How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 7: all ways with explanations

Why Redmi 7 screenshots may not work the first time

Xiaomi Redmi 7, released in 2019, is still popular with users due to its balanced characteristics and extensive customization capabilities through the branded MIUI shell. However, even such a time-tested device has nuances when creating screenshots. For example, the standard combination of Power + Volume Down buttons may not always work, either because of the system freeze or conflict with installed gesture management applications.

Another common problem is that there's no audio or visual confirmation after you've taken a screenshot. Many users think that the screenshot isn't taken, when in fact it's just saved in the Screenshots folder without notice. This is especially true for devices with system sounds or vibrations disabled. In this article, we'll look at not only classic methods, but also alternative methods that work even on custom firmware or with damaged physical buttons.

Method 1: Standard button combination – Power + Volume Down

It is the most versatile and reliable method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 7.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, WhatsApp correspondence or a page in your browser).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Warning: If you have a magnetic lock case (such as a book), it can block the power button, in which case you can remove the case or use alternative methods.

The screen is unlocked and active|No active calls or screen recordings|The buttons are not locked with a case|System sound is on (to confirm)-->

If the screenshot is not created, check:

• 🔋 Battery Charge – at a level below 5%, some functions MIUI switch off.
• 📱 Button condition – physical damage can interfere with the operation.
• 🔄 System updates in older versions MIUI There were push processing bugs.

Method 2: Three fingers down gesture – hidden MIUI function

The MIUI shell offers a unique way to create screenshots without using buttons, using a three-finger gesture, which is disabled by default, so you need to activate it manually:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special features → gestures of buttons.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. Return to the screen you want to save and swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the display.

💡 Useful tip: Gesture works even in games or apps with screenshot blocking (like banking programs) unless they prohibit it at a security level.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Faster than clicking buttons (especially for long screenshots).
• 🛠️ It works with damaged physical buttons.
• 🎮 Convenient in games where power/volume buttons are occupied by the gamepad.

Method 3: Google Assistant or Alice

If you have a voice assistant on, you can take a screenshot without touching the screen, which is suitable for users with disabilities or when hands are busy.

For Google Assistant:

1. Say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot."
2. Confirm the action if the assistant requests permission.

For Alice (if Yandex.Browser or Yandex app is installed):

1. Activate Alice with a voice or microphone button.
2. Say, "Take a screenshot of the screen."

⚠️ Warning: Voice assistants require an internet connection to process commands. Offline, this won't work.

Method 4: Scrolling Screenshot (Long Screen)

Xiaomi Redmi 7 supports the creation of scrolling screenshots – this is when you capture not only the visible part of the screen, but also the part that is hidden behind the scrolling (for example, a long web page or chat).

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, click on the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the screen and combines the parts into a single file.

📌 Key takeaway: The feature doesn't work in all apps.For example, Instagram or TikTok may have long screens blocked due to privacy policies.

Method 5: Third-party applications

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities, for example:

• 📱 Screenshot Touch – Adds a floating button to quickly create screens.
• 🎨 Screenshot Crop & Share – allows you to edit and crop your photos immediately.
• 🔄 LongShot – specializes in scrolling screens for social networks.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party screenshot apps, they may ask permission to record the screen or display over other windows. Be careful - some utilities may collect data about your activity.

Important: On Xiaomi Redmi 7 with MIUI 12 firmware and later third-party screenshot apps, you may conflict with the system’s Privacy Protection feature. If the utilities stop working after installation, turn it off in the application resolution settings.

Where to find screenshots and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots are saved in the folder:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

From there, they can:

• 📤 Share via messengers or social networks (click on the file) → «Share»).
• ✂️ Cut/edit with the built-in editor (available immediately after the screen is created).
• 🗑️ Delete – Hold your finger on the file → «Delete».
• ☁️ Download to the cloud – Mi Cloud or Google Photos.

💡 Useful tip: To quickly find all the screenshots, open the Gallery app, go to the Screenshots album. Here they are sorted by date, and you can immediately send or edit them.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on a reliable device like the Redmi 7, you can have a lot of trouble with screenshots.

1. Screenshot not saved: Check the free space on the device (need a minimum of 100 MB). Also make sure that the Screenshots folder has not been manually deleted - in this case, the system will not be able to create a new directory automatically.
2. Black screen: This happens in secure applications (banks, some messengers) and there is no solution, that's how MIUI works.
3. No sound when creating a screen: Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → System sounds and turn on the screenshot Sound option.

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If screenshots are saved in low resolution, check the camera settings in Settings → Screen → Screen resolution. Sometimes the system automatically lowers the quality when the power saving mode is activated.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions