How to Take a Screenshot of Xiaomi Mi 6: All Working Ways in 2026

The Xiaomi Mi 6, released in 2017, is still popular with users thanks to its powerful hardware and custom firmware support. But even experienced owners sometimes wonder how to take a screenshot when standard methods don’t work. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to create screenshots on the Mi 6, from classic button combinations to little-known MIUI features and workarounds when crashes.

The feature of the model is the lack of a physical Menu button, which confuses beginners, and after the firmware updates, the menu can change, and gesture controls are disabled by default. We tested each method on Mi 6 with MIUI 12.5 and Android 9 Pie (the latest official version for this device) to ensure that the instructions work.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most reliable method that works on any version of MIUI is to press physical buttons simultaneously. On the Xiaomi Mi 6, this is:

• 🔘 Volume down (Volume down) + Power (Power)
• 🕒 Hold both buttons for exactly 1 second – a longer press will trigger the off menu.
• 📁 Screenshot saved in folder Pictures/Screenshots or DCIM/Screenshots.

If the screenshot is not created:

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (e.g. LineageOS), this combination may conflict with the Fastboot function. Check if the debugging mode is activated. USB.

The buttons do not stick and press clearly |

The screen is not locked with a password or a pattern lock |

The phone has enough free memory (minimum 50 MB) |

Button blocking apps (such as Button Mapper) are disabled

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On the Mi 6 with worn buttons (a common problem after 5+ years of use), the combination can work in a few times.

1. Try pressing the buttons a little ahead of time – first Volume Down, after 0.3 seconds Power.
2. Use virtual buttons (in the next section).

2. Screenshot via notification panel

MIUI has a built-in screenshot button, but it's hidden by default, so you can activate it.

1. Turn the notification bar swipe down.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ («Edit»).
3. Find the "Screenshot" tile (icon) 📸) And drag it to the active area.

Now to create a screenshot:

1. Deploy the notification panel.
2. Slap the icon. 📸 — The screen will flash and the picture will remain.

If the tile disappeared after the MIUI update, reset the notification bar settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (⋮) → Reset settings

3. "Three fingers down" gesture (only for MIUI)

Xiaomi Mi 6 supports gesture screenshots, but the feature is disabled by default.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the switch "Scan screen with three fingers".
3. Select the direction of the swipe (usually Down).

Now to create a screenshot:

1. Touch the screen with three fingers at the same time.
2. Swipe down (or up if you change the setting).
3. The screen blinks, the picture is ready.

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If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other gestures (e.g. Swipe down for the notification panel). Turn off the extra ones in Gesture settings → Motions

This method is convenient for:

• 🎮 Screenshots in games (does not cover the screen with buttons).
• 📱 Quickly save information without searching for buttons.
• 🔧 Working with faulty physical keys.

⚠️ Note: On some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), gesture screenshots may not work due to the lack of Xiaomi drivers.

4. Voice command (Google Assistant)

If you have Google Assistant activated, you can take a screenshot with your voice:

1. Say OK, Google or hold the Home button.
2. Say the command: "Take a screenshot."
3. Confirm permission to access the screen (when you first use it).

This method works even on a locked screen (if voice unlock is enabled in the security settings).

• ❌ Does not work in banking applications and some instant messengers (due to security policy).
• ❌ Requires an internet connection to process the command.
• ❌ Can conflict with Mi Assistant (turn it off in Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Mi Assistant).

Button combination |

Notification panel |

Three finger gesture |

Voice assistant |

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5. Alternative methods (if nothing works)

If the standard methods don’t work, try these workarounds:

Method 1: Screenshot Touch Appendix

The utility from Google Play adds a floating button for screenshots:

1. Install Screenshot Touch.
2. Give permission to overlay over other windows.
3. Set the button position and its transparency.

Method 2: ADB-Team (for advanced users)

If the phone is connected to a PC, you can take a screenshot via ADB:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the device.

• 🖥️ Included Debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools on PC.

Method 3: Recovery Mode (TWRP)

If the phone is not turned on, but there is a custom recovery (for example, TWRP), you can take a screenshot even when it is not working:

1. Download to TWRP (hold Power + Volume Up when enabled).
2. Select Advanced → Screenshot.
3. The file will be saved to the memory card in the /TWRP/SCREENSHOTS folder.

6. Where can I find the screenshots taken?

By default, screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 6 are saved to:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/


or




/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/

To open the folder quickly:

1. Open the File Manager app.
2. Go to the Images section → Screenshots.
3. Or type in Screenshots search.

If the screenshots are not displayed:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes indexing files is lost.
• 📂 Check Hidden Folders (enable the display of Hidden Files in File Manager settings).
• 🗑️ Make sure that files are not deleted by cleaner applications (e.g. Clean Master).

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On Mi 6 with root rights, screenshots can be saved to the cloud automatically. To do this, install FolderSync and set up Screenshots folder sync with Google Drive or Mi Cloud.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even on a good Xiaomi Mi 6, you can have problems with screenshots.

If screenshots are taken but not saved in the gallery:

1. Check if the Screenshots folder is hidden (use Total Commander or FX File Explorer).
2. Update the Gallery app through Google Play.
3. Reset the Media Storage app settings (Settings → Apps → Show Everything → Media Storage → Storage → Reset).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions