How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: the complete guide

Modern smartphone users are constantly exchanging visual information, whether it is correspondence in the messenger, game moment or confirmation of a bank transfer. Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi 9 model often look for quick ways to capture the image on the screen, since standard methods may not be obvious to beginners. Understanding all the options available allows you to significantly speed up the work with the device and makes interaction with the MIUI more comfortable.

Android, which underlies the MIUI shell, has several mechanisms for taking screenshots, not only the classic physical key combination, but also the program gestures, voice commands, and advanced features like a long screenshot, so that each user can choose the most convenient option for themselves, based on their current situation and personal preferences.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the existing methods that are relevant to the Redmi 9 model, look at the system settings that can block image creation, and offer solutions to common problems, and learn where the received files are stored and how to manage them.

Classical Method Through Physical Buttons

The most common and quick way to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is to press two hardware buttons simultaneously, which works on any screen, in any application and does not require pre-tuning. It is the universal standard for most Android devices.

To do this, you need to locate the volume and power buttons, which are usually on the right side of the smartphone body, and it's important to keep the right sequence and timing of the taps so that the system recognizes the command correctly.

Press Volume Down and Power simultaneously. You don't need to hold them for long, a short, sharp tap is enough. If done correctly, you'll hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter and the screen will blink.

In the upper right corner, you'll see a thumbnail of the image you've created, which you can click on for quick editing or leave unchecked, so that the image is automatically saved in the gallery, which is especially useful when you need to capture information quickly.

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If you can't press the buttons at the same time, try pressing the volume button lightly first, and adding the power button for a split second, and synchrony is more important than the force of pressing.

Use of gestures and swipes in MIUI

The MIUI shell offers a more ergonomic way to create screenshots that don’t require physical buttons, especially if the buttons on the smartphone body are stiff or if you hold the device with one hand, a feature called “Three-finger screenshot.”

To activate this mode, you need to go to the system settings. Find the Additional Features or Advanced Settings section, depending on the firmware version. Next, select Screenshots. Here you need to switch the slider to the active position opposite the "Three Finger Screenshot" option.

Once activated, the feature becomes available in all applications. Just swipe three fingers from top to bottom down the center of the screen. The system instantly recognizes the gesture and creates a snapshot. In some versions of MIUI, you can adjust the area that will be captured or change the direction of the swipe.

⚠️ Attention: A three-finger gesture may conflict with other controls, such as tab switching in the browser or navigation gestures. If screenshots are created spontaneously, try changing the sensitivity or disabling the function.

There is also an alternative gesture available on some firmware modifications, which is to diagonally swipe two fingers from the top corner of the screen, but the three-finger method described above is the most stable one on the Redmi 9.

Voice control and Google Assistant

For those who prefer to control a smartphone without touching, the Google Assistant is ideal.This method is especially useful when the user's hands are busy or dirty. Xiaomi Redmi 9 fully supports integration with Google services.

To take a screenshot with your voice, first make sure that the assistant is activated, usually by saying "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," or by pressing the home button long enough (if the navigation button is set up), and then say "Take a screenshot" or "Creeenshot" after activation.

The system will execute the command instantly, and you'll see a standard file saving notification, which doesn't require keyboard or gesture memorization, making it accessible to users of any age.

You can also use the built-in Mi AI assistant if it's supported in your region and installed on your device, and it works the same way: voice activation and the appropriate command to create a screen image.

The function of a long screenshot (scroll)

One of the most popular features in MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots, an indispensable tool for saving web pages, instant messengers or contact lists that do not fit on a single screen. Redmi 9 is great at scrolling and stitching images.

First, take a regular screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures). Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen, it will show additional icons. You will be interested in a button in the form of a scroll or arrow down, which is signed as "Scroll" or "More".

Press this button. The screen will automatically scroll down to capture new information. The process will continue until you click on the screen again or reach the end of the page. Once stopped, the system will glue all the pieces together into one long image.

It should be noted that the feature does not work in all applications, for example, in some games or applications with a horizontal orientation, scroll may not be available, and there may be problems in applications with endless newsfeed, where content is loaded dynamically.

Multitasking menu and additional options

The latest versions of the MIUI shell have the ability to create screenshots directly from the menu of running apps. This is convenient when you want to quickly save an image without opening the application itself again. The Redmi 9 multitasking interface provides quick access to this feature.

Open the menu of running apps by swiping from the bottom up and holding your finger (or pressing the navigation button), find the card of the desired application, and the name of the application or its preview may contain a scissors or camera icon.

Clicking on this icon will instantly create a screenshot of the current state of the app. In addition, the menu often features split screen and lock the app in memory. This is part of the Android ecosystem, adapted by Xiaomi engineers for user convenience.

You can also find a screenshot button in the notification menu (curtain), which you can add by opening the curtain completely, clicking on the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots), and dragging the screenshot icon to the active panel, which allows you to take pictures with one tap from anywhere.

⚠️ Note: Some incognito and banking applications have screenshots blocked at the security level, in which case you will see a black image or a message of prohibition, regardless of the method you choose.

Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them

Once an image is created, it is automatically stored in the device's internal memory. Understanding the file structure helps you find the data you want faster. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 uses the standard Android file system.

The main storage folder is located on the path Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots, and you can access them through the Gallery or Photos app, where they are sorted by date of creation. The Screenshots album contains all the images taken by any of the methods described above.

Once you have created a screenshot, you can click on the thumbnail to edit it. The built-in MIUI editor allows you to:

• 📐 Cut the image to the desired size.
• ✏️ Draw over a screenshot, add text or arrows.
• 🎨 Impose filters or blur confidential information.
• 📤 Sharing a file directly through messengers or social networks.

If standard features are not enough, you can install third-party apps from Google Play. However, for most tasks, the built-in functionality of Redmi 9 is quite enough.

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Screenshots folder can take up a significant amount of memory, and it is recommended to perform a monthly audit and delete old or unnecessary screenshots.

Table of comparison of methods

For the convenience of choosing a way to create a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9, we have prepared a summary table that will help you determine which method is best for your particular situation.

Each of these techniques has its advantages: buttons are reliable and always work, gestures are fast and modern, voice control is indispensable in specific situations, and by combining these methods, you will become a true master of managing your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: If a particular method (such as gestures) has stopped working after the firmware update, check the permission and permission settings for system components in the Applications section.

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