How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi: All Ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi (2026)

Taking a screenshot on a Xiaomi smartphone seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected problems. Someone can not find a saved picture, someone does not work standard button combinations, and owners of new models of Redmi or POCO are not aware of hidden features like scrolling screenshot or voice command. This article closes all the gaps, from basic methods to little-known life hacks that work even on devices with damaged buttons.

We tested all the methods on the latest MIUI 14 firmware (Android 13/14) and took into account the features of the popular series — from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Particular attention was paid to the typical errors: why the screenshot is not saved, how to change the format from.png to.jpg, and what to do if the screen does not respond to touch. If you are looking for not just a manual, but a complete guide with a nuance analysis for specific models and versions of software — you are at the right place.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones – from the Redmi 5A (2017) to the latest Xiaomi 14.The combination of buttons is the same for all versions of MIUI and Android, but there are important nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the desired screen (application, web page, settings).
2. Press the power button (on/lock) and the volume button at the same time.
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation (white square with shadow).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) It triggers the switch menu if you press the buttons too long. The optimal retention time is 0.8-1.2 seconds. If you fail the first time, try pressing the buttons at a minimum interval (volume first, power later).

Where to look for a saved screenshot? By default, files appear in the gallery in the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots on Russian firmware).

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

2. Gestures and touch combinations (no buttons)

If your Xiaomi doesn’t have physical buttons running (or you just prefer to control gestures), you can use a new one. MIUI There are two alternative ways to take a screenshot:

• 👆 Three-finger swipe down - swipe three fingers from the top edge of the screen down (works on the screen) MIUI 10 and newer).
• 🖐️ Touch with three fingers – touch the screen with three fingers and hold for 1 second (you need to turn on in the settings).

To activate the gestures:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Screenshot.
2. Enable the screenshot option with three fingers.
3. Choose your preferred gesture: Swipe or Touch.

🔍 Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Default gestures are disabled due to memory limitations. If the option is inactive, check the free space on the device (requires a minimum of 1 GB).

3. Scrolling screenshot (long page)

A standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save the entire web page, correspondence in Telegram or a contact list? MIUI has a scrolling screenshot (or "long screen") feature that automatically glues several frames together.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, click Scrolling (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait for the screen to automatically scrolle and save the result.

⚠️ Note: Not all apps work, such as Instagram or TikTok, which has blocked scrolling due to platform limitations, and a long screenshot may not work if the page has dynamic content (such as animations or videos). In such cases, use third-party apps like LongShot or Scroll Capture.

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If the screenshot is cut, try to reduce the scroll speed manually – slowly point your finger across the screen during the capture.

4. Voice command (Google Assistant or XiaoAI)

Few people know, but you can take a screenshot on Xiaomi with your voice, without touching the screen, which is convenient if your hands are busy or your buttons are faulty.

• 🎤 Google Assistant – Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot” (works on all models with Google Play).
• 🤖 XiaoAI – activate Xiaomi Assistant and say “Take a screenshot” (for Chinese firmware only or for the first time). MIUI XiaoAI).

To set up a voice screenshot:

1. For Google Assistant: Open the Google app. Go to Settings → Voice Search → Voice Control. Enable the option to Use Voice to control your device.
2. For XiaoAI: Press the Home button or say "XiaoAI." In the assistant settings, enable permission to create screenshots.

🔊 Important: Voice commands may not work if:

• The device is connected to a VPN (especially in China).
• Security settings disable screen access for assistants (Settings → Special Features → Barrierless Services).
• The language of the system is different from the language of the voice assistant (for example, firmware in Chinese, and Assistant in Russian).

5. Screenshot through the Quick Settings panel

MIUI 12/13/14 now allows you to take screenshots directly from the notification bar, which is faster than looking for a combination of buttons, and more reliable than gestures (which sometimes trigger by accident).

How to add a screenshot button to the curtain:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ Edit (or Pencil on some firmware).
3. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Press Ready.

Now it is enough to create a screenshot:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe down to call the curtain.
3. Slip on the screenshot icon (usually looks like a scissor or rectangle with a shadow).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO M4 Pro) the screenshot button may disappear after the update MIUI. In this case:

1. Reset the device.
2. If it doesn’t help, reset the notification panel settings: Settings → Notifications → Additional → Reset settings.

6. Screenshot by computer (ADB or Mi PC Suite)

If the touch screen of Xiaomi smartphone is not working and the buttons are damaged, you can take a screenshot through the computer.

• 🖥️ Through ADB — requires on-set debugging USB and command line.
• 💻 Through Mi. PC Suite – official utility from Xiaomi (works without root).

Method 1: ADB (for experienced users)

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB and enable Debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Download ADB Tools and unpack into any folder.
3. Open the command line in this folder and type in: adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
4. Follow the command for screenshot: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the folder with ADB.

Method 2: Mi PC Suite (Simple version)

1. Download and install Mi PC Suite.
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and wait for recognition.
3. In the main menu of the program, select Screenshot (camera icon).
4. The image will automatically open on your computer and will be saved in the MiPhoneManager folder.

🔧 Important: If Mi PC Suite does not see the device:

• Check if the Xiaomi drivers are installed (you can download it on the official website).
• Try another one. USB-Cable (original from Xiaomi is preferred).
• Enable File Transfer Mode when connected.

7. Editing and customizing screenshots

Once a screenshot is created, MIUI automatically prompts you to edit it.

• ✂️ Cut edges (Cadrage).
• 🖌️ Draw with a brush or marker.
• 📝 Add text (Mi Sans and Roboto fonts).
• 🔲 Blurring fragments (Mosaic).
• 🎨 Use filters (only on the MIUI 13+).

To change the standard screenshot settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Screenshot.
2. Here you can: Turn off shutter sound. Change format from.png to.jpg (saves space). Enable thumbnail (default enabled). Set up save folder (e.g., on SD-map).

📁 Tip: If screenshots take up too much space, enable compression in.jpg and set a limit on the number of files saved (for example, the Last 100 screenshots.

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The.png format retains transparency and quality, but takes up 2-3 times more space than.jpg. For most tasks (social networks, instant messengers).jpg with a quality of 80% is enough.

8. Typical problems and their solutions

Even with simple actions like screenshots, Xiaomi users are facing bugs, and we’ve collected the most common problems and proven ways to solve them:

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI All the ways of creating screenshots have stopped working, this may be due to the fact that:

• Service failure media_projector (reboot).
• Corporate policy restrictions (if the device is linked to a work account).
• Beta version of firmware (roll back to stable through Settings → Software update).

In extreme cases, reset your settings (but save the data first!):

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings → Resetting all settings

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi