How to take a screenshot of the screen on Xiaomi Redmi: a detailed guide

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have become an integral part of digital life, where the need to save an image from the display arises daily, whether it is a screenshot of correspondence, confirmation of a bank transfer or saving an interesting moment from the game, this feature is used constantly. However, users often find that standard methods stop working or become uncomfortable due to the features of the shell. MIUI or hyperos.

There are many ways to capture what's happening on the screen, and the choice of the specific method depends on the model of your device and personal preferences. Owners of older models can rely on physical buttons, while owners of flagships prefer gestures or voice control. By understanding the intricacies of the Android system in conjunction with the corporate shell, you can significantly speed up the process of taking pictures.

In this article, we will take a look at all the options available, from classic combinations to advanced management center menu features, how to set up automatic saving, where to look for ready-made files and what to do if the screen does not respond to usual actions. Understanding these nuances will help you manage the content on your device more effectively.

Classical method using physical buttons

The most common and reliable way, which works on the vast majority of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones, involves using hardware buttons. To create a picture, you need to simultaneously press and briefly hold the Volume down and the On/Block button. The pressing time should be about one second; if you hold the buttons too long, the system can consider this as a command to call the off menu or voice assistant.

The success of this method depends on the accuracy of the timing of the presses. If you press the power button before the volume button, the screen will go out. If you do, just change the sound level. The key is simultaneity: fingers must go down on the buttons in almost the same millisecond. Once you successfully perform the action, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, and in the corner of the screen will appear a smaller copy of the picture taken.

This is considered universal, as it works even in safe mode or when some of the interface elements of the shell freeze. However, on devices with heavily curved edges of the screen or in thick protective cases, physically pressing two buttons at the same time can be difficult, in such cases, it is worth trying to change the grip of the device slightly or use alternative methods provided by the developers of MIUI.

⚠️ Warning: Don't push the buttons too hard or harshly, especially on models with side-fingerprint scanner.Excessive force can cause mechanical damage to the keys or false sensor activation.

Control screenshots through gestures with three fingers

The MIUI shell offers a more ergonomic way to create screenshots, which is especially convenient when using a smartphone with one hand. The three-fingered screen swipe feature allows you to instantly capture the current image without having to reach for the buttons on the case. To activate this option, go to Settings, then select Additional and find the Screenshot subsection.

Once activated, you can swipe three fingers from top to bottom in any part of the screen where it does not conflict with application management (for example, in a gallery or browser). The system instantly responds to a gesture by taking a picture and opening the edit menu. This is especially useful for creating screenshots of long pages or correspondence, since the gesture can be repeated several times in a row.

It is worth noting that the sensitivity of the sensor can vary depending on the protective film installed. If the gesture does not work the first time, try to swipe your fingers a little faster or, conversely, slower, but with great pressure. Also make sure that your fingers are dry and clean, as moisture can disrupt the recognition of the multi-touch gesture.

Use of Control Center menu and notification curtain

Modern firmware versions from Xiaomi and Redmi provide quick access to the screenshot function through Control Center, by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel, and among the many icons, find a button with a scissors or a camera icon, which is called a Screenshot.

Pressing this button instantly creates a snapshot of the current screen, which is ideal if you don't have physical volume buttons working or if you're holding your phone in a position that's uncomfortable to press buttons on the body, and it also allows you to take screenshots on a locked screen if the security settings allow you to access the Control Center without unlocking.

If you don't find the icon you want in the first line, click on a pencil or edit button in the corner of the notification curtain. In the menu of available buttons, find a Screenshot and drag it to the active zone, which will lock the feature into quick access, and you won't have to search for it every time.

Long screenshot and page scrolling

One of the most sought-after features in the Xiaomi ecosystem is the ability to create long screenshots (scrolling), which is indispensable when you need to save long correspondence on WhatsApp, an article in a browser or a feed on a social network that does not fit on a single screen. After creating a regular screenshot (by any of the methods described above), an additional button with a down arrow or a Scrolling sign will appear at the bottom of the thumbnail.

By pressing this button, the system will automatically scroll down the screen contents, stitching the frames into one long picture. The process continues until you touch the screen or reach the end of the page. In some cases, if the content is very long, the system may suggest breaking it up into several parts or stopping scrolling when you reach the technical resolution limit.

It’s important to understand that scrolling doesn’t work in all apps, it’s most stable in standard Mi Browser, Chrome, Telegram and standard notes. In applications with dynamic content loading or complex layout (such as some banking apps or cards), scrolling mode can end ahead of time or create a distorted image.

Voice control and additional functions

For users who prefer a completely contactless smartphone experience, Xiaomi offers screenshots via voice commands, which are implemented through the built-in Google Assistant or MIUI Voice Control. To take advantage of this, make sure the voice assistant is activated and configured in Russian. Just say the phrase "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot," and the system will execute the command.

This method is especially relevant in situations where hands are busy or dirty, and touching the screen is undesirable.In addition, voice control can be a salvation if the touch screen is partially not working (for example, broken glass in a certain area), but the rest of the system is functioning normally.

Another interesting feature is to create a screenshot through the recent apps menu. If you open a list of running apps (a swipe from the bottom up with a delay or a menu button), there will be a number of icons above each app window, often including a scissor icon, clicking on which also creates a screenshot without leaving multitasking mode.

Where to look for saved screenshots and how to edit them

Once an image is created, it is automatically stored in the device’s internal memory. The standard path to the file is: Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots or Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots, depending on the Android version and the specific Redmi model, and you can find these files through the standard Gallery app on the album of the same name.

Once you've created a screenshot, you have a thumbnail in the corner, and if you click on it, you'll see the built-in editor, and it lets you do basic things like crop an image, add text, draw arrows, or blur sensitive data like card numbers or addresses, and blurring is especially useful when you post screenshots of social media.

If you don't need auto-save, you can set the system up to ask what to do with the image. The editing menu also has a Text Recognition (OCR) feature that allows you to copy text from the picture and paste it into any other application, eliminating the need to manually reprint the information.

⚠️ Note: When deleting screenshots through the file manager, be careful: Screenshots folder cleaning is not restored through the standard Recycle Bin unless it is synced with Google Photos or the Mi Cloud.

The solution: why the screenshot doesn't work

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where neither method works, the screen flashes but the image is not saved, or the sound of a lock instead of the shutter is heard, often the problem is in the application conflict. For example, some banking applications or services with protected content (Netflix, online cinemas) block the creation of screenshots for security purposes, in which case you get a black screen instead of an image.

Another reason could be a crowded device memory: If the phone runs out of space, the system will not physically be able to save the new file. Check the storage in Settings → About Phone → Memory and free up space by removing unnecessary videos or apps.

It’s also worth checking whether Do Not Disturb mode is enabled with special settings or guest mode, which can limit system functionality. In rare cases, a simple reboot of the device that resets temporary errors in the MIUI graphical interface helps.

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Use Xiaomi’s Scanner app to quickly extract text or QR-codes from screenshots without having to open them in the gallery.

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If screenshots are not saved, first check the free space in memory and access rights of the Gallery application to the storage.