Screenshots are one of the basic features that millions of smartphone users require every day. Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 often look for quick ways to capture an image from the display to save correspondence, errors or interesting moments. Modern Android shells such as MIUI offer many variations of this task, far beyond the standard button clamping.
Understanding all the methods available will make it much easier to interact with your gadget and improve your work efficiency. In this article, we will discuss in detail every method, from classic physical keys to advanced gestures, and also pay attention to setting up automatic scrolling of long pages.
We will look at not only the process of creating, but also the subsequent editing of the received files, since the built-in toolkit of Xiaomi allows you to immediately highlight important details or hide confidential information, which eliminates the need to install third-party applications for basic graphics processing.
Classical Method Through Physical Buttons
The most common and reliable way, familiar to Android users for many years, is to press two keys simultaneously on the device body. On the Redmi Note 7 model, you need to press the volume button and the on button (lock the screen).
It's important to keep the sequence and duration of the press right. You don't have to hold the buttons for too long, just a short but confident click. If you press the keys for more than one second, the smartphone might perceive this as a command to call the emergency call menu or turn off the device.
⚠️ Attention: When using this method frequently, monitor the condition of the mechanical buttons. Excessive force can lead to them loosening or sticking, especially if the device does not have a protective case.
After you successfully complete the actions, you will hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter (if the sound is on), and the screen will blink. At the top of the display, a notification about successful creation will appear, which will allow you to quickly move to editing or share a file.
☑️ Checking readiness for screenshot
This method is universal and works even in cases where the touch layer temporarily does not respond to commands or gestures are blocked in the application, it is a backup option that is guaranteed to work in any situation, including recovery mode or boot menu.
Use of control panel (Curtains)
For those who are uncomfortable reaching for the side edges of the case or holding the phone with one hand, the developers of MIUI have provided a software shortcut. It is located in the control center, which is called by a swipe from top to bottom of the screen.
To take a picture, you just unlock the device, lower the notification curtain, and find the icon with the image of the scissors, and clicking on it instantly creates a copy of the current image on the screen, which is especially convenient when the phone is lying on a table or connected to a docking station.
If you didn't find the scissors icon on the first page of the panel, it might be hidden in the second menu or disabled in the settings.
- 📱 Lower the notification curtain completely down.
- ✏️ Click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots in the corner).
- 🔍 Find in the list of available widgets "Screenshot" and drag it to the active area.
Using a software button eliminates the risk of damage to the physical mechanisms of the smartphone, and it is also a great option for users who have an on button located in an uncomfortable place or has a tight stroke.
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Add a screenshot widget to your desktop via the widget menu to take pictures with one touch without opening the curtain.
Screenshots with three finger gestures
One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create screenshots by swiping three fingers across the screen, which requires pre-activation in the system settings, since it can be disabled by default.
To enable this option, go to Settings → Additional settings → Screenshots. You need to activate the "Three Finger Screenshot" switch. Once turned on, you can swipe your fingers from top to bottom or left to right through any area of the screen to capture the image instantly.
This method is especially relevant for owners of large smartphones, such as the Redmi Note 7 with its 6.3-inch display, and allows you to control the device with one hand, without trying to reach the top or side buttons with your thumb.
⚠️ Note: The feature may conflict with some drawing games or apps where multi-touch is used for other purposes.
In addition, the same settings menu allows you to activate a “floating window” for screenshots, which allows you to quickly edit or send a file without interrupting the current task, the flexibility of gesture settings makes this one of the most popular among experienced users.
Creating long screenshots (scrolling)
Often, you need to save not just one frame, but an entire article, correspondence in the messenger or a list of products in an online store. The standard screen of the Redmi Note 7 can not accommodate all the information, but the function "Scroll" solves this problem.
After you create a normal screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail appears in the corner, and you click on the Scroll button (or the icon with arrows down), the device will automatically start to scroll down the content, stitching the images into one long tape.
You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen or waiting for the end of the page. The resulting file will have a non-standard resolution, for example, 1080×4500 pixels, but will retain the readability of the text.
| Parameter | A typical screenshot. | Long screenshot. |
|---|---|---|
| Permission | 1080 × 2340 | 1080 × to 10,000 + |
| File weight | ~200-500 Kb | ~1-5 MB |
| Format | PNG / JPG | PNG / JPG |
| Use of the | One frame. | Sites, dialogues |
Keep in mind that when you create long screenshots, the load on the processor and RAM increases. If there are many heavy applications running in the background, the system may suggest closing them to complete the crosslinking process.
Why can a long screenshot be cut off?
Voice control and Google Assistant
In the age of smart assistants, screenshots can be taken without touching the screen, and if your hands are busy or you're in a situation where it's uncomfortable to touch your phone, Google Assistant comes to the rescue.
To do this, you just say the phrase "Ok Google" or "Hey Google" and then the command "Take a screenshot" (or "Take a screenshot" in English), and the assistant recognizes the command and performs a screen capture, saving it to the gallery.
This method requires an active Internet connection and a customized voice assistant, which is less reliable in noisy rooms, but can be a lifeline in critical situations, and some models support the creation of automation scripts, where screenshots are taken on a schedule or event.
- 🎙️ Activate voice control in Google settings.
- 🌐 Make sure you have a stable connection to the network.
- 🗣️ Make a clear command to activate the action.
The use of voice commands opens up new opportunities for people with disabilities, making the smartphone more affordable and easy to use for all categories of users.
Where to find and how to edit screenshots
Once created, the image is automatically saved to the system folder, and can be found through the Gallery app in Screenshots or through the file manager on the Internal Storage → DCIM → Screenshots path.
The built-in MIUI editor allows you to perform basic processing immediately after you create it, so you can cut edges, add text, draw arrows, or blur sensitive data (card numbers, passwords) without having to search for third-party apps.
For deeper editing, you can use third-party apps from Google Play that offer layering, filtering and text management, but for 90% of the tasks, the Redmi Note 7 is enough.
⚠️ Note: When sending screenshots via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), the image quality may be reduced due to compression. To transmit in the original quality, send the file as "Document".
Regularly cleaning the folder with screenshots helps free up space in the device’s memory, as graphics files, especially long ones, can take up a significant amount of internal storage.
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The built-in MIUI editor allows you to perform 95% of the necessary actions with the image without installing additional programs.