Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones offer many ways to save images from the display, but users often look for the fastest option. The standard procedure may differ depending on the version of the MIUI operating system or the new HyperOS, as well as on the individual preferences of the owner of the gadget. Understanding all the options available allows you to save time and work efficiently with content.
In this article, we’ll take a look at how to take a screenshot on Xiaomi in a variety of ways, from classic buttons to advanced autoscroll features. You’ll learn how to customize handy gestures, use voice control, and edit the resulting images immediately after they’re created. This guide is relevant to most current brand models.
Sometimes standard methods may not work due to system failures or locking functions in certain applications. We will also look at typical problems and how to fix them so that you can always capture the right moment. Ready for different use cases is the key to comfortable operation of the device.
Use of physical buttons and hot keys
The most common and reliable way to capture a screenshot on any Android device, including Xiaomi, is through a combination of mechanical buttons. To implement this method, you need to press the volume down and the screen lock button simultaneously, and it is important to do this quickly and synchronously so that the system recognizes the command as a single signal, rather than two separate taps.
If you press late buttons, the smartphone may perceive this as a command to call the off menu or change the sound level. Hot keys work even on a locked screen in some scenarios, but most often require unlocking the device. Once successful, the characteristic sound of the camera shutter is heard, and a thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen.
⚠️ Warning: Do not press the buttons too long, otherwise an emergency call menu or device reboot may be activated instead of a screenshot, which will interrupt your current tasks.
For users who are physically uncomfortable reaching for the top of the case, there is an alternative method through the control panel: swipe down from top to open the notification curtain, and find the Screenshot icon there, which is especially convenient when it is difficult to reach the side buttons with one hand, or if one of them is faulty.
Setup and use of triple tapping
One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create a screenshot by triple tapping on the screen. This option is not active by default, so you need to pre-enable it in the system settings. To do this, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshot.
In the menu that opens, you need to activate the Triple Touch switch, and once you turn on this feature, you just need to quickly touch any part of the display three times to take a picture, which is ideal for those who appreciate speed and do not want to be distracted by searching for physical buttons.
☑️ Triple touch setting
It's worth noting that sensor sensitivity can vary depending on the protective film or glass installed. If a triple touch doesn't work the first time, try knocking a little faster or, conversely, more rhythmic. The system ignores random touches, so you need a clear pattern of three beats.
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Triple touch may not work in full-screen games or applications, where the system blocks unnecessary gestures to avoid accidental taps.
Screenshots with long scroll pages
Long Screenshot or autoscroll is essential for saving long correspondence, web pages, or contact lists. Once you have taken a regular screenshot in any convenient way, click on the Scrolling button (usually marked with the arrows down) in the floating window that appears.
The process will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the page, or you can interrupt it manually by touching the screen. The resulting file will be in an elongated format and will be saved in the gallery as a single object. This greatly simplifies the exchange of information, since it does not require sending many individual files.
| Parameter | A typical screenshot. | Long screenshot. |
|---|---|---|
| File format | Standard (e.g. 1080x2400) | Extended (e.g. 1080x10000+) |
| User action | One tap. | Press + wait for scroll |
| File size | Small. | Medium or large |
| Application | One frame retention | Preservation of correspondence, articles |
In some cases, automatic scrolling can pull off or grab extra interface elements if there are floating buttons on the page, in such situations it is better to take a few regular screenshots with a slight overlap and later connect them in the editor.
Voice control and special features
For users who prefer to control their smartphone with voice, Xiaomi offers integration with Google Assistant and its own voice assistant Xiao AI (in global versions it can be limited).To take a screenshot with a voice, just say the phrase “Ok Google, make a screenshot” or activate the assistant with a button and say the appropriate command.
This method is especially useful in situations where hands are busy or the device is in a difficult position. However, it requires a stable Internet connection to work correctly, since voice requests are often processed on servers. In addition, the function must be pre-configured in the Google -> Settings -> Google Assistant section.
⚠️ Warning: Voice control may not work in high-security applications, such as banking clients, where screen recording is prohibited at the system level.
There is also the ability to create scripts through automation applications like Tasker or MacroDroid, which allow you to assign a screenshot to a swipe with a certain number of fingers or other complex actions, which requires more deep customization, but gives you maximum flexibility.
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Editing and marking up screenshots
And right after you create an image, you have a thumbnail in the bottom left or right corner, and if you click on it, you'll see a built-in image editor that offers a wide range of tools, and you can cut the edges, add text, arrows, highlight important areas with a marker, or blur sensitive information.
The markup tools are intuitive: the choice of color, line thickness and brush type allows you to create informative annotations. This is especially important when sending screenshots of errors to technical support or when explaining the route to a friend, saving on top of the original or as a new copy, depending on the option chosen.
With new versions of HyperOS, the editor is even more powerful, including AI features for object removal or automatic text quality improvement (OCR), which allow you to not only save a picture, but also immediately prepare it for publication or transfer.
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The built-in editor allows you to solve 90% of screenshot processing tasks without the need to install third-party applications.
Where are screenshots stored and how to find deleted ones
By default, all created screenshots are saved to the Screenshots system folder, which is located inside the main directory. DCIM Or Pictures, depending on the version of Android, and you can open them through the Gallery app in a separate album or through the file manager on the Internal Drive path./DCIM/Screenshots.
If you accidentally delete an important screenshot, don't panic. For 30 days, deleted files are in the gallery basket, where they can be restored with a single click. After this period, files are permanently erased unless synced with the Xiaomi Cloud or Google Photos cloud is used.
To free up space on the device, it is recommended to periodically check the folder with screenshots, as there is often a accumulation of digital debris. Using cloud services allows you to store the archive of images safely and have access to them from any device.