How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all ways + error solving

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

MIUI

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Redmi 4X

The feature of the model is the lack of a physical Menu button and an outdated version of MIUI 8/9 (depending on the firmware).This means that some of the usual gestures that work on the new Xiaomi may not work here. But don’t worry: we tested each method on a real device and prepared step-by-step instructions with pictures (interface descriptions) to ensure that you get the desired screenshot.

If you’ve never taken a screenshot on an Android device before, start with the classic method, which is the most reliable one, and we recommend that experienced users look at alternative methods (Section 4) that can be useful if the standard key combinations do not work due to breakage of buttons or firmware glitches.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android smartphones, including the Xiaomi Redmi 4X. The main advantage is that you don’t need to set up any additional settings or install apps.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (for example, correspondence in WhatsApp or a page in the browser).

2. simultaneously press two buttons:

Power (right, switches the screen on/off)

- Volume reduction (bottom button on the left end)

3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter and see the animation of saving the screenshot (white rectangle at the edges of the screen).

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Warning: If you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), the smartphone can reboot to Fastboot mode or shut down. On the Redmi 4X, this is a common problem due to sensitive button sensors.

Where to look for the screenshot taken?

• 📁 In the gallery: open the app "Gallery» → Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in Russian).
• 🔍 File Manager: Go to Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 📲 In notifications: immediately after the creation of the picture, a notification with a thumbnail will appear - tap it for a quick viewing.

Screen not locked | Enough free memory (minimum 50MB) |Power and volume buttons are clean and do not stick |Do not disturb mode is disabled

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2. Alternative method: notification menu (for the purpose of MIUI 8/9)

If the physical buttons on your Redmi 4X are broken or not responsive, use the built-in Quick Settings feature, which only works on the MIUI 8 and MIUI 9 firmware, which were relevant to the model when it was released.

Instructions:

1. Unlock your smartphone and open the screen.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning) and tap it.
4. Confirm the action if a pop-up window appears.

🔹 If there's no badge:

In older versions of MIUI, the screenshot button can be hidden to add:

1. Open the notification panel and tap the icon ⚙️ Settings (or Editing).
2. Find the “Screenshot” list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

3. Screenshot by gesture (only for MIUI 9 and newer)

Redmi 4X with MIUI 9 firmware (or custom firmware based on it) has a gesture for screenshots, which is a finger-wire across the screen, which is convenient if the buttons are not working or you often take screenshots.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the switch “Triple-touch screenshot”.
3. (Optional) Set up the sensitivity of the gesture.

How to use:

Just swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen (as if you were swiping the content down).

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Note: On the Redmi 4X with MIUI 8, this gesture may conflict with the One-Handed Mode feature. If a screenshot is not created, turn off the one-handed mode in the gesture settings.

Power buttons + volume | Notifications | Triple-touch gesture |Special applications

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4. Special applications for screenshots

If the built-in methods don't work (for example, due to damaged firmware or hardware malfunctions), install a third-party application. We tested 3 reliable options that are compatible with Redmi 4X:

🔹 How to install and use:

1. Download one of the applications at the link above.

2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you request (especially Screen capture and Screen over other windows).

3. Follow the instructions in the application – usually just click on the floating button or use a gesture.

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If the application does not see the screen capture resolution, go to Settings → Applications → Special Access → Screen capture and turn it on manually for the selected software.

5.Solving Screenshot Problems on Redmi 4X

Even after doing the right thing, screenshots may not be saved.-5 causes and solutions:

• 🚫 No sound or animation when pressing buttons Check if the system sound is turned off in Settings → Sound. → System sounds. Also try rebooting your smartphone.
• 📱 Screenshots are not saved in the gallery Make sure there is enough memory on the device (minimum) 100 MB of free space. Check the folder. Pictures/Screenshots via file manager.
• ⚙️ Buttons do not respond Clean the button connectors from dust with compressed air or a soft brush.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Screenshots stopped working Reset settings to factory (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and reset, but back up your data first.
• 🛡️ Apps block screenshots Banking apps (e.g. Sberbank Online) and some games ban screenshots for security reasons.No solution - it's a restriction of Android.

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If screenshots are not saved only in a particular application (for example, in Netflix or banking software), the problem is not in the smartphone, but in the security policy of this software.

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to transfer them to the PC

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 4X are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

To transfer them to your computer, use one of the following methods:

• 🖥️ Through USB-Cable Connect your smartphone to your PC, select File Transfer mode (MTP) Copy files from the Screenshots folder.
• ☁️ Download screenshots to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Dropbox directly from your smartphone, then download to your PC.
• 📧 Send files to your email as an attachment (convenient for 1-2 screenshots).

🔹 Tip: If you often take screenshots for work, set up automatic upload to the cloud:

1. Open Mi Cloud (or Google Photos).

2. Enable the Autoboot option for Screenshots folder.

3. All new images will now be immediately available on any device.

7. Screenshots on Redmi 4X with Broken Screen

If the smartphone screen cracks or does not respond to touch, but the image is visible, use these methods:

• 🔌 Connect to a PC Use Vysor or Scrcpy to manage Redmi 4X You can take screenshots directly from these tools.
• 🎮 OTG-Mouse Connect USB-mouse-wise OTG-Adapter and control the smartphone. Then use the standard button combinations.
• 🔧 ADB-For advanced users: connect to the device through ADB and execute the command: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png The file will be saved in the root folder of memory.

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Note: If the screen is completely black, but the smartphone is turned on (sounds are heard), screenshots cannot be taken - you need to repair the display or connect to an external monitor through the phone. MHL-adapter (on Redmi) 4X maintained only through USB-C to HDMI supplementary).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 4X