How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways + lip-service MIUI

Screenshot (or printscreen) on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most popular features that can be used to save important information, share data in messengers or fix errors in the system. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face difficulties: If you have a button combination that doesn't work, you've got a screenshot that goes wrong, you've got a picture that disappears from the gallery, POCO Black Shark, where the manufacturer is experimenting with the arrangement of controls.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi devices – from classic “hot keys” to hidden shell functions. MIUI, And you'll learn how to take long screenshots of the pages you're scrolling about, where to look for saved screenshots, and why sometimes the feature doesn't work. MIUI 14/15, which allow you to edit screenshots right at the time of their creation - without additional applications.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi 9A Xiaomi 14 Ultra to create a screenshot at the same time press two physical buttons:

• 📱 Power button (on/off) + volume-button
• ⏱️ Hold them down. 1-2 seconds before the characteristic sound of the shutter or vibration
• 🔊 In some models (for example, POCO F5) sound is turned off by default – focus on the vibration and flashing screen animations

This method is reliable, but has nuances:

• ⚠️ On touch-button devices (such as the Xiaomi Mix 4), the physical volume-down button may not be available – use alternative methods in the following sections.
• 🔋 If the battery is under 5%, the system can ignore the press (protection against random screenshots at a critical charge level)
• 🎮 On Black Shark (Game Smartphones) a combination of the Power Button is used for screenshot + Shark button (special game key)

If the screenshot is not created, check:

1. Are the buttons locked with dirt or a cover?
2. Is the "Do Not Disturb" mode activated with screenshots blocked?
3. Is there a third-party software that intercepts clicks (for example, Greenify or Tasker) installed?

2. Three-finger gesture is the fastest method

Shell MIUI It offers a unique way to create screenshots without using buttons -- by swiping your finger across the screen -- which is enabled by default on most devices, but it can be configured or disabled.

How it works:

1. Place three fingers on the screen (no matter which one).
2. Swipe them from the bottom up diagonally (as if you were swiping the screen)
3. Keep your fingers on the screen. 0.5-1 second before animations come along

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Instant operation – faster than pressing buttons
• 🖐️ It works with one hand (if you hold your fingers with one hand)
• 🎨 Allows you to immediately open the screenshot editing menu

Open Settings → Special facilities → Gestures|

Enable the option "Screenshot of three fingers"|

Check the sensitivity of the gesture in the section "Gestural settings"|

If necessary, disable conflicting gestures (for example, “Swipe up for home screen”)

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If the gesture doesn't work:

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO X5 Pro, Redmi Note 12) The three-finger gesture is disabled by default. It must be activated manually in the settings Additional features → Gestures → Also make sure you have the latest version installed. MIUI — in old firmware (below) MIUI (12) this function may not be.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

A less well-known, but equally convenient, way is to use the Quick Settings menu, which is especially useful if you don't have physical buttons running or prefer front-end solutions.

Step-by-step:

1. Deploy the notification panel by swiping your finger from top to bottom from the top edge of the screen
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissors or screen thumbnail)
3. Slip on it - the screenshot will be taken instantly

If the icon is not in the panel:

• 🔧 Click on the "Edit" icon (pencil) in the upper right corner of the panel
• 🔍 Find the screenshot list and drag it to the active area.
• 📱 On some devices (Xiaomi) 13T) icon hidden in the second page of quick settings - flip the panel to the left

This method has a hidden bonus:

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If you click on the screenshot icon to hold your finger on it 1-2 And then you'll see a scrollable screenshot menu, which is a good way to capture entire web pages or chat rooms.

4.Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

For those who prefer to control the smartphone voice, Xiaomi offers two options for creating screenshots without touching the screen: through the built-in voice assistant XiaoAI or Google Assistant.

Method 1: XiaoAI (for China/Global) MIUI)

1. Activate the assistant with the voice command "OK, XiaoAI" or holding the home button
2. Say “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph a screen” in Chinese/English
3. Confirm the action (if required)

Method 2: Google Assistant (for global firmware)

1. Press the home button or say “OK, Google”
2. Say the command "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot"
3. Wait for confirmation (the screen will appear on the screen screen)

Limitations of voice methods:

⚠️ Attention: Voice commands for screenshots may not work in applications with increased security rights (banking applications, some games). MIUI For example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G) XiaoAI can be disabled by default – it must be activated in the Application settings → Established → XiaoAI.

5. Long screenshot (scrollable)

The long screenshot (or scrolling screenshot) feature allows you to capture the entire page you scrolle through — whether it's a website, a Telegram chat or a news feed. MIUI 10 and newer.

