How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: all ways + problem solving

Why screenshots on Redmi 6A aren’t as easy as they seem

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, released in 2018, is still a popular budget device due to its reliability and simple MIUI firmware. However, many users face difficulties when trying to take a screenshot — especially if they are used to modern flagships with gesture controls. This model does not have a touch button Home (as in the new Redmi), and the key combinations do not always work due to the features of the firmware.

Another problem is that there is no Screenshot Scrolling feature in the standard MIUI versions for Redmi 6A. If you need to capture a long web page or correspondence, you will have to use workarounds. In addition, after system updates, some methods may stop working, and instructions often confuse the Redmi 6A with Redmi 6 or Redmi Note 6 Pro - these models have different keyboard combinations!

In this guide, we will discuss all the working methods for creating screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 6A, including hidden MIUI features, and also tell you what to do if screenshots are not saved or buttons do not respond.

Method 1: Classic button combination (works 99% of the time)

The most reliable and versatile method is the use of physical buttons. On the Redmi 6A, this is a combination:

Power button + Volume Down button

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Open the screen you want to capture (app, web page, game).
• 🔘 Press and hold the power button (right) and the volume down button (left) for 1-2 seconds at the same time.
• 📸 You will hear the shutter sound (if the sound is on) and see the animation of saving the screenshot at the top of the screen.

⚠️ Attention: If you have a case with thickened edges, the buttons may not work. Try pressing them alternately instead of simultaneously, which sometimes helps.

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Where to look for a finished screenshot?

All screenshots are automatically saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the app "Gallery" → the album "Screenshots".

Method 2: Three-Fingers gesture (hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but Redmi 6A has a hidden ability to take screenshots with three fingers wired across the screen, which is disabled by default, but it's easy to activate:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the switch "Scan screen with three fingers".
3. Select the direction of the gesture: "Top down" (recommended) or "bottom up".

How to use:

• 🖐️ Place three fingers (for example, index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
• 👇 Swipe them down the screen (or up if you choose another option).
• 🎯 Screenshot will be taken instantly, without delay.

⚠️ Note: The gesture may conflict with other functions (e.g., navigation gestures in the MIUI If the screenshot is not created, check if full screen gestures are enabled in the screen settings at the same time.

Method 3: Voice command (if buttons don't work)

If the physical buttons on your Redmi 6A are damaged or unresponsive, you can take a screenshot using Google's voice assistant, which requires an internet connection and a microphone on.

Instructions:

1. Activate voice search by saying “OK, Google” or holding the Home button (if it’s on the screen).
2. Tell the command to "take a screenshot" or "screenshot".
3. Confirm the action if the assistant requests permission.

🔹 Important: This method only works if:

• 🗣️ Google Voice Assistant enabled (check in Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Google).
• 🌐 Internet access (the team is processed on Google servers).
• 🔊 The microphone is not shut down and works properly.

Where are the screenshots stored and how to find them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 6A are saved to a standard folder, but its location may vary depending on the version of MIUI.

How to quickly open the folder with screenshots:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to the Images or DCIM section.
3. Find the Screenshots folder (sometimes called Screenshots in Russian).

🔹 Tip: If screenshots don't show up in the gallery but you're sure you did, try them:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone (sometimes the media scanner doesn’t update the database right away).
• 📁 Check the folder through the file manager (e.g., Mi File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
• 🛠️ Clear the cache of the Gallery application in the settings.

What to do if screenshots are not saved

One of the most common problems with Redmi 6A is that screenshots are taken (shutter sounds) but don't show up in the gallery.

⚠️ Note: If you have a microSD card installed, screenshots can be saved by default to it, rather than to internal memory!

🔹 Emergency: If screenshots are critically important but your phone doesn't save them, use third-party apps like Screenshot Easy or Screen Master (available on Google Play). MIUI And they save the images in the cloud.

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If you need screenshots urgently but the phone is buggy, take a screenshot with another device (like another smartphone or camera) and the quality will be worse, but it's better than nothing!

How to take a screenshot from a locked screen (secret method)

The unique feature of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A is that it can take screenshots from a locked screen without unlocking, which only works if two conditions are met:

1. Lock screen shot is enabled (not available in all MIUI versions).
2. The lock screen displays content (such as notifications or widgets).

How to activate:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → More.
2. Find the option "Snapshot of the lock screen" and turn it on.
3. Now, on the locked screen, use the Power + Volume Down combination – the screenshot will be saved!

⚠️ Warning: This method doesn't work on all firmware. If you don't have the option in the settings, then your version is the one you're going to use. MIUI It doesn't support it, and the screenshot of the locked screen won't contain any sensitive information (passwords, PIN-code) — MIUI automatically hide them.

How to take a long screenshot (scroll the page)

The standard Redmi 6A firmware does not have a Scrolling Screenshot feature built in (unlike the new Xiaomi models).

Method 1: LongShot App (for web pages and chat rooms)

• 📱 Install LongShot for Android from Google Play.
• 🌐 Open the desired page in the browser or chat in the messenger.
• 📸 Run LongShot and select Scroll mode – the app will automatically connect several screenshots into one.

Method 2: Manually Combining in Google Photos

1. Take a few screenshots in a row by scrolling down the page.
2. Open Google Photos and select all screenshots.
3. Click "Create → Collage" - the program will automatically combine them into one long shot.

🔹 Important: For chats on WhatsApp or Telegram, it is better to use the built-in features of these applications (for example, “Export Chat” with the inclusion of media files).

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The standard screenshots on Redmi 6A work 90% of the time, and if nothing works, check the physical state of the buttons or install a third-party app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 6A