Xiaomi Redmi 7 users often face the need to capture the current image on the screen, whether it’s a messaging app, a payment receipt or an interesting moment in the game. Although the model was released recently, it has full functionality of the MIUI shell, allowing you to take screenshots in many different ways, not only a standard combination of buttons, but also advanced features such as gesture control or voice commands.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available screenshots on the Android smartphone in this series, and learn how to set up a user-friendly management, use a voice assistant, and even create long scrolling shots that span multiple pages of text, and understanding these features will allow you to work with content on your device much more efficiently.
It is worth noting that the MIUI interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version installed on your Xiaomi Redmi 7. However, the basic principles remain unchanged for the entire manufacturer ecosystem.
Classical method with physical buttons
The fastest and most reliable way to capture a current image on a display is by using a physical keyboard combination, which works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or the system is overloaded. The Xiaomi Redmi 7, like most modern Android devices, uses a standard control scheme.
To create a picture, you need to simultaneously press and briefly hold the volume down and lock the screen. It is important that the press is synchronous: if you press one button before the other, either the switch off menu or the sound adjustment will work. After successful execution of the action, you will hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter, and at the top of the screen a thumbnail of the image taken will appear.
This is a universal method that doesn't require any pre-setting, and it's ideal for situations where you need to act quickly, but with prolonged use of your smartphone, physical wear and tear on the buttons can be a problem, so there are other options to consider.
⚠️ Warning: Don't hold the buttons too long. 2-3 Seconds, on some versions of the firmware MIUI Quick screenshots or emergency call menus may be activated, which is not the purpose in this context.
Once you create an image, the system automatically prompts you to take a few actions: send a file, edit it, or delete it immediately. If you don't do anything, the thumbnail will disappear in a few seconds and the file will be saved in the gallery. This is a basic skill that every smartphone owner should know.
Using a three-finger swipe for quick access
MIUI is famous for its customization capabilities, and one of the most useful features is gesture control. You can set your smartphone to create a screenshot by simply swiping three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, which is especially handy when you hold your phone with one hand and you type or flip through tape with the other.
To activate this function, you need to go to the system settings. The path is: Settings → Advanced settings → Screenshots. In the menu that opens, you need to find the Three-Finger Swipe switch and turn it into an active position. After that, the gesture will work in all applications where possible.
The use of gestures makes the process of creating screenshots almost invisible and instant. This is especially true for the Xiaomi Redmi 7, whose screen has a diagonal of 6.26 inches, which allows you to comfortably swipe even with one hand on the thumb. However, it is worth remembering that in some games or applications with a horizontal orientation, the gesture may not work correctly or conflict with control.
If you prefer minimalism in the interface, this is the main method for you, and it eliminates the need to reach for the buttons on the end of the case, which is especially important if you use a case with thick sides, which makes it difficult to access physical keys.
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If the three-finger swipe doesn’t work, check if the Gloves mode or other screen sensitivity settings that can block multi-touch gestures are enabled.
Control through Control Center and Notification Panel
Another built-in tool that users often ignore is the Quick Access Panel, which is divided into two parts in MIUI: the notification curtain and the Control Center, and depending on the version of the shell, the screenshot creation icon may be in different places, but access to it is always open.
To use this method, unlock the screen and lower the notification curtain from top to bottom. If you have the "old" style of the panel enabled, the Screenshot icon (usually looks like scissors) will be among the first icons. In newer versions of MIUI for Xiaomi, the control center is called by a swipe from the top right corner. There you can also find the corresponding button.
The good thing about this is that it's visual and doesn't require memorizing the combinations. You just see a button and you press it, but it requires two hands: one to hold the phone, the other to reach for the top of the screen, which is not always convenient when you're on the move or on the move.
In addition, the control panel often contains other useful tools, such as screen recording. Clicking on the screenshot button through the panel sometimes opens an additional menu where you can choose Scrolling or Timer mode, which we will discuss more in detail below, making the control panel a powerful tool for those who like to control every aspect of content creation.
Voice control and Google Assistant
Modern smartphones allow you to control many functions without touching the screen. On Xiaomi Redmi 7 with Google Assistant installed, you can create voice screenshots. This can be useful if your hands are busy or the screen is dirty and the sensor is not working properly.
To activate, you just have to say a trigger phrase, like, "OK, Google, take a screenshot," or "Take a screenshot." The assistant will immediately execute a command and you'll hear the shutter sound. It's important that the language of the system and the language of the voice assistant are set up correctly, and there's an active Internet connection to process the request.
This may seem redundant for everyday use, but it becomes indispensable in situations like, if you're showing someone a process on a screen and you don't want to interrupt the display with a push of a button, a voice command is the perfect solution. It also demonstrates the power of artificial intelligence in your device.
⚠️ Warning: Voice control may not work in some secure applications (banks, incognito browser mode) for security reasons.
Xiaomi owners can also use the built-in Mi AI assistant (if it is supported in your region and firmware version) that can also execute system commands, but Google Assistant is more stable and better at recognizing Russian speech in the context of system management.
Long screenshot function and advanced settings
One of the most popular features in MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots, or "scroll shots," which allows you to capture all the correspondence in the messenger, a long article in the browser or a list of contacts, scrolling the screen down after the main shot.
To take a long screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 7, first create a regular screenshot in any convenient way. Immediately after that, a thumbnail will appear in the upper right corner. Press the "More" button (or the icon with arrows down) under the thumbnail. The screen will automatically scroll down, capturing new content. You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen.
☑️ Checklist for the perfect scrolling shot
In screenshot settings (Settings → Advanced Settings → Screenshots), you can also activate the timer, which allows you to delay the creation of a picture for 3 or 5 seconds, which is useful if you need to capture a context menu, a pop-up prompt or an error that disappears immediately after interacting with the screen.
You can also customize the format of the saved image (PNG or JPG) and compression quality. For the Xiaomi Redmi 7 with its screen resolution, it is recommended to choose the PNG format for maximum text clarity, although the files will take up more space in memory.
| Parameter | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| PNG format | No loss of quality, large size | For documents and text |
| JPG format | Loss compression, small size | For quick sending in messengers |
| Timer. | 3 or 5 seconds delay | For shooting pop-ups |
| Swipe 3 fingers | Gesture management | Insert for convenience |
Editing and processing immediately after creation
Once you've created a screenshot, Xiaomi has a built-in editor that's powerful, not just to save the image, but to get it ready to be sent, so you can cut the edges, add text, highlight important areas with a marker, or blur sensitive information.
The editor's toolkit includes a variety of brushes, shapes and stickers. You can draw an arrow pointing to an important interface element, or cross out an unnecessary part of the screenshot. This eliminates the need to open a separate gallery app or third-party image editors.
The Add Watermark feature is especially useful, and you can set up the automatic addition of a phone model (Redmi 7) and the time to take a picture to the corner of an image, which is often used by enthusiasts to show screenshots from benchmarks or games.