Modern Xiaomi smartphones and their sub-brands Redmi and POCO are equipped with huge displays with high resolution, which allows you to display a large amount of information. However, often there is a situation when the contents of the screen do not fit in a single frame, whether it is a long correspondence in the messenger, an article in the browser or a list of transactions in a banking application.
In such cases, a typical screenshot is useless because it cuts off an important piece of data. Fortunately, the MIUI operating system and the new HyperOS have built-in functionality to create so-called “long” screenshots that automatically glue multiple images into one.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions for creating panoramic images, consider possible errors and propose alternative solutions for complex cases.
Standard method for creating a long screenshot
The process of creating a composite image on Xiaomi devices is as simple as possible and does not require the installation of third-party software. The basic algorithm is the same for most models, regardless of the year of release of the smartphone. First, you need to take a regular screenshot in any convenient way: a combination of buttons or through the menu.
Once you've created the image, the thumbnail will appear in the top right corner of the screen, and that's where the key point is: without removing your finger, click the Scroll button (sometimes marked with a down arrow or "Scroll"). If you miss that moment and the thumbnail disappears, you won't be able to start the gluing process.
⚠️ Attention: Scrolling may be inactive if there is no hidden content on the current screen.The system analyzes the page itself and blocks the button if there is nothing to glue together.
Once activated, the smartphone will automatically scroll down the page, capturing new areas. You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen, or wait for the end of the page to be reached. The finished file will be saved in the gallery as a single image.
☑️ Algorithm of action
Use of side menu and gestures
The MIUI interface offers alternative controls that may be more convenient for users with larger smartphones. If you are uncomfortable reaching for the top corner of the screen, you can use the Side menu. To activate it, you need to swipe from the edge of the screen (if the function is enabled in the settings) or use a special panel.
In the tool list that opens, select Screenshot. Once you've created the shot, the action is similar to the standard one: click on the scroll button that appears, and this method is especially useful when the standard physical volume and power buttons are uncomfortable or stiff.
Also worth mentioning is gestures. On some firmware versions, triple tapping on the screen can trigger a screenshot action menu, which also has a long-scroll option, which allows you to create composite images literally in one touch without using the body buttons.
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For quick activation of the side menu, press the camera cutout area or the top corner of the screen (if configured in “Additional Settings” → “Sidebar Panel”).
Quality and format of preservation
The quality of the final image depends on the original resolution of the matrix of your Xiaomi or Redmi. The system tries to keep the maximum detail, but when gluing dozens of frames, you can easily compress data to optimize the file size. In the camera settings and screenshots, you can choose the save format, although the default is using standard JPEG.
It is important to consider that long screenshots can have a non-standard aspect ratio. Some social networks or messengers when sending such “washouts” can automatically compress them beyond recognition or require them to be sent as a document, in such cases it is better to pre-cut the image or use cloud storage.
| Parameter | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| File format | JPEG / PNG | JPEG for photo, PNG for text |
| Permission | Maximum available | |
| Length of screenshot | Limited by memory | |
| Orientation | Vertical/Horizontal | Mainly vertical |
Working with specific applications
Not all apps are equally good at autoscrolling, and it works best in the standard Mi Browser, Chrome, and system settings and contact list, where the gluing is perfectly smooth, without artifacts.
In messengers such as Telegram or WhatsApp, there can be difficulties. Dynamic uploading messages (when new chats appear as you scroll) sometimes knocks the algorithm for creating a screenshot, leading to tearing images or repeating fragments.
Banking applications and copy-protected services require special attention. Often, when you try to take a screenshot of such programs, you will receive a black screen or a notification of prohibition.
Why is the screenshot in the bank black?
Typical problems and ways to solve them
Users may experience a situation where the scroll button does not appear or the process is interrupted halfway, most often due to a lack of RAM. If a lot of heavy applications are running in the background, the system may force the process of creating a screenshot to free up resources.
Another common reason is that interface elements float on top of content. Pop-ups, support chat buttons, or floating widgets can interfere with correct gluing of frames. Before creating a long screenshot, it is recommended to close excess windows and roll up floating applications.
⚠️ Note: When creating very long screenshots (more 20-30 The file may be too heavy and not open in the standard gallery.
If the problem is systemic, try clearing the Screenshot app cache through the settings. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Screenshot → Clear. This will reset temporary files and may fix the software failure.
Alternative solutions and third-party software
In cases where the regular functionality of HyperOS or MIUI can not cope, come to the rescue specialized applications from Google Play. Programs like LongShot or Stitch & Shot are able to automatically scroll the screen and glue images with more flexible settings than the system.
These applications often allow you to manually adjust the joint line if the automatic gluing is wrong (for example, a piece of text is lost), an indispensable tool for those who need to prepare screenshots for documents or publications with perfect quality.
However, it is worth remembering about security: by giving a third-party application access to the screen, you potentially risk your data. Use only proven programs with high ratings and do not take screenshots of confidential information through unknown software.
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Third-party apps are a great addition, but Xiaomi’s full-time functionality is safer and faster in most scenarios.