How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: full ways

Modern Redmi smartphones, including the popular 9A, have the widest functionality to instantly capture what is happening on the display. Users often face the need to save correspondence, important information from the web browser or an interesting moment from the game. The MIUI operating system, which is the shell for Android on these devices, implemented many methods for creating screenshots, making the process as convenient as possible for everyone.

However, not all gadget owners are aware of hidden possibilities or alternative ways to create screenshots, relying only on the standard key combination. Understanding all the options available will allow you not only to take pictures, but also instantly edit them, send or save folders. In this article, we will discuss in detail each method, from physical buttons to advanced gestures, so you can choose the most suitable for you.

Using physical buttons to create a picture

The most common and time-tested method that works on the vast majority of Android devices, including the Xiaomi Redmi 9A. It requires no pre-tuning and is available immediately after the phone is turned on. To implement this method, you need to simultaneously press two keys: the Power button and the Volume Down button.

It is important to keep the right rhythm of pressing: you press the buttons simultaneously and briefly, as if making a quick click. If you press them too long, instead of taking a screenshot, you can start a shutdown menu or activate the voice assistant. After successful execution of the action, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, and at the top of the display will appear a thumbnail of the created image.

This is considered universal because it works even when the touchscreen is temporarily unresponsive or the system has crashed, but it may not be the most convenient one-handed method, especially on large-screen models.

⚠️ Note: Do not hold the buttons pinched for more than one second, otherwise instead of a screenshot, the menu will open to reboot or turn off the device.

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If you can't press the buttons at the same time, try pressing the volume button lightly first, and then a split second later, the power button, which helps synchronize the press.

Setting and using a swipe with three fingers

For those who are uncomfortable reaching for buttons or prefer one-handed control, the MIUI shell features a handy three-finger swipe feature. This is one of the quickest ways to take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, which requires pre-activation in the system settings. To enable this option, go to the Settings menu, then select the "Additional" section and find the "Screenshot" option.

In the menu that opens, you need to activate the switch next to the "Three Fingers Swipe" sign, and once you turn on this feature, just swipe three fingers down the screen at any time, and the system will instantly capture the image, which is especially useful when watching news feeds or reading long articles.

It’s worth noting that this gesture may conflict with other actions in some apps or games, and if you notice that the swipe has stopped working in a particular program, you may have another control reserved there.

Creating screenshots through the control panel

A third way that is often overlooked is to use a built-in widget in the "Stork" of notifications.This method is ideal if the phone buttons are faulty or you're holding the device in the dock. To access the control panel, you need to swipe your finger from the top edge of the screen down (sometimes you need a double swipe to fully open the menu).

Among the many icons, find a button called "Screenshot" or a scissor icon. If you don't see it on the first screen, flip the panel to the right or press the edit button (usually a pencil or three dot icon) to add a shortcut to a prominent place. Pressing this icon instantly creates a snapshot of the current state of the display.

The advantage of this method is that it is completely software-based and does not depend on the physical state of the volume buttons or power, and it is a safe option for devices with worn mechanical elements.

Voice control and Screenshots app

Modern technology allows you to control your smartphone without touching it with voice commands. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, you can use Google's voice assistant or the built-in Mi Voice. Just say the phrase "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot," and the device will execute a command. To work this feature, you need the phone to be connected to the Internet and the settings have voice activation allowed.

In addition, the standard MIUI application suite often features a separate Screenshots app, which allows you not only to take new pictures, but also to manage existing ones by cropping them or overlaying text. Running an application through a search system can also contain a button to quickly create a new image.

Voice control is especially important for people with disabilities or when hands are busy, but in noisy environments, command recognition may not work properly.

The function of extended screenshot and scrolling

One of the most useful features in Xiaomi’s ecosystem is the ability to create “long” screenshots that capture page content outside the visible area, which is indispensable when you save instant messengers, long articles or contact lists. After you create a regular screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail will appear at the top of the screen.

In this thumbnail, you have to click on the Scroll button (the icon with two arrows down). The device will automatically start scrolling down the page, taking consecutive pictures and gluing them into one long picture, the process will stop when you touch the screen or when the content of the page is over.

This feature saves a lot of time, because you don't have to take dozens of individual frames and then manually connect them, but it's worth remembering that the quality of the final image can be lower than that of a regular screenshot, due to compression.

⚠️ Note: The scroll function does not work in applications where content is updated dynamically (such as TikTok’s endless feed or Instagram) because the system cannot correctly determine the end of the page.

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A long screenshot is the best way to save a correspondence history or a recipe from a website so as not to lose context and sequence.

Editing and managing saved files

Right after you create an image, you have a floating thumbnail window in the top right corner, and you click on it, and you get into editing mode, where you have the basic tools -- cropping, drawing, adding text and stickers -- that allow you to quickly highlight important information before you send it to the person you're talking to.

All images taken are automatically saved in the gallery, and you can find them by opening the Gallery app and going to the Screenshots album. In the file manager, the path to them is usually like internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots or MIUI → Gallery → cloud → screenshots, if synchronization is enabled.

Third-party applications can be used to fine-tune the quality and format of the stored images, but standard MIUI tools are usually sufficient for household tasks.

Table of comparison of methods of creating images

To make it easier for you to navigate the methods, we have prepared a summary table that compares their main characteristics, which will help you choose the best option for a particular situation.

Frequent Questions and Challenges (FAQ)