How to take screenshots on Xiaomi phone: all ways

Smartphone owners of the Chinese brand often face the need to save the image from the screen, whether it is a correspondence in the messenger or an important moment from the game. The standard procedure can vary depending on the version of the firmware and the device model. Understanding all available methods will allow you to instantly respond to any situation.

Modern gadgets offer many tools for capturing images that go far beyond just clicking buttons. The functionality of the system allows you not only to save the picture, but also immediately edit or send it, and we will look at each option in detail so that you can choose the most convenient for yourself.

Whether you’re using the old Redmi or the flagship Xiaomi 14, the basic principles remain similar but have their own nuances. In this article, we’ll gather all the relevant techniques, including hidden features, that not all users know about.

Classical method using physical buttons

The fastest and most time-tested method, and one that works on the vast majority of Android devices, requires you to press two keys on the body of your smartphone at the same time, usually an on button and a volume control.

Press Volume Down and Power at the same time. You don't have to hold them for long, just a short, sharp press, and if you did everything right, the device will emit a characteristic camera shutter sound, and the screen will blink.

In some cases, especially on older models with three navigation buttons, the combination may be different, then you should pin the menu and Volume down, but for modern devices with full-screen gestures, this option is almost irrelevant.

⚠️ Warning: Do not press the buttons too long, otherwise instead of taking a screenshot, an emergency call menu or voice assistant may start.

Once you've successfully captured it, you'll see a thumbnail notification at the top of the display, and you'll click on it, and you'll be taken to an editor where you can crop it off or add text, and if you don't do anything, the image will automatically be saved to the gallery.

Three-finger gesture control

For those who prefer to interact with the screen without using physical keys, the developers have introduced a convenient swipe function, which allows you to take a picture with one hand movement, which is especially comfortable when using the phone with one hand.

To activate this option, you need to first enable it in the settings. Go through the Settings path → Additional settings → Screenshot. Here you need to switch the slider to the active position opposite to the "Three Fingers Swipe" option.

Now, you just have to swipe three fingers down the center of the screen to create an image, and it's going to instantly respond to touch, a technique that's often used by gamers or those who have a broken volume button.

• 🖐️ The gesture should be smooth and pass through the center of the screen workspace.
• ⚙️ Touch sensitivity can be adjusted in the menu of special features.
• 🚫 The method will not work if you have one-handed mode that reduces the display area.

It is important to note that some HyperOS shells or older versions of MIUI may call the path to setup differently.Look for sections related to "Use" or "Special Features" if there is no switch at the specified location.

Use the Quick Settings Menu (Stork)

If physical interaction with buttons or screens is difficult, you can use a software interface, and there are many useful tools hidden in the notification curtain, including the image capture function.

Swipe down to open the control panel, find an icon called "Screenshot" or a picture of scissors, and clicking on it will create a copy of the current content of the screen.

If you don’t see the icon right away, swipe left or click on the edit button (usually a pencil or three dots).In the list of available widgets, find Screenshot and drag it to the active area for quick access in the future.

This method may be less convenient in horizontal mode or during games, as it requires distraction from the current process, but it is indispensable if the buttons on the phone body stop working.

Voice control via Google Assistant

Modern smartphones have powerful speech recognition systems that allow you to control the device without touching, which is especially true when your hands are busy or dirty.

Activate the assistant with the phrase "OK, Google," or with a long press of the home button, then clearly say "Take a screenshot" or "Scream a screenshot," and the assistant will perform the action and show the preview.

The function needs permissions in Google account settings to work properly, and a stable internet connection is also required, as voice commands are often processed on servers.

Voice commands are not just about convenience, they're also about accessibility, and for people with disabilities, this can be the primary way to interact with a gadget.

The function of extended screenshot and scrolling

One of the most useful features of MIUI is the ability to take long screenshots, which is indispensable when you save correspondence, web pages or contact lists that do not fit on a single screen.

Take a regular screenshot in any convenient way, and immediately after that, a floating menu will appear in the corner, and then you can click on the down arrow button or the "More" icon to activate the scroll mode.

The device will automatically scroll down, stitching the footage into one long image, and you can stop the process by touching the screen or when the content is over.

• 📜 The maximum length of such an image is limited by the system, but usually allows you to cover several screens.
• ✂️ After creating a long screenshot, it can be cut in the gallery, removing the extra parts.
• 📂 Files are saved to a separate folder or marked as “Panoramic Photos».

⚠️ Note: When creating long screenshots in applications with dynamic content loading (for example, a social media feed), artifacts or image tears may occur.

This feature does not work in all applications, for example, in some banking applications or incognito browsers, screenshots may be blocked for security reasons.

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If you often take long screenshots of documents, use the Document mode in the editor after you create to level the perspective and improve the readability of the text.

Where to look for saved images and how to edit them

Once you've learned how to take pictures, it's important to know where to look for them. All images you create automatically end up in the standard Gallery app.

Open the gallery and go to Screenshots, which stores all your saves, sorted by date, and access them through the file manager on the Internal Memory path → MIUI → Gallery → cloudcache or DCIM → Screenshots.

The built-in editor allows you to perform basic manipulations immediately after you create, so you can draw something by hand, add text, blur sensitive data or put a sticker on it.

Third-party applications can be used for deeper processing, but Xiaomi’s built-in functionality is often enough for everyday tasks.

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All screenshots are saved by default to internal memory in the Screenshots folder, which is easy to find through any file manager.

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