How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14/15

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi smartphones is a basic feature that everyone will need: whether it’s saving important correspondence, fixing an error in the application or just wanting to share interesting content, the ability to quickly take a screenshot saves time. However, not everyone knows that on devices with a MIUI shell there are several ways to create screenshots, including hidden features for advanced users.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from the classic combination of buttons to voice commands and gestures, and pay special attention to the nuances of working on different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and firmware versions (MIUI 14/15), you will also learn how to edit screenshots immediately after creation and where to find saved files.

If you've never taken a screenshot on Xiaomi or want to learn alternative ways, this is the guide for you. Let's start with the simplest and most reliable method.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models regardless of the MIUI version is the simultaneous pressing of physical buttons.

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. Press the power button (on/off) and the volume button at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the screenshot.

On the newer models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the power button can be touch-sensitive, in which case press it with a little effort. If the screenshot didn't work the first time, try:

• 🔄 Press the buttons at the same time, not alternately.
• 🕒 Hold them for a little longer (up to 3 seconds).
• 🔋 Check if the power button is blocked (sometimes after the phone falls).

Once you've successfully created a screenshot, you'll see a thumbnail at the top of the screen. Click on it to open the editor immediately and crop, add text or a picture. If the thumbnail doesn't show up, check the notification settings (more on that below).

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) Long-term button retention can cause the reset menu, so if it does, release the buttons and try again, but with less delay.

2. Screenshot by gesture: triple touch

The MIUI shell offers a convenient way to create screenshots without buttons, using a triple-touch gesture, which is not on by default, so you need to activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Special Features → Triple Touch Gesture.
2. Select the "Screenshot" option.
3. Activate the switch in the upper right corner.

Now, to take a screenshot, you just need to quickly touch any area of the display three times (except the keyboard and control panels), and the gesture works even on a locked screen, if the security settings allow interaction with notifications.

Advantages of this method:

• 👆 No need to look for buttons – convenient for large smartphones (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K70 Pro).
• 🔇 It works silently (without shutter sound).
• ⚡ Faster than a button combination after a workout.

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🔧 Check if it conflicts with other gestures (such as double tapping to wake up).
• 🧹 Clean the screen of moisture or fat – the sensor may not recognize touch.
• 📱 Restart your phone if the function suddenly stops working.

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If triple tapping works by accident (such as in games), turn it off or reduce sensitivity in gesture settings.

3. Quick settings panel

Another way to take a screenshot is through the notification bar, which is useful if the physical buttons don't work or you prefer the front-end solutions.

1. Flick the screen from top to bottom to open the notification bar.
2. Flick again to reveal the full Quick Settings panel.
3. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissors or screen thumbnail) and click on it.

If the badge is not:

• 🔧 Click on the "Edit" icon (pencil) in the Quick Settings panel.
• 🔍 Find the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 💾 Save the changes.

This is a convenient way to create screenshots of the pages you are scrolling (such as chat rooms or websites), and after clicking on the icon, the option "Scrollable Screenshot" will appear - select it to capture the long screen.

4. Voice command (Google Assistant or Xiao AI)

If you have a voice assistant on, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy, or you need to lock the screen as quickly as possible, and there are two systems that support:

Method 1: Google Assistant

Activate the assistant with the “OK, Google” command or holding the “Home” button, then say:

Take a screenshot.


or




Screenshot.

Method 2: Xiao AI (for China/Global MIUI)

Press the power button for 1-2 seconds to call Xiao AI and say in Chinese or English:

Take a screenshot


or




 (jiétú)

The voice method doesn’t work on all models – check compatibility:

• ✅ Xiaomi 12/13/14, Redmi Note 11/12/13, POCO F4/F5 — support.
• ❌ Old models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) — They may not recognize the command.

⚠️ Attention: Voice screenshots are saved without a thumbnail in the notification. To find them, open the Gallery → Album "Screenshots".

5. Screenshot by computer (ADB)

For advanced users, there is a way to create screenshots through the command line using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is useful if the sensor or buttons of the phone do not work.

1. Download and install Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Turn on the developer mode on the phone (go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times).
3. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and select File Transfer mode.
5. Open the command line in the adb.exe folder and type:

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

After the commands are executed, the screenshot will be saved to the computer under the name screen.png. This method also allows you to take pictures without notifications (for example, for covert monitoring).

Warnings:

• 🔌 Don't turn it off. USB-cable during command execution – this can lead to an error.
• 🛡️ Don't use it. ADB on other devices without permission – this violates privacy.

Install Platform Tools on PC

Enable the developer mode on Xiaomi

Activate debugging over USB

Connect the phone in the "File Transfer" mode

Open the command line in the folder with adb.exe-->

6.Where to find and how to edit screenshots

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

To open it quickly:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Albums section.
3. Select the Screenshots folder.

For editing:

• 🖌️ Click on the screenshot thumbnail in the notification – the built-in editor with cropping, drawing and text addition tools will open.
• 📱 Use third-party apps (such as Snapseed or Photoshop Express) for advanced processing.
• 🔄 To change the format of the storage (for example, to PNG instead JPEG), use ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global screenshot_format png

On models with MIUI 15 appeared the function of automatic text recognition on screenshots – just click on the icon “Text” in the editor to copy any fragment without manual input.

7. Common problems and solutions

Sometimes screenshots on Xiaomi fail or are saved with errors.

If none of these methods work:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🔧 Reset your gesture settings in Settings → System system → Gestures.
• 📲 Update. MIUI last-minute.

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In the models with AMOLED-screens (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro) can be dark because of adaptive brightness.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi