How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi: All Ways for Redmi, POCO and Black Shark

There are a dozen ways to take a screenshot on a Xiaomi smartphone, from the classic button combination to voice commands and hidden MIUI shell features. But most users have only used one method for years, without even knowing that there are more convenient options for specific situations, such as how to screen a long web page whole or take a picture with one hand when the second one is busy.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create screenshots on Xiaomi in the future. 2026 year, including little-known chips for models with AMOLED-screens and devices without mechanical buttons (for example, Xiaomi Mix Fold) 3). You will also learn how to edit screenshots immediately after creation, where they are saved and why sometimes the pictures are black. 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Black Shark 5/6 and flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of MIUI or Android version, is suitable even for devices with a faulty sensor or disabled gestures.

How to do this:

1. Open on the screen what you want to screen (application, web page, dialogue in the messenger).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (on/lock) and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of saving the screenshot.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4 GT Black Shark 5 Pro, the combination may be delayed due to game mode. If the screenshot didn't work the first time, try pressing buttons at 0.5 seconds intervals instead of just at the same time.

Where to look for a finished screenshot:

• 📁 In the gallery: Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in Russian).
• 🔍 Through notification: immediately after creation, a thumbnail panel will appear - tap on it for quick editing.
• 🖼️ In file manager: the path Internal drive → Pictures → Screenshots.

2.The three-finger gesture is the fastest way

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 10 and later, and allows you to take a screenshot in one motion without pressing a button — ideal for devices with large displays (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro).

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the screenshot switch with three fingers.
3. (Optional) Enable Preview screenshot to edit the picture immediately.

How to use:

• 👆 Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (no matter which hand you use).
• 🎯 For a scrolling screenshot (long page) after the first gesture, tap on the icon ↓ toolbar.
• 🔄 If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other gestures (e.g. Swipe down for the notification bar).

💡 Useful Lifehack: If you need to take a series of screenshots in a row (for example, for instructions), turn on the option Continuous Screenshot in the gesture settings. Then after the first swipe you can repeat the gesture without pause.

3. Screenshot via Quick Ball (floating panel)

Quick Ball is a floating translucent button that appears on top of any app.It is useful if you have Xiaomi with cut-out buttons (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+) or if the physical keys are poorly pressed.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Quick Ball
2. Turn on the Quick Ball slider.
3. In the Quick Actions section, add the Screenshot icon (usually it is already there by default).
4. (Optional) Set the transparency and position of the button on the screen.

How to take a screenshot:

1. Slip the Quick Ball button (it is on the right by default).
2. In the menu that appears, select an icon. 📸 Screenshot.
3. For a long screenshot after creating a tap on Scrolling in the toolbar.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) Quick Ball may conflict with game triggers. If the button is lost in games, add the application to the exceptions in the settings.

4.Voice assistant and screenshot commands

If you have busy hands or want to take a screenshot without touching your phone, use voice commands. Xiaomi supports two options:

Method 1: Google Assistant

• 🗣️ Say, OK Google, take a screenshot (OK Google, take a screenshot).
• 🔊 If the voice assistant doesn’t respond, check if it’s enabled in Settings. → Google → Settings of Google Assistant → Voice input.

Method 2: XiaoAI (Chinese Assistant)

• 🤖 Activate XiaoAI with a long hold on the Home button (if any) or say (on Chinese firmware).
• 📸 Say it: jiétú — «screenshot»).

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If voice commands don’t work, update Google’s app to the Play Market or reinstall XiaoAI through Settings → Apps → App Management.

📌 Limitations:

• ❌ Voice screenshots don’t work in banking apps and some games (due to security restrictions).
• ❌ On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Google Assistant can be disabled – use XiaoAI.

5. Screenshot in Game Mode (Game Turbo)

If you’re trying to take a screenshot while playing (like in Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile), standard methods may not work because of Game Turbo optimizations.

How to take a screenshot in the game:

1. Open the game and call the Game Turbo panel by swiping your finger from left to right along the edge of the screen (the gesture doesn’t work on all models).
2. In the menu that appears, tap on the icon 📸 Screenshot.
3. If the panel is not, click the Menu button (three dots) in the game interface and select Screenshot.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a MediaTek chipset (e.g., Redmi Note 12) 5G) Screenshots in games can be saved with black screen due to protection DRM. To fix it:

• 🔧 Turn off hardware acceleration in the game graphics settings.
• 📱 Restart your phone and try again.

6. Advanced features: Scrolling screenshot and screen recording

Xiaomi not only allows you to take static pictures, but also save long web pages or videos from the screen.

Scrolling Screenshot (Scrolling Screenshot):

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way.
2. Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail, tap on the ↓ Scrolling icon (or Long Screenshot).
3. Wait until the page automatically scrolls down and click Ready.

📌 Limitations:

• ❌ Does not work in Google Chrome with the dark mode enabled (screenshot will turn black).
• ❌ In some applications (for example, VKontakte) scroll is blocked due to the protection of content.

Screen recording with sound:

• 🎥 Swipe down the notification panel and tap on Screen Recording.
• 🔊 To record sound from speakers, turn on the option of recording sound (required) MIUI 12+).
• 🛑 To stop recording, open the notification panel again and press Stop.

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Scrolling screenshots are saved in.png format and can weigh up to 10-15 MB. If you need to compress a file, use the built-in editor. MIUI (icon ✏️ after taking a screenshot).

7 Problem Solving: Black screenshot, no sound, no saving

Sometimes screenshots on Xiaomi are black, not saved, or are accompanied by errors, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

🔧 Universal way to reset screenshots settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Screenshots app (or Screenshots).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions