Xiaomi’s Redmi line of smartphones has been at the forefront of the market for years thanks to its excellent value for money. The Redmi Note 3 Pro, released a few years ago, is still in use by millions of people around the world. Despite its age, basic features such as screenshots remain relevant for everyday use. Users often need to capture correspondence, a map or a result in a game, and it’s important to know all the methods available.
MIUI, which is based on Android, has many ways to capture images, not only standard keyboards, but also advanced features like long screenshots or voice controls. Understanding the nuances of the Redmi Note 3 Pro interface will save you time and avoid unnecessary actions. We will analyze each method in detail so that you can choose the most convenient for yourself.
It is important to consider that the smartphone software may have been updated or custom firmware installed, but the basic principles of physical buttons and system gestures remain unchanged throughout many versions of MIUI. Below are proven instructions that are guaranteed to work on standard firmware.
The classic method using buttons
The fastest and most time-tested way to capture a screenshot of a Redmi Note 3 Pro is to use a physical button combination, which works even if the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or frozen, and you need to press both the volume down and the power button at the same time to take the shot.
Press Volume and Power simultaneously. You don't have to hold them for long, just a brief tap of about one second, and if you hear the characteristic snap of the camera shutter and you see the screen flash, you've saved the image in the gallery.
A common mistake users make is to push buttons in a non-synchronous way, and if you press one button first and then a second button with a delay, the system will take this as separate commands, for example, turn on the screen or change the volume, and muscle memory training will help you do this automatically.
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If you have thumbs or a protective case interferes with pressing, try first to press the volume button and then instantly add the power button.
Once you've successfully created a picture, you'll have a little thumbnail at the top of the screen, and you can click on it to edit it quickly or to make notes, which is very convenient if you need to highlight important information before sending it.
Using the Quick Settings Menu
Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro have access to a convenient control menu, which is called by swipe from top to bottom. This menu contains a special widget for creating screenshots, which is especially true if the physical buttons of the device are worn or tightly pressed.
To use this method, omit the notification curtain. Find the scissors icon. In some versions of the MIUI shell, it may be called a Screenshot or have a camera icon. One touch of this icon will instantly save the current image on the screen.
- 📱 Lower the swipe notification panel from the top edge.
- ✂️ Find the Scissors icon among the fast switches.
- 🖼️ Tap the icons to instantly save the image.
If you don't see the icon you want on the first menu screen, try swiping left or pressing the edit button (usually a pencil or three dots).In the list of available widgets, find "Screenshot" and drag it to the active panel.
This also allows you to take late screenshots, and when you click on the scissors icon, you can have a timer that allows you to prepare the screen for shooting, for example, open a drop-down menu or start animations.
Three-finger function and other gestures
The MIUI shell is famous for its convenience, and one of the most useful features is to create a screenshot of a three-finger swipe. This option is not activated by default on some versions of the firmware, so it must be enabled in the settings.
Go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshot. Here you need to activate the "Three Finger Screenshot" switch, and once you turn on, you can just swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen at any time.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure there are no greasy spots or water on the screen, otherwise the sensor may not recognize three simultaneous touches.
The three-finger gesture works in almost all applications, including games and browsers. However, in some secure applications (such as banking), screenshots can be blocked by Android security policies, and instead of an image, you will see a black screen.
There is also a lesser-known gesture: a long two-finger press, which in some versions of MIUI opens up a menu of additional features where you can also choose to take a screenshot, although this method works unstable and depends on the specific version of the software.
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Long screenshot (Scroll)
One of the most popular features in Xiaomi is the ability to create long screenshots, which is indispensable when you need to save long WhatsApp correspondence, an article in your browser or a news feed that does not fit on one screen.
First, take a regular screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures). Immediately after that, in the upper right corner of the thumbnail that appears, press the button with the down arrow or the Scrolling icon. The screen will automatically scroll down, capturing the image.
Stop the process by touching the screen or waiting for the end of the page, the system automatically glues several images into one long picture, the file is saved in the gallery as a single whole, which is convenient for sending documents.
| Parameter | Description | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Length. | Depends on the permit. | Up to 50,000 pixels |
| Format | PNG / JPG | Automatic choice |
| Annexes | Browsers, Messengers | Doesn't work in video |
| Quality. | No loss. | Could be heavy. |
If you take these pictures regularly, keep an eye out for the free space on your Redmi Note 3 Pro drive.
Voice control and Google Assistant
For those who prefer voice control, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro supports screenshots via voice commands, which is especially handy when hands are busy or the phone is attached to the holder.
Activate the voice assistant with the phrase "Ok Google" or a long press of the home button (if configured). Say the command "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot of the screen." The system will execute the command instantly.
You can also use Xiaomi's built-in voice search, which requires you to pre-configure voice activation in the appropriate settings section, and voice control works even on a locked screen if the appropriate option is enabled in the security settings.
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Voice commands may not work in a noisy room or if the microphone is covered with a cover, and in such cases it is better to go back to classical methods, but it is a great alternative for people with disabilities.
Where to look for saved images and problem solving
All screenshots created are automatically saved in the standard Gallery app, usually in a separate album called Screenshots or Screenshots, and files can be found through the file manager via the Internal Memory path → MIUI → gallery → cloud → screenshots.
If screenshots are not created, check for free space, if the memory is overflowing, the system will not be able to save the new file, and the problem may be in the crowded cache of the Gallery application.
⚠️ Note: If the screen flashes when you try to take a screenshot, but the file is not saved, perhaps the system has worked protection against recording for a specific application (incognito mode, banking application).
In some cases, rebooting the device helps. If the problem is systemic, try clearing the system cache through the recovery menu, but only do this if you are confident in your actions.
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Screenshots take up space in memory. Check the snapshot folder regularly and delete unnecessary files to keep the phone running fast.
Understanding all of these techniques will allow you to effectively manage information on your Redmi Note 3 Pro. Combine the ways depending on the situation: buttons for speed, gestures for convenience, and a long screenshot for documents.