How to fix the screen on the Xiaomi phone: from screenshot to turn lock

There are many ways to capture the screen on Xiaomi’s smartphone, from a basic screenshot to recording video from the display or blocking automatic rotation. MIUI. For example, in Redmi Note 12 there is a gesture for a quick screenshot with three fingers, and in the POCO F5 — separate menu for recording gameplay with microphone.

In this article, we will analyze all the ways of “fixing” the screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO — From the standard to the little-known, let's focus on the nuances for the different versions. MIUI (including MIUI 14 Android 13/14) And we'll explain why sometimes the functions don't work, and if you have to save a frame from a video, block the screen from turning while you're watching it, or record gameplay, here's a solution.

1. How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi: 4 ways

Screenshot is the easiest way to capture the current state of the screen. Xiaomi has at least 4 options, and their availability depends on the model and version. MIUI.

🔹 Method 1: Classical button combination

The universal method for all Xiaomi smartphones, including old models like Redmi 4X or Mi A1:

1. Open the screen you want (like a WhatsApp dialog or a map in Google Maps).
2. Press the Volume Down at the same time + Eating and holding 1-2 seconds.
3. A save animation will appear, and in the notification panel there is a screenshot thumbnail.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) the combination can only work when you press the buttons simultaneously. If you press the buttons one by one, the screenshot will not be taken.

🔹 Method 2: Three finger gestures

The function is available on most devices with MIUI 10 and newer, to turn it on:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Gestures → Screenshot with three fingers.
2. Activate the switch.
3. Now swipe three fingers on the screen from top to bottom – the screenshot will be saved automatically.

💡 Tip: If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other features (e.g., Global Swipe Search Down).

🔹 Method 3: Through the Quick Settings Panel

V MIUI 12/13/14 There's a screenshot button in the notification curtain:

1. Deploy the notification bar in full (swipe down twice).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Edit.
3. Find the screenshot button and drag it to the active area.

🔹 Method 4: Voice Assistant

If you have Google Assistant or Xiao enabled AI (In Chinese, you can say that:

• 🎤 OK, Google, take a screenshot (in English: Take a screenshot).
• 🎤 (Xiao AI Chinese Xiaomi).

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands are unstable if the screen assistant is disabled in the security settings (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Display over other apps).

2.How to record a screen on Xiaomi: recording video from the display

If the screenshot captures a static frame, the screen recording saves dynamic content — for example, gameplay, TikTok videos or app errors. Xiaomi has a built-in tool, but it needs to be pre-configured.

🔹 Method 1: Embedded screen recording

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Deploy the notification bar and find the Screen Record button (if not, add via Edit).
2. Click on it and confirm the start of the recording (the countdown timer will appear 3 seconds).
3. To stop the recording, pull the curtain down and press Stop or tap the red indicator in the upper right corner.

📌 Recording settings:

• 🎤 Turn on/off microphone: Click on microphone icon before recording.
• 📱 Show touch: activate in the recording settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Screen recording → Show touch).
• 🎞️ Permission: by default — 1080p, On some models (e.g. Redmi 10) you can choose from the 720p save space.

🔹 Method 2: Record gameplay in Game Turbo

If you want to record a game (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact, use the built-in Game Turbo tool:

1. Open the game – in the upper right corner will appear a floating panel Game Turbo.
2. Click on the icon. 🎥 Recording.
3. Select quality (e.g. 60) FPS smooth-video).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3) Game Turbo is blocked in screenshot-protected apps (banking programs, Netflix).

🔹 Method 3: Third-party applications

If the built-in tools don’t suit you, try:

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder – supports recording from the webcam and drawing on the screen.
• 🎮 Mobizen – Optimized for streaming games.
• 🔍 DU Recorder – allows recording with permission before 4K (on supported devices).

Important: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and Android 13+ Third-party screen recording applications may require additional permissions in special access settings (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Display over other apps).

3. How to block screen rotation on Xiaomi

Automatically rotating the screen is convenient for watching videos, but annoying when reading or working with documents. There are several ways to block orientation on Xiaomi - temporarily or permanently.

🔹 Method 1: The button in the notification panel

The fastest method:

1. Open the notification curtain.
2. Find the Turn button (the icon with the phone and arrow).
3. Click on it - the turn will be blocked in portrait mode.

🔹 Method 2: System settings

If there is no button in the curtain, turn it on like this:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Autoturn.
2. Turn off the Autoturn switch.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) in the screen settings there can be a separate item Block orientation - turn it on for permanent fixation.

