How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi: All Quick Ways

The modern smartphone is not just a means of communication, but a basic tool for work, study and entertainment, where saving information from the screen becomes a daily necessity. Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco often look for a way to quickly capture correspondence, a travel map or an interesting moment from the game without resorting to third-party applications. The MIUI operating system or the new HyperOS has many methods for performing this task, which many do not even know.

There are several proven action algorithms that allow you to create a quality image snapshot in a split second. You can use physical buttons, special gestures, voice control or advanced menu tools built into the shell. Understanding all the options available will help you save time and effectively manage content on your device, regardless of the model of the gadget.

In this article, we will take a look at every method available, discuss the intricacies of working with long pages, and answer frequent questions. You will learn not just to take screenshots, but also to instantly edit them, hiding excess information before sending, this knowledge will turn a seemingly complex process into a simple automatic action.

Using a combination of physical buttons

The most versatile and common method for most Android users is to press volume and turn on simultaneously, which works on 99% of the brand’s devices, from old models to the latest flagships. The mechanics are simple: press the volume down and power button simultaneously for a split second.

It's important not to hold the buttons for too long, because you can activate the off menu or Google's voice assistant, and just a simple but clear click is enough, and the system will instantly react with the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and vibration, and in the upper right corner will appear a thumbnail of the created image.

⚠️ Note: Some models with side fingerprint scanners (in the on button) need to be especially careful. Too much pressure can unlock the screen instead of creating a picture if the device was in sleep mode.

If you have difficulty pressing simultaneously, try changing the angle of your fingers slightly. Some users find it convenient to grab the top end of your smartphone with your palm to use both keys in one motion, especially for owners of devices with large screen diagonals.

⚠️ Note: If a screenshot is not created, check if the button combination is another action in special features or third-party launchers that could intercept the command.

This remains the industry’s basic standard and works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or frozen, and knowing this combination is guaranteed to keep important information in any critical situation.

Screenshot with three fingers and other gestures

The MIUI shell is famous for its handy gestures, and three-finger screenshots are one of the most popular features. To activate it, you have to swipe three closed fingers from top to bottom down the center of the screen, which visually looks like a swipe, but requires you to touch the surface of the display.

To enable this option, go to the settings menu, select the Additional section and find the Screenshot. Here you need to activate the Three Finger Switch. Once activated, the system will respond to the gesture instantly, which is very convenient when using a smartphone with one hand.

• 🖐️ The gesture works in most applications, including browsers, gallery and social networks.
• 📱 The sensitivity of touch can be adjusted in special features, if the gesture does not always work.
• ⚙️ The function can be disabled in some secure applications (banks, incognito mode) for security reasons.

There's also a lesser-known but useful gesture to take a long screenshot, and after a normal shot (buttons or three fingers) in the menu that appears, select an icon with arrows down, which allows you to scroll through the page and save it as a whole, which is ideal for websites or long correspondence.

⚠️ Attention: A three-finger gesture may conflict with the split-screen function. If you open a multitasking menu instead of a screenshot, try swiping your fingers a little faster or changing the touch area.

Using gestures makes content work faster, so you don't have to reach for the buttons on the end of the device, which is especially valuable when watching videos or reading books horizontally, and mastering this skill makes smartphone interactions smoother and more modern.

Control through the notification curtain

If physical buttons are busy or damaged, a great solution is to use the software method through the control center, lower the notification curtain down and find the screenshot icon (often looks like scissors or a screen image), pressing it instantly takes a snapshot of the current contents of the display.

For convenience, it is recommended to place this button on the main screen of the curtain. Click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or gear in the corner of the Quick Settings menu) and drag the screenshot icon to the active zone.

This is especially useful when the smartphone is lying on the table or connected to the docking station. You don't have to pick up the device, just swipe the screen, and it's also a lifesaver for models where the volume buttons are awkwardly positioned or tightly pressed.

