic buttons to automated scripts.

Whether you’re a newcomer to the smartphone world or a power user, knowing these techniques will be helpful.We’ll look not only at the basic mechanics, but also at the hidden features of the system that often go unnoticed, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your device.

Using physical buttons for quick capture

The most common and quickest method that users use is a combination of hardware keys. On Redmi 9A, this method works instantly and requires no additional settings. You need to simultaneously press and briefly hold the volume down and the power button.

It's important to keep the right tap rhythm: if you hold the buttons too long, the phone can perceive this as a command to call the emergency call or shutdown menu, light enough and synchronous touch, visual and audio signal will confirm that the picture is successfully saved in the gallery.

This is a universal technique that works even when the touchscreen is temporarily unresponsive or getting stuck, but if you have a broken volume button, you'll have to resort to alternatives, which we'll talk about later. For most situations, the button combination remains the benchmark for speed.

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If the buttons are physical, but the screenshot is not taken, check if they are stuck in the case. Sometimes the dense silicone prevents full pressing.

It's worth noting that when you take a screenshot, you get a thumbnail in the top right corner of the screen, and you click on it, you can quickly edit the image, cut the edges off, or add text, and ignoring the thumbnail will automatically save the full screenshot.

Creating screenshots through the control panel

MIUI offers easy access to system functions through a notification curtain, which is especially useful if your Redmi 9A's physical buttons are faulty or damaged, and you need to swipe from top to bottom to open the control center.

In the menu that opens, you'll need to find an icon called "Screenshot." If you don't see it on the first screen, scroll through the list of utilities to the left or click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots) to add a shortcut to the visible panel, which will take a couple of seconds, but save time in the future.

The advantage of this method is that it completely eliminates mechanical impact on the device body, this prolongs the life of the buttons and eliminates the risk of them accidentally sticking, and it is convenient for creating screenshots in horizontal mode, when it is difficult to reach the volume buttons.

Once you tap the icon in the curtain, the system will immediately take a snapshot of the current state of the screen, and you will hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter, and a save notification will appear in the corner.

The Three Fingers Method for Advanced Users

One of the most convenient features in Xiaomi’s shell is the ability to create screenshots with gestures, which allows you to take pictures with one hand, which is especially true in situations where the second hand is occupied.

Go to Settings → Additional settings → Screenshots. You need to activate the "Three-finger screenshot" switch. Once switched on, just swipe three fingers down the screen to take a picture. The system responds to motion instantly.

This technique requires some skill, because you need to touch the screen with three fingers at once. If the system doesn't respond, try changing the speed or the pressing density. The touchscreen on the Redmi 9A is sensitive enough to recognize such gestures without errors.

In the same settings menu, you can turn on the Long Screenshot function with a gesture. After you normally grab the screen with three fingers without tearing them off, hold your finger for a split second, and you will automatically scroll through the page to create a long image.

Voice control and Google Assistant

Modern smartphones, including the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, have powerful voice assistants. You can use Google Assistant to take screenshots just by saying a command, which is ideal when your hands are busy or dirty, and you don't want to touch the screen.

Activate the assistant with the phrase "OK, Google" or long press home button (if configured), then say "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot." The system will execute the command and save the image. The accuracy of recognition depends on the quality of the microphone and the purity of the pronunciation.

Some versions of MIUI also have its own voice assistant, Xiao AI, which understands commands in different languages, including Russian, and can perform similar actions by integrating deeper into the phone’s system processes than the standard Google Assistant.

Voice commands open up new possibilities for people with disabilities, making smartphone navigation more accessible and comfortable, and voice control is constantly being improved, becoming more accurate and faster with each update.

Long screenshot and extended features

Often, you need to save not just one screen, but an entire article, a messenger, or a web page as a whole. Redmi 9A has a long screenshot feature that automatically glues multiple images into one long canvas, eliminating the need to take many separate pictures.

To activate this mode, take a regular screenshot in any convenient way. Immediately after that, a floating window with a preview will appear in the corner. Press the button with a down arrow or select the option "Scroll." The phone will automatically scroll down the contents, capturing new areas.

You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen or pressing the stop button, and the system will process the image itself, removing the repetitive interface elements and creating a seamless transition between parts, which is especially useful for saving recipes, instructions or long dialogues.

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A long screenshot automatically aligns the boundaries of gluing, making the final image natural and readable.

For example, in some games or secure banking applications, the scroll may be blocked for security reasons, in which case the system will notify you of the inability to continue the capture.

Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

Once a screenshot is created, it is automatically stored in the device’s internal memory. The standard path to the file is like Internal Memory → MIUI → Gallery → Cloud → Screenshots. However, users do not need to search the file through the Explorer, since all images are available in the Gallery app.

In the gallery, screenshots are grouped into a separate album, allowing you to quickly find the right images among thousands of photos. You can sort them by date, create favorites or immediately send files through instant messengers. Android file system provides fast indexing of new media files.

If you plan to take a lot of screenshots, keep an eye out for the space in your memory. Although a single file weighs a little, a large number of them can make a lot of space, and cleaning old or unnecessary pictures regularly will help keep the system running.

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Use the built-in Cleanup tool in the Security app to quickly find and remove duplicate screenshots, taking up less space.

Solving and setting parameters

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where screenshots are not created or saved with errors, most often the problem lies in a lack of RAM or a temporary failure in the system, rebooting the device in most cases solves this problem.

It’s also worth checking the app permission settings, and if you’re trying to take a screenshot of an app that has a data copying restriction (like the banking sector or incognito browser mode), the system will block the action for cybersecurity purposes, in which case you’ll see a black screen or a ban notification.

Third-party apps from Google Play can be used to fine-tune the quality and format, but standard MIUI tools are usually quite enough for everyday tasks. The built-in tools are optimized specifically for the Redmi 9A hardware.

⚠️ Note: When creating screenshots in applications with confidential information (banks, personal correspondence), be careful when transferring files. The image contains all the data visible on the screen at the time of shooting, including possible notifications.

If none of the methods work, check for system updates. Settings → About Phone → The MIUI version can run update checks. Newer firmware versions often contain fixes for interface-related bugs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

⚠️ Note: Do not store screenshots with passwords, access codes and CVV-Use secure folders or delete such files immediately after use.