How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

Contents

• Standard button combinations
• Gestures for screenshots (no buttons)
• Screenshot via notification panel
• Google Voice Assistant
• Advanced features: long screen and screen recording
• What to do if the screenshot is not saved
• FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and the firmware version (MIUI 12-14), the methods may differ, and some functions are hidden in the depths of the settings. This article covers all the current methods, from classic button combinations to little-known chips like a scrolling screenshot or creating snapshots using gestures.

We focused on the typical issues: why screenshots are not saved in the gallery, how to change the file format (PNG/JPEG) and where to find screenshots if they “disappeared”, and we will also analyze the unique feature of MIUI – editing a screenshot immediately after creating a screenshot without opening additional applications.

1. Standard button combinations

The most versatile way to work on all Xiaomi models is to press physical buttons simultaneously, but there are pitfalls:

• 🔘 Power + Volume Down is a classic combination. Press both buttons on the top of the top. 1-2 So you hear the shutter sound and you see the animation of the screenshot. 99% devices including Redmi 10A Xiaomi 12 Pro.
• ⚙️ Power + Home – Relevant for older models with mechanical Home button (e.g. Redmi) 4X or Mi A1). On new smartphones, this combination will call Google Assistant.
• 📱 Power only (double press) - on some firmware MIUI 13+ You can set up a double-click screenshot of the power button, and you can find out more about that in the gesture section.

Important: If you have a magnetic lock case (like the Xiaomi Smart Cover), it can lock buttons. Remove the case or press the combination more confidently.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 GT and other gaming smartphones with shoulder triggers (Ultrasonic buttons), the standard combination can conflict with the gaming settings. → Special facilities → Physical buttons.

2.Gestural screenshots (no buttons)

Xiaomi offers unique gesture controls that make it easier to take screenshots, and the main advantage is that you don’t have to clamping buttons, risking accidentally turning off the screen or changing the volume.

You can activate gestures in the menu:

Settings → Special features → Gestures → Screenshot

• 👆 Three-finger swipe down is the most popular gesture. Swipe three fingers from the top edge of the screen down. Works even on a locked screen (if the option is enabled in the settings).
• ⚡ Double-touching the back is relevant for Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50 Tap twice on the back of your smartphone (you need to turn it on in Settings). → Additionally. → Touch and gesture).
• 🔄 Double-clicking the power button is a rare option available on some firmware MIUI 14. Set up Settings. → Buttons and gestures → Quick press of the power button.

Open Settings → Special Opportunities

Select the Gestures section

Activate "Screenshot with a three-finger swipe"

Check the work on the main screen and in applications-->

Tip: If gestures don’t work, make sure that left-handed mode is turned off (can swipe invert) and there are no conflicts with other gestures (for example, Swipe for Returns in Android 13+).

⚠️ Attention: POCO M5 And other budget models, the three-finger swipe gesture is disabled by default, and you have to manually activate it -- see the path above).

3. Screenshot via notification panel

A less well-known but convenient way is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which is useful if your smartphone buttons are faulty or you prefer visual control.

Instructions:

1. Turn the notification bar swipe down from the top edge of the screen.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissor or screen thumbnail) and if it's not there, click on Edit (pencil) and add the item to the active one.
3. Slip the icon - the smartphone will take a screenshot.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎯 Accuracy: You can choose the moment to screenshot without rushing with a button combination.
• 🔧 Flexibility: in some versions MIUI You can set the screenshot delay (3 or 5 seconds) to prepare the screen.
• 📁 Quick editing access: Once a screenshot is created, a notification will appear with the option “Edit” or “Share».

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If the screenshot icon disappeared from the notification panel after the MIUI update, reset the panel settings: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset to standard.

On the Xiaomi Pad 5/6 and other tablets, this method is particularly convenient – there is no need to look for button combinations on the big screen.

4.The Google Voice Assistant

If you have Google Assistant enabled, you can take voice screenshots, which is useful when your hands are busy or your smartphone buttons are not available.

How to activate:

1. Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button (on older models).
2. Say the command: “Take a screenshot” or “Photography of the screen.”
3. The assistant will confirm the action and save the picture in the gallery.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Does not work in safe mode and on a locked screen.
• 🔇 Requires an Internet connection to process a voice command (except offline Assistant mode).
• 📵 On some firmware MIUI For China (without Google services), this method is not available.

Alternatively, if Google Assistant is not installed, use XiaoAI (in Chinese versions of MIUI) for voice assistant: "" (pronounced "Xiao Ai Tung Xue, Jie Tu").

5. Advanced features: long screen and screen recording

Xiaomi offers not only standard screenshots, but also advanced screen tools, which are hidden in the menu and require separate activation.

📜 Long (scrollable) screenshot

Allows you to capture all the content of a page (for example, a chat in a Telegram or an article in a browser), even if it does not fit on a single screen.

1. Create a regular screenshot in any way.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears, click on “Scroll” (or “Long Screenshot”) at the bottom of the screen.
3. The screen will automatically scroll down, capturing content. Click "Done" when you need to stop.

Limitations:

• It does not work on YouTube, Netflix and other screenshot protection apps.
• The maximum length is 10 screens (MIUI limit).
• In some applications (for example, VKontakte) can capture only the visible part.

🎥 Screen recording with sound

If you need not only to take a picture, but also to record a video from the screen:

1. Deploy the notification bar and find the Screen Record icon (or add it via Edit).
2. Click on the icon and select the parameters: 🎤 Recording the microphone – if you need your voice. 🔊 Record system sounds – to capture sound from applications. ⚙️ Permission — 720p or 1080p (influences file size).

"Start."

Videos will be saved in the DCIM → ScreenRecords folder. Importantly, on Xiaomi with MIUI 14, recording system sounds only works in applications that do not block this feature (for example, you can not record sound from TikTok or Instagram).

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Long screenshots and screen recordings are not just “chips” but tools to work with, for example, a long screen is convenient for saving correspondence as evidence, and screen recording is convenient for creating guides or error reports in applications.

6 What to do if the screenshot is not saved

Sometimes screenshots disappear or don't get created at all. Let's look at the typical causes and solutions:

Additional checks:

• 📂 Make sure there is enough memory on your smartphone. MIUI Requires a minimum of 50MB of free space to save screenshots.
• 🔄 Reboot the device – it will reset temporary system errors.
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI Up to the latest version: old firmware had bugs with file saving.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are not created in a particular application (e.g. SberBank Online or Tinkoff), this is not a mistake - this is how fraud protection works.

7. FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions