How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 7: the complete guide

Screenshots are a basic feature that millions of smartphone users require every day. Owners of a Redmi Note 7 device (often referred to as just Xiaomi 7) may have to capture an important dialogue, an in-app bug, or an interesting moment in the game. Despite the apparent simplicity, there are various methods of performing this operation in the MIUI shell that not everyone knows about.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 7 in all available ways. We will look at standard button combinations, the functionality of the control menu, as well as hidden features such as creating a shot by triple tapping. Understanding these nuances will allow you to effectively work with information on the screen without unnecessary actions.

We’ll focus on where the images are stored and how to edit them quickly. Often users take a picture but can’t find it in the gallery or don’t know how to remove unnecessary interface elements. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has a powerful built-in editor that turns a regular screenshot into an informative picture.

Using physical buttons for quick snapshots

The most common and fastest way that 90% of users use is a combination of hardware keys. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the on button and the volume down key are responsible for this, and it is important to press them simultaneously and briefly so that the system fixes the command.

If you hold the buttons too long, the phone may perceive this as a command to call the shutdown menu or emergency reboot. So the button combination must be clear and fast. Visual and audible confirmation of a successful action will be the characteristic click of the camera shutter and flashing of the screen.

In some cases, especially when using protective covers, it is difficult to physically press both buttons simultaneously. The case can block the keys or shift the point of pressing. In this situation, it is better to use alternative methods described below, so as not to damage the side elements of the body.

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If the volume buttons are tight, try pressing the power button lightly first, then instantly adding the volume down.This requires training, but reduces the risk of accidentally calling the off menu.

Once you've created the image, you'll have a thumbnail at the top of the screen, you can click on it right away to edit, or you can ignore it if the image is saved automatically, and MIUI is optimized to minimize delays in doing that.

Working with the control menu and notification curtain

For those who have difficulty with physical buttons or prefer to control through the interface, there is a convenient software method. In the upper corner of the screen, immediately after you create a screenshot in the standard way, a floating menu often appears. However, if you need to take a picture without buttons, you should use the Control Point.

To activate this method, you swipe from top to bottom to open the notification curtain. In the extended menu of quick settings, you need to find an icon with a picture of scissors. Pressing it instantly takes a picture of the current contents of the screen.

If the scissors icon isn't in the first row, it may be hidden in the second page of the menu.Put the curtain again or press the edit button (usually three dots or a pencil) to drag the screenshot icon into a prominent place, which will provide quick access in the future.

The advantage of this method is that it doesn't require the physical coordination of two fingers, you just touch the screen in a convenient place, and this is especially true when the phone is lying on the table or holding it with one hand in an uncomfortable position.

Triple tapping function on the screen

The MIUI shell on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 hides a lot of handy features, one of which is taking a three-finger screenshot, which looks spectacular and is performed very quickly, making it a favorite method of many advanced users.

To activate this feature, you need to go to the system settings. The path usually looks like: Settings → Additional settings → Special. features → Screenshot. Here you need to select the option “Three fingers” and activate the switch.

Once the function is enabled, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen, and the system recognizes the gesture and saves the image, and it's important to note that this method can conflict with other gestures in some applications, such as a gallery or browser, where three fingers can be used to zoom or switch tabs.

The use of gestures makes interaction with the smartphone more modern and eliminates mechanical wear of the buttons. On the Redmi Note 7, the screen has enough sensitivity to confidently recognize such multi-touch commands.

Voice assistant and other alternatives

Technology has gone a long way, and now you can use your voice to do routine things, and Xiaomi has an assistant built in that understands commands, and just say a phrase, and the phone will do the action.

To take a screenshot with your voice, you need to activate Google Assistant or Mi AI (if supported in your area). Just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot." The phone recognizes the command and saves the current image.

This method is ideal in situations where your hands are busy or dirty and you don't want to touch the screen, but it requires a stable Internet connection to process voice requests by Google's servers.

⚠️ Attention: Voice control may not work if the microphone is busy with another application or if the room is too noisy.

There are also third-party apps from Google Play that add their own screenshot widgets, but the built-in MIUI features are more stable and do not require additional permissions, which is more important for data security.

Editing and marking up screenshots

And right after you take a picture of the screen, you have a smaller copy of it in the top right corner, and if you click on it, it opens up a built-in editor, and it's a powerful tool that allows you not only to save the picture, but also to make it informative.

The following functions are available in the editor:

• 🎨 Drawing with a marker or pencil to highlight important areas.
• 📝 Add text with choice of color and font size.
• ✂️ Cutting the image to remove excess space.
• 🔢 Add step numbering if you are giving instructions.

Using the built-in editor saves time, as you don’t have to open individual apps like Photoshop or Snapseed.

Once you make changes, you can save the file by replacing the original, or save it as a copy, and you can also use the Long Screenshot feature, which will be discussed below if you want to capture more content.

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The built-in MIUI editor allows you to create a full-fledged instruction or diagram in seconds without requiring the installation of third-party software.

The function of a long screenshot (scroll)

Often, a single screen is not enough to capture a message or a long article, and for this case, Xiaomi 7 has a Scrolling feature or a long screenshot, which allows you to stitch multiple screens into one long picture.

To activate this mode, first take a regular screenshot. In the menu that appears (immediately after the picture), click the down arrow button or the Scroll icon. The phone will automatically start scrolling the contents down, capturing new areas.

It stops when you touch the screen or when you reach the end of the page, and it's very convenient to save:

• 📜 Correspondence on WhatsApp or Telegram.
• 🌐 Web pages with a lot of text.
• 📋 Contact lists or settings.

Note that when you create a long screenshot, the file may weigh significantly more than usual, and the image quality at the joints may vary slightly if the content changes dynamically during the scrolling (for example, the ad was updated).

Where are the screenshots stored and how to find them

All images you create are automatically saved to the gallery, and to find them, open the Gallery app and go to Screenshots, where files are sorted by date of creation.

If you connect your phone to your computer via USB, you can find the folder on the way:

/internal_storage/DCIM/Screenshots/

Sometimes, depending on the version MIUI, The path may look like /internal_storage/Pictures/Screenshots/. Knowing the exact path is essential if you want to quickly transfer files through a file manager or clear memory.

You can use a built-in cleanup to free up space. The Security app has a Cleanup tool that finds similar or substandard screenshots and suggests that they be removed.

Table of comparison of methods of creating screenshots

To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have summarized the main characteristics of the methods in a single table, which will help you quickly navigate depending on the situation.

As you can see from the table, every method has its advantages. Buttons are classics, but gestures are modern. Choose what you're most familiar with.

Frequently encountered problems and their solution

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the screenshot is not created, the screen flashes, but the file does not appear, this may be due to the protection of data in a particular application, for example, banking applications or incognito mode in the browser block the creation of images for security reasons.

In such cases, the system can simply ignore the command or give a black screen instead of an image. This is not a malfunction of the phone, but a feature of Android and application security policy.

⚠️ Note: If the screenshot is not taken in any application, check the free space in memory.

The problem may also be a system UI failure, in which case a simple reboot of the device will help, and once enabled, all functions should return to normal operation.

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