Owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro smartphone often face the need to save the image from the screen, whether it is an important dialogue, a game moment or a recipe. Despite the fact that the model was released several years ago, the MIUI shell provides many convenient tools for working with multimedia. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to create screenshots that are relevant for both older versions of Android and updated firmware.
Understanding how to capture the screen on the Redmi Note 3 Pro will allow you to share information faster and save the data you need. We'll look at not only the standard mechanical techniques, but also the software features that make this process as comfortable as possible. Let's start with the most basic and reliable options.
Standard keyboard combination
The fastest and most time-tested way to get a screenshot on any Android device is to use a physical lock button and a volume reduction key. On the Redmi Note 3 Pro, this method works flawlessly even when the interface freezes, and you need to press these two buttons simultaneously and hold them for a fraction of a second.
Once the characteristic sound of the camera shutter is heard and the screen blinks, the screenshot is ready. At the top of the display, a notification will appear about successful image creation, which allows you to immediately go to edit or share a file.
If you don't work the first time, try changing the rhythm of the press: sometimes you need a sharper and more synchronous action. It is important not to pinch the buttons for too long, otherwise instead of taking a screenshot, you may see a power out menu or start vibration mode.
☑️ Correctness of the screenshot execution
This method is universal across the entire Redmi and Note lineup.It requires no setup and works right after the device is turned on, making it a primary tool for most users.
Use of the Quick Access Menu
The MIUI shell on the Redmi Note 3 Pro is famous for its advanced control center, and swiping from top to bottom of the screen, you're taken to the notification panel, where the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other switches are located, often including the "Screenshot" button.
If you don't see this icon right away, swipe your finger over the control panel to the left or click on the edit button (usually a pencil icon or three dots). In the list of available widgets, find "Screenshot" and drag it to the active zone.
Now, making copies of the screen has become a matter of touch, which is especially convenient when the phone is on the table or when the other hand is busy, and then you press it, and you also hear the sound and you see a preview of the image.
Why can the button be missing?
The use of the software button reduces wear of the physical mechanisms of the smartphone, which is especially important for devices with already decent mileage, such as the Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Three fingers function and gestures
One of the most convenient features of MIUI is the ability to create a screenshot by swiping three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, but on the Redmi Note 3 Pro, this feature can be disabled by default or require activation in settings.
To enable this option, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshot. Here you need to activate the "Three-finger Screenshot" switch, and then a simple three-finger swipe across the display will save the image.
This method looks spectacular and is very fast when the phone is horizontal, and you can also set the highlight area in the same menu if you don't want to save the entire screen, but only a portion of it.
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If the three-finger swipe doesn’t work, check if the One-Hand mode is on, which reduces the desktop area and can block multi-touch gestures.
It's worth noting that to successfully perform the gesture, the fingers must touch the screen at the same time. On large diagonals like the Redmi Note 3 Pro, this can be uncomfortable for users with small palms.
Voice control and Assistant
For those who prefer voice commands, Xiaomi offers built-in support for Google Assistant or its own voice assistant. Just say the phrase "Ok Google, take a screenshot" or a similar command in Russian, if it is configured.
Alternatively, you can use a built-in floating menu (Ballistick or floating button) and enable this feature in the Additional → Floating button, you will get a virtual button on the screen, and you can add a screenshot to the menu.
Voice control is especially useful when the phone is connected to an external keyboard or in a docking station, but in noisy situations, this method can work unstablely, requiring clear diction.
Using Google Assistant on Redmi Note 3 Pro also allows you to automatically send a screenshot to a chat or save it to the cloud if you configure the appropriate automation scenarios.
Long screenshot (Scroll)
The long screenshot feature is indispensable for saving correspondence in messengers, pages of websites or contact lists. After creating a regular screenshot (in any of the above methods), a preview appears at the top of the screen.
Under the preview is a button with arrows down or a "Scroll" button, and if you click on it, the screen automatically scrolls down to capture a new area and glues it to the previous image, and you can stop it at any time by touching the screen.
This allows you to create vertical panoramas of any length, and the file is saved as a single image, which is convenient for sending to messengers, where the sequence of information is important.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Risk of wear and tear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons (Loudness + Power) | Tall. | Average. | High-pitched |
| Notification curtain | Medium | High. | Low. |
| Three fingers. | Tall. | High. | Low. |
| Voice/Assistant | Low. | Average. | Low. |
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A long screenshot is the only way to save a correspondence history or an entire article in a single image file without using third-party applications.
Where to look and how to edit pictures
All images created are automatically saved to the system folder, and you can find them by opening the Gallery app and going to the Screenshots album, and the basic editing function is available here.
By clicking on the "Change" button (the pencil icon), you can cut the extra edges, draw arrows, add text or bloat confidential information. MIUI's toolkit is rich enough for quick processing.
Files are also available through the file manager on the Internal Memory path → MIUI → gallery → cloud → screenshots or simply DCIM → Screenshots, depending on the Android version and firmware.
⚠️ Note: When deleting screenshots through the file manager, be careful: the system gallery may not update instantly and will require a device restart or media service cache cleanup.
For fast transfer, you can use the Mi Drop feature (now Xiaomi Share), which allows you to send screenshots to other Xiaomi devices without using the Internet.
Solution and troubleshooting
Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the screenshot is not created, most often this is due to the protection of content in specific applications (for example, banking applications or incognito mode in the browser), in such cases, the screen may simply blink, but the file will not save.
Another reason is overcrowded memory. If the Redmi Note 3 Pro runs out of space, the system won't be able to write a new image file. Check the storage and free up at least 50-100 MB.
The problem may also be a systemUI failure, which solves this problem 90% of the time, and if screenshots stopped working after a firmware update, the special features menu may have lost permissions.
⚠️ Note: Some secure applications (Netflix, banking clients) block screenshots from being taken at the Android security level.
What to do if the buttons are stuck?
In difficult cases, when software methods do not help, you can use USB debugging and ADB commands, but this requires a connection to the computer and the presence of drivers.