How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: the complete guide

Creating a screenshot on a smartphone is a basic feature that is required daily. Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 often look for quick ways to capture an important dialogue or game result. Despite the age of the model, the algorithms of the MIUI interface remain relevant to understanding the logic of the system.

There are many methods, from classic to advanced. You can use a physical keyboard, display swipes, or even voice commands. In this article, we will go through each option in detail so you can choose the one that is most convenient for you.

We will also discuss the topic of file preservation and editing, and understanding where your images are stored will save you time when searching for the information you need in the gallery.

The classic method using buttons

The most common method that is familiar to every Android user is that it works on all versions of the firmware and requires no additional settings. To implement this method, you will need to use two physical buttons on the smartphone body.

Press the volume down and lock the screen simultaneously, press it briefly, without holding it for too long, and if you hold it too long, the phone may perceive it as a command to force a reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Don't push buttons too hard.The mechanical elements on the Redmi Note 3 have a limited pressing life, and rough handling can cause them to stick.

The success of the operation will be confirmed by the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and a visual flash of the screen, and in the upper corner will be a notification of the created image, this method is universal and works even in applications where other methods can be blocked.

It's important to note that the pressing has to be synchronous, so if you press one button first and then the second, the system can respond to the first action separately, and practice helps you develop the right motor skills for instantaneous results.

Creating a picture through the notification curtain

MIUI offers easy access to the screenshot function through the control center, which is especially useful if the volume buttons on your device are already worn out or are not working properly.

To start, unlock your phone and swipe from top to bottom to open the curtain. In the top row of icons, find the icon with the image of scissors. If it's not on the first page, flip to the right or click the menu edit button.

Clicking on the icon will instantly create a copy of the current image on the display, and the system will automatically save the file to the gallery, which is less dependent on the physical state of the housing buttons, which prolongs the life of the mechanical parts of the smartphone.

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You can drag the screenshot shortcut to a prominent spot in the curtain so you can always access it with a single touch.

Some users prefer this method when the phone is on the table, so you don't have to pick up the device, you just have to swipe across the screen, and it's convenient when you're watching videos or reading long articles.

Using three-finger gestures

One of the most elegant ways that Xiaomi has built into its shell is that it requires pre-activation in the settings, but then it becomes the fastest option. You don't have to reach for buttons or look for icons on the menu.

To enable this feature, go to the settings section. You need to find the option for additional actions, which is usually hidden in the menu of additional settings or screen settings.

Settings → Additional settings → Screenshot → Screenshot with three fingers

Once activated, just swipe your three fingers from top to bottom across the screen, and the system recognizes the gesture and saves the image, which is especially handy when you hold the phone with one hand and swipe the other.

The gesture works in most applications, but may be inactive in some games or secure banking applications, and in such cases, the system will ignore the movement, which is a normal data protection response.

Voice control and assistants

Voice-controlled technology allows you to take screenshots without touching the screen. This is true when your hands are busy or dirty. The Google Assistant or the built-in Mi AI (depending on the firmware version) can execute this command.

Just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot." The device recognizes the command and executes the action. The accuracy of the recognition depends on the quality of the microphone and the absence of background noise.

This method may seem slower than the buttons, but in certain situations it is indispensable, such as when the phone is fixed in a car holder or in a docking station.

⚠️ Warning: Voice control may not work if the microphone is occupied by another application or if the assistant’s access to the screen is restricted in the privacy settings.

To work smoothly, make sure you have the latest update to the Google app installed, and check if voice search is activated in your account settings, which will ensure maximum responsiveness.

Long screenshot and extended functions

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 supports long screenshots, which allows you to capture the entire page of the site or long correspondence in the messenger in one file, after you create a normal picture in the corner, a thumbnail appears.

Click the "Scroll" button or the down arrow icon that appears next to the thumbnail. The screen automatically scrolls down to capture a new area. You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen.

The long screenshot function is essential for saving recipes, instructions, or correspondence, and it saves space in the gallery, because instead of having ten pictures, you'll have one. The image stitching algorithm works quite well, hiding the joints.

Now, you have to consider that when you take a long shot, the quality of the final file may be lower than the quality of the normal one, because it's a big image compression software, and it's not critical for text documents, but it's better to use the normal mode for photos.

Where to find and how to edit pictures

All images created are automatically saved in the standard Gallery app, where they are sorted by date of creation, and there is a separate Screenshots folder, where only screenshots are stored, which makes navigation easier.

The built-in MIUI editor allows you to immediately process the resulting image, so you can cut the edges, draw arrows or add text, which is convenient for creating instructions or highlighting important information.

Files are also accessible through a file manager, and the path to them is usually like Internal Memory/MIUI/Gallery/Cloud/Screenshots. Knowing this path, you can quickly transfer files through a computer or cloud services.

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Automatic sorting of screenshots into a separate folder allows you not to clutter the main tape of the gallery with personal photos.

Clean the screenshot folder regularly, as they take up space in memory. Over time, they accumulate a lot, and they can slow down the device or overflow storage.

Table of comparison of methods

To make it easier to choose how to take a screenshot, we have prepared a summary table that will help you quickly determine which method best suits your current situation.

As you can see from the table, a three-finger gesture is the most modern and convenient option if it is configured, but the classic buttons remain the most reliable "emergency" option.

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