How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 6: proven methods

Modern smartphones have long since ceased to be just devices for calls, becoming powerful multimedia centers where visual content plays a crucial role. Owners of the legendary Xiaomi Mi 6 often face the need to capture an important moment in correspondence, save a recipe from a cooking blog or share achievements in the game. Screenshot screenshot is the fastest and most effective way to capture what you see on the display right now, without having to take a photo on another camera.

The Android-based MIUI operating system has many handy screen imaging tools, but not everyone knows they exist. Standard methods can vary depending on the firmware version and the gadget's customizations. Understanding all the options available will allow you to significantly speed up the workflow and do it as comfortably as possible, regardless of whether you hold the device with one or two hands.

In this article, we will take a look at all the current ways to take screenshots, from the classic combination of physical buttons to advanced gestures and voice control. We will also look at where to store the received files and how to quickly edit them using the built-in functionality of the system.

Using a physical keyboard for a snapshot

The most common and reliable method, which works on the vast majority of Android devices, is to press two buttons simultaneously. On the Xiaomi Mi 6 model, you need to press the volume button (located on the left) and the power button (on the right), hold them literally for a fraction of a second, after which the system will issue a characteristic click of the camera shutter, and the screen will blink, confirming the successful execution of the action.

It's important to keep the order and duration of the pressing right. If you hold the buttons too long, the smartphone can perceive this as a command to force a reboot or activate the Fastboot mode, which will lead to a logo with a rabbit fixing the android. A short and confident press is the key to success. This method is universal and works even in cases where the touchscreen temporarily does not respond to touch.

Once you create an image, you'll see a thumbnail at the top of the screen with a countdown timer, and it's not just a notification, it's a full-fledged quick access tool, and you'll instantly go into editing mode, where you can crop off the extra, draw an arrow, or add text, and ignoring that window will automatically save the file to the gallery in seconds.

It’s worth noting that physical wear on older models can be significant. If buttons are triggered or require a strong push, frequent use of this method can accelerate their breakage, in such cases it’s wiser to switch to software alternatives, which will be discussed below, to extend the life of the hardware of your Mi 6.

Handling gestures: three fingers instead of buttons

One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create screenshots using a three-finger swipe. This method is especially relevant when the smartphone is lying on the table or when the second hand is busy. To activate this feature, you need to go to the settings, select the "Additional" section, then "Swipe screenshot" and enable the option "Swipe with three fingers." After that, simply swiping three fingers from top to bottom of the screen will instantly save the image.

The advantage of this is that it's fast and ergonomic. You don't have to look for buttons on the body, which is especially convenient when using the phone with one hand in transport. It also allows you to customize the action after the swipe: you can immediately go to edit, send a screenshot to the messenger or just save it. This flexibility makes navigation through the interface more smooth and intuitive.

But there are limitations to the method, and it won't work if you try to take a picture when the screen is off or locked, and a three-finger swipe can conflict with gestures in some applications, like a gallery or a browser where you can flip pages with three fingers or delete photos, and in these situations, the system usually prioritizes the action inside the application, and the screenshot is not created.

For those who like minimalism, this gesture becomes a habit in a couple of days, eliminates the mechanical wear of the buttons and makes the interaction with the device more "magical." Just swipe your fingers and save the content you want, which is especially valuable when browsing long contact lists or web pages where you need to quickly capture information.

Control panel and notification curtain

In the MIUI shell, the Control Center is displayed in a separate space, accessible by swipe down from the top right corner (or from any point, depending on the settings), and has a special icon called Scissors or Screenshot, which is instantly screenshot of the current content of the display, ideal for those who are used to controlling the smartphone through the top menu and rarely use physical buttons.

Using a notification curtain has its advantages in situations where the volume buttons are busy adjusting the media sound and touching the screen is undesirable (for example, when watching a video). You just swipe down, tap on the icon, and the image is saved. In some versions of the firmware, you can even set up a long press on the icon to immediately open the editor.

However, if you want to capture the top of the interface (such as the site cap or the status bar), it will disappear when you open the control panel, in which case you should use a voice assistant or buttons, but for most use cases this method remains one of the fastest.

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Place frequently used toggles in the top row of the notification curtain for the fastest possible access to the screenshot function without unnecessary movements.

Don't forget that in newer versions of MIUI, the curtain's appearance may be different from the classic Android.The screenshot icon can be hidden in the second page of the control panel.To fix this, tap on the pencil or edit button in the corner of the curtain and drag the "Snapshot" icon to a prominent place for convenience.

Voice control and Google Assistant

Modern technology allows you to control your smartphone almost without touch, using only voice commands. Owners of Xiaomi Mi 6 can use the built-in assistant Google or Mi Assistant. To do this, just say the activation phrase “Ok Google” (or press the assistant call button) and say “Take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot.” The system recognizes the request and performs the action.

This is indispensable in situations where hands are busy (for example, you are cooking with a prescription on your phone or driving, although using your phone while driving is prohibited) or when the device lies far away from you but connected to the headset. Voice control demonstrates a high level of integration of artificial intelligence into the user's everyday tasks.

A stable Internet connection is required to work properly, as the request is often processed on the company's servers, and the microphone is also required to be active and not covered with a cover or finger. In noisy rooms, command recognition can be difficult, so you will have to repeat the phrase clearly or louder.

As you can see from the comparison, each method has its strengths: Voice control loses in speed, but wins in situations where physical contact with the screen is impossible, which makes it a great addition to the user's basic arsenal, expanding the possibilities of interaction with the smartphone.

Long screenshot and extended functions

One of the most popular features in MIUI is the ability to create a "long screenshot" or scroll. This allows you to capture the entire page of the site, a long correspondence in the messenger or a document that does not fit on a single screen. After you create a regular screenshot (any of the above methods), a preview appears in the corner. Press the "Scroll" button (a down arrow or a scroll icon), and the system automatically scrolls the content down, stitching images into one long picture.

You can stop scrolling anytime you touch the screen, when you capture the right amount of information, and it can define the content boundaries and cut the empty boxes from the bottom, and it's incredibly convenient for saving articles, tickets, checks, or contact lists, and the quality of the final image is high, the text is still readable.

There are also advanced use cases, like taking a screenshot without sound. If you're in a movie theater or meeting, the characteristic shutter click may not be appropriate. In audio settings or in Do Not Disturb mode, you can turn off the system sounds, and the screenshots will be created silently, which is an important part of etiquette for using a smartphone in public places.

⚠️ Note: When creating long screenshots in dynamically loaded content applications (e.g. social media feeds), the system may incorrectly stitch images if the content is updated in real time.

Where to look and how to edit saved images

All the screenshots you create are automatically saved to the device's internal memory, and you can find them through the Gallery app in Screenshots, or through the file manager on the MIUI/Gallery/screenshot path, and the system automatically sorts them by date of creation, allowing you to quickly find the desired file among hundreds of other photos.

The built-in image editor in MIUI has powerful functionality, and once you've created the screenshot, you can:

• ✂️ Cut the image, leaving only the important part.
• 🎨 Draw by hand, highlight important details with a marker or put stamps.
• 📝 Add text with a choice of color and font size.
• 🔍 Scale up and work with pixels for accuracy.

In addition, you can send a file to the messenger, by email or save it to Google Drive or Mi Cloud from the editor, creating a single ecosystem where you don't have to switch between applications to perform basic tasks. The effectiveness of working with information on a smartphone depends on the ability to use these tools.

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Using the built-in editor immediately after the screenshot is created saves up to 50% of the time compared to sending a raw image and then editing in a third-party application.

Remember to clean the screenshot folder periodically, which can grow to gigabytes over time, taking up valuable memory space, especially on models with 64GB of built-in storage, and removing old and unnecessary images is a good habit to keep the system running.

Troubleshooting and troubleshooting

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where screenshots are not created, most often due to Android security restrictions. Some applications, such as bank clients, incognito browser modes or streaming services (Netflix, Kinopoisk), block the ability to create screenshots to protect confidential data and copyright, in which case the screen may simply blink, but the image will not save, or a message will appear about the ban.

Another reason may be a lack of free memory: If internal storage is crowded, the system will not be able to save a new file, check the space in the memory settings and delete unnecessary files, and problems can occur when using third-party launchers or design themes that conflict with the system processes of MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Attempts to bypass screenshots in banking applications using third-party software may be considered by the security system as viral activity, which will lead to blocking access to the account.

If screenshots are no longer created at all, try restarting the device. In rare cases, resetting specific applications or updating the system to the latest available version helps. Xiaomi Mi 6 is a device with a rich history of updates, and the current version of the software often contains bug fixes that affect the stability of the interface.

In conclusion, the ability to quickly and efficiently take screenshots is a basic skill of a digital user. By combining various methods, you can adapt the use of a smartphone to any life situation, whether it is a quick fixation of an idea, saving important information or creating content for social networks.