Modern smartphone users are constantly exchanging information, and there is often a need to capture what is happening on the screen, whether it is correspondence in the messenger, saving a ticket for a concert or fixing an error in the application, the ability to quickly take a screenshot is a basic skill. On Xiaomi and Redmi devices, this process is implemented as flexibly as possible, offering many options for different situations.
From older models to the latest versions with a MIUI 14 or HyperOS shell, Redmi Note owners can use both classic button combinations and advanced gestures. The developers have even provided the ability to create screenshots without physically touching the display, which is especially true when the screen is dirty or wearing gloves. Understanding all available methods will allow you to work with the device much more efficiently.
In this detailed guide, we’ll break down every available way to create screenshots on your Xiaomi Redmi Note. We’ll look at standard methods, menu settings, gesture management, voice commands, and long-page work, and we’ll also look at where files are saved and how to edit them immediately after creation.
Classical method: button combination
The fastest and most time-tested way to take a screenshot on any Android device, including the Redmi Note, is to use physical buttons. This method works always, regardless of whether the application is frozen or responsive, you need to simultaneously press and briefly hold the volume down and the power button.
Usually, it takes a fraction of a second. If you've done it right, you hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter (if the sound is on), and the screen blinks for a moment. In the upper right corner, you'll see a thumbnail of the image you've created that you can edit or send right away.
It's important to keep the right push interval. If you press the buttons too long, the smartphone might think of it as a command to call the shutdown menu or reset. If you press them with a large time difference, you just change the volume or unlock the screen, and synchrony is the key to success in this method.
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Train to take a screenshot "blind" method, without looking at the buttons, so that at a critical moment (for example, when saving a disappearing message) do not waste time searching for buttons.
Many users prefer this method because of its reliability, but on large Redmi Note smartphones, it can be difficult to reach both buttons with one hand, and alternative controls come to the rescue.
Use the Quick Settings Menu (Stork)
If the physical interaction with the buttons is inconvenient or one of them is faulty, you can use the software interface. The MIUI and HyperOS shell has a special widget in the control center that allows you to take a screenshot in one tap. To do this, swipe from top right or top left corner of the screen to open the control panel.
In the icon menu that opens, find a scissor icon that can be called simply "Screenshot." Click on it and the system automatically creates a snapshot of the current content of the display, which is especially useful when you're in the settings menu or elsewhere where volume buttons can be locked software.
If you didn't find the scissors icon on the first screen, it's probably hidden in the second page of the menu. Click on the pencil icon or three dots in the corner of the control panel to go into edit mode. Find the Screenshot button in the list of available but inactive widgets, and drag it to the active zone.
The fact that the process of opening the control menu can grease the moment you want to capture, so it's ideal for static content, but it's not good for storing fast-changing information.
Gesture control: three fingers
One of the most elegant ways Xiaomi has implemented is through gesture control, which is that you swipe three fingers down from top to bottom, and you get a screenshot instantly, and this requires you to activate it in the settings, because it can be disabled by default.
To enable this feature, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshot. In the menu that opens, tick the "Three fingers" option, and then the gesture will be active in all applications that allow screenshots.
The advantage of this method is that it's fast and ergonomic, so you don't have to reach for buttons on the body or open the menu, you just have to swipe your fingers in the center of the display, which is especially useful when you use your smartphone with one hand in a horizontal position, for example, while watching videos or playing games.
☑️ Checking the operation of gestures
It is worth noting that in some applications, such as banking programs or incognito browser mode, the creation of screenshots can be blocked by security policies, in which case the screenshot will either not be created, or the image will have a black rectangle instead of the content.
Voice control and Google Assistant
In the age of smart assistants, voice control is becoming increasingly relevant. If your hands are busy or you are far from the device, you can use voice commands. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note, Google Assistant is great for this.
First, make sure that the assistant is configured and activated in your language. Call it with the phrase "OK, Google" or a long press of the home button (if configured). Then clearly say the command: "Take a screenshot" or "Photograph the screen." The system will execute the command and save the image to the gallery.
This method has its limitations. First, it requires an Internet connection to recognize speech (although basic commands can work offline). Second, the assistant cannot take a screenshot when he is activated (i.e., you won't see the assistant interface in the screenshot taken through him), you have to call the assistant first, give the command, and then he will "leave" himself and take a picture of what was before he appeared.
⚠️ Warning: Voice control won’t work if the microphone is blocked by another app or if Google Assistant’s screen access is prohibited in the privacy settings.
Long screenshot: Capturing the entire page
One of the most useful features in MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots, which allows you to capture not only the visible area of the screen, but the entire page: a long post on a social network, a website, correspondence in the messenger or a list of contacts.
The process starts as usual: you take a standard screenshot in any convenient way (by buttons, gestures or menus). Immediately after creation, a thumbnail appears in the upper right corner. It will have several buttons on it, one of which looks like a down arrow or two rectangles. Press the Scroll button (or the icon with arrows).
The system will automatically start to scroll down, stitching the frames into one long image. You can stop the process at any time by pressing the Stop button or simply tapping the screen. The maximum length of this image is limited by the system's capabilities, but usually allows you to cover 10-15 screens in a row.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience with one hand | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Tall. | Low. | 100% |
| Curtain. | Medium | High. | 100% |
| 3 finger gesture | Tall. | Average. | 95% |
| Voice. | Low. | High. | 80% |
Why can a long screenshot be interrupted?
Editing and saving screenshots
Once you've created a screenshot, within seconds, you have the option to go to edit it. Click on the thumbnail in the corner of the screen to open the built-in editor, and you can crop the edges, add text, draw arrows, or highlight important areas with a marker.
Files are stored in the device's internal memory. The standard path to the folder: Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots. In the gallery, they are usually displayed in a separate album "Screenshots", which makes it easier to search. The default save format is PNG, which provides high quality without losing details, although the file size can be larger than that of JPG.
The editor also has a watermark feature with the phone model and shooting time, which can be included in the general camera settings or screenshots if you want all images to automatically show the words "Made by Redmi Note".
⚠️ Note: When editing screenshots with sensitive information (passwords, SMS codes), use the blur function, not just black paint, as the source data can sometimes be restored through increased contrast.
Addressing problems
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screenshot is not created, most often due to security restrictions in a particular application (for example, Google Pay or bank customers), in which case the system blocks the capture of the screen to prevent data theft.
Another reason is overflowing memory, because if there's no room left on the device, the new file just won't be able to write, check the storage, and make room by removing unnecessary videos or apps.
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If screenshots are no longer created after the system update, try resetting the "Gallery" or "Google Play Services" settings in the App Management section.
Also worth checking permissions, make sure system services have access to storage, and in rare cases, a simple reboot of the device helps, which clears temporary clipboards.