How to take a screenshot on a smartphone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways (including hidden)

Contents

• Introduction: Why you need screenshots on Xiaomi
• Classic method: power and volume buttons
• Secret MIUI gestures for screenshots
• Voice assistant and fast commands
• Long screenshots (scrolling pages)
• Applications for extended screenshots
• Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved
• Frequent Questions (FAQ)

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are not just a screen saver, but a powerful tool for work, learning and communication. Whether you want to save important correspondence on WhatsApp, capture an error in the app or share an interesting meme from Telegram, the ability to quickly take screenshots will save you time and nerves. But not everyone knows that on devices with the shell of MIUI there are as many as 5 different ways to create screenshots, including hidden features for advanced users.

In this article, we'll look at all the current techniques, from standard button combinations to voice commands and gestures, and focus on the Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 and POCO X5 models, where the interface may be slightly different, and you'll also learn how to take long screenshots of the pages you're scrolling through and what to do if the images suddenly stop saving.

1. Standard method: power buttons + volume

It’s the most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 9A, Redmi Note 11 Pro and even older devices on MIUI 10.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, photo, page in the browser).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: 🔊 Volume reduction button (left side of the body) 🔄 Power button (right side)

1-2 seconds

The screenshot is automatically saved in the gallery in the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots on Russian firmware). On some models (for example, POCO F4), a thumbnail with buttons for quick editing or deleting appears in the lower right corner after the image is created.

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⚠️ Note: On devices with a physical home button (e.g., Redmi) 4X) This method may not work, so use the alternative method in the next section.

2. secret MIUI gestures for screenshots

The MIUI shell hides a few non-obvious ways to capture screenshots that work faster than standard buttons. Here are three of the most useful ones:

Method 1: Three-toed swipe down

This gesture is activated in the settings and allows you to take screenshots in one movement:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot.
2. Turn on the swipe option with three fingers.
3. Now swipe three fingers down the screen and the picture is ready!

Method 2: Double touching of the back panel

The Double tap to wake feature on Xiaomi can also work for screenshots.

• 📱 Activate in Settings → Screen. → Double touch to wake up.
• 🔧 Then in Settings → Additionally. → Select the action for double touch (if available).
• ✌️ Twice tap the back of the phone – the picture is taken!

Method 3: Notification panel (fast access)

If you are too lazy to remember gestures, add the screenshot icon to the notification curtain:

1. Open the notification panel with the swipe from above.
2. Press the pencil (✏️) tiler-editing.
3. Find the Screenshot tiles and drag them to the active area.
4. Now one tap on this tile can take pictures.

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If a three-toed swipe accidentally works in games, turn it off in gesture settings or add the app to exceptions.

3.Voice assistant and fast commands

Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with a built-in voice assistant XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware) or Google Assistant (on global versions), both of which can take screenshots on voice command.

Method 1: Google Assistant

It works on all devices with Google Services:

1. Say OK, Google or hold the Home button (if any).
2. Say the command: 🎤"Take a screenshot" 🎤"Screenshot" 🎤"Take a picture of the screen"

The assistant will confirm the action and save the picture in the gallery.

Method 2: XiaoAI (for Chinese firmware)

On devices with MIUI China (e.g. Redmi K50):

1. Hold the Home button or say (Xiao Ai Tungsue).
2. Say it in Chinese: 🗣️"" (Tse tu - "screenshot") 🗣️"" (Jie Ping - "screenshot")

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) A1) The default voice assistant is disabled. To activate it, go to Settings. → Memory. → Default applications → Assistant and voice input.

4. Long Screenshots: How to Capture the Whole Page

A typical screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, correspondence in Viber or a list of products in AliExpress? MIUI There is a Scrolling Screenshot (Scrolling Screenshot) feature).

Instructions:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail of the picture appears at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows up and down).
4. Wait for the system to automatically scroll through the page and connect the pieces into one long shot.
5. Save the result – the file will be in.png format with a resolution of up to 1080×10000 pixels (depending on the length of the page).

The function is:

• 🌐 Mi Browser and Google Chrome
• 💬 Messengers: Telegram, WhatsApp, VK
• 📄 Annexes WPS Office, Google Docs

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Long screenshots don’t work in games, video players, and some banking apps (due to security restrictions).

If the scroll option does not appear:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI until the latest version (minimum) MIUI 12).
• 📱 Check if your model supports this feature (on Redmi). 7A And older, she may be absent).
• 🛠️ Install an alternative app for screenshots (see next section).

5. Applications for extended screenshots

Built-in tools MIUI covering 90% needs, but if you need additional features — for example, recording video from the screen, editing pictures or cloud storage — you should pay attention to third-party utilities.-3 tested applications:

Before installation, check:

• 🔒 Permissions: Apps need Overlay rights over other windows and Memory Reading rights.
• 🛡️ Security: download only from official Google Play (avoid) APK from unknown sites).
• 📱 Compatibility: Some features may not work on Redmi with custom firmware.

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If after installing the application screenshots do not work, restart the phone and check the settings of special features (Settings → Special. features → Applications with special access).

6. Screenshot problems: why not saved and how to fix

Sometimes screenshots refuse to be saved or disappear from the gallery, here are 7 common reasons and solutions:

Problem 1: Lack of memory

If the phone has less than 100 MB of free space, the system can automatically delete screenshots.

• 📉 Check Memory in Settings → Memory.
• 🗑️ Clear the app cache or transfer the files to SD-map.
• 🔄 Use cloud storage (Mi Cloud or Google Photos).

Problem 2: Shutter sound is turned off

If there is no sound or animation when creating the screenshot, check:

• 🔈 Is the system sound included in the settings → Sound.
• 📵 Is the mode activated Do not disturb.
• 🎵 In some regions (for example, Japan), the shutter sound is legally disabled, and can be enabled via Settings. → Additionally. → The sound of the camera shutter.

Problem 3: Screenshots are not displayed in the gallery

Files may be saved but not shown due to:

• 🖼️ Failure in the Gallery app - restart it or clear the cache.
• 📁 Incorrect folder: screenshots should be in the /Pictures/Screenshots/. Check through the Conductor.
• 🔍 No permissions: give the gallery access to memory in Settings → Annexes → gallery → Permits.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with MIUI 13+ Screenshots are saved by default to.webp instead of.png. If your software doesn’t support this format, convert files through online services (e.g. CloudConvert).

Issue 4: Prohibited applications

Some programs (banks, encrypted messengers) block screenshots for security reasons, such as:

• 🏦 SberBank Online, Tinkoff – Screenshots of Payments Banned.
• 🔒 Signal, Session – Blocks chat pictures.
• 🎮 PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact – can ban screenshots in multiplayer modes.

This restriction cannot be circumvented without root rights.

7. Frequent Questions (FAQ)