Some versions of MIUI have a soaring screenshot window, and once you create a shot through the curtain, you can immediately open it in a small window over other apps, copy text, or send a file to the messenger without interrupting the current task.

Voice control and assistants

Artificial intelligence technology allows you to take screenshots without touching the screen. Google Assistant or XiaoAI (in Chinese) is a great way to do this. Just say, "Ok Google, take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot."

To set up the assistant, make sure it has permission to access the screen and clipboard, which is critical for the function to work properly. Voice control is ideal in situations where hands are busy or dirty, such as during cooking or repairs.

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To activate voice control without hands, turn on the “Ok Google” function in the assistant settings so that the phone responds to the command even with the screen locked (if supported by the model).

You can also use third-party assistant apps if you don't like the standard ones, but the built-in MIUI solutions are optimized better and don't consume battery power in the background, and voice commands work even in hands-free mode, making them a versatile tool.

It's worth noting that the response rate to a voice command can be slightly lower than the push of a button, which is due to the time it takes for the voice recognition and processing of the request by the system, but for people with limited motor skills, this is an indispensable feature.

Working with long screenshots and scrolling

Long screenshot (or ProShot) allows you to save web pages, articles and correspondence as a whole, without having to take many individual frames. After you create a regular screenshot, a button appears in the bottom corner of the preview window as two arrows pointing down.

Press this button, and the screen will automatically scroll down, capturing new areas of the image. The process continues until you touch the screen or reach the end of the page. This saves a huge amount of time while storing large amounts of information.

The resulting image will be elongated. In the Xiaomi gallery, these photos are marked with a special icon. You can view them as normal pictures, but when you open the system will prompt you to scroll through the content inside the viewing window.

When creating long screenshots, it is important to keep an eye on dynamic content, so if there is advertising or animation on the page, they can "lubricate" or get into the frame in different phases, in which case it is better to take several regular shots.

Editing and markup tools

Once you've created a screenshot, the system suggests you move to editing, and the built-in MIUI editor allows you to type text, draw arrows, blur sensitive information, and crop the image, eliminating the need to open individual applications.

Special attention should be paid to the Magic Erase tool (or analogue depending on the version of the software), which allows you to remove unnecessary objects from the photo, although screenshots often use the blur function: highlight the area with passwords, card numbers or personal data and apply the effect of "Mosaic" or "Blurr".

Add a frame, which automatically places a screenshot in a beautiful shell with the name of your phone model (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro), which makes the images more presentable for social media posts or reviews.

Remember to save the edited versions as new files so you don't lose the original. The system usually offers a "Save as a copy" button, which is a digital hygiene rule that will help you avoid losing important data if you edit poorly.

Where are the screenshots stored and how to find them

By default, all screenshots are stored in the device’s internal memory in the DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots folder. The Gallery app has a separate album for them, which is usually at the top of the list or in the Devices category.

If you delete a screenshot accidentally, you can try to restore it through the gallery cart, where the files are stored for 30 days. For a deeper search, use the File Manager Explorer, sorting the files by date of creation or type (image).

When connecting a smartphone to a computer through USB-The cable, the folder with the screenshots, it's a separate directory, and you can quickly upload them to your hard drive for archiving, and cleaning that folder regularly helps you free up space in your memory.

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Screenshots take up space in memory, so (regularly) check the DCIM/Screenshots folder and delete temporary files to make the smartphone work faster.

Newer versions of Android and MIUI have a smart sorting feature, which allows the gallery to automatically group screenshots by application or date, making it easier to navigate through thousands of stored images.

Frequent questions and problem-solving

Users often face a situation where screenshots are no longer created or saved in black, usually due to security restrictions on specific applications (banks, incognito browser modes) that block screen capture to protect data.

Another common problem is the poor quality of the saved image, make sure that the camera and screen settings do not have power saving restrictions that can reduce the capture resolution, and also check for free disk space.