How to make a screen screen on the phone Xiaomi Redmi

Screenshots are one of the most sought-after features in today’s mobile operating system. Xiaomi and Redmi users often need to save correspondence, instructions, or interesting moments from games. Unlike standard Android devices, the MIUI shell offers advanced functionality for working with images. Understanding all available methods saves time and makes the process of using the gadget more comfortable.

There are many ways to capture the current contents of the display, and the choice of the specific method depends on your preferences and situation. Some are used to the classic combination of physical keys, while others prefer handy gestures or one-handed control. In this article, we will discuss in detail each option available, as well as where files are saved and how to solve typical function problems.

The MIUI shell is constantly updated, adding new features to edit and process images immediately after they are created. Regardless of whether you have a budget Redmi or flagship Xiaomi, the basic principles of operation remain similar. However, in older versions of the system, some menus may be called differently or located in other settings sections.

Classical method with physical buttons

The most common and reliable way, which works on the vast majority of devices, including Xiaomi smartphones, is unconfigurable and is available immediately after the phone is turned on. To implement it, you need to press two buttons simultaneously: Volume down and Power. Pressing should be short-term, almost instantaneous.

If you hold the buttons too long, the phone may perceive this as a command to call the off menu or reboot. When you successfully create a screenshot, you will hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter, and at the top of the screen a notification with a thumbnail will appear.

⚠️ Note: On some models with very thin bezels or a specific button arrangement (such as a side print scanner), it is important not to pinch the sensor area so as not to unlock the screen or call a voice assistant.

This is a versatile technique that works for any situation where you need to capture information quickly, and even if the touch screen doesn't respond temporarily, the physical key combination often keeps working, making it a basic tool for most users.

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If you have large hands or a wide phone, try pressing the buttons with your knuckle or the back of your nail – it’s more convenient than trying to cover the body with your palm.

Use of control panel (Curtains)

The second most popular method, which is particularly convenient when the phone is lying on the table or holding with one hand, is at the top of the screen, in the notification area, a quick access panel, often called a "curtain," and among the many icons, there is a screenshot button.

To access the full list of tools, unlock the device and swipe down to open the control center. If you don't see the icon right away, try swiping sideways or clicking on the menu editing button (usually a pencil or three dots). In the list of available widgets, find "Screenshot" and drag it to the active area.

The advantage of this method is that you can take a picture without changing the grip of the device, which is especially true when watching videos or reading long articles, and when you click on the icon, you hear a sound, and the image is saved to the system folder.

• 📱 Open the notification curtain with a swipe from top to bottom.
• 🖼️ Find the icon "Screenshot" (rectangle with scissors or dotted).
• ✅ Click on the icon – the screen will blink and the picture will be ready.
• ⚙️ If there is no button, click "Edit" and add it from the list of hidden widgets.

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the icon disappeared after updating the system, in which case it is enough to re-edit the set of tiles in the control center, the MIUI shell allows you to customize the order and availability of interface elements to your needs.

Gesture control: three fingers

For those who appreciate speed and ergonomics, Xiaomi has introduced a handy gesture screenshot feature.This method requires pre-activation in the settings, as it can be disabled by default. To enable the option, go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshots.

In the menu that opens, you need to activate the switch opposite to "Three fingers," and then the action will be available in all applications. The mechanics are simple: touch the screen with three fingers at once and swipe them from top to bottom. The screen will react instantly.

This is especially popular among gamers and users who often share content on social networks, allowing you to take pictures with one hand if the phone is lying on the surface, or quickly capture moments in games where there is no access to the system buttons.

⚠️ Note: The three-finger gesture may conflict with the functions of some drawing or reading applications where triple touching is intended.

It's important to note that sensor sensitivity plays a key role here: If you have a thick protective glass pasted or the screen is contaminated, the system may not recognize the touch of three fingers the first time.

Long screenshot and scrolling

One of the most useful features in MIUI is the ability to take a long screenshot, which is indispensable when you want to save a long text message in a messenger, an article in a browser or a news feed that does not fit on a single screen, and the process starts as usual: you take a standard shot with buttons or through a curtain.

Immediately after the image is created, a thumbnail toolbar appears at the top of the screen (or in the corner, depending on the version of MIUI). On this panel, you need to find and press the Scrolling button (the icon with two arrows down or the text "Scroll"). The system will automatically begin to "fold" the image, scrolling the content down.

You can stop scrolling at any time by touching the screen or pressing the stop button, but there's a limit: the maximum length of the final image is limited by the resolution of the screen and the amount of memory. If the content is very long, the system will interrupt the creation itself when the limit is reached.

When you create long screenshots in an infinite-feed application (like Instagram or TikTok), the result can be unpredictable. The system can capture unnecessary interface elements or interrupt advertising, and this method works best in browsers and standard messaging applications.

Setting up the timer and the form of the screenshot

The MIUI shell allows you to not only take pictures, but also customize the settings for creating them. In the screenshot settings menu (Settings → Additional Features → Screenshots), you can find the Timer option, which is a useful feature for those who need to capture the process of opening a menu or pop-up, which disappears when touched.

There are 3 or 5 seconds delays available. Once the timer is activated and the process is started (by buttons or gestures), you will have a few seconds to open the desired menu or dialog box.

You can also change the shape of the highlight area in this section, and you can use a rectangle by default, but you can choose a circle or another shape if you want, although this is rarely used for standard tasks.

• ⏱️ The timer allows you to prepare the screen before the photo.
• 🔇 Turning off the camera sound is possible in silent mode.
• 📐 The format of the save can be changed in the settings (JPG/PNG).
• 🖼️ The miniature disappears faster if you swipe it down.

Using a timer is a great way to take screenshots of contextual menus, for example, if you want to show the settings of a item that is hidden when you touch another place, just set the 3 seconds delay, press the screenshot buttons and quickly call the menu you want.

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The timer is the only way to take a screenshot of the dialog box, which closes when you press the screenshot button.

Where to look and how to edit pictures

Once created, the image is automatically saved to the gallery. The path to the file is usually: Gallery → Albums → Screenshots. In the file manager, along the way MIUI → gallery → cloud → screenshots or simply Pictures → Screenshots. Files are named by date and time of creation, which makes it easier to search.

And right after you take a screenshot, you have a thumbnail in the corner, and if you click on it, you open up a built-in editor, and it allows you to crop, draw on it, add text, stickers, or blur sensitive data (the Magic function).

The MIUI editor is powerful enough to automatically extract text from an image for copying (OCR) and even translate it, making it much more efficient to work with the information on your phone, and remember to clear the screenshot folder of temporary files so you don't clog the memory of the device.

⚠️ Note: When deleting screenshots through the file manager, make sure you do not delete the system interface files.

Syncing with the Xiaomi Cloud or Google Photos cloud allows you to save important photos automatically, which ensures that even if your phone is lost or broken, your screenshots with important information will remain safe.

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