How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods + problem solving

Xiaomi Redmi 9 It remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release, thanks to its balanced specs and support for the latest versions. MIUI. But many users still have difficulty creating screenshots: the buttons don't work, the picture is saved in the wrong place, then there is a mistake at all "Can not take a screenshot." In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to take a screenshot on Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T), And we'll also solve typical problems, from the lack of sound when shooting to the inability to save the screen in the gallery.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 12, the three-finger swipe gesture is disabled by default, and in MIUI 14, it can be activated in settings. We've tested each method on Redmi 9 with different software versions, from the factory MIUI 11 to the last stable MIUI 14.0.4. If your smartphone is running on custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may not work, we'll talk about that too.

1. Classic method: buttons "Power + Volume Reduction"

It’s a versatile method that works on all versions of Redmi 9, from MIUI 11 to MIUI 14, and custom firmware, with the main advantage of not requiring additional features in the settings and working even if the touch screen is “glutting”.

How to take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, WhatsApp or Chrome).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1–1.5 seconds until the screenshot animation (white flash) and the characteristic shutter sound appear.
4. Release the buttons. The finished shot will appear in the notification panel.

⚠️ Warning: If you press buttons longer than 2 seconds, the smartphone may interpret this as an attempt to turn off or reboot. Also avoid pressing volume up - this will trigger the Fastboot menu.

The buttons do not stick and are clearly pressed.

The screen is unlocked (screenshots do not work on the locked screen)

The system shutter sound is not disabled in the sound settings (Settings → Sounds and vibrations → System sounds)

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2. Three-finger swipe gesture (not working on all versions of MIUI)

This is easy to use with one hand, but it's disabled by default on most versions of Redmi 9. You can only activate it in MIUI 12.5 and later. If you have MIUI 11 or MIUI 12, this method doesn't work, skip the partition.

How to turn on and use:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Scream with three-finger swipe"** and activate the switch.
3. Return to the screen you want to capture.
4. Swipe your finger down the screen, touching it with three fingers at the same time (no pauses!).

⚠️ Attention: The gesture often works by accident when scrolling through the feed on social networks. If this interferes, turn off the function or use an alternative method - for example, through the Quick Settings Panel (about it below).

"Nutrition + Volume" buttons

Three-finger swipe gesture

Voice Assistant (Google/Alice)

Through the notification panel

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3. Screenshot via notification panel (most reliable method)

This method works on all versions of MIUI and does not require remembering button combinations or gestures, suitable for users who do not have physical buttons (for example, after a smartphone drops) or the touch screen is turned off.

Instructions:

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the screenshot icon** (usually hidden under the button) ⋮ or ⚙️ — Click on it to unroll all the icons).
3. Touch the icon. In a second, the animation will appear.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 It works even with the sensor turned off (if the notification panel is opened through physical buttons).
• 🔹 It does not require memorization of combinations.
• 🔹 You can take a screenshot of any screen except a locked screen.

4. Voice assistant: "OK, Google" or Alice

If you need to take a screenshot without using your hands (such as while cooking or exercising), you can use a voice assistant.This method works on Redmi 9 with MIUI 12 and later, but requires pre-tuning.

How to set up and use:

• 🎤 For Google Assistant: Make sure that the Google app is installed (download to Play Market).Activate voice search: Settings → Google → Settings for Google apps → Search, Assistant and Voice → Voice search. Say, OK, Google, take a screenshot»**.
• 🤖 For Alice from Yandex: Install Yandex or Yandex Browser. Turn on the voice assistant in the app settings. Say, "Alice, take a screenshot»**.

⚠️ Attention: Voice assistants cannot take screenshots in some applications (e.g., banking or instant messengers with screen protection), and the method will not work if access to special features for the screen is disabled. Google/Afoxes.

5. Screenshot via PC (ADB or Mi PC Suite)

If the smartphone doesn't respond to touches or buttons, and you need to take a screenshot urgently (for example, to prove a dispute), you can use the connection to the computer. There are two reliable ways:

Detailed instructions for ADB:

1. Download Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to unlock the developer menu), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC and confirm access in the dialog box on your phone.
4. Open the command line (Win) + R → cmd) and type: adb devices If the device is displayed, execute the command for screenshot: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
5. Download the file on PC: adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

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If the adb device command does not find the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers via the Mi Flash Tool or manually specifying the path to the drivers in Device Manager (Other Devices → Android ADB Interface).

6 Problem Solving: Screenshot is not saved, no sound, no error

Even after a successful screenshot, Redmi 9 users often face problems: the picture is not saved to the gallery, there is no shutter sound or a notification appears “Can not take a screenshot”**.

🔴 Problem 1: Screenshot is not saved to the gallery

Causes and solutions:

• 📁 Screenshots folder deleted or damaged → Create it manually through the file manager along the way. /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots.
• 🚫 No rights to record → Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → gallery → Rights and enable access to storage.
• 🔄 Gallery cache failure → Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

🔴 Problem 2: No sound when taking a screenshot

This is most often due to the system sounds that are turned off:

1. Check the volume of the media (not system!).
2. Activate shutter sounds: Settings → Sounds and vibrations → System sounds → Screenshot sound.
3. If the sound is gone after the MIUI update, reset the sound settings: Settings → System and device → Resetting the settings → Resetting the sound settings.

🔴 Problem 3: Error “Can’t take a screenshot»

This error occurs in three cases:

• 🔒 The app blocks screenshots (banking programs, Netflix, Disney)+). No solution, it is a security limitation.
• 📱 Lack of memory → Clear the storage space (needs a minimum of 100MB on the system partition).
• 🐞 System failure → Reboot your smartphone or update it MIUI last-minute.

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If the screenshots stopped working after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous version via the Mi Flash Tool or resetting to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 9