How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the need to save an image from the screen, whether it is correspondence, an important document or a game moment. Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus model, despite its age, remains popular due to its performance, and knowledge of fast methods of creating screenshots greatly simplifies interaction with the device. There are several ways to perform this action, each of which has its own characteristics and use cases.

The Android system in the MIUI shell provides flexible tools for working with content. You can use physical buttons, special gestures, voice commands or third-party applications. Understanding all the options available will allow you to choose the most convenient option in any situation, whether it is a one-handed game or the need to take a long screenshot of the page.

In this article, we will discuss each method in detail, point out the possible nuances of working with the file system, and offer solutions for typical problems. Once you master these techniques, you can effectively manage visual information on your smartphone without unnecessary fuss and complex manipulations.

Classical method using physical buttons

The fastest and most time-tested way to capture a screenshot on the Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus is by pressing two buttons simultaneously on the device body. This method works at the system level, so it is always available, even if the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or getting stuck.

It's important to follow the correct algorithm so that the system can register the command. You don't have to hold the buttons for a long time, like when you reboot; you just need a short but confident press lasting about 0.5-1 seconds, and if you hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter and you see a flash of the screen, then the screenshot has been successfully created.

⚠️ Note: If you hold the buttons for too long (more than that) 3-5 Seconds, the phone can go into reboot mode or start the voice assistant, depending on the system settings.

Once you create an image, you'll see a thumbnail notification at the top of the screen, and you can click on it and you can immediately go to edit or send the file, and if nothing happens, check if the screen is locked by a lock from random taps in your pocket, which can sometimes ignore short button signals.

Use of gestures and additional buttons in MIUI

MIUI is famous for its unique features that make navigation easier. For those who are uncomfortable reaching for the side edges of the body, especially the nanoscale models, there is a three-finger screenshot feature, and to activate this mode, you need to swipe three fingers from top to bottom of the screen.

However, this feature is not always enabled by default. You need to go to settings, select Additional settings, then buttons and gestures, and find the option Screenshot with three fingers. Once you activate the slider, the method will be available for use in any application, including games and browsers.

Another convenient way to do this is to use the quick access menu, where if you unlock the screen (without logging into the app full screen) or call the notification curtain, there's often a Screenshot icon, and on some versions of the firmware, it can be hidden in the Quick Button Editing tab, which you can get to by pulling the curtain down to the end and tapping your pencil.

• 📱 Swipe three fingers from top to bottom for an instant snapshot.
• ⚙️ Activate the function in the Settings menu → Additional settings.
• 🔽 Use the button in the notification curtain to access without buttons.

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If the three-finger gesture doesn’t work in horizontal mode (landscape), try turning the phone vertically, taking a picture, and then turning the device back around again.

Screenshots via the app menu and voice commands

Not all users know that the standard Gallery app or the menu of running apps also has a screenshot function. On Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus with certain versions of MIUI, you can call the menu of recent tasks (the Menu button or the swipe below with a delay) and in the corner of the application card find the camera icon or scissors.

For those who prefer voice control, Google Assistant or built-in Mi AI (if supported by a region) is great. Just say the phrase "Ok Google, make a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot" and the system will execute the command, which is especially convenient when your hands are busy or your phone is on the table.

Also worth mentioning is the ability to create a picture through settings. In the Settings → Advanced Settings → Screenshot, you can find additional options, such as delaying time or creating a shot when tapping on the back cover (if the Quick Ball function or similar gestures are configured accordingly).

How to take a long screenshot (scroll)

One of the most popular features in modern smartphones is the ability to create long screenshots covering several screens in a row, which is indispensable when saving correspondence in messengers, long articles in the browser or contact lists. On the Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus, this feature is built into the standard image capture mechanism.

First, take a regular screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures). Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen, under it or next to it, an additional button with arrows down or the words Scrolling. Click on it, and the phone will automatically start to "flick" the page down, adding new areas to the image.

You can stop scrolling at any time by touching the screen or waiting for the end of the page. The system will automatically glue all the parts into one long, high-quality image. It is important that the application supports this feature; in some games or specific programs, scrolling may not be available.

Where to look for saved images and how to edit them

Once you have taken a screenshot, the system automatically stores it in the device's internal memory. By default, all screenshots are placed in a separate folder inside the gallery. To find them, open the Gallery app and go to an album called Screenshots.

In an Android file system, the path to these files usually looks like /internal_storage/Pictures/Screenshots or /internal_storage/MIUI/screenshot, Depending on the firmware version and regional settings, knowing this path, you can easily connect to your computer through a computer. USB-cable and copy files for archiving or processing in graphics editors.

The built-in image editor in MIUI offers a basic yet functional toolkit. Once you have created a screenshot, you can draw arrows on it, add text, cut edges, or blur sensitive information, and these changes are saved as a new copy or overwrite the original of your choice.

⚠️ Note: When sending screenshots via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), image quality may deteriorate due to compression. To transmit in original quality, send files as Documents".

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Screenshots folder automatically syncs to the Xiaomi Cloud or Google Photos cloud if the appropriate backup setting is enabled.

Frequent problems and their solution

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screenshot is not created or the file is not saved, most often due to a lack of free space in the memory of the phone. If the internal storage is crowded, the system can not write a new file, in which case you need to free up space by removing unnecessary applications or videos.

Another common reason is security restrictions in certain applications: Banking applications, incognito modes in browsers, or DRM-protected video services (Netflix, some streaming) can block the creation of screenshots, in which case you will see a black screen or a message of prohibition instead of an image.

If the screenshot button in the curtain is inactive (gray), this means that in the current context, the image cannot be created.Rebooting the device can also help if the system process responsible for the interface (System UI) temporarily fails.

• 💾 Check the free space in the phone memory.
• 🔒 Consider application security policies (banks, movies).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone when system interface errors.

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