How to make a screen screen on the phone Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro

Modern smartphones have become an integral part of digital communication, and the ability to quickly capture what is happening on the display is one of the most popular features. Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro model often look for effective ways to capture an image, whether it is saving correspondence, a payment receipt or an interesting moment from the game. The MIUI shell, on which the device’s operating system is based, offers many flexible tools for this task, far beyond just pressing two buttons.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available screenshot techniques, from classic combinations to advanced features such as long screenshots and process automation. You will learn how to set up gestures to control one hand, where to look for saved files and how to edit images immediately after capture. Understanding these nuances will allow you to maximize the potential of your smartphone in everyday life.

The Android operating system is paired with a custom add-on from the Chinese manufacturer to ensure that all image capture tools work smoothly. However, new users sometimes find it difficult to find the right options in the menu or do not know about the existence of hidden features. We will help you understand the interface and become a real expert in managing your gadget.

Classical method using physical buttons

The fastest and most time-tested way to take a screenshot on any Android device is to use a physical key combination. On the Redmi 9 Pro, this feature is built into the core level of the system and works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or frozen. To implement this method, you need to simultaneously press the buttons Volume Down and Power.

It is important to follow the correct algorithm of actions: pressing should be short-term, but clear. If you hold the buttons too long, the phone may perceive this as a command to call the emergency menu or voice assent. When you successfully capture the image, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is not turned off), and the screen will blink for a split second.

⚠️ Warning: Don't push the buttons too hard as the key mechanism on the Redmi 9 Pro has a limited pressing life. Avoid using sharp objects to impact the side face of the body.

Once you create a picture, you'll have a thumbnail at the top of the screen that allows you to quickly edit or share a file. If the thumbnail is gone, don't worry, the image is automatically saved in the gallery. This method is universal and works in all applications, including games and video players, where other methods can be blocked.

For users who often work with documents or texts, this can seem inconvenient because of the need to reach for the side edges. However, muscle memory is quickly formed, and after a couple of days of use, the combination of Loudness Down + Power becomes a reflex, which is especially true in situations where the phone is in a protective case with thick sides.

Control through notification panel and curtain

An alternative to physical buttons is the MIUI software interface, which at the top of the screen is a curtain area where Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other functions are located, often including a screenshot icon that allows you to take a snapshot of the current content of the display with a single touch.

If you don't see the icon right away, it may be hidden in the second page of the control panel. To access the full list of tools, swipe left to right on the open notification curtain. In the button editor menu that opens, you can find the Screenshot module and drag it to the active area for quick access in the future.

The curtain is particularly convenient when the phone is lying on the table or you hold it with one hand, and it is inconvenient to reach the side keys of the other. In addition, this method eliminates the risk of accidental change in volume, which sometimes occurs when sloppy presses of physical buttons.

It's worth noting that in some versions of MIUI firmware, the icon can be called "Scanshot" or have a graphic designation in the form of scissors. Once pressed, the action algorithm is identical to the classical method: sound is heard, the screen flashes, and the file is stored in memory. This software solution is independent of the physical state of the buttons, which makes it an ideal option if the volume key falls or malfunctions.

Setting and using gestures with three fingers

One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create screenshots using a gesture. You just swipe three fingers from top to bottom of the screen for the system to capture the image. This option is not activated by default, so you need to enable it in the device settings.

To activate the function, go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshots. Here you need to find the “Three-Finger Screenshot” item and turn the switch into active position, and then the system will respond to the corresponding movement of your fingers on the display in any interface other than secure banking applications.

Using a gesture makes it much faster, especially if you take a lot of screenshots in a row, for example, if you keep a long correspondence or a instruction consisting of several images, you don't have to reach for the buttons or open the curtain every time.

But there are some things about this method: First, the gesture may not work if you have an app that uses swipes to navigate (like a gallery or a browser) on the screen and the system can confuse commands. Second, for people with small smartphones or large palms, holding three fingers can be physically uncomfortable, although there is plenty of space on the 6.53-inch Redmi 9 Pro display.

⚠️ Attention: A three-finger gesture may conflict with special features or third-party launchers. If screenshots are no longer created, check if an app that intercepts gesture control is running.

Creating long screenshots for web pages

Often, you need to save not one frame, but an entire web page, article or long dialogue in the messenger. To do this, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro implements the function of “Long screenshot” (or scrolling).

In this thumbnail, you need to click on the down arrow button or the Scrolling icon. The system will automatically start scrolling down the contents of the screen, capturing new areas and combining them into a single long image. The process continues until you hit the stop button or reach the end of the page.

This feature is particularly useful for preserving:

• 📄 Long articles and news from browsers.
• 💬 Correspondence in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber).
• 🛒 Lists of goods in online stores.
• 🗺️ Routes and maps in navigation applications.

It is important to understand that the quality of the final file may depend on the number of frames combined. If the page is very long, the resolution of the final image vertically can be limited by the system, in such cases, it is recommended to take several long screenshots with a slight overlap.

Voice control and additional commands

Modern technology allows you to control your smartphone without touch using voice commands. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro, Google Assistant or branded voice assistant is responsible for this. To take a screenshot with a voice, just say the phrase "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot."

To work this feature, you need the phone to be unlocked and the microphone active. Voice control is perfect in situations where your hands are busy or dirty and you can't touch the screen. It's also a great option for people with disabilities.

In addition, in the special features settings, you can adjust the response to certain actions, for example, tapping on the back cover (if supported by a shell) or using a stylus. However, the standard MIUI functionality focuses primarily on three main methods: buttons, curtains and gestures.

Voice commands require a stable Internet connection for speech recognition if the offline packet is not loaded, otherwise the phone may not understand the command or execute it with a delay, but it is a powerful tool in the user's arsenal.

Where to find and how to edit saved images

Once a screenshot is created, the file is automatically stored in the device’s memory. The standard path to the folder looks like Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots. Also, all images are duplicated in the system gallery in the Screenshots album, which makes it easier to search and sort.

Once you've created a picture, you can click on the thumbnail to go into edit mode. The built-in MIUI editor allows you to:

• ✂️ Cut off the extra edges of the image.
• 🖊 Draw by hand, add text or arrows.
• 🎨 Impose stickers and filters.
• 📑 Blurring confidential information (marker).

Screenshot editing is an important part of information management, often requiring you to hide personal data such as card numbers, addresses, or passwords before sending an image to someone else. The Marker or Blurr tool in Xiaomi’s editor does this perfectly.

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Use the Hide Album feature in the gallery to remove the screenshot folder from public access if you store sensitive information there.

Solving the Problems of Creating Screenshots

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where screenshots are not created, this may be due to security restrictions in certain applications, for example, banking applications, incognito browser modes and some streaming services (Netflix) block the creation of screenshots to protect user data.

In such cases, the screen may blink, but the file will not save, or you will see a black square instead of an image. This is not a malfunction of the phone, but a regular work of Android protection. You can circumvent this restriction with standard means without root rights, which is not recommended for ordinary users.

Another reason could be overcrowded memory: If the device is not free, the system will not be able to save the new file, in which case you need to clear the cache or delete unnecessary files, and also check the application resolution settings: gallery and system services must have memory rights.

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If a screenshot is not taken in a particular application, it is likely a copy protection rather than a system error.