How to copy the screen on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + problem solving

How many times have you tried to save important information from the Xiaomi Redmi screen but couldn’t remember how to take a picture? Or the standard method didn’t work because of broken buttons? This article will not just list the basic combinations — we will examine all possible methods of creating screenshots, including hidden MIUI functions, gesture commands and workarounds for faulty devices.

From the classic Power + Volume Down to the little-known features like scrolling screenshots or taking a Google Assistant shot, you'll find a solution for even the most unusual situations. And if your Redmi stubbornly refuses to save the screen, at the end of the article there's a section diagnosing typical problems and fixing them.

1. Standard method: Power + Volume Down buttons

This is a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models – from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Redmi K60 Pro.

1. Open on the screen what you need to save (message, page in the browser, map, etc.).
2. Press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of the screenshot.

Where to look for the result? The image is automatically saved in the gallery in the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in Russian firmware), and it can be found through a notification: swipe down from the top of the screen and tap on the screenshot preview for quick editing or sending.

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If you have a Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or newer, try to pinch the buttons a little longer (up to 3 seconds) – this will cause an extended menu with the option of a long screenshot (scroll the page).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) Holding the buttons too long can cause the phone to turn off or activate Fastboot mode. If the screen is out, just turn the phone on again.

2.Gestural commands in MIUI (no buttons)

Xiaomi has added an alternative way to create screenshots to MIUI, using a three-finger swipe, which is convenient if the physical buttons are broken or you often take pictures with one hand.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the swipe switch with three fingers down.
3. (Optional) Enable Preview to see the thumbnail before saving.

Now to take a screenshot:

• 👆 Place three fingers on the screen (for example, index, middle and ring fingers).
• 👇 Quickly swipe them from top to bottom on the display (as if you are “shaking off” the water).
• 📸 Hear the sound of the shutter, ready!

This method works even on a locked screen (if the settings allow notifications). However, on some models (for example, Redmi A1), the gesture may conflict with other functions, in which case turn off the Swipe down for the notification bar in the gesture settings.

3. Screenshot via notification panel (MIUI 12 and later)

MIUI 12/13/14 has a quick screenshot button right in the notification curtain, useful if you need to take a late shot (for example, for a menu that disappears when you press the buttons).

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screenshot icon (scissors or camera) - if it is not there, tap on Edit and add it manually.
3. Click on the icon, then select:

• 📱 Screenshot - standard shot.
• ⏳ Screenshot with a delay (3 or 10 seconds) – to prepare the screen.
• 📜 Long screenshot – scrolling the page (works in the browser, chats).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 11 and older, this feature may not be available. Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

4. Voice commands (Google Assistant and XiaoAI)

If you have your hands busy or your sensor/buttons are not working, you can take a voice screenshot.

Method 1: Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with the phrase “OK, Google” or press the Home button (if it’s physical).
2. Say, Take a screenshot or take a picture of the screen.

Method 2: XiaoAI (Integrated Xiaomi Assistant)

1. Press the Power button for 1 second to call XiaoAI.
2. Say in Chinese or English: Take a screenshot (or for Chinese firmware).

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work if:

• 🔇 Microphone for assistants in privacy settings disabled.
• 🌐 The phone uses unofficial firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience).
• 📵 No Internet connection (required to process commands).

5. Alternative methods: ADB, applications and PC

When standard methods fail (for example, because of a screen or button breakage), advanced tools come to the rescue. Here are 3 little-known options:

Method 1: ADB (for developers)

If you have a computer and Redmi Developer Mode is enabled, you can take a screenshot through the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the phone. To turn on Developer Mode, tap 7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone.

Method 2: Screenshot applications

Google Play has a tool like Screenshot Easy or Super Screenshot that offers:

• 🎯 Timer shots.
• 🖼️ Editing directly after creation.
• 📤 Automatic upload to the cloud.

⚠️ Note: Some applications require permission to display over other windows (included in Settings) → Annexes → Without that, they can't take a picture.

Method 3: Through a computer (Vysor or Scrcpy)

Vysor or Scrcpy software allows you to control your phone from a PC and take screenshots through:

• 🖱️ Click on the camera icon in the program interface.
• 📷 Key combinations (e.g., Ctrl) + S in Scrcpy).

6. Long (scrollable) screenshots

Do you need to save an entire web page, a Telegram correspondence, or a list in Excel? MIUI has a Long Screenshot (or Scrolling Screenshot) feature.

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, click Scrolling (the icon with two arrows down).
4. Xiaomi will automatically scroll through the page and combine the footage into one long shot.

🔹 Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (e.g. Instagram, TikTok).
• 📏 Maximum length: about 5 screens (depending on model).
• 🔄 If the scroll is “hung”, try again or update the application.

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Long screenshots are saved in.png format and can weigh up to 10MB. Before sending them, it is better to compress them through Google Photos or Lightroom.

7 Problem Solving: Why You Can't Take a Screenshot

If none of these methods work, check out these common causes:

🛠️ If screenshots are not taken due to a hardware breakdown (for example, the touchscreen or power button is not working), the only way out is to connect the phone to the computer and use Scrcpy or Vysor to control from the PC.

8 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots are saved to:

• 📁 Folder: Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots (or) Pictures/Screenshots on some models).
• ☁️ Cloud: If you have synced with Mi Cloud or Google Photos enabled.

To simplify the work with screenshots:

• 🔍 Use a search in the Gallery by keyword screenshot.
• 🗑️ Set up automatic deletion of old photos via Google Photos (in storage settings).
• 📤 Enable automatic download in Telegram Saved Messages via bot @SaveToTelegramBot.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 14 and later screenshots are saved by default in.webp (not.png) format. This saves space, but some editors (like Photoshop) CS6) They don't support this format:

1. Install a file manager (such as Solid Explorer).
2. Go to Settings → Other → Screenshot format.
3. Choose PNG or JPEG.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions