Screenshots are one of the basic features that every smartphone user needs. Xiaomi device owners often encounter nuances of the MIUI interface that are different from standard Android. Understanding all the available methods will allow you to quickly save important information without unnecessary actions.
The Redmi 7 features physical control buttons and supports modern navigation gestures, which opens up several ways to capture the contents of the display, and we'll look at each in detail so you can choose the most convenient option for daily use.
Sometimes standard methods may not work due to software failures or specific system settings, so you need to know alternative ways or ways to solve problems. Below is a comprehensive information on how to effectively manage screenshots on your device.
Using physical buttons to capture the screen
The fastest and most time-tested method of taking a screenshot on Redmi 7 is using a combination of hardware keys, which works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive to touch, and you need to press the on button and the volume down key simultaneously.
It's important to keep the sequence and duration of the pressing right, and if you hold the buttons too long, you can activate the shutdown menu or the voice assistant, and a short but confident press is the key to success in this operation.
The MIUI system instantly responds to the right combination by producing a characteristic camera shutter sound, and a thumbnail of the image will appear in the top corner of the screen, confirming the successful execution of the action.
⚠️ Warning: Do not push too hard on the buttons, especially on the side face of the body, so as not to damage the mechanical elements of the smartphone design.
If you don't get the screenshot the first time, try changing the rhythm of the pressing, sometimes you need to synchronize the fingers on both buttons, and the practice will develop the necessary muscle memory to perform this operation instantly.
Configuring and applying gestures in the MIUI system
For those who prefer to control without using physical buttons, the Xiaomi shell features gestures, which is especially convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and swipe with the other.
To enable the option, go to the Settings menu, then select Additional and find Screenshot. Here you need to activate a switch that allows you to take screenshots by swiping three fingers from top to bottom, which will become the new standard for interface interaction.
The use of three fingers requires a certain skill: the fingers must be placed wide enough for the sensor to recognize them as separate touch points, the movement must be smooth and pass through a significant part of the screen.
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Practice making gestures on an empty desktop until you feel confident recognition of your movements with three fingers.
The advantage of this method is that it's ergonomic, so you don't have to reach for the buttons on the end of the case, which reduces the risk of dropping the gadget, but in high-sided protective cases, the sensitivity of the edges of the screen can be reduced.
Control Panel and additional tools
The top curtain of Redmi 7's notifications contains powerful tools for quick access to system functions. Among the standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches is the Screenshot button, which adds to the active area of the panel will speed up the process of creating images.
To set up the panel, unlock the screen and swipe down from the top edge. Click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots in the corner) and find the Screenshot icon. Drag it to the active area for permanent access.
This is ideal for situations where the phone is on the table or in the holder, and you don't have to pick up the device, just touching the display with your finger.
Remember that the number of visible buttons in the curtain is limited. If you don't find the icon you want, check the hidden menu by swiping right inside the panel editing mode.
Creating long screenshots (scrolling)
Scrolling allows you to capture the content of a web page or correspondence in a chat that does not fit on a single screen, an indispensable tool for saving articles, recipes or long dialogues in messengers. After you create a regular screenshot, the system will suggest continuing shooting.
Once you've taken a screenshot by any means, a thumbnail will appear in the top corner, and it will have a button with two arrows or a Scrolling icon, and click on it to activate the automatic scroll mode.
The device will scroll the page down by itself, gluing the image into a single long tape, and the process will stop when you touch the screen or when you reach the end of the page, and the result is stored as a single image in high resolution.
| Parameter | Description | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Activation. | The button in miniature | Only after the screening. |
| Length | Up to 100% page | Depends on memory. |
| Format | PNG/JPG | Automatically. |
| Stopping. | Touching the screen | End of content |
And you have to consider that when you create very long images, a file can take up a lot of memory, and the resolution of the final file will be proportional to the length of the area you save, and for normal correspondence, this is not critical, but for entire websites, it's worth keeping an eye on the space.
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The scroll function automatically crops the image in the place where the content ends or where there is a gap in the page structure.
Voice control and Mi AI assistant
Modern Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with intelligent assistants that can execute commands with voice. If your hands are busy or the device is at a distance, you can simply ask the system to take a screenshot.
To use this feature, make sure that Google Assistant or built-in Mi AI is enabled. Say a trigger phrase, such as “OK, Google, take a screenshot” or “Xiao Ai, take a screenshot” if the Chinese region or language is configured.
This method may be less reliable in noisy rooms or with poor internet connection, as voice processing often requires a connection to a server.However, it is a great option for people with disabilities.
⚠️ Warning: Voice control may not work in some high-security applications, such as banking clients or incognito browser mode.
Check your language and region settings in the voice assistant menu, and sometimes changing your region to India or Singapore helps you activate additional control features that are not available for some European localities.
Where to find saved images and how to edit them
Once a screenshot is successfully created, the system automatically saves it to the gallery, and you can find the file by opening the Gallery app and going to the Screenshots album, where all images are sorted by date and time of creation.
The built-in MIUI editor allows you to edit immediately after you create a screen, you can cut the edges, add text, draw arrows or blur sensitive information, access to the editor by tapu to thumbnail immediately after the shot.
File structure of the system involves storing screenshots along the way /DCIM/Screenshots/ or /Pictures/Screenshots/. This is important to know if you plan to transfer files to your computer. USB-Cable or search for them through the file manager.
☑️ Checking the screenshot saving
If you delete a screenshot accidentally, check the gallery's "Recently Deleted" folder, where files are stored for 30 days, and then permanently destroyed, giving you time to recover important information.
Solving the Problems of Creating Screenshots
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where screenshots are no longer created or saved as a black screen, this can be caused by a lack of RAM or a conflict of running applications. Rebooting the device often solves the problem.
In some applications, such as banking or watching secure video (DRM), screenshots are blocked at the security level, in which case you will see a ban notification or get a black image.
If the problem is systemic, try clearing the Gallery app cache or resetting the interface settings, and make sure the phone has enough free space to save new files.
What to do if the screenshot is black?
Regularly update MIUI to the latest version. Developers are constantly fixing bugs related to the operation of the graphical interface and screen functionality. Up-to-date firmware ensures stable operation of all functions.