🔹 Method 3: A gesture to block

V MIUI 13/14 You can make a gesture to quickly block the turn:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Gestures → Blocking orientation.
2. Select a gesture (e.g. double-tapping on the back of Xiaomi) 11T).

🔹 Method 4: Forced Portrait Mode for Individual Applications

If you only need to block a turn in one app (for example, Instagram):

1. Install the Set Orientation app from Google Play.
2. Open the desired application, then expand the Set Orientation panel and select Portait.

📌 Exceptions: Some apps (such as YouTube or Google Maps) ignore the turn-blocking and force the landscape mode when playing video or navigation.

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If the autorotation is not working properly (for example, the screen turns on its own), calibrate the gyroscope sensor to Settings. → The phone. → Diagnostics → Sensor test.

4. How to fix the screen on the installation screen or in recovery

Sometimes you need to lock the screen in non-standard modes, like taking a screenshot in Fastboot or Recovery, and the standard methods don't work here, but there are workarounds.

🔹 Method 1: Screenshot in Recovery Mode (TWRP)

If the phone is installed custom TWRP Recovery:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. In TWRP, select Advanced → File Manager.
3. Move to the /sdcard/Pictures/Screenshots and press Select. → Screenshot.

🔹 Method 2: Photo screen through ADB

For screenshots in Fastboot or standard Recovery:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open Command Prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
2. Enter the command adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
3. Download the file on PC: adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

⚠️ Attention: For work ADB You need to turn on the debugging USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).

🔹 Method 3: Video capture through the camera

If the digital methods do not work (for example, in the mode of EDL), Take a picture of the screen with another camera:

• 📸 Use macro mode to avoid glare.
• 💡 Direct additional light to the screen at an angle of 45°.
• 🔍 Increase the scale so that the text is readable.

5. Why screen fixation on Xiaomi doesn't work: common problems

If screenshots are not saved, screen recording is interrupted or the turn is not blocked, the reasons may be different - from bugs MIUI hardware-limited.

🔹 The problem with screen recording in games

On some models (for example, Black Shark 4), recording via Game Turbo can be lagging.

• 🔧 Downgrade the recording permission to 720p.
• 🔋 Connect charging – recording consumes a lot of power.
• 📱 Close the background applications through Security → Optimization.

🔹 Error: “I failed to save the screenshot»

Often occurs due to:

• 📁 A damaged folder. Pictures/Screenshots — rename her in Screenshots_old and reboot the phone.
• 🛡️ Antivirus that blocks access to memory – add a folder in the exceptions.
• 🔄 Conflict with the theme – return the standard theme to Settings → Theme.

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If the problem with the fixing of the screen appeared after the update MIUI, Try resetting the Screen app settings in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Screen. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

6. Alternative ways of fixing the screen

Beyond the standard features, Xiaomi has less obvious screen fixing techniques that can be useful in non-standard situations.

🔹 Method 1: Reading mode to block content

If you want to capture text on the screen (such as a recipe or instruction), use Reading mode:

1. Open the desired page in the browser or document.
2. Deploy the notification bar and click Reading (book icon).
3. The screen will be locked in portrait mode and the text will be optimized for reading.

🔹 Method 2: Floating window for multitasking

If you want to lock a part of the screen (such as a map) over another application:

1. Open the app (e.g. Google Maps).
2. Click on the app icon in the multitasking bar and select Floating Window.
3. The window is fixed on top of other applications.

⚠️ Warning: Floating windows are not available on all models. POCO M4 Pro and old Redmi this feature may not be available.

🔹 Method 3: Capture the screen through Mi Share

If you need to transfer the contents of the screen to another device without saving:

1. Enable Mi Share on both devices (Settings) → Connection and sharing → Mi Share).
2. On the source phone, select Transfer the screen.
3. On the second device, confirm reception - the screen will be duplicated in real time.

🔹 Method 4: Using Second Space

If you want to record the screen status in a “clean” profile (for example, for demonstration):

1. Create Second Space in Settings → Second Space.
2. Set up the screen you want (for example, the main page with the weather widget).
3. Switch between swipe profiles by fingerprint (if configured).

7. Comparison of screen fixing methods on different Xiaomi models

Not all features are available on all Xiaomi devices, for example, screen recording with internal sound is supported only on flagships (Xiaomi 13, Mix Fold 2), and a three-finger gesture may not be available on budget Redmis.

💡 Conclusion: Flagship models (Xiaomi 13, Mix, Pad) offer maximum functionality, while budget Redmi and Pad models offer the most functionality. POCO Often devoid of internal sound recording or floating windows.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen fixing on Xiaomi