Modern smartphones allow you to instantly capture any moment from digital life, and Xiaomi Redmi 8 is no exception. Users often face the need to save correspondence, an interesting recipe or a screenshot of an application error, but not everyone knows about the hidden capabilities of the MIUI shell. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods for creating screenshots, from classic buttons to advanced features for creating long screenshots.
Android, combined with MIUI firmware, offers flexible interface settings. You can choose the most convenient way for you, which will become familiar in a matter of minutes. It is important to understand that each method has its own characteristics depending on the situation of use of your device.
Classical Method Through Physical Buttons
The most common and reliable way to work on any firmware version is to use a physical keyboard on your smartphone. On the side of Redmi 8, you have the controls you need to press the on and off button at the same time.
The key here is synchronicity of pressing. If you press the buttons with a delay even in a fraction of a second, the system will perceive this as a command to call the switch menu or change the volume. The movement should be fast and clear, resembling a slight click.
Once you've done the action, you'll hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera, and at the top of the screen you'll see a thumbnail of the image you've taken, which is a signal that the screenshot has been successfully saved in the gallery. If the screen flashed but there was no sound, check the media volume settings.
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If you can not press the buttons at the same time, try first to slightly press the volume button, and then push the on button with a fraction.
Many users have noted that buttons may fall over time or require more pressing, so you can wipe the side of the device or use alternative methods described below. Physical wear of buttons is a natural process, and knowing other methods will be useful for you.
Swipe and gesture management in MIUI
The MIUI shell on the Xiaomi Redmi 8 is famous for its convenience and the presence of many gestures. One of the most ergonomic ways to create a screenshot is to swipe three fingers across the screen, a method that is especially convenient when the phone is lying on the table or holding with one hand.
To activate this function, you need to go to the settings. Go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot. Here you will see the switch to activate the Three Fingers mode. Once turned on, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom over any area of the screen.
- 📱 The gesture works in most applications, including browsers and social networks.
- ⚙️ Swipe sensitivity can be adjusted in the engineering menu if the standard one is not suitable.
- 🚫 The feature may not work in some banking applications due to security concerns.
It's worth noting that a three-finger gesture can also be used for other activities, such as creating a floating window if you swipe your fingers horizontally, so it's important to keep the vertical direction of movement to create a screenshot.
If the swipe doesn't work the first time, make sure you touch the screen with all three fingers at the same time. Sometimes a protective glass or film can reduce touchscreen sensitivity, which requires a more confident and tight pressing of your fingers against the display surface.
Use of notification curtain and menu
At the top of the Redmi 8 screen is a control panel known as a curtain. Swipe down from the top edge, you get access to quick settings. Among the many icons, the useful "Screenshot" label is often lost.
To add it, click on the pencil icon or the edit button in the corner of the panel. Find the Screenshot icon in the list of available widgets and drag it to the active zone. Now, it takes just one touch to create a screenshot.
This is ideal in situations where physical buttons are busy or damaged, and it's also convenient when you hold your phone in one hand and you can't reach the side edges, and it responds instantly to the virtual button press.
⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI The label can be called "Script Screen" or have a scissors icon. Don't confuse it with a screen recording feature that looks like a video camera.
Additionally, in some design themes, the screenshot button can be embedded in the multitasking menu. When you click on the thumbnail of the open window, an additional toolbar can appear, where there is also the desired function.
Voice control via Google Assistant
For those who prefer voice commands, the Xiaomi Redmi 8 offers integration with Google Assistant. This is especially true when the user's hands are busy or the phone is at a distance.
Once activated, clearly say "Take a screenshot" or "Make a screenshot" if you have English localization, the system recognizes the request and automatically creates a snapshot of the current screen content.
This requires a stable Internet connection, as voice requests are processed on Google servers, and you also need to make sure that the phone settings allow the use of a microphone for the assistant.
- 🎙️ It works even when the screen is locked (with appropriate settings).
- 🌐 Requires an active internet connection to recognize speech.
- 🗣️ Supports many languages, including Russian and Ukrainian.
What if the assistant doesn’t understand the team?
Voice control is not just a fashion nod, it’s a real necessity for people with disabilities or in specific smartphone environments. It greatly enhances the functionality of your Redmi 8.
Creating long screenshots (scrolling)
One of the most popular features in MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots, which is indispensable when you save long correspondence in messengers, articles in the browser or contact lists. After you normally create a screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail will appear in the corner.
Click the "Scroll" button on the plaque that appears, and the screen will automatically scroll down to capture new information, and the process will stop when you touch the screen or reach the end of the page.
| Parameter | Description | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Up to 100 screens | Depends on memory. |
| Format | PNG / JPG | Automatically. |
| Quality. | Original | No compression. |
| Speed. | Instantly. | Depends on the processor. |
It is better to use this feature for static text and images.
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A long screenshot is saved as a single image, rather than a set of individual files, which is convenient for transfer in messengers.
If you scroll the wrong way, just tap the screen with your finger to stop the process. You can try a few times until you get the perfect result. The file takes up more memory than a regular shot.
Quality and format of preservation
In the settings of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 system, you can find parameters that affect the quality of the stored images. Although by default the system chooses the optimal balance between the quality and the size of the file, advanced users may want to change the format.
Usually, screenshots are saved in PNG format, which provides high quality lossless, but increases the file size. For quick transfer, you can convert them to JPG through the built-in editor. Open the screenshot in the gallery, click "Change" and select "Save as a copy" in the desired format.
The path to saved files is standard for Android: Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots. Here you will find all your pictures, sorted by date of creation, you can move them to other folders or delete them, freeing up space.
☑️ Checking the screenshot settings
⚠️ Note: When cleaning memory through the standard Security tool, screenshots are often labeled as garbage.
Regular screenshot sorting helps keep the gallery in order, creating albums for different types of content: Documents, Memes, Instructions, which will speed up the search for the right information in the future.
Solving Frequent Problems and Errors
Sometimes Redmi 8 users find that screenshots are no longer created or saved by a black screen, which may be due to overflowing cache or application conflict.
If the problem persists, check the permissions for the system application Screenshot. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Screenshot → Permissions. Make sure that access to memory and display over other windows is allowed.
In rare cases, a black screen can appear in data-protected applications such as bank clients or incognito browsers, which is normal Android security behavior that cannot be circumvented by standard methods.
- 🔄 Rebooting the phone solves 90% of software failures.
- 🛡️ Antiviruses can block the creation of images in suspicious applications.
- 💾 Lack of free memory prevents new files from being saved.
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If screenshots are saved with artifacts or stripes, try lowering the screen resolution in the developer settings or checking the integrity of the display.
Understanding how the system works allows you to quickly diagnose and fix malfunctions, and if none of these methods works, you may need to reset to factory settings, but this is a last resort.