How to make a long screen:

1. First, create a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screen thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editing menu that opens, find the “Scroll” button (or “Long Screen”).
4. Wait for the system to automatically scroll through the page and connect the parts into one screen.
5. Click "Ready" to save the result.

Limitations and nuances:

• 🌐 It doesn’t work in all apps – only where software scrolling is supported (e.g. Chrome, Telegram, MIUI Launcher)
• 📄 Maximum screen length: 10 screens (on the screen) MIUI 14+)

For owners. POCO Black Shark has an alternative way through the game mode:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Game mode
2. Activate the option "Scrollable screenshot in games"
3. Now in supported applications after the usual screen will appear scroll button

6. Where do I look for saved screenshots?

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi are saved to the folder. DCIM → Screenshots (or Pictures) → Screenshots on some firmware. However, their location can be changed and accessed in several ways:

Ways to view screenshots:

• 📁 Through Explorer: Open the Files app" → "Images" → "Screenshots"
• 🖼️ Through the Gallery: in the album "Screenshots" (displayed separately from the usual photos)
• 🔍 Through Search: In the gallery search bar, type "screenshot" or "screenshot"
• 🌐 Google Photos: Screenshots are automatically uploaded to the cloud if sync is enabled

If the screenshots are missing:

On devices with MIUI 13+ There is a function of smart sorting screenshots:

• 📊 Screenshots are automatically grouped by date and app in which they were taken.
• 🔍 In the gallery you can filter screens by type: "Messages", "Web pages", "Games"
• 🗑️ The system offers to delete duplicate screenshots (if they are taken with an interval of less than 5 minutes)

7.Secret chips MIUI screenshot

Shell MIUI It hides a few useful features that only advanced users know about, and these chips will help optimize screenshots and save time.

Tip 1: Quick editing

• 🎨 Immediately after creating the screen, tap on its thumbnail in the lower right corner.
• 🖌️ Opens a built-in editor with tools: cropping, Text, Mosaic, Filters
• 💾 Changes are saved automatically to a new file (the original remains intact)

Tip 2: Pin screenshot on the lock screen

• 📌 After creating the screen in the editing menu, select "Accumulate on the lock screen"
• ⏳ The screenshot will be displayed on the lock within 24 hours (configurable)
• 🔒 For security, you can hide notifications about the fixed screen

Chip 3: Automatic. OCR (text-reading)

• 📄 On devices with MIUI 14+ When opening the screen in the gallery appears button "Extract text"
• 🔤 The system recognizes the text on the screen and allows you to copy or translate it.
• 🌍 Supported by 10+ languages including Russian and English

Tip 4: Screenshots in game mode

• 🎮 Screenshots are taken without pause (do not interrupt gameplay)
• 📤 You can set up automatic sending of screens in Telegram or Discord
• 🔊 The shutter sound is automatically turned off so as not to interfere with the game.

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Starting with MIUI 15, Screenshots in games are saved in a separate folder Games/Screenshots They don't mix with normal screenshots, and that makes it easier to find and sort them.

8. Solving screenshot problems

Sometimes the screenshot feature on Xiaomi malfunctions, so let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The buttons don't work

• 🔧 Check if the volume button is clamped (a frequent problem on Redmi 10)
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes resetting temporary files helps
• 🛠️ If the buttons are physically damaged, use alternative methods (three-finger gesture or notification panel)

Problem 2: Screenshots are not saved

• 📁 Check the available space on the device (requires a minimum of 100 MB)
• 🚫 Make sure screenshots are not blocked by antivirus or "Defender" MIUI"
• 🔧 Reset the settings of the Gallery app in Settings → Annexes

Problem 3: Blurred or dark screenshots

• 🌓 Turn off Adaptive Brightness and Dark Mode before creating a screen
• 🔋 Turn off Ultra Energy Savings – It Reduces Screenshot Resolution
• 📱 Some of them. AMOLED-On screens (Xiaomi 12 Pro) screenshots may appear dark – increase the brightness before shooting

Problem 4: No sound when screenshot

• 🔊 Check if the shutter sound is turned off in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Systemic sounds
• 🎵 On some firmware, the sound of the screen is tied to the general level of media - increase the volume
• 📴 In silent mode, the shutter sound is automatically turned off.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For example, in Europe (Xiaomi 13 Lite) EU) Screenshots may be limited due to privacy policy GDPR. In this case, the reflashing to the global or Russian version will help. MIUI (But it voids the guarantee!).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi