How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways (including hidden)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, released in 2019, is still one of the most popular budget smartphones thanks to the powerful Helio G90T processor, quadruple camera and rugged construction. But even experienced users sometimes face difficulties in creating screenshots — especially if it comes to non-standard scenarios: long pages, games or broken buttons. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including little-known MIUI 12/14 chips and workarounds for faulty devices.

It's important to understand that the methods may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, for example, MIUI 14 introduced a new gesture for screenshots, and in older versions (before MIUI 11), some of the features worked differently, and we took all the nuances into account and collected current instructions for any firmware that you can install on the Redmi Note 8 Pro in 2026.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Android smartphones, including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Suitable for any situation: from saving correspondence in WhatsApp to fixing the game moment in PUBG Mobile.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (for example, a dialogue in Telegram or a map in Google Maps).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: Power button (right, under the finger) Volume button (left, top)

1-1.5 seconds

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons longer than 2 seconds, you will trigger a hard reset. This is not dangerous, but it will interrupt the current session. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, with a faulty power button, this method will not work — move to the next section.

Screen unlocked and active | App/game off background |Memory not full (minimum 50MB free) |Sound not disabled (to hear confirmation)

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2. Three-finger gesture - quick screenshot without buttons

A MIUI feature that eliminates the need to press physical buttons, especially for owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro with worn keys or in situations where you need to take a screenshot with one hand (for example, holding your phone in the subway).

How to set up and use:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Activate the switch opposite the "Three-finger screenshot".
3. Return to the home screen and swipe top-down with three fingers at the same time (no pause!).

Power buttons + volume|Three-finger gesture|Voice assistant|Other-->

3. Voice command via Google Assistant

A little-known but extremely useful method for those who use voice control often, suitable for situations when hands are busy (for example, while cooking a prescription or repairing equipment), the Redmi Note 8 Pro feature works stably if the Google Assistant is activated.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant by saying “OK Google” or holding the Home button (if you have one on your firmware).
2. Say to one of the commands: "Take a screenshot", "Photograph the screen" "Save the screen"

Wait for the beep and notification of the screenshot.

⚠️ Note: On some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), Google Assistant may not be authorized to create screenshots. In this case, use the alternative Alice from Yandex, but first give her permission in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Screen recording.

4. Screenshot of a long page (scroll screen)

The standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, correspondence in VK or a list of products in AliExpress? Redmi Note 8 Pro has a built-in Scrolling Screenshot feature, but it does not work in all applications.

How to make a scrolling screen:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screenshot appears at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the “Scroll” icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into one long screenshot.

5. Screenshot via notification panel (for MIUI 12+)

MIUI 12 and later has a quick screenshot button right in the notification curtain, which is convenient if the physical buttons are broken or you prefer a minimalist approach, and works even in games, if the notification bar is not locked.

Step-by-step:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. If you see the "Screenshot" button (scissors icon) - tap it.
3. If no button: Click "Edit" (pencil icon) and search the "Screenshot" list and drag it to the active area.

🔹 Advice: If the button is missing after the update MIUI, Reset the notification panel settings in Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Reset the panel settings.

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Add the screenshot button to the Quick Settings Panel (swipe twice down) – so it will always be at hand, even in full-screen applications.

6. Alternative methods for faulty devices

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro is not running buttons, the sensor or the system is getting stuck, the standard methods won’t help.

Method 1. via ADB (for advanced users)

You'll need a computer with ADB Tools installed and USB debugging enabled on your phone.

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png




adb pull /sdcard/screenshot.png

Method 2. Third-party application developers

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports gestures and timer.
• 🎮 Game Tools (built-in to the MIUI) — play-screen.
• 🖼️ LongShot – for scrolling screenshots in any application.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB or third-party applications screenshots may be saved in low resolution (e.g, 720p kinship 1080p). To avoid this, check the quality settings in the app or use the command:

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

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a broken screen or a broken sensor, the only reliable way — ADB or connecting to an external display HDMI (adapter USB-C to HDMI).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 8 Pro