How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi: All Ways for Redmi, POCO and Black Shark

Xiaomi smartphone screenshots are not just about saving the screen, but about an arsenal of tools for work, learning and communication. Have you ever tried to capture an important message in a messenger but didn't get your fingers on the right buttons? Or wanted to save a snippet of a video but didn't know how to take a scrolling screenshot? In this article, we'll look at not only standard methods (like Power + Volume Down), but also little-known MIUI chips that will make your life easier.

The manufacturer regularly updates the firmware, and with each release, new gestures or voice commands appear. For example, MIUI 14 added the ability to create screenshots through the Quick Settings Panel, and HyperOS (for Xiaomi 14 and later) integrated artificial intelligence to recognize text in pictures. We tested all the ways on devices from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra so you can choose the most convenient one for yourself.

Important: If your smartphone runs Android One (like the Mi A3), some of the techniques in this article may not work — these models have a pure Android without Xiaomi’s signature chips.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones – from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Black Shark 5 Pro.

1. Open the screen you want to save.
2. At the same time, press the Power (on) button and the Volume Down button.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The Power button is too close to the Volume Up. If you have a screenshot that has the power menu on all the time, try clamping the buttons one by one: first Volume Down, then Power.

Where to look for the finished shot? All screenshots are automatically saved in the folder:

Gallery → Albums → Screenshots

Or on the way to the file manager:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

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If the screenshot is not saved, check to see if the shutter sound is turned off in the camera settings, and sometimes this affects the sounds of system actions.

2. The "three fingers" gesture is the fastest way

A MIUI signature feature that saves time: instead of pressing buttons, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen, which works on all devices with MIUI 9 and later (including POCO and Black Shark).

How to turn on the gesture if it is turned off:

1. Go to Settings → Additional Features → Gestures and Movements → Screenshot with triple touch.
2. Activate the switch.
3. Select the direction of the gesture (by default - from top to bottom).

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 👆 It works in any application, even in games.
• 🎯 More precisely than pressing buttons - do not risk accidentally turning off the screen.
• ⚡ 40% faster than the classic method (based on Xiaomi Lab tests).

🔹 Cons:

• 🚫 It can be triggered by accident when scrolling web pages.
• ❌ Does not work on a locked screen.

3. Screenshot through the Quick Settings panel

Few people know, but MIUI 12 and later has the ability to take screenshots straight from the notification curtain, a way that is convenient if you need to quickly save information without remembering the combination of buttons.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the screenshot icon (it looks like a scissor or a rectangle with lightning).
3. Slip on it – the smartphone will immediately take a picture of the current screen.

⚠️ Note: If the icon is not in the curtain, it must be added manually:

1. Open the notification panel and tap on the pencil icon (✏️).
2. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

This method is particularly useful for POCO X5 Pro and other models with AMOLED-screens where gestures may not work due to high refresh rates (up to 144 Hz).

4.The voice assistant and AI-team

If you have a busy hand or just like to control your smartphone, Xiaomi offers two options:

🔹 Standard voice assistant:

• 🎤 Activate Google Assistant (long-term press on the Home button or voice command "OK, Google").
• 🗣️ Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot".

🔹 XiaoAI (for China and global firmware with Chinese services):

• 🔊 Twice press the Power button to call XiaoAI.
• 🗣️ Say: "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot".

Important: voice commands work only when the screen is unlocked and connected to the Internet (for processing the request on servers). Google/Xiaomi).

📌 Lifehack: If you have Xiaomi 13T Or, more recently, with HyperOS, you can set up automatic text recognition in screenshots:

1. Take a screenshot of the screen in any way.
2. Slip on the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select "Recognize text" - the system will copy all text from the image.

5. Scrolling screenshot (long screenshot)

You need to save an entire web page, a Telegram correspondence, or a list of products in AliExpress? Scrolling Screenshot is more useful than ever. It is available on all devices with MIUI 10 and later.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after saving the bottom of the screen will appear a thumbnail of the picture – tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select “Scroll” (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the frames.

🔹 Limitations:

• 🌐 It doesn’t work in some apps (like TikTok or Instagram Stories).
• 📄 Maximum length – up to 10 screens (depending on model).
• 🔄 If the page is dynamic (like Facebook feed), artifacts may appear.

Close all pop-up windows.

Scroll the page before the desired fragment begins.

Turn off Dark Theme if the text is not readable in the picture

Check that the content is loaded fully (no rotating indicators)-->

💡 Secret trick: If you only need to save a portion of a long screenshot, after you create a tap, cut it and select the desired area. This will save memory space and make it easier to send through messengers.

6 Hidden features: screenshot with Home button and other chips

For owners of older models (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro or Mi 9T) or devices with mechanical buttons, there are alternative methods:

🔹 Home button + Volume Down:

• 📱 It works on smartphones with a physical Home button (up to) MIUI 11).
• 🔄 Press both buttons for 2 seconds.

🔹 Screenshot via Quick Ball:

• ⚪ Enable Quick Ball in Settings → Additional functions → Quick Ball.
• 🎯 Set it up (for example, swipe from the edge of the screen).
• 📸 In the Quick Ball menu, select "Screenshot".

🔹 Screenshot through ADB (developer):

If you need to take a screenshot remotely (for example, to debug), use the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file is saved by the route /sdcard/screen.png.

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On smartphones with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14) appeared the function “Smart screenshot” – the system automatically offers to save the screen if you look at it for a long time (uses data from the front camera).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with these simple actions, sometimes there are difficulties, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to correct them:

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are not saved, check:

• 📁 Free space in internal memory (at least 50 MB is required).
• 🔧 Permissions for the application "Gallery" (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Permits).
• 🔄 System updates in older versions MIUI There were file saving bugs.

🔹 Screenshot turns out black?

This is a typical problem for devices with AMOLED-It's because of the power-saving mode that turns off the pixels when you take a screenshot:

1. Turn off "Adaptive Brightness" in the display settings.
2. Reboot your smartphone.
3. If it doesn’t work, take a picture via ADB (see section 6).

🔹 The three-finger gesture doesn't work?

Possible causes:

• 🛠️ Disabled function - check in Settings → Additional functions.
• 🧤 Screen sensitivity – if you use protective glass or gloves, the gesture may not work.
• 🤖 Conflict with other gestures (for example, swipe to return).

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If neither method works, try resetting your gesture settings to factory: Settings → System → Resetting → Reset gesture settings.

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