How to take a picture of the screen of Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphones today are not just communication devices, but powerful multimedia centers where users constantly exchange information. In the process of active use of the gadget, it often becomes necessary to save a visual copy of what is happening on the display. Whether it is correspondence in the messenger, a route map or just a funny meme from the social network, the ability to quickly take a screenshot is a basic skill. On Redmi and POCO smartphones, this feature is implemented as flexibly as possible, offering dozens of options for performing the same action.

Many device owners still use the classic button method, without even knowing there are more convenient and faster ways. The interface of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS hides a lot of tools for improving productivity. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available methods for creating screenshots so that you can choose the most suitable for your situation. From physical buttons to eye control, we will consider every nuance.

Classical method: button combination

The most common and common way for most Android users is to press physical keys simultaneously. On Xiaomi smartphones, this bundle works steadily and requires no pre-tuning. To get the result, you need to simultaneously press the on button (located on the side edge) and the volume button. Press it briefly, literally for a fraction of a second, otherwise you can activate the off menu or control volume.

If you did it right, the device would produce a characteristic camera shutter sound, and a thumbnail of the image would appear in the top corner of the screen, which is universal and works even when the touch screen temporarily stops responding to touch, but it has one major drawback: the need to reach with two fingers, which is uncomfortable with using the phone with one hand.

It's important to remember the physical integrity of the buttons. Excessive pressure can lead to loosening of the key mechanisms, especially on older models. Try to make the presses confident, but not too strong, so as not to damage the hardware components of the gadget.

⚠️ Note: If the screenshot fails, check if the buttons are blocked in pocket mode or the locker app, and the combination may not work in some secure applications, such as banking clients.

Gesture control: three fingers down

For those who appreciate speed and elegance, Xiaomi has introduced a handy gesture method, which is simple: you need to swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen, which instantly captures the current content of the display, but by default, this feature is often disabled, and you need to activate it in the system settings.

To enable this option, go to the settings menu, select "Additional Features" and find "Screenshots." You need to activate the "Three fingers" switch. Once you turn on, you can take pictures in one touch, which is especially convenient when browsing long web pages or correspondence. The gesture works smoothly and requires little effort.

Using gestures frees your hands from having to search for physical buttons, which makes the process more hygienic and quicker. This is especially true if the volume buttons on your device are awkward or stiff. Once you master this technique, you will be surprised how you lived without it before.

Creating screenshots through the notification curtain

A third popular method involves using a quick access panel known as a curtain, which is ideal in situations where you hold your phone with one hand and you can touch the screen with the other, and you first need to unlock the device and lower the top curtain of the menu down to open the control panel.

In the quick access icon list, look for an icon called "Screenshot" (usually a scissor or a screen image). If you don't see it on the first page, swipe left to reveal the full list of widgets. One tap on this icon will instantly capture the current image on the screen, which eliminates any physical impact on the body buttons.

The control panel in the MIUI 13, MIUI 14 and HyperOS shells is fully customizable. You can change the layout of the icons by adding the most important features to the top row for quick access, allowing you to create a personalized interface that is tailored to your usage habits.

Long screenshot: Scrolling the page

Often, a single screen is not enough to store important information, such as a correspondence in a messenger or an article in a browser. For such cases, Xiaomi smartphones have a feature called "Long Screenshot" or "Scroll". After you create a normal screenshot (any of the methods described above), a thumbnail appears in the corner.

In this thumbnail, you have to click the "Scroll" button (usually at the bottom, it looks like a down arrow) and the screen will automatically scroll down, capturing all new content in one long image. You can stop the process at any time by clicking on the screen, or wait for the end of the page. It's an indispensable tool for saving checks, tickets and long dialogues.

The system automatically glues multiple images into a single file, removing duplicate interface elements. The quality of the final file remains high and the text is readable. However, it is worth considering that too long images may not be displayed correctly in some messengers or require compression when sent.

Voice control and assistants

Technology is moving forward, and modern smartphones allow you to control many of the functions of your voice. If you're busy or you're far from your phone, you can use Google Assistant or Xiao AI (in Chinese versions), just say the phrase "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Screenshot", and the system will execute the command.

This feature requires that the phone be unlocked and connected to the Internet (for Google Assistant), and the assistant settings must allow the appropriate access rights, which may seem slower than the buttons, but in certain scenarios it becomes the only option.

Voice control is particularly useful for people with disabilities or in situations where touching the screen is undesirable (for example, when working with dirty hands in gloves, if the screen reacts), this demonstrates a high level of integration of artificial intelligence into the user’s everyday tasks.

Where to look and how to edit pictures

Once you've taken a picture of the screen, the system automatically saves it to the gallery, and usually a separate album is created for screenshots called Screenshots or Screenshots, and you can find it in the standard Gallery app, and there's a basic version available, where you can cut the extra edges, add text, draw arrows, or blur sensitive information before sending it.

The editor in MIUI and HyperOS is quite functional, it allows you to quickly highlight an important part of the image, add a number or cross out an extra one. This eliminates the need to install third-party applications for processing photos. All changes are saved either as a new file or rewrite the original, depending on your choice.

Files take up space in the internal memory of the device. If you take hundreds of screenshots every day, they can steal a few gigabytes of space, check the folder with screenshots regularly and delete the unnecessary ones so you don't have enough space to install system updates.

⚠️ Note: When sending screenshots via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), they are compressed by default, losing quality. To send the original, choose the option "Document" or "No compression".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Screenshots are a powerful tool for working with information, but do not forget to periodically clean the gallery so as not to overload the memory of the smartphone with unnecessary files.