The modern Xiaomi Redmi 9 Note is a powerful multimedia device that users use daily for work and entertainment. Often in the process of using there is an urgent need to quickly capture information from the screen: correspondence in the messenger, an interesting moment in the game or an error in the application. Standard methods known since the first versions of Android work here, but the shell MIUI offers advanced functionality for these tasks.
Many owners of devices of this brand are unaware of the existence of advanced tools, such as a long screenshot or built-in video recording from the screen. Understanding all the options available allows you to significantly speed up the work with the gadget and avoid installing third-party software. In this material, we will discuss in detail all possible options for creating screenshots.
We will look at both the classic button combinations and the unique gestures available in the system settings, and we will also focus on editing the images and solving the typical problems that users face when trying to save the contents of the display.
Classical Method Through Physical Buttons
The most common and time-tested way to take a screenshot of a Redmi 9 Note involves using mechanical buttons on the device body, which works even when the touch screen temporarily does not respond to touch or freezes.
It's important to keep the right rhythm of pressing: you need to press the buttons at the same time and hold the split second, then release them. If you hold them too long, the smartphone can perceive this as a command to call the off menu or voice assistant. A short and confident press is the key to success in this operation.
Once you've done the action successfully, you'll hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera (if the sound is on) and the screen will blink. A pop-up notification will appear at the top of the display with a thumbnail of the shot taken. This notification allows you to quickly move to editing or share a file without opening the gallery.
⚠️ Warning: Some security windows or tight covers may be difficult to press both buttons at the same time. Make sure your case does not block access to the volume control keys.
If you don't get it the first time, don't panic. Try changing the force or duration of the press. There's also a setting in the MIUI shell that allows you to change the behavior of the buttons, but by default, the combination Loud Down + Power is always active.
☑️ Check before creating a screenshot
Using the Quick Settings Menu
For users who are uncomfortable reaching for buttons on the case or using a second hand, Xiaomi has designed a software method that is implemented through a control center that is called by a top-down swipe, depending on the firmware version, it can be a notification curtain or a separate control menu.
In the list of available icons, you need to find an item called "Screenshot" -- usually represented by a scissor icon. If you don't see this icon on the first screen, try swiping left or pressing the edit button (often looks like a pencil or three dots) to add a shortcut to the active zone.
The advantage of this method is that you can take a screenshot with one hand while holding the phone in any position, and this is especially true when the device is lying on the table or in the car holder, and after you click on the icon, the same thing happens when you use the buttons, the screen blinks, and the file is saved.
- 📱 Open the notification curtain with the swipe down.
- 🔍 Find the screenshot icon).
- ✂️ Click on the icon to capture the image.
- 🖼️ Check the result in the gallery or in the notification.
It is worth noting that in some modes, for example, when watching video in full screen mode or in games, the curtain may not be available to call without first swiping from the edge of the screen.
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Add the screenshot shortcut to the top of the Quick Settings menu so you can always access it without having to search deep in the list.
Screenshot function with three fingers
One of the most convenient features in Xiaomi’s ecosystem is the ability to take a screenshot by swiping three fingers across the display.This gesture doesn’t require physical buttons and is instantaneous. However, by default, it’s often disabled, so it needs to be manually activated.
To enable this option, go to the device settings. You need to find the section for additional features or special features. The path may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but it is usually located at Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot.
Once the function is enabled, simply swipe your three fingers from top to bottom across any part of the screen, and the system instantly recognizes the gesture and saves the image, ideal for those who like to control a smartphone with one hand or when the volume buttons are in an uncomfortable place.
There are also advanced settings for this gesture, such as setting the area in which the screenshot is triggered, or adding the ability to take a picture by simply tapping three fingers on the screen, although the latter can lead to accidental positives.
Long screenshot and scrolling
Often, the content of the screen does not fit in one frame, especially when reading long articles, correspondence in messengers or browsing lists in online stores. For such cases, Redmi 9 Note implements the function of "Long screenshot" (or "Scroll"), which allows you to "stitch" several images into one long tape.
You can do this right after you take a normal screenshot, and when you take a picture in any of the ways I've described, you'll see a thumbnail in the corner, and it'll have a button with a down arrow or a scroll icon, and when you click on it, it will automatically start scrolling down the page, capturing new areas.
And it goes on until you stop it by tapping the screen, or until you reach the end of the page, and it's a very useful feature for saving receipts, long dialogues, or instructions, and the resulting file will have a non-standard, elongated resolution.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Risk of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Tall. | Average. | Low. |
| Three fingers | Very high. | High. | Medium. |
| Curtain. | Low. | Low. | Low. |
| Voice. | Medium | High. | High-pitched |
⚠️ Note: When creating a long screenshot, try not to touch the screen with your fingers during the scrolling process, otherwise the system may consider this as a stop recording command.
A long screenshot can be sent to the messenger immediately, but it is worth considering that some platforms can compress such images, making the text unreadable, in which case it is better to send the file as a document.
Screen recording
Redmi 9 Note owners can not only record static images, but also record video on the screen, which is built into the standard Screenshots app or called through the Quick Settings menu (Screen Record icon).
Before you start recording, the system will suggest you adjust the settings, so you can choose the sound source, record only the system sounds, only the sound from the microphone (your voice), or both at the same time, and this allows you to create full-fledged tutorials or game reviews.
You can also set the video quality and the touch display. Show Touch draws the white dots on the video where you touch the screen, which is very useful for training videos. After you finish recording, the file is saved to a separate folder in the gallery.
Where are the long screenshots kept?
While recording the video, a floating timer will hang at the top of the screen, and pressing it allows you to pause the recording or complete the process.
Editing and management of pictures
Once you've created a screenshot, Xiaomi offers powerful tools to process it, so if you click on a new image notification, the built-in editor will open, and you can cut the edges, which is especially true for long screenshots.
The editor has drawing tools like markers, text, arrows and shapes, you can highlight important information in red or cover sensitive data (passwords, card numbers) before sending a file, and there's Magic, which automatically improves readability.
The screenshot gallery also has its own features: all screenshots are included in the Screenshots album, where they can be sorted, deleted in packs or created individual albums, and the system automatically recognizes the text in the image, allowing you to search for screenshots by the words that are written on them.
- ✏️ Use markers to highlight key points.
- 🔒 Blurring your personal data before publication.
- 📐 Cut the image to remove the extra interface.
- 🔍 Use text search within images.
For professional processing, you can click the Open with a button and select a third-party editor if the built-in functionality is not enough, but for most household tasks, MIUI is quite enough.
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The built-in screenshot editor in MIUI allows you to perform 90% of the necessary image processing actions without installing additional applications.
Frequent problems and their solution
Despite the stability of the system, users sometimes face difficulties, such as screenshots that may not be created in secure applications such as bank clients or incognito browsers, which is not a bug, but an Android security measure that prevents sensitive data from being copied.
Another problem is that there's no clicking sound. Check the system's sound settings. If the sound is turned off completely, the screenshot will be created silently, which sometimes leads to the idea that the action has not been performed. Visual confirmation (screen flash) remains the main indicator in this case.
If screenshots are no longer saved, check the spare space in the phone's memory. A crowded drive is a common cause of failures. Also try restarting the device to reset temporary system errors.