Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 9A have become an integral part of our digital lives, allowing instant information sharing, saving important dialogues and capturing game moments. However, many users face difficulties in trying to capture the contents of the screen, as standard methods may not be obvious to beginners or differ from the usual schemes of other manufacturers.
In this detailed guide, we’ll take a look at all the available ways to take screenshots on your device, from classic keyboard shortcuts to advanced gestures and voice controls. You’ll learn how to set up automatic save, where to look for ready-made files, and what to do if standard features stop working.
Having these skills will make it much easier to interact with MIUI and allow you to quickly transfer screenshots of correspondence, payment checks or errors in applications. Let’s take a look at each method in detail so you can choose the most convenient use case for yourself.
Standard button combination
The fastest and most time-tested way to capture an image on a display is to use physical control buttons. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, this method works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or the system is in high load mode.
You need to press and hold two keys simultaneously, the on button and the volume down button, and the press must be synchronous, but not too long, otherwise the phone may perceive this as a command to create a screenshot with a scrolling or call the off menu.
If done correctly, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and the screen will blink. In the upper right corner, a successful save notification will appear, which will allow you to quickly edit or send an image.
☑️ Checking the efficiency of buttons
It is worth noting that on some firmware modifications, the key combination may require a more confident press. If it does not work the first time, try changing the rhythm of the press or make sure that you do not pinch the buttons for too long, as this may lead to a different result.
Use of the Quick Access Menu
For those who prefer to control a smartphone through a software interface, Xiaomi has a handy feature in the notification curtain, a technique that is especially useful when physical buttons are unavailable or inconvenient to use with one hand for some reason.
To use this method, swipe your finger from the top edge of the screen down to open the control center. In the icon list, find the icon with the image of the scissors, which indicates the Screenshot function. One touch of this element will take a picture of the current contents of the display.
- 📱 Open the screen you want to save.
- 👇 Swipe down from the top frame to open the curtain.
- ✂️ Find and click the screenshot icon».
- 🖼️ Check the gallery to confirm the result.
Simply swipe your finger left over the icon area to see additional tools, and drag the desired widget into a prominent place if necessary.
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If the screenshot icon is not in the curtain, click on the pencil or three dots in the corner of the widget menu to add it from the list of available tools.
Three-finger gesture control
One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create screenshots using a three-finger swipe, which requires pre-activation in settings, but once enabled becomes one of the fastest ways to capture an image.
To activate, go to the settings section, select "More", then find "Screenshots" and activate the "Three-finger Screenshot Mode" switch, and then swipe three fingers down the screen at any time.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure your fingers are not too dry and the screen is clean, otherwise the sensor may not recognize the simultaneous touch of three points.
If the gesture doesn't work the first time, try changing the speed of movement or the density of the fingers pressing, and the system is calibrated to suit the individual touching characteristics, so it may take a couple of exercises to build muscle memory.
Voice control and Assistant
Redmi 9A owners can use the voice assistant to perform a screenshot command, which is especially true when hands are busy or the device is in a difficult position.
Just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot," or activate voice input and say a command. The smartphone recognizes the request and executes the action by saving the current image to the gallery. This method requires a stable Internet connection to handle the voice request.
In addition, some firmware versions offer a Quick Commands feature, where you can assign a screenshot to a specific action or word, which extends the automation capabilities and makes using the phone even more comfortable for people with disabilities.
Long screenshot with scrolling
Often, you need to save not just one frame, but an entire article, correspondence in the messenger or the entire web page. To do this, Xiaomi Redmi 9A implements a long screenshot feature that allows you to take pictures with automatic scrolling of content.
First, take a normal screenshot of any of the ways described above. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen, click on the "More" button or the icon with the arrows down. The device will automatically scroll down the screen, capturing new areas.
| Parameter | Description | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Length. | Up to 100 screens | Depends on memory. |
| Format | JPEG/PNG | Automatically. |
| Editing | Available immediately. | Cutting edges |
| Stopping. | Touching the screen | Any moment. |
You can stop the scrolling process at any time by touching the screen, or wait until the content is finished.The finished file is saved as one long image that is convenient to view vertically.
What to do if a long screenshot is cut off?
Where to find and how to edit pictures
Once you have created a screenshot, the system automatically saves it to a special folder, and you can find your images through the Gallery app or the Explorer file manager, which are usually in an album called Screenshots.
The built-in MIUI editor offers a wide range of processing tools: you can cut edges, add text, paint sensitive data with a marker or draw arrows. Access to the editor is available immediately after you create a picture through a notification or when you open a photo in a gallery.
- 📂 Storage folder: Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots.
- ✏️ Tools: cropping, filters, text, stickers.
- 🗑️ Deletion: one by one or in groups through the selection menu.
For fast file transfer, use Mi Drop or Bluetooth, which allows you to send heavy images without compressing quality, and you can send screenshots directly to messengers via the Share menu.
⚠️ Note: When editing screenshots with confidential information (passwords, card numbers), be sure to use the Marker tool to completely hide data, since a simple cross-out can be restored software.
Solution and settings
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screenshot is not created or saved, most often the problem lies in the crowded memory of the device or the conflict of applications.
Also, make sure that the security settings do not prohibit screenshots for certain applications (such as banking or incognito browser modes), in which case the system blocks the data protection function.
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If screenshots have stopped saving, try restarting the device or clearing the Gallery app cache through the app settings.
In case of software failures, resetting the interface settings or updating the system to the latest version will help. Regular maintenance of the smartphone ensures stable operation of all system functions, including taking screenshots.