How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: all working methods + error solving

Xiaomi Redmi 9A is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its MIUI firmware has features in managing screenshots. If you just purchased this device or updated the software, standard keyboard shortcuts may not work. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create screenshots, including hidden functions and avoiding typical errors.

The Redmi 9A feature is that there is no physical Menu button, which changes the logic of the way we do things, and depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14), the menu interface may be different, and we tested each method on a real device and added unique tips for optimizing the process that are not in the standard instructions.

1. Standard method: power buttons + volume

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android devices, including Redmi 9A.

1. Open the screen you want to fix (social network, game, settings).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9A s MIUI 12 and below sometimes triggers Quick menu instead of screenshot. If this happens, repeat the combination, but press the buttons strictly at the same time, without delay.

Make sure the screen is not locked |Disable Do Not Disturb mode |Check the memory space (minimum 50MB) |Switch off the energy-saving mode-->

Where to look for a ready screenshot? By default, files are saved in the folder:

Gallery → Albums → Screenshots

Or through the file manager:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

Screenshot gesture is available in MIUI 12+, but is disabled by default to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the swipe switch three fingers down.
3. Test: Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time.

🔹 Pros of the method: no need to remember button combinations, convenient for games or videos.

🔹 Cons: Sometimes it works accidentally (for example, when scrolling through the tape in social networks).

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If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other gestures (like Swipe to call the panels in the screen settings).

3. Screenshot via notification panel

A little-known but reliable way is to use the Quick Settings Panel:

1. Swipe down from top to top to open the notification curtain.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually in the front row, looks like a scissor or a rectangle with lightning).
3. Slip on it – the screenshot will be taken instantly.

⚠️ Note: If the icon is not available, you need to add it manually:

1. Open the curtain completely (swipe twice).
2. Slip on Edit (pencil in upper right corner).
3. Drag the Screenshot icon to the active area.

This method is convenient when the power or volume buttons are faulty, or you use a case with the side keys blocked.

4. Google Voice Assistant (for MIUI Global)

If your Redmi 9A has global firmware installed (not Chinese), you can use Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with the voice command OK, Google or hold the Home button.
2. Say, Take a screenshot or Make a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

🔹 Important: The feature only works when you connect to the Internet and Google access to the screen is enabled (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Google → Display over other windows).

Power buttons + volume|Three-finger gesture|Notification panel|Voice assistant|Another option-->

5. Screenshot of a long page (scroll)

MIUI 12+ has a hidden feature of an advanced screenshot that allows you to capture the entire web page or chat:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears at the bottom of the screen, tap on it.
3. Select the Scroll option (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait for automatic scrolling and save the full screen.

🔹 Limitations:

• 📱 Not all apps (for example, Instagram or TikTok) are blocked).
• 📄 Does not support secure pages (bank applications, some sites with a secure website) HTTPS).
• 📏 Maximum screen length – up to 10 screens (further cut off).

6. Solving screenshot problems

If screenshots are not saved or an error appears, check the following points:

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9A s MIUI 13 after the update, the screenshot icon may disappear in the curtain to return it:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Screenshot → Permissions → Enable “Display in the Notification Panel”

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Each method has its pros and cons. Here is a comparison table for quick selection:

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For most tasks, the button method is optimal — it is the fastest and works 100% of the time. A three-finger gesture is convenient for frequent screenshots, but can conflict with other functions.

FAQ: Frequent questions