Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 9A often face the need to quickly save an image from the screen. Whether it’s important correspondence, a route map or a funny moment in a video, the ability to take screenshots is a basic skill. However, unlike older button phones, modern smartphones offer many ways to accomplish this task.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available screenshot techniques in Redmi 9A. We will look at classic button combinations, handy gestures, control through the notification curtain and even voice commands. You will learn not only to take pictures, but also to manage them correctly.
Understanding these features will allow you to make a much better use of your device, and you don't have to look for third-party applications, because the built-in MIUI functionality fully covers the user's needs, so let's start exploring the basic methods.
The most common and reliable way to capture a screenshot on any Android device, including the Redmi 9A, is to use physical buttons, which works even when the touchscreen is temporarily unresponsive or the system is slow.
To implement it, you'll need to find a Power button and one of the volume buttons, which are usually on the right side of the case, and it's important to press them simultaneously, but not hold them for long, because prolonged clamping can cause a switch-off menu or activate the voice assistant.
⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons too hard or for too long, the phone may perceive this as a command to call or turn off.
Once you've done the action, you'll hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera, and you'll see a thumbnail in the top corner of the screen, which means that the screenshot has been saved successfully in the gallery, and it's universal and works in all applications, including games and videos.
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To take a screenshot as accurately as possible, press the buttons with the thumb of one hand, wrapping around the body, or use the index finger of the second hand to press simultaneously.
It's worth noting that on the Redmi 9A, the buttons are very clear, so it's hard to make a mistake. If you don't get a screenshot the first time, try changing the force of the press. It's responding to the pulse, not the duration of the impact.
Control through the notification curtain
If you find using physical buttons uncomfortable, MIUI offers an alternative: You can take a screenshot of the Redmi 9A screen directly from the control center, which is especially useful when the phone is lying on a desk or in a docking station.
First, you need to unlock the device and swipe down to open the notification curtain, and at the top of the screen you'll see a number of quick access icons, and you'll need to find a scissors icon, and if it's not on the first page, swipe left to see the extra buttons.
- 📱 Click on the screenshot icon in the curtain for instant capture.
- ✏️ Use the “Edit” button to immediately mark something in the image.
- 📤 Send the file to the messenger directly from the notification widget.
- 🗑️ Delete a failed photo without opening the gallery.
When you press the scissors button, the system will take a picture of the current contents of the display, and in the upper right corner, a preview notification will appear, and you click on it, you will be taken to an editor where you can crop the image, add text or drawings.
This is often ignored by beginners, but it is very convenient for taking screenshots of long pages or when the buttons on the case are stiff, and you can quickly go through the curtain to edit, which saves time.
Using three-finger gestures
One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is the ability to create a screenshot with a gesture. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, this feature can be activated in settings. It allows you to take pictures with a single movement of your hand, which is very fast and spectacular.
To enable this option, go to the settings menu. You need to find the section that provides additional system features. The path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but it's usually in the Advanced Settings or Special Features category.
⚠️ Note: The three-finger gesture function may conflict with other activities in some games or drawing apps.If you notice strange screen reactions, temporarily turn off the option.
Once activated, just swipe your three fingers down the screen, and the system instantly recognizes the gesture and creates a snapshot, which is ideal for those who like to use one hand to control the smartphone and take screenshots with the other.
What to do if the gesture does not work?
If three-fingered stunts don't cause a reaction, check to see if the Gauntlets mode or other special features that can intercept multi-touch gestures are on, also make sure that there's no low-quality, sense-deteriorating protective film on the screen. Voice control and Google Assistant. Current technology allows you to control your smartphone without touch. Redmi 9A has a Google Assistant voice assistant that is great at taking screenshots. This is especially true when your hands are busy or dirty. To use this method, make sure you have Google Assistant set up and OK Google Assistant activated. Just say the phrase, "Google" from the screen, "Telephone, or the command." Voice control works in almost all interfaces except secure banking applications, where security prohibits image capture. It's a quick way to save information without having to target buttons. Voice commands are also useful for people with disabilities. The system responds quickly, and after a couple of seconds the image is already available in the gallery for further use or submission. Customization and editing of screenshots After you took a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, the system suggests immediately go to its processing. In the notification that appears, there is an edit button that opens the built-in graphics editor. It has a fairly wide functionality for the basic editor, which you can send in the most important tasks. Drawing tools are also available: you can highlight important text with a marker, add arrows or write a comment by hand. 🖌️ Drawing: Free drawing with a finger in different colors. 📏 Cutting: Changing the boundaries of the image. 🔤 Text: addition of printed inscriptions. 💾 Save: record changes to a file or send. If you don't have the standard features, the editor lets you share the file immediately in any application. You can send a screenshot to WhatsApp, Telegram or save it to the cloud. All changes apply instantly. 💡Built-in editor MIUI It allows you to do 90% of the necessary actions with a screenshot without installing third-party software. Remember that after editing, the original file is saved, and changes are recorded as a copy or on top of the original depending on your actions. All the images you create are automatically stored in the device's memory. You can find them through the standard Gallery app. There's a separate Screenshots folder, where files are sorted by date of creation. If you connect your phone to your computer via USB, the screenshot folder will be located on the Internal Storage/DCIM/Screenshots path. This is the standard location for Android devices, which makes it easy to transfer files to your PC. For ease of remembering all the management methods, we'll use a summary if you want to try a new one, or it will quickly try a new one. Method Complexity Button Speed Volume + Power Low High Curtain Scissor Icon Low Middle Gesture 3 fingers down Average Very High Voice Command to Assistant High Average Knowledge of file location is important to free up space in memory. If the folder overflows, the system may start to work slower, so periodically clear unnecessary pictures. Solving screenshot problems Sometimes Redmi 9A users face a situation where a screenshot is not created. Most often this is due to security restrictions in certain applications. For example, banking programs or the browser mode can not be used to capture the image, and the system will not be used to block the image. ⚠️ Warning: Attempts to install third-party programs to bypass security in banking applications can result in your account being blocked or your phone being infected with viruses. If the internal storage is full, the system will not be able to save the new file.Check the available space in the settings and delete old videos or apps if necessary. 💡If the screenshots are no longer saved, try restarting the device, which will clear the system's temporary cache and often resolve the problem without complex settings, and in rare cases, the problem lies in an interface failure. Rebooting the interface or resetting button settings in the feature menu can help bring functionality back (FAQ) Can I take screenshots in incognito mode? By default, Android browsers and security systems prohibit incognito screenshots to protect privacy. The image will be black. Root rights are required to bypass this restriction, which is not recommended for ordinary users. Why does the screenshot turn black in some games? Some games and applications with protected content (DRM) block screen capture. This is protection against piracy and cheating. In such cases, it is impossible to take a screenshot of a long page (long screenshot)? Immediately after creating a regular screenshot, you will find a screenshot on the screenshot on the screenshot on the screenshot, "You will automatically find the screenshot on the screenshot on the screenshot from the screenshot below. Files are stored there for 30 days before final deletion. It is impossible to restore them from system memory without backing up after cleaning the basket. Does frequent screenshots affect screen wear? No, software-generated screenshots do not affect the physical wear of the screen matrix or the Redmi 9A touchscreen. This is a software operation that does not create additional load on the hardware.