How to Take a Screenshot of Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi and Redmi have powerful features that allow you to not only communicate and have fun, but also effectively save information from the screen. The ability to quickly take a screenshot is a basic skill that every gadget owner needs to save correspondence, tickets, game moments or instructions. The MIUI operating system and the new HyperOS have many ways to accomplish this task, from classic buttons to smart gestures.

Users often look for alternatives to standard methods, as buttons can be uncomfortable or physically damaged. Fortunately, the company's engineers have a flexible control system that allows you to customize the device to your habits. In this article, we will examine all the options available, including hidden editor functions, which are not known to everyone.

Regardless of the model of your device, whether it is a budget Redmi Note or flagship Xiaomi 14, the principles of the image capture system remain similar. However, there may be slight differences in the interface or the location of controls.

Classical method: button combination

The most common and reliable way to do this is to work even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or the software interface is blocked. To create a screenshot, you need to simultaneously press the volume down and lock button. This combination of Volume + Power has been the standard for Android devices for many years.

It's important to press buttons at the same time, but without fanaticism. Excessive force can damage mechanical switches, especially on older models with worn buttons. Enough light but clear press, which the system recognizes as a command to capture an image.

⚠️ Note: If you press these buttons too long (more than that) 2-3 Seconds), instead of screenshots, the device shutdown or restart menu can be triggered, which is standard security behavior.

After the action is successful, you will hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera (if the sound is on) and see an animation of the screen curling in the corner of the display. At this point, a notification with a thumbnail will appear at the top of the screen, which allows you to immediately go to edit or share a file.

Using three fingers for quick grip

For those who are uncomfortable reaching for buttons or using one hand, MIUI has a handy gesture: swipe three fingers down the center of the screen and the system will instantly take a picture, a feature that is especially useful when browsing long pages in a browser or social networks.

To activate this option, you need to go to the settings. Follow the Settings path → Additional features → Screenshots. Here you need to find the "Three-finger screenshot" and move the switch to the active position.

It’s worth noting that the gesture may not work in some applications that have their own protection against copying content or use three-finger swipes for other actions, in which case the system will ignore the gesture, and you will have to use an alternative method.

• 📱 The gesture works on most Redmi models and POCO current-proof.
• ⚙️ The sensitivity of the gesture can be calibrated in special engineering menus, but it requires caution.
• 🚫 The feature can be disabled in Do Not Disturb mode or in some game profiles.

Control through the notification curtain

If the buttons are busy or damaged, a great solution is a software switch in the control center. Swipe from top to bottom of the upper right corner of the screen to open the curtain, and find the Screenshot icon. It usually looks like a scissor or a screen image.

This method is ideal for Xiaomi Pad tablets or devices with large diagonals, where reaching the volume buttons can be physically difficult, and it is convenient to take screenshots through the curtain when the phone is lying on the table or fixed in the holder.

You can move the icon to the top of the quick access bar for even more convenient use. Just hold the screenshot icon in the curtain and drag it to the curtain panel, which will save time when you often need to save information.

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If the screenshot icon is not in the curtain, click on the pencil or edit button in the menu corner to add it from the list of available switches.

In some versions of the shell, clicking on this icon may open an additional menu that suggests selecting a capture area or a long screenshot mode, which makes the method through the curtain more functional than simply pressing the buttons.

Voice control and Google Assistant

Modern technology allows you to control your smartphone without touch using voice commands. If you have Google Assistant enabled or Xiao AI built-in voice assistant (in Chinese versions), you can just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot."

This is especially true in situations where hands are busy or dirty, such as during cooking or repairs. The phone recognizes the command and captures the current image on the screen.

Setting up voice control requires pre-preparedness. Make sure that in the settings of Google → Settings for Google apps → Voice commands are allowed to perform actions on a locked screen or in any applications.

Not only is voice-use convenient, it's also a great example of how artificial intelligence makes everyday tasks easier. But privacy is a good thing to remember: don't use this method to store sensitive data in the presence of outsiders who may be listening to the command.

The function of a long screenshot (scroll)

One of the most useful features of MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots that capture the entire page, not just the visible area, which is indispensable when saving correspondence in messengers, articles in the browser or long lists of products.

Immediately after you take a regular screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail will appear in the upper right corner. Click on the "Scroll" button below the image. The device will automatically scroll down the page, taking consecutive pictures.

The process will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the page, or you can interrupt it manually by touching the screen.The resulting image will be "stitched" into one long file that is easy to read and transmit.

It is important to understand that not all applications support this feature: static images, videos or secure banking applications will not scroll, and the system will give a message that the action is impossible to perform.

Quality and format of preservation

In advanced settings, you can find parameters that affect the quality and format of the images you store. By default, screenshots are saved in PNG format, which provides high quality lossless, but takes up more space than JPG.

For most users, the PNG format is optimal because it clearly conveys text and graphics to the interface. However, if you take hundreds of screenshots daily and save space, you may want to consider converting or using third-party apps for optimization.

The path to additional settings can vary depending on the Android version. Often these options are hidden in the Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (multiple tap opens up advanced features) or in the developer menu.

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The PNG format provides the best quality for text and interfaces, but takes up more memory compared to JPG.

You can also set the settings to turn off the shutter sound or vibration when you take a picture, if you want to do it in a way that's not visible to others, just turn the corresponding sliders to the off position in the sound and vibration menu.

Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

All images created are automatically saved in the standard Gallery app in a separate Screenshots album, and the Scrolling Screenshots folder is also located there if you have used the long-grab feature.

Physically, files are located in internal memory along the path /Pictures/Screenshots/. Knowing this path, you can connect your phone to your computer and copy files through the file manager, bypassing cloud services.

For clarity, consider the main parameters, which can vary depending on the model of the device and settings:

Regularly cleaning the folder with screenshots helps free up space on the device, as these files often accumulate in large quantities and clog up memory.Use built-in cleaning tools or third-party utilities to remove duplicates.

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