The Xiaomi Mi 6, despite its age, remains a popular device due to the optimal balance of performance and functionality of the operating system. One of the basic but critical tasks for any user is to save the image from the screen. This may be required to fix an error, save correspondence or just a beautiful frame from the game. MIUI, which is installed on this device, implemented many tools for working with graphic content.
Many Android owners are used to standard methods, but Xiaomi offers an expanded arsenal of options. Understanding all available options will greatly simplify the interaction with the gadget. In this article, we will discuss each method in detail, from classic buttons to advanced gestures, so you can choose the most convenient option for yourself.
The efficiency of a smartphone depends on how fast you can perform the action you want. A screenshot is not just a picture, but often an important document or proof. So the speed of the system's response and the ease of access to the function are crucial. Let's look at the basic ways in which you capture the contents of the display.
Classical Method Through Physical Buttons
The most common and versatile way that works on most Android devices involves using a physical keyboard. On the Mi 6, you need to use two keys at once. The mechanics of the process are simple, but require a certain skill to avoid triggering other system features such as the off menu or reboot.
You'll need to press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously, and the pressing must be synchronous, the interval between the presses must not exceed a fraction of a second, and if you press them too long, the phone will offer an emergency call or shutdown menu, which is not required in this case.
- 📱 Place the thumb of the right hand on the switch on the side of the body.
- 🔉 Find the volume reduction key, which is also on the right edge, but below.
- ⚡ Make a quick and clear click with both buttons at the same time.
The success of the operation is confirmed by the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is on) and visual animation on the screen. In the upper right corner, a thumbnail of the image will appear, and in the notification curtain there will be a corresponding message. Importantly, on the Xiaomi Mi 6, the buttons have a physical stroke, so it is important to press them, not just touch them.
Use of the Three Fingers function
The MIUI shell is famous for its unique gestures that make navigation much faster, and one of the most useful is to take a screenshot of a three-finger swipe, which is especially useful when one hand is occupied, or when physical buttons are uncomfortable, such as wearing gloves or when mechanical elements are damaged.
To activate this mode, you first need to make sure that it is enabled in the system settings. By default, the function may be active, but on some versions of the firmware it must be activated manually. Once enabled, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom of the screen to instantly save the image.
☑️ Tweaking the gesture with three fingers
If the gesture doesn't work, check for sensitivity settings or conflicts with other apps. Sometimes third-party launchers or gesture control programs can take over. In the standard Xiaomi Mi 6 environment, this method works stably and quickly.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure your fingers touch the screen at the same time. If the touch is consistent, the system will perceive this as a normal swipe scroll, not as a command to create a snapshot.
Control through the notification curtain
The top Quick Settings menu, known as the curtain, often hides useful tools that users forget about. MIUI has a separate button to create a screenshot, making the process as simple and understandable as possible, even for beginners, a method that eliminates the risk of accidentally pressing other buttons.
To use this method, swipe from top to bottom to open the control center. Find an icon with a picture of scissors or a camera (depending on the version of the theme), clicking on it will instantly save the current image from the screen to the gallery.
So for quick access, you can add this button to the top row of commonly used switches, and you can press a pencil or an edit button in the corner of the curtain, and you can drag the screenshot icon to the active zone, and you can take pictures in one tap without any unnecessary movement.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Risk of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Tall. | Average. | Low. |
| Three fingers. | Very high. | High. | Medium. |
| Curtain. | Medium | High. | Low. |
Voice control of Google Assistant
Modern smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mi 6, feature powerful voice assistants. Google Assistant allows you to control the device without using your hands, which is especially true in situations where the screen is dirty or your hands are busy.
To create a screenshot, you just need to activate the assistant with the phrase “Ok Google” or a long press of the “Home” button (if it is set to start the assistant). After activation, say the command “Take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot.” The system automatically executes the request and saves the file.
Why can’t the voice assistant respond?
This is ideal for people with disabilities or those who prefer voice commands, and it eliminates the need to memorize keyboard combinations or perform complex gestures, but it is worth considering that in noisy environments, command recognition can be difficult.
Long screenshot mode for web pages
Often, you need to save not only the visible part of the screen, but the entire page, for example, a long article in the browser or correspondence in the messenger. MIUI implements a scrolling screenshot function that automatically “stitches” several images into one long.
Immediately after you create a normal screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail appears in the upper right corner, and there is an additional button with arrows down or a "Scroll" icon on it, and you click on it, you automatically scroll down.
- 📄 Create a regular screenshot of the desired area.
- 🔽 Click on the extension button (shooting down).
- 🛑 Tap the screen or stop button when you reach the right place.
The system will define the boundaries of the content itself, or stop at your command, and the resulting image will be stored in the gallery as a single, high-resolution file, an indispensable tool for saving recipes, instructions, or long dialogues.
⚠️ Note: When taking a long screenshot, try not to touch the screen during automatic scrolling, otherwise the process may be interrupted.
Editing and working with the clipboard
Once an image is created, the Xiaomi Mi 6 offers a wide range of processing options, such as cutting edges, adding text, drawings, or blurring sensitive information before sending it, making the screenshot-taking process a full-fledged working tool.
Immediately after the image is taken, a toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen, where you can select a save format, add a watermark with a phone model or time, and immediately share a file in the messenger. The clipboard is also used by the system to quickly copy text from images via Google Lens.
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Use the Add Stamp feature in the screenshot editor to automatically add the date and time of the shoot, which is useful for documenting errors or recording events in the work chat.
Files are saved to a standard Screenshots folder, which can be easily found, re-edited or deleted, and the MIUI smart sorting system automatically groups these images, separating them from the photos taken by the camera.
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The built-in screenshot editor in MIUI allows you to perform 90% of the necessary actions with the image without installing third-party applications.