How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro – all working ways

Why is the Redmi Note 3 Pro a separate topic?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, released in 2016, is still popular with users due to its reliable hardware and support for custom firmware. However, its age imposes limitations: not all modern methods of creating screenshots (for example, gestures in new versions of MIUI) work here. Moreover, device owners often face system freezes when pressing button combinations or lack of audio confirmation of screen capture.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi Note 3 Pro, including rare methods through the use of the Redmi Note 3 Pro. ADB And third-party apps, and we'll focus on the black screen problem when you're shooting games or videos, which is a specific model of this model because of the Adreno 510 GPU driver, and you'll also learn how to get back the screenshot function if it's Suddenly disappeared after a MIUI update.

Method 1: Classic button combination (Power + Volume Down)

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android devices, including the Redmi Note 3 Pro.

• 🔘 Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time.
• 🕒 Hold them 1-2 seconds until the screen animation or sound signal appears.
• 📁 Screenshot will be saved in the folder DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 3 Pro with custom firmware (like LineageOS), this combination can cause the device to reboot.If it does, try the alternative methods below.

Make sure the buttons are not stuck or damaged.|

Battery charge above 15% (at low charge, the system can ignore pressings)|

Turn off the case if it blocks access to the buttons |

Check if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled (it can turn off the sound of the screenshot)-->

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If the Power button is broken but the sensor is working, use the notification panel method (see next section).

Method 2: Shooting through the notification panel (MIUI 8-12)

This method only works on official MIUI versions (8 to 12). If you have custom firmware, skip this section.

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the Screenshot icon in the quick settings. If it's not there, click Edit and add.
3. Slip the icon – the screen is “photographed” in 1-2 seconds.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 3 Pro with MIUI 9 and below this method may not save screenshots to the gallery. check the Download folder or use the file manager to search by creation date.

Method 3: Three-finger gesture (only for MIUI 10+)

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature appeared in MIUI 10, but on the Redmi Note 3 Pro, it is unstable due to hardware limitations.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot of three fingers.
2. Turn on the switch and select the action: swipe down or touch and hold.
3. Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or hold for 1 second).

🔹 Challenges and solutions:

• 🐢 Does the gesture work with a delay? Reduce the number of background apps.
• ❌ Doesn't work at all? MIUI Up to the latest version available for your model.
• 🎮 Does it take screenshots in games? DRM — use ADB.

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Method 4: Screenshot applications (if standard methods don't work)

If none of the above methods worked, third-party utilities will come to the rescue.

⚠️ Note: Apps will need permission to "overlay over other windows:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access → Overlay over other windows.
2. Find your screenshot app and turn on the switch.

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The application side is the only way to take a screenshot in secure applications (banks, messengers with DRM), where standard methods are blocked.

Method 5: Screenshot via ADB (for advanced users)

If your Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn’t respond to buttons or gestures, and apps don’t help, the console method remains through ADB. This requires a PC connection, but is guaranteed to work even on “killed” firmware.

🔧 What's the matter:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (stamp 7 times to become a developer) → Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Linux/macOS) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
4. Take a screenshot with the command: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
5. Download the file on PC: adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

💡 Tip: If you want to take a screenshot of a particular window (such as a game), use it:

adb shell dumpsys window windows | grep -E 'mCurrentFocus|mFocusedApp'

Find the window ID and then:

adb shell screencap -p | perl -pe 's/\x0D\x0A/\x0A/g' > screen.png

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after the successful screenshot, Redmi Note 3 Pro users are facing challenges.

1. Screenshot taken, but black screen

🔹 Reason: Limitations DRM (Digital Rights Management in applications (Netflix, games, banking programs).

🔧 Decision:

• Use it. ADB (method 5) flag-headed --display-id.
• Install Magisk and the Disable Flag Secure module (requires root).

2 Screenshots are not saved to the gallery

🔹 Reason: Media Provider malfunction or Screenshots folder missing.

🔧 Decision:

• Reboot the phone.
• Create Pictures/Screenshots folder manually through the file manager.
• Clear the cache of the Gallery app in the settings.

3. Hanging when you press the buttons

🔹 Cause: Conflict with background processes or firmware damage.

🔧 Decision:

• Hold the buttons longer (3-4 seconds).
• Turn off MIUI Optimization in the battery settings.
• Reset the settings to factory (pre-make a backup!).

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If screenshots are needed frequently (for example, for work), set up automatic saving in Google Drive through the Screenshot Tile app.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions