How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi with MIUI: all ways from A to Z

Creating screenshots on Xiaomi smartphones with a shell MIUI It seems like a simple task, until you get nuanced, and some users have been using a combination of buttons for years, and others don't even know that gestures or voice controls exist. MIUI (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14) the ways of taking screenshots may differ - as their settings.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of creating screenshots on Xiaomi, including little-known tricks for models with a high-quality camera. AMOLED-You'll learn how to make screens with one hand, save them to the cloud automatically, and also solve typical problems, from the lack of sound when shooting to the disappearance of images from the gallery. MIUI — Scrolling screenshots for long pages, which many users confuse with a regular screenshot.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. To create a screenshot at the same time press:

• 🔘 Power button (right) + 🔽 Volume down button (left)
• 🕒 Hold them down. 1-1.5 seconds before the characteristic sound of the shutter or vibration
• 📁 Screenshot is automatically saved in the folder DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots

On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) the shutdown menu can be triggered if you press the buttons too long. To avoid this, press the combination short and sharp - as in taking photos.

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If you have a magnetic lock case (such as a book), open it before the screenshot - otherwise the buttons may not work due to the locking of the screen.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, when holding the buttons for more than 2 seconds, Emergency Mode can be activated. This is not a mistake - this is how the Quick Access function works. SOS. To turn it off, go to Settings. → Passwords and security → SOS.

2. Three-finger gesture - quick screenshot without buttons

One of the most convenient ways, especially for larger screens (6.7" or more), where it is not always easy to reach the volume buttons. The feature is available on all devices with MIUI 10 and newer, but is disabled by default.

To activate the gesture:

1. Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures
2. Select “Triple-touch screenshot” (or “Three-touch swipe screenshot” in new versions)
3. Turn on the switch and select the gesture type: 👆 Swipe down (recommended for most users) 👇 Swipe up (comfortable for left-handers) 🖐️ Touch and hold (less reliable, may be triggered by accident)

Once set up, simply swipe your fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top, depending on the gesture you choose), and the screenshot will be taken instantly, without delay. This method is ideal for games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile), where power and volume buttons can interfere with gameplay.

Check if the gesture is enabled in the settings | Make sure your fingers touch the screen at the same time |Try swipe both ways |Reboot your phone if the gesture doesn't work

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3. Scrolling screenshot (long screen)

MIUI’s unique feature is the ability to create screenshots of entire web pages, chats or documents that don’t fit on a single screen, which is available in MIUI 12 and later, but doesn’t work in all apps.

How to take a scrolling screenshot:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures)
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the “Scroll” icon (two arrows up and down)
4. Wait for the automatic scroll of the page – MIUI will determine the boundaries of the content
5. Click Ready to save a long screen in.png format

Button combination |Three-finger gesture |Scrollable Screen |Voice assistant |Another way-->

4.Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

If you have busy hands or sensor/buttons are not working, you can take a screenshot with a voice command, both the built-in Xiaomi Assistant and Google Assistant will do this.

Method 1: Xiaomi Assistant (powered by MIUI 13+)

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Xiaomi) or by holding the button home.
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “screenshot”
3. Confirm the action (if required)

Method 2: Google Assistant (works on all models with Google Services):

1. Call the Assistant by holding the button home or by voice (OK, Google).
2. Say “take a screenshot” or “take a picture of the screen”
3. If the command doesn’t work, check the permissions for the Assistant in Settings → Apps → All apps → Google

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work in some cases:

• 🔇 If the microphone for assistants is turned off in privacy settings
• 🎮 In games with active mode "Do not disturb» (DND)
• 🔒 On lock screens or in applications with protection (banks, payments)

5. Screenshot via notification panel (quick settings)

A little-known method that works on MIUI 12-14 is to add a screenshot button to the Quick Settings panel, which is handy if you take screenshots often and don't want to remember gestures or button combinations.

How to add a button:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ («Edit or hold any icon
3. Find the Screenshot icon in the list of unavailable tiles (usually in the Tools section)
4. Drag it to the active area (for example, the first page)
5. Press "Ready"

Now it is enough to create a screen:

1. Open the notification panel
2. Slip on the "Screenshot" icon
3. Confirmation of action (if required)

This method is especially useful for Xiaomi tablets (such as the Xiaomi Pad 6), where gestures can be triggered accidentally due to the large screen, and it will also be useful for users with disabilities who have difficulty pressing button combinations.

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The screenshot button in the notification bar is the only way to take a screenshot on some models with faulty power or volume buttons.

6. Solving screenshot problems

Even on new Xiaomi smartphones, users face typical screenshot problems, including the most common and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved

If screenshots do not appear in the gallery:

• 📂 Check the folder. DCIM/Screenshots File Manager (sometimes the gallery is not automatically updated)
• 🔄 Reboot the device – it will reset the cache of the media scanner
• 🛠️ Clear the Gallery app data in Settings → Annexes
• 💾 Make sure that the device has enough memory (minimum 500 MB)

Problem 2: No sound when creating a screen

The shutter sound is switched off in two cases:

• 🔇 A silent mode or "Do not disturb" mode is enabled»
• 🎵 System melodies are disabled in the sound settings (check in Settings). → Sound and vibration → Systemic sounds)

Problem 3: The three-finger gesture doesn't work

If the swipe doesn't work:

• 👆 Make sure the gesture is included in the Settings → Additional functions → Gestures
• 🧹 Clear the Launcher app cache (press your finger on the home screen) → «Launcher settings» → «Clear the cache»)
• 📱 Check if the protective glass or film interferes (especially with oleophobic coating)
• 🔄 Update. MIUI before the latest version - in the old builds were bugs with gesture recognition

Problem 4: Scrolling Screen is Cut

If the screenshot is incomplete:

• 📄 Try to make it in the web version of the application (for example, Telegram Web instead of a mobile client)
• 🔄 Reboot the app where you are trying to screen
• 📱 Use the browser read mode (removes unnecessary elements of the page)

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If the screenshot still doesn’t work, try alternative apps from Google Play, such as LongShot or Scroll Capture>. They support more apps than the built-in MIUI feature.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi