How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: the complete guide

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 9 have become an integral part of digital life, allowing you to instantly store important information, correspondence or game moments. Screenshot is a basic feature that most users need every day. However, the MIUI shell interface offers many options for this task, which many gadget owners do not even know, limiting themselves to the standard method.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the ways you can capture screenshots on Redmi 9, from the classic button combination to advanced features like long-scrolling and voice control. You will learn not only to capture an image, but also to work effectively with the gallery of images, edit them and quickly transfer files. Understanding these nuances will greatly simplify interaction with the device.

We’ll focus on troubleshooting, because sometimes the system can block screenshots from being taken in certain applications or when there’s a memory shortage. We’ll look at why the keyboard combination may not work at a particular time and what alternative methods to use in such situations.

Classical Method: Using Physical Buttons

The most common and quick way to capture the current image on the display is to use the physical keyboard of a smartphone. On Redmi 9, as on most Android devices, this is a combination of two buttons. You need to press the volume down and the power button at the same time. It is important to keep synchronization: the press must be short-term, but clear, so that the system has time to register the command.

If you press the buttons too long, the phone may perceive this as a command to call the off menu or activate Google Assistant. So train to do fast, rhythmic presses. After successfully completing the action, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is on), and at the top of the screen a thumbnail of the shot will appear, at which point the notifications will appear corresponding message.

⚠️ Note: Do not try to take screenshots while watching protected content on streaming services (Netflix, online cinemas) - instead of the image, you will get a black screen due to the policy DRM-defense.

Many users have noted that on large screens like the Redmi 9, it is physically inconvenient to reach the top power button, in which case you can change the grip of the device or use other methods described below. Physical buttons remain the most reliable way, working even in safe mode or when the interface freezes.

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Use the back of the smartphone to hold your fingers when you press the buttons – this will prevent accidental lubrication of the image on the screen and will provide a clearer keystroke.

Control through notification curtain and control panel

If you find physical buttons uncomfortable or one of them is faulty, MIUI offers a software analog. You can take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 9 by simply lowering the notification curtain from top to bottom. The extended Quick Settings menu has a special widget with a scissor icon. One tap of this element instantly creates a snapshot of the current screen.

Sometimes the icon you want can be hidden in the second page of the menu or not in the visible part of the list. To activate this feature, click on the edit button (usually a pencil icon or a tripod) in the corner of the Quick Settings panel. Find the Screenshot element in the list of available widgets and drag it to the active zone. This will take a few seconds, but later save you a lot of time.

The advantage of this method is that it can take a screenshot with one hand, which is especially true in transport or when the second hand is occupied. In addition, the software call eliminates the risk of accidental changes in the volume of media files, which sometimes happens when using physical buttons.

• 📸 Lower the notification curtain with the swipe from top to bottom.
• ✂️ Find the Scissors or Screenshot icon in the Quick Access Panel.
• 🖱️ Tap the icons to instantly create a screenshot.

Gestures and additional MIUI functions

MIUI is famous for its rich functionality, and gesture screenshots are one of the most convenient features. Redmi 9 can set up three fingers from top to bottom to capture the image instantly, which is not active by default, so you need to enable it in your system settings.

To activate, go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot. Here you will see the Three Finger Switch. Once activated, simply swipe your three fingers across any part of the screen and the system will create a snapshot. This is ideal for those who like one-handed control and want to avoid mechanical wear of the buttons.

Another unique feature is the Long Screenshot feature, which allows you to capture not only the visible area, but the entire page, such as a long text message in a messenger or an article in a browser. After you take a regular screenshot (by any method), a button with arrows down will appear in the top corner of the preview, you will click on it, you will scroll through the content, and the system will glue everything into one long image.

It is worth noting that gestures can conflict with actions in some games or drawing applications. If you notice that the screen reacts incorrectly during the game, it is better to temporarily turn off this feature.

Voice control and assistants

Technology has come a long way, and now you don't even have to touch the screen to take a screenshot of a Xiaomi Redmi 9. The built-in Google Assistant or the voice assistant MIUI is able to execute this command on voice query, which is especially useful when the user's hands are dirty, wet or busy with other things.

So if you use this method, make sure you have a voice assistant set up. Just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot," or activate the assistant with a button and say, "Take a screenshot." The system recognizes the command, emits the shutter sound, and saves the image to the gallery. The accuracy of the recognition depends on the quality of the diction and the absence of strong background noise.

It also automates processes, and you can customize scenarios where screenshots are created on a schedule or when certain conditions occur, although this will require more complex settings through automated applications. Voice control is not just a convenience, but an important element of accessibility for people with disabilities.

Where to look and how to edit screenshots

Once you've taken a screenshot, the system automatically stores it in internal memory, and you can find it by opening the standard Gallery app, and the screenshots are sorted into a separate album called Screenshots or Screenshots, which allows you to quickly separate them from personal photos taken on camera.

Once you've created a picture, you have a thumbnail floating window in the corner of the screen, and if you click on it, you'll see the built-in image editor, and you can cut the edges, add text, color over sensitive information with a marker, or draw arrows, and that eliminates the need to install third-party apps for basic processing.

The path to the screenshot file in the Android file system is /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/. Knowing this path, you can easily find the desired image through any file manager and transfer it to your computer or cloud storage. Also, the “Share” function is available from the editor menu, which allows you to instantly send the file to the messenger or email.

⚠️ Note: When sending screenshots via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) as “Photos”, the image quality may be compressed. Use the option “Document” or “File” to save details».

Remember to clean the screenshot folder periodically, and over time, it accumulates a lot of temporary images (checks, maps, codes) that only take up space, and regular sorting will help keep your smartphone memory in order and speed up the search for the right information in the future.

Decision and frequent errors

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screenshot is not created, the most common reason is the protection of the application. Bank applications, Incognito mode in the browser and some corporate programs block the ability to take screenshots for security purposes, in which case you will see a notification that you cannot perform an action or get a black screen.

Another possible problem is a lack of free memory: If Redmi 9's internal storage is crowded, the system will not be able to save a new file, check the space available in the memory settings and delete unnecessary files if necessary, and make sure that Do Not Disturb mode is not turned on in specific configurations that can block system sounds and notifications.

If gestures or buttons stop working, try restarting the device. Sometimes the system processes that capture the screen can freeze. In rare cases, resetting the interface settings helps, but it is worth checking for updates to the MIUI system before you do this, since developers often fix such bugs in new versions of the software.

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If standard methods don’t work, check if the app with increased security rights is running, or try to take a screenshot through the app. ADB-computer-team.

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