How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 7

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 7 often face the need to quickly save an image of what is happening on the display. Whether it is an important screenshot of correspondence, saving a ticket to a concert or fixing an error in the application, the ability to take screenshots is a basic skill for any Android user. The MIUI operating system that is installed on the device has many convenient ways to perform this task, each of which has its advantages depending on the situation.

Modern interfaces allow you to choose the most comfortable method, from the classic combination of physical buttons to advanced gestures and voice commands. Understanding all the options available greatly speeds up the work with the gadget and makes interaction with the operating system more flexible. In this article, we will discuss each method in detail so that you can choose the one that is right for you for daily use.

Classical method using physical buttons

The most common and common way to create screenshots on MIUI-enclosed smartphones is to use a combination of mechanical keys, which works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or the software interface is blocked. To do this, you need to press the volume button and the device turn on simultaneously. It is important to press them synchronously, but without long retention, since a long press can trigger the switch-off menu or voice assistant.

The success of the operation is confirmed by the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is on) and short-term vibration. The screen will instantly appear a smaller copy of the image taken in the upper right or left corner, depending on the firmware version. If the image did not appear, you may have pressed buttons at too long intervals or one of them was pinched ahead of time, this method is considered the most reliable, since it is hardware integrated into the system and works at the level of the Android kernel.

⚠️ Warning: Don't keep the buttons pinched too long. Prolonged simultaneous pressing of volume and power on some versions MIUI It can cause a forced reboot of the device or start Recovery mode, which will interrupt your current work.

Physical buttons are especially useful when you need to take multiple snapshots in a row, such as while keeping a long correspondence. However, for users who often carry a phone in a case with thick sides, mechanical pressing can be difficult.

Creating a screenshot through the Quick Settings menu

If you find the buttons uncomfortable or damaged, the system offers a great software analog. The notification curtain in Xiaomi Redmi 7 contains a set of quick switches, among which is the screenshot icon. To use this method, you swipe from top to bottom to open the notification bar, and then find the corresponding icon. It can be located on the first page or hidden in the second row of icons, available after the swipe to the right.

Once you click on the icon, the system automatically creates a snapshot of the current contents of the screen, which is ideal for situations where the phone is lying on the table and you don't want to reach the buttons from the side, and it eliminates the risk of accidentally lubricating the image with your fingers at the time of copy creation, which sometimes happens when you sloppy press physical keys. The curtain functionality is part of the system application Security, which guarantees its stability.

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If you use this method frequently, edit the Quick Settings Panel: click on the edit icon (usually in the form of a pencil or three stripes) and drag the Screenshot icon to the top row for quick access.

But there's a big caveat to this method: the Quick Settings menu overlaps part of the screen, so you can't take a screenshot of the menu itself, you'll get a desktop image under the curtain. You'll still have to use a button combination or other methods described below to capture the content of the settings, but it's ideal for storing content in apps, browsers or games.

Gesture control and triple tapping

MIUI is famous for its customization capabilities, and gesture management is no exception. One of the most elegant ways to take a screenshot on Redmi 7 is triple tapping on the screen. This feature is not activated by default, so you need to turn it on in the settings. To do this, go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot (or Settings → Advanced Settings → Screenshot depending on the Android version) and activate the Three Finger Switch.

After activation, it is enough to swipe three fingers from top to bottom on the screen or just knock on it three times (setting depends on the specific version of the firmware) to instantly get a picture. This is especially useful for users with large smartphones, when it is physically impossible to reach the top buttons with one hand. Gestures work in almost all applications, except for some secure banking programs and video players with a single hand. DRM-protection.

• 👆 Tap three fingers allows you to take screenshots without changing the grip of the device.
• 🎨 Spending three fingers down can open the menu of an extended screenshot with a selection of the area.
• ⚙️ The sensitivity of the gesture can be adjusted in the settings menu if the phone reacts too often or, conversely, ignores commands.

Using gestures makes interaction with the interface more modern and faster, but it is worth considering that accidentally triple tapping while playing or watching a video can lead to unwanted creation of many unnecessary files in the gallery. If you notice that screenshots are created by themselves, just turn off this option in the settings.

Voice control via Google Assistant

For those who prefer voice control, the Xiaomi Redmi 7 offers full integration with Google Assistant. This method is especially useful when the user's hands are busy or dirty, and touching the screen is undesirable. To use this feature, just say the activating phrase "OK, Google" or "Hey Google", and then the command "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot".

The system will instantly execute a command and save the image to a standard gallery folder. Voice control works at the operating system level, so it is effective even in applications where other methods may fail. It is also a great way to demonstrate the capabilities of the smartphone to friends or colleagues by showing how the device responds to voice commands.

It is important to note that this feature requires a stable Internet connection to work properly, since voice queries are often processed on Google servers, and the interface language and voice input must match the command language. If the phone does not respond, check the microphone settings and permissions for the Google app.

⚠️ Note: When using a voice assistant in public places, keep privacy in mind. A loud "take a screenshot" command can attract the attention of others, especially if the screen displays personal correspondence or financial data.

Long screenshot and extended features

One of the most useful features in MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots, or "scrolls." It's an indispensable tool for saving long articles, instant messengers, or lists of products in online stores. After you create a regular screenshot (any of the ways described above), a thumbnail appears at the top of the screen. Click on it, and at the bottom there will be an additional toolbar. Select the button with an arrow down or the inscription "Scroll".

The system will automatically start scrolling down the screen, stitching the images into one long tape, which will stop when you touch the screen or when you reach the end of the page, and this will save a huge amount of information in one file, which is much more convenient than taking dozens of individual shots. Files with long screenshots are saved to the same folder, but have a mark on the length of the image.

Consider that the quality of the final image can decrease slightly with strong compression if the original page is very long, and the feature may not work in applications where the content is loaded dynamically as you scroll, or in horizontal video mode. However, for most text tasks, this is the best tool in the toolbox of the Xiaomi user.

Working with the clipboard and editing

Once you've created a screenshot, the system suggests not only saving it, but also editing it or sending it. The preview menu that appears has tools for cropping, drawing, adding text and blurring sensitive information, which allows you to quickly prepare the image for submission without opening a separate photo editor. All changes apply to the copy, the original remains unchanged unless you decide to overwrite it.

Redmi 7 also supports clipboarding, and when you create a screenshot, a copy of it automatically enters the buffer, allowing you to immediately paste the image into the messenger chat or document by simply selecting the "Insert" command. This saves time by eliminating the need to go to the gallery, select a file and attach it. You can use third-party managers or built-in Gboard or MIUI Clipboard keyboard functions to manage the clipboard history.

Understanding the nuances of screen imagery allows you to use your smartphone at full capacity. Screenshot files are saved by default in the DCIM/Screenshots or MIUI/Screenshot folder depending on the file system version. Regular cleaning of this folder will help free up space, since high-resolution images can take up a significant amount of memory.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Using a combination of methods (buttons for speed, gestures for convenience, a long screenshot for three-dimensional text) makes working with a smartphone as effective as possible.