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

Smartphones have become universal tools that we use every minute for work, communication and entertainment. Often, it is necessary to save an image of what is happening on the screen, whether it is a correspondence, a recipe, an app error or just a funny meme. Owners of devices from Xiaomi often wonder how to fix the current state of the display, especially after updating the firmware or buying a new model.

Redmi 9 has several screenshot techniques that allow each user to choose the most convenient option for themselves, some prefer the classic combination of mechanical buttons, others choose screen swipes or voice control, understanding all the available methods will help you solve everyday tasks faster and manage content more efficiently.

In this article, we will take a closer look at each screenshot method, look at the intricacies of screenshot menus, and answer frequently asked questions, learn how to configure additional features that are hidden by default, and learn how to use advanced image editing tools right in the process of creating them.

The classic method with the help of buttons

The most common and reliable way to take a screenshot on any Android device is to use a physical keyboard combination, which works regardless of the state of the system, even if the touch screen temporarily stops responding to touch. On the Redmi 9 smartphone, the algorithm is extremely simple and intuitive.

You need to press and hold two buttons simultaneously, the Power button and the Volume Down button, which should be synchronous, but not too long so that the phone does not take this as a command to reboot or enter recovery mode. Usually, a fraction of a second is enough to make the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, and the screen blinks.

⚠️ Warning: Do not press the buttons too hard or for a long time, as holding the power button for more than 10 seconds can cause the device to be forced to restart, which will interrupt your current work.

Once you've successfully created a picture, you'll have a little thumbnail at the top of the screen, and you'll see a status bar that automatically saves it to the gallery in Screenshots. If you don't get it the first time, try changing the rhythm of the tap -- sometimes you need a little faster or a little smoother response.

• 📱 Press the volume button "Down" and the button "Power" at the same time.
• ⏱️ Keep them close. 1-2 seconds before the appearance of a visual or audible signal.
• 🔍 Check the top corner of the screen for a save notification.

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If the phone buttons are tight because of the new case, remove it for the duration of the procedure or use a more confident but neat press with your finger pads.

Use of the Additional Options Menu

For those who have difficulty pressing physical keys at the same time, or for situations where buttons may be faulty, the MIUI has a special software menu in its shell that allows you to create screenshots in a single click using only a touchscreen, which is especially convenient when the phone is on the table or you hold it with one hand.

To activate this feature, go to the system settings. Find the Additional settings section, and then select the Quick screenshot menu. Move the slider to the active position. Once this option is enabled, a floating icon will appear on the screen that can be dragged to any convenient area.

When you click on this icon, the system will offer several options, one of which will be to create a snapshot of the entire screen, and there is a feature of selective screenshot, which allows you to select an arbitrary area, it is a powerful tool that makes the work with content more flexible and eliminates the need for subsequent framing.

Handling gestures and swipes

MIUI is famous for its variety of gestures that speed navigation and control. The Redmi 9 screenshot can also be done with a specific movement of your fingers across the display. This technique requires some skill, but once you master it, you will appreciate its convenience and speed.

To activate the three-finger function, open the settings and in the search bar, type in the word "three" or go to the section Additional Features → Screenshot with three fingers. Enable this mode. Now, to take a picture, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom of the screen, the system instantly responds with an audible signal and saves the image.

It is important to note that this gesture may conflict with other actions in some applications or when typing, so use it consciously.Also make sure there is no protective film on the screen with a poor oleophobic coating that can prevent the multi-touch gesture from being properly recognized.

• 🖐️ Open the settings and activate the "Three-finger screenshot" mode".
• ⬇️ Swipe three fingers simultaneously from top to bottom across the screen.
• ✅ Wait for the audio confirmation and check the saved file.

⚠️ A three-finger gesture may not work if an app that uses its own gesture controls is open on the screen (for example, some games or drawing apps).

Voice control via Google Assistant

In the age of artificial intelligence, voice control is becoming increasingly popular. If your hands are busy or you are far from the device, you can take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 9 just by saying a command.

To use this method, make sure that Google Assistant is activated and configured to recognize your command "OK, Google" or "Hey Google." After activating the assistant, clearly pronounce the phrase "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot of the screen." The system will execute the command automatically, saving the current image in the gallery.

This is especially useful for people with disabilities or in situations where physical contact with the screen is undesirable, but it is worth considering that the voice assistant requires an active Internet connection, since the request is processed on the company's servers.

• 🎙️ Activate Google Assistant with a voice or long press of the home button.
• 🗣️ Say the command "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot".
• 💾 The system automatically saves the image without your participation.

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Voice control is ideal for taking screenshots when the user’s hands are busy or dirty, but requires a stable Internet connection.

Long screenshot and extended functions

Often, a single screen is not enough to capture all the information, such as long correspondence in the messenger, an article in the browser or a list of contacts. In such cases, Redmi 9 has a feature to create a long screenshot (scroll), which allows you to sew multiple screens into one long picture.

Once you have taken a regular screenshot of any of the above methods, in the notification or floating window that appears, find a button that says Scroll or an icon that resembles a scroll. Click on it, and the phone will automatically scroll down, capturing new areas. You can stop the process by re-pressing the screen or stop button.

The quality of the final image depends on the stability of scrolling and the speed of content updating. If there are dynamic elements on the page that change when you browse, they may not appear correctly, but it is an indispensable tool for saving web pages and documents.

⚠️ Warning: The long screenshot feature may not work in apps that don’t support standard scrolling or in games where content is loaded dynamically.

In addition, the screenshot editing menu provides basic tools: cropping, drawing, adding text and stickers, which allows you to immediately highlight important information or hide sensitive data before sending an image to the interlocutor.

• 📜 Take a regular screenshot and click the "Scroll" button".
• 👁️ Watch the capture process and stop it when the information is in the frame.
• ✏️ Use the built-in editor to add notes before saving.

Where to find and how to manage saved screenshots

Once you have created an image, it is important to know where to look and how to effectively manage your image library. On a Redmi 9 smartphone, all screenshots are stored by default in the device's internal memory, and can be accessed through the Gallery app or through the file manager.

The Gallery app has a special album called Screenshots, where you sort the images by date, and the latest ones are on top, and you can delete the unwanted pictures, create collages of them, or send them through any messengers directly from the album interface.

If you prefer to work with a file system, go to the File Manager application. The path to the folder usually looks like this: Internal memory → MIUI → Gallery → cloudCache or just DCIM → Screenshots, depending on the firmware version and camera settings. Knowing the exact path, you can easily transfer files to your computer or to the cloud storage.

Regularly cleaning the folder with screenshots helps to free up space in the memory of the phone, which is especially important for models with a small amount of built-in storage.

• 🖼️ Open the Gallery app and find the Screenshots album".
• 📂 Use "Conductor" to search for files along the way MIUI/Gallery.
• 🗑️ Regularly delete old files to free up space.