Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Some models require you to pinch physical buttons, others support gestures, and MIUI 14+ has hidden features for advanced users. This article will not only list the standard combinations, but also reveal little-known tricks, from creating long screenshots of scrolling pages to automatically saving to the cloud.
We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the interface difference is minimal, but there are critical exceptions. AMOLED-The three-finger swipe gesture may conflict with the Always-On Display settings. MIUI 12) you'll have to use workarounds to screenshot games, and then you'll have a detailed guide with visual cues and a compatibility table.
1. Standard method: power and volume buttons
The classic method works on all Xiaomi models released after 2016, including the budget Redmi A and the flagship Xiaomi 14.
- Open the screen you want to capture (application, web page, settings).
- Simultaneously press the power button (right) and the volume button (left).
- Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) button sensitivity is adjusted in Settings → Additionally. → Buttons. If you don't get a screenshot, check if the "Advertent Press Protection" mode is activated, and it blocks key combinations.
Screen unlocked and active |
App not in the background |
The sound is not turned off (otherwise there will be no confirmation signal)|
Memory is not filled (at least 50 MB of free space is required)-->
Where to look for a ready screenshot? By default, files are saved in the DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots folder. In MIUI 14, the option of automatic download in Xiaomi Cloud has appeared – it can be included in Settings → Cloud → Autoboot → Screenshots.
2. Three-finger swipe gesture: quick way without buttons
The feature is available on all devices with MIUI 9 and newer, but is disabled by default.
- Go to Settings → Additional → gestures buttons.
- Select a screenshot with three fingers.
- Turn on the switch and test: swipe top-down on the screen with three fingers at the same time.
🔹 Advantages of the method:
- 👆 It works even with faulty physical buttons.
- 🎮 Convenient for screenshots in games (does not cover the screen with your fingers).
- ⚡ Faster than the standard combination by 30-40%.
⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 GT and other devices with a high screen polling frequency (up to 240 Hz), the gesture can be triggered with a delay. → Display. → Frequency of update.
What to do if the gesture does not work?
3. Scrolling Screenshot: How to Capture a Long Page
Scrolling Screenshot (or Scrolling Screenshot) allows you to save entire web pages, chats in Telegram or lists in Mi Fit.
- Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
- Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap on it.
- In the editor that opens, select Scroll (an icon with two arrows down).
- Wait for the automatic scroll of the screen and press Ready.
📌 Limitations:
- 🚫 Does not work in screenshot protection applications (banking programs, Netflix).
- 📱 Maximum screenshot length: 10 screens (limited) MIUI).
- 🔄 On some sites (such as Instagram), scrolling is blocked due to dynamic content loading.
| Xiaomi model | Support for Scrolling Screenshots | Max. length (screens) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10/11/12 | ✅ Yes. | 10 | It works stable but can slow down on weak chipsets (e.g. Snapdragon 680) |
| POCO X3/X4/X5 | ✅ Yes. | 8 | In games, the function is disabled, even if the interface is scrolling |
| Xiaomi 12/13/14 | ✅ Yes. | 12 | Supports saving in.pdf via long tap to thumbnail |
| Redmi 9A/9C | ❌ No. | — | Iron Part Limitation (1 GB of RAM) |
Power and volume buttons |
Three-finger swipe gesture |
Scrolling screenshot |
Voice Assistant (Google/Alexa) |
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4. Voice commands and assistants
If you have busy hands or sensors/buttons are not working, you can take a voice screenshot.
- 🎤 Google Assistant: Say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot." Works on all Google Services devices (except Chinese firmware).
- 🤖 XiaoAI (China only): The phrase "" (Chinese) is not available on global firmware.
- 🔊 Bluetooth command: Connect a headset (like Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) and use voice input to activate the screenshot.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For Russia (e.g. Redmi 10 2022), voice commands may not work due to localization restrictions.Solution: install Google App from Play Market and set up voice access manually.
💡 Lifehack: If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, create an automation box in the Google Assistant app:
- Open the Google Assistant → You. → Automation.
- Select Create new automation → Add a start action.
- Specify a voice command (e.g., “Screenshot Now”).
- As an action, select Take a screenshot (accessibility permission is required).
5 Screenshots in games and secure applications
Many games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) and banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff) block standard ways of creating screenshots.
- 🎮 Game mode MIUI: Activate Game Turbo in the settings. In the notification panel during the game, tap on the Screenshot icon (will appear after the mode is turned on).
External camera:
action-camera
Xiaomi MiJia 4K
PC mirroring:
Mi PC Suite
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⚠️ Note: In some games (for example, Honor of Kings) screenshots through the game mode are saved without an interface (hidden). HP, It's not a bug, it's a feature for streamers.
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6.Editing and managing screenshots
After creating the screenshot, MIUI offers basic editing tools:
- ✏️ Cutting: Changing the boundaries of the image.
- 🖌️ Drawing: Brushes, markers, addition of text.
- 🔍 Blurring: Hiding Personal Data (phone numbers, addresses).
- 📤 Export: Save to.jpg,.png or.pdf.
🔹 The Hidden Functions of the Editor:
- 📏 Line: Hold your finger on the screen after cropping to see pixel coordinates.
- 🎨 Flower palette: Slip on the pipette icon to pick up color from the screen.
- 🔄 Cancel Actions: Shake your phone to cancel the last action (only works when the option is turned on in Settings). → Additionally. → Movement gestures).