Modern smartphone users are constantly exchanging huge amounts of visual information, and the ability to quickly capture what is happening on the display has become a basic skill. Owners of the popular budget bestseller from the Chinese giant often wonder how to take a screenshot of the Xiaomi Redmi 9, since standard methods may not be obvious to beginners in the MIUI ecosystem. In this article, we will examine in detail all possible ways to save an image from the screen, from classic keyboard combinations to advanced shell functions.
Screen capture is required in a variety of situations: whether it is saving important correspondence, fixing an error in the application or creating a step-by-step instruction for a friend. The functionality of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 system allows you not only to save a static image, but also immediately edit it, impose markup or share a file through messengers. Understanding all available options greatly simplifies interaction with the device and increases productivity.
The MIUI shell installed on Redmi 9 offers flexible control settings that may differ from pure Android.Some methods require pre-activation in the settings menu, while others work out of the box.We'll look at each option so you can choose the most convenient use case, whether it's one-handed control or accessory use.
Using physical buttons to capture the screen
The fastest and most reliable way to do this is to work even if the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive to touch or the system has an interface failure, and on the side of the device are volume control and power buttons, which together initiate the process of creating a picture, a universal method familiar to most Android smartphone users, and it requires no additional adjustment.
To get the result, you need to press the volume down and the power button at the same time. It is important to keep synchronization: if you press one key before the other, the smartphone can perceive this as a command to call the switch-off menu or change the sound level. The mechanical buttons on the Redmi 9 have a clear stroke, which makes it easier to hit at the right moment, but practice is still required to develop muscle memory.
⚠️ Warning: Do not keep the buttons pinched for too long, otherwise instead of a screenshot, you will call the emergency shutdown or reboot menu of the device, which will interrupt your current tasks.
Once you successfully execute the command, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is not turned off), and the screen will blink. In the upper corner of the display, a thumbnail of the image will appear, which allows you to instantly go to edit or share a file. If the thumbnail does not appear, check if the device memory is full, since system restrictions can block the creation of new files.
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For a more comfortable pressing of two buttons at the same time, try to slightly rotate the smartphone in your hand so that your finger naturally falls on both keys.
Set up and use of the gesture system
For those who prefer software management over physical buttons, Xiaomi offers a handy "Three fingers" feature.This method allows you to take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 9 with just three fingers swiping across the screen from top to bottom. The feature is especially relevant when the phone is lying on a table or used with one hand, and reaching the side edges is uncomfortable.
By default, this option can be disabled, so you need to manually activate it through the system settings. The path to the desired menu is as follows: go to Settings → Additional settings → Screenshots. Here you need to find the "Three Finger Screenshot" switch and put it into the active position, after which the system will respond to the appropriate gesture in any part of the interface.
- 📱 Swipe three fingers from top to bottom in the center of the screen for an instant snapshot.
- ✏️ Use the Long Screenshot feature immediately after the gesture to capture long pages.
- ⚙️ Customize the sensitivity of the gesture in the same menu if the smartphone does not react the first time.
It's worth noting that a three-finger gesture can conflict with actions within some applications, such as a gallery or map where triple-touch is used for zoom. In these situations, the system prioritizes the action of the application, and the screenshot may not work. MIUI algorithms analyze context, but in rare cases, you need to repeat the movement or use an alternative method.
Creating screenshots through the notification curtain
Another software method that doesn't require memorizing combinations or performing complex finger movements is to use a quick access panel, which is ideal for users who are used to controlling all the functions of a smartphone through an interface, and to take a picture, just unlock the screen and swipe from top to bottom to open the "curtain" of notifications.
In the quick access icon list, you need to find an icon called Screenshot (usually looks like a scissor or a screen image). If you don't see it on the first screen, flip the panel to the right or click on the edit button (often indicated by a pencil or a tripod) to add a shortcut to the active zone. Once you click on the icon, the system will instantly save the current display image.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Dependence on settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Tall. | Average. | No. |
| Gestures | Tall. | High. | Incorporation required |
| Curtain. | Medium | High. | No. |
Using a curtain also allows you to quickly jump to a screenshot you just took if you click on the notification immediately after you create it, which eliminates the need to search for a file in the gallery if your goal is to send it to an interlocutor immediately or edit it. The notification interface on Redmi 9 is adapted for quick access to basic functions, making this method very popular.
Voice control and Google Assistant
In the age of smart assistants, you can control your smartphone without touching, which is especially convenient when your hands are busy or dirty. Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports Google Assistant, which can execute a command to take a screenshot on a voice request. To activate, just say “Ok Google” or press the home button (if it is configured) to launch the assistant.
Once activated, clearly say “Take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot.” The system recognizes the request, emits an audible signal, and saves an image of the current state of the display. This method may be a little slower than using buttons, but it demonstrates the power of voice input and integration of Google services into the manufacturer’s shell.
⚠️ Attention: Voice control requires an active Internet connection and a running microphone, and may not work properly in noisy rooms or with quiet pronunciation of commands.
In addition, some use cases may restrict the voice assistant for security or privacy reasons, such as in banking applications or when viewing protected content, the assistant may refuse to execute the command, but for normal browser or social media tasks, this remains an excellent alternative.
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The function of a long screenshot (scroll)
One of the most useful features for Xiaomi Redmi 9 users is the ability to create long screenshots covering multiple scroll screens. It is an indispensable tool for saving long correspondence in messengers, web pages, contact lists or email correspondence. A standard image captures only the visible area, but the scroll mode allows you to “stitch” the image vertically.
To take advantage of this feature, first take a regular screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures). Immediately after that, in the upper right corner of the thumbnail that appears, click on the icon designated as “Scroll” (often looks like a down arrow or two arrows).
- 📜 Click the “Scroll” button immediately after you create a regular screenshot.
- 🛑 Touch the screen at any time to stop the capture in the right place.
- 💾 Save the final image, which will be automatically cropped at the edges.
If the content is too long, the system can break it up into several parts on its own or crop the end.Scroll mode can also work incorrectly in applications with dynamically loadable content, where new elements only appear when they reach the bottom of the page.
☑️ Checking readiness for a long screenshot
Automation of the process through the help buttons
For users who take screenshots very often, there is the option of assigning this feature to a long press of one of the physical buttons or running through a special application.The MIUI shell allows you to assign actions to a long press of the turn off or volume button, although in recent versions of Android this is often reserved to call Google Assistant.
An alternative solution is to use a Security app or third-party utilities to create shortcuts. You can add a Screenshot widget to your desktop, turning the image creation into a one-click icon. There are special cases with additional buttons that, through a Bluetooth connection, can emulate a screen capture command, which turns a physical accessory into a powerful control tool.
Consider settings through the special features menu. Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special features. You can find button settings or quick access menus where customization is allowed. However, built-in tools can be limited, and full automation often requires third-party solutions from Google Play.
⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party screenshot management apps requires broad permissions, which could potentially reduce the level of security of personal data on the device.
Automation is justified in professional activities, where you need to take hundreds of screenshots a day for reports or testing interfaces. For the average user, standard methods are enough, which are already optimized by Xiaomi engineers to work without delay and failure.
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The combination of methods (buttons + gestures + long screenshot) gives maximum flexibility and allows you to solve 99% of tasks on saving information from the screen.
Where to find and how to edit saved photos
Once you have successfully taken a picture, the file is stored in the device’s memory. The standard path to the folder looks like Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots. Also, all images automatically enter the Gallery app, a separate Screenshots album, where they are sorted by date of creation.
Once you've created a screenshot, while the thumbnail is hanging, you can click on it to go into editing mode. The built-in MIUI editor offers a wide range of tools: cropping, overlaying, hand-drawing, adding stickers and blurring sensitive information. The editor's toolkit is powerful enough to get by without installing additional apps from the store.
If you missed editing right after you took the shot, open the image in the gallery and click the Change button (usually the pencil or slider icon) and the same features are available, as well as the ability to overlay filters and change color settings. After making the edits, remember to save the changes so you don't lose the edited version.