How to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways from MIUI 12 to HyperOS

Screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones are not just about saving the screen, but about an arsenal of tools for different situations. Whether you want to capture an important message on Telegram, save the results of a game in Genshin Impact, or take a long screenshot of a web page — MIUI and HyperOS have solutions for everything. But many users still don’t know about half the possibilities: for example, on the Redmi Note 12 you can take screens with three fingers, and on POCO F5 you can take a voice command through Google Assistant.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi phones, including rare chips like scrolling screens and Superscreenshot mode. And you will learn how to circumvent the restriction on screenshots in banking applications (for example, Sberbank or Tinkoff) without root rights. All instructions are checked on the latest firmware versions (MIUI 14 / HyperOS 1.0) and are relevant for models from Redmi A2 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones – from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Xiaomi 13T Pro. The combination Power + Volume Reduction works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled).

How it works:

• 📱 Simultaneously press the on/lock button (right) and the volume down button (left).
• 🎯 Hold them down. 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.
• 📁 Screenshot is automatically saved in the folder DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) this combination may conflict with a Google Assistant call. If the screen is not done, check your gesture settings in Settings → Special facilities → Gestures and movements.

2. Three-finger gesture: faster than buttons

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature is a Xiaomi proprietary feature that saves time and reduces wear on physical buttons. It works on all devices with MIUI 10+ and HyperOS, but is often disabled by default.

How to turn on and use:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the "Three Fingers Swipe" switch.
3. Choose the direction of the swipe: down (recommended) or up.
4. Now swipe your three fingers across the screen in the selected direction – the screenshot is ready!

Enable the function in the gesture settings

Select the direction of the swipe (down/up)

Check the work on the main screen

Check the work in applications (for example, in Chrome)-->

💡 Useful Life Hack: This gesture works even in games (e.g., in games). PUBG Mobile or Free Fire, where power buttons can interfere with gameplay.

3. Notification panel: screenshot in one tap

If you don’t feel comfortable remembering button combinations or gestures, MIUI/HyperOS has an alternative, a quick notification panel, which is especially useful for users with disabilities or those who often screen with gloves (for example, in winter).

Instructions:

• 🔽 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 📸 Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋯ or ⚙️).
• 🖼️ Click on it – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. global version) MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11) the screenshot icon may not be available. In this case, add it manually:

1. Open the notification panel and tap on ⚙️ → Edit badges.
2. Find the "Screenshot" in the list and drag it to the active area.

4. Voice commands: "Okay, Google, take a screenshot."

Few people know, but Google Assistant can take voice-command screenshots — and this works on all Xiaomi phones with Google services installed.The method is ideal for situations when hands are busy (for example, when you cook with a prescription or hold the phone with one hand).

How to set up:

• 🎤 Make sure that Google Assistant is enabled (Settings) → Google → Assistant settings).
• 🗣️ Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” or “Hey Google, take a screenshot".
• 📲 The assistant will confirm the team and save the screen in the gallery.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T In this case, you can block voice screenshots using the Chinese firmware, and use the alternative of command via Mi. AI (If it is supported by your firmware).

5. Long (scrollable) screenshots

Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) captures all of the content on a page, whether it’s a WhatsApp chat, a Chrome web page, or a list of products in AliExpress. This feature is available on all Xiaomi phones with MIUI 11+ and HyperOS.

How to make a long screen:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail screen at the bottom of the screen, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select “Scroll” (the icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and combines the screens.
5. Press "Ready" to save the result.

💡 Secret trick: If automatic scrolling is running a curve (like Instagram), try manually scrolling the page after clicking on the "Scroll" button.

💡

For the perfect long screens in the Chrome browser, first enable Read Mode (Icon) 📖 in the address bar) – this will remove unnecessary advertising and simplify capture.

6. Screenshots in protected applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff, VPN)

Many banking applications (e.g. Sberbank Online, Tinkoff, VTB) and some messengers (e.g. Signal) block screenshots for security reasons, but there are legitimate workarounds that do not require root rights.

Ways to bypass the lock:

• 📸 Second phone: Take a picture of the screen with another device (most reliable method).
• 🖥️ Screen mirroring: Connect your phone to your PC via Mi PC Suite or scrcpy and make a screen from your computer.
• 🔄 Guest mode: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13) allow screenshots in the guest profile.

⚠️ Note: Using third-party applications to bypass locking (such as Screenshot Touch or Super Screenshot) may violate the terms of use of banking services. → Screen. → Record the screen, then extract the frame from the video.

💡

Blocking screenshots in banking applications is a measure of protection against phishing. Never share screenshots with card data or SMS-codes, even if requested by the "support service".

7. Editing and managing screenshots

Once you've taken a screenshot, MIUI/HyperOS offers a variety of tools to process it, from basic cropping to text addition and emoji, and here's what you can do with a screen you just created:

Editing possibilities:

• ✂️ Cutting: Remove unnecessary items at the edges.
• 🖌️ Drawing: Add arrows, circles or accents (useful for instructions).
• 📝 Text: Write a comment directly on the screen.
• 😊 Emoji/stickers: Add reactions or memes.
• 🔍 Text recognition: Click on the T icon to copy text from the screen.

Where to find screenshots:

• 📂 Default folder: Gallery → Albums. → Screenshots.
• 🔎 Quick access: Enter the search for the gallery query "screenshot".
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: Enable Auto Sync with Mi Cloud in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi