How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all ways with photos and videos

Why you need screenshots on Redmi 9 and what to do if they are not saved

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 9 are not just a way to save important information from the screen, but also a tool for communication, work or even proof in controversial situations.

Share the results of the game with friends in messengers.

- Save the payment confirmation or booking details (tickets, hotels).

- To fix the error in the application to appeal in support of Xiaomi.

Create a meme or collage from dialogues on social networks.

However, many users are facing problems: screenshots are not saved, disappear from the gallery or get black. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to take screenshots on Redmi 9 (including the Redmi 9A, 9C, 9T models), and also tell you how to fix typical errors. If your smartphone runs MIUI 12/13/14, the instructions will remain relevant - the difference is only in the location of some menu items.

Before you go to the methods, make sure that the phone has enough free space. Screenshots are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder and can take up to 1-3 MB each. If the memory is full, the system will either not take the picture or delete it after a few minutes.

Method 1: Classic – Power and Volume buttons

This is the most reliable and versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9. It does not depend on the version of MIUI or the availability of updates.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (such as a WhatsApp dialog or a page in your browser).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: 🔘 Power button (right, lock screen). 🔊 Volume reduction button (left side of the body).

1-2 seconds

⚠️ Note: If you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), the smartphone can start rebooting or trigger the shutdown menu.

Where to look for a finished screenshot?

• 📁 In the Gallery: Open the Gallery app → file.
• 📂 File Manager: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 🔍 Through the notification: immediately after the creation of the picture, a notification with a thumbnail will appear - tap on it.

Method 2: Three-finger gesture (quick and convenient)

If you're tired of pressing buttons every time, turn on the Three-Finger Screenshot feature, which is a gesture that allows you to take a screenshot by swiping three fingers down the display.

• ⚡ Faster than a button combination.
• 🎯 It works in any application, even in games.
• 🖐️ No physical pressing – convenient if the buttons are worn out.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and activate the switch.
3. (Optional) Click Show Guide to practice.

How to use:

1. Open the screen.
2. Place three fingers (such as index, middle and ring fingers) on the display.
3. Quickly run them from top to bottom in one move.

⚠️ Note: If the gesture does not work, check it out:

• 🧹 Screen Cleanliness – dirt or protective glass may interfere with the operation.
• 👆 Speed of movement – too slow or intermittent gesture is not recognized.
• 🔧 Sensitivity settings (some firmware has adjustments).

Method 3: Voice command via Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant enabled, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy or your buttons are not available.

1. Activate Voice Assistant: For Google Assistant: Say OK, Google or press the Home button (if you have one). For Alice, say Alice or click on the microphone icon in the Yandex search bar.
2. Say the command: 🎤 Take a screenshot (for Google). 🎤 Take a picture of the screen (for Alice).

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work in some applications (e.g. banking or high security) and make sure the assistant has access to the app:

• 🔊 Microphone (in the application settings).
• 📱 Screen control (permission to display over other windows).

Important: On Redmi 9 with MIUI 12 and below, voice screenshots can be saved in PNG format with reduced quality (up to 70% of the original).

Method 4: Quick settings panel (for MIUI 13/14)

Newer versions of MIUI 13/14 have the ability to add a screenshot button to the notification bar, which is convenient if you take screenshots often and don't want to remember the combinations.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ (Edit).
3. Find the Screenshot tile in the list (usually hidden in the Other Settings section).
4. Drag it to the active area (up the screen).

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe down to open the panel.
3. Slip on the Screenshot icon.

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No need to remember button combinations.
• ✅ It works even with faulty physical buttons.
• ✅ You can take a screenshot with one hand.

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If the Screenshot tile is missing after the MIUI update, reset the notification bar settings: Settings → Notification panel → Reset.

Method 5: Party of the application (for extended functions)

If standard methods aren't enough (like you need screenshots of scrolling pages or editing right after you've created), install one of the specialized apps. We tested the top 3 options for Redmi 9:

How to use (Screenshot Easy example):

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Launch it and grant permissions: 📱 Display over other windows (for smooth operation). 📁 Access to storage (to save files).

Set up a gesture (for example, shaking your phone or tapping an icon in the notification panel).

Take a screenshot and edit it directly in the app (trimming, blurring, text).

⚠️ Note: Screenshot applications may conflict with MIUI Optimizer (Xiaomi built-in optimization) if the pictures are not saved:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Triples → Special Access → Battery Optimization.
2. Find your screenshot app and select Without Limits.

What to do if screenshots are not saved

The problem of having a screenshot allegedly taken (there is sound and animation) but no file in the gallery is encountered by ~15% of Redmi 9 users.

If none of the methods helped, reset the settings of the Gallery application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the gallery and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 9

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Redmi 9 with MIUI 14 has an experimental Scrolling Screenshot feature in the notification bar, but it is unstable and not available in all regions.