Capturing the entire screen of a Xiaomi smartphone is a simple task, but what to do if you want to save a long web page, correspondence in the messenger or the entire comment list? Standard screenshot crops the content outside the visible area, and a scrolling shot (or “long screenshot”) allows you to capture the scrollable page completely. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways for devices on MIUI 14/15 and older versions, including hidden functions and third-party applications.
Importantly, the ability to create long screenshots depends on the version of the MIUI shell and the smartphone model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15, the algorithm differs from the Redmi Note 10 on MIUI 12.5. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and identified those that work stably. If your phone does not support the built-in function, at the end of the article you will find workarounds.
1. Standard method: Scrolling shot through screenshot menu
The easiest method is to use the built-in screenshot scrolling feature available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 11 and later. It works in the browser, instant messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp), social networks and some applications.
Instructions:
- 📱 Take a regular screenshot: simultaneously press the power button + Volume reduction (by 1-2 seconds).
- 🔍 After the thumbnail appears, the screenshot in the lower right corner tap it.
- 📜 In the editor that opens, find the Scrolling button (or Long Screenshot) – it is usually located at the bottom of the screen.
- ✅ Wait for the page to automatically scroll. To stop the capture, click on the screen.
⚠️ Note: The feature may not work in applications with dynamic content (for example, in TikTok or Instagram Reels), as well as on web pages with lazy loading (infinite scroll.
2. Alternative method: gestures for screenshots
If the power buttons on your Xiaomi are faulty or you prefer to control your phone with one hand, turn on the gesture for screenshots. This method also supports the creation of long screenshots.
How to set up:
- Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
- Activate the Screenshot option with a triple touch.
- Now, to take a screenshot, quickly touch the screen three times with three fingers.
Once you capture the screen, do the same thing as the first method: tap on the thumbnail and select Scroll, which is convenient for devices with large screens (for example, Xiaomi Pad 6 or POCO F5 Pro).
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If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other features (like Smart Touch or Game Turbo).
3.Hidden feature: Long screenshot via MIUI Lab
On some MIUI firmware (especially Xiaomi for the global market), the scrolling feature is hidden in experimental settings to activate it:
Steps:
- 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone.
- 🔄 Tap. 5-7 once-point version MIUI, until you have become a developer, you have become a developer!.
- 🛠️ Return to the main settings menu and open the additional settings → Developer parameters.
- 🔍 Find the section MIUI Lab and enable the option Advanced Screenshot.
Once activated, the screenshot editor will have an additional button to capture the scrollable content, which works even on older models like the Redmi 9A or POCO M3, where the standard feature is missing.
What to do if there is no MIUI Lab?
4. Third-party applications for long screenshots
If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, on Xiaomi with custom firmware or on devices without MIUI), use specialized utilities. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the best ones:
| Annex | Support for MIUI | Features | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| LongShot | ✅ Yes. | Automatic scrolling, editor, export to PDF | Advertising in the free version |
| Scroll Capture | ✅ Yes. | It works in the background, supports Dark Mode | Paid ($2.99) |
| Stitch & Share | ⚠️ Partially. | Sticks together several screenshots into one | Hand scrolling |
Recommendation: LongShot is the best choice for Xiaomi, as it is optimized for MIUI and supports Russian. To avoid advertising, turn off the Internet before using.
Install the app from Google Play|Give permission to overlay windows|Disable battery optimization for LongShot|Reboot your phone after installation-->
5. Screenshot of the entire page in Google Chrome
If you need to save the entire web page, the easiest way to use Google Chrome’s built-in tools is to use the root-free method and work on any Xiaomi device.
Step-by-step:
- Open the desired page in Chrome.
- Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Share → Screenshot of the page.
- Select the capture area: The visible part or the entire page.
- Click Save – the screenshot will be saved in the gallery in PNG format.
⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. EU), the Screenshot feature of the page may be disabled due to privacy policy.In this case, use the GoFullPage extension for Chrome (computer required).
6. Manual gluing of screenshots (for older models)
On devices older than 2019 (such as the Xiaomi Mi A2 or Redmi 6), the built-in scrolling feature is often missing, in which case you will have to take several screenshots and glue them manually.
Sticking tools:
- 🖼️ PhotoScan by Google – Scan and Combine Photos.
- 📱 PicStitch is a simple collage editor.
- 💻 Paint.NET (on PC) – for precise docking.
Tip: To get the screenshots to match perfectly, scroll through the page so that the bottom of the previous screen covers the top of the next one by 10-15%.
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To get the glue right, turn on the grid (Settings → Screen → Grid Assistant) to help avoid distortion.
7. Features on different Xiaomi models
The functionality of the scrolling shot may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. We collected data on popular devices:
| Model | Scrollingshot support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13T/14 | ✅ Yes. | It works in all applications except games. |
| Redmi Note 12/11 | ✅ Yes. | V MIUI 14 added support PDF-export |
| POCO F5/X5 | ⚠️ Partially. | It does not work on Telegram X and some banking applications |
| Redmi 10A/9A | ❌ No. | Third-party software or manual gluing is required |
On new flagships (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra), the scrolling shot supports content capture even in applications with screenshot protection (for example, in SberBank Online), but you need to pre-disable protection in security settings.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
Xiaomi users often have problems with long screenshots, and here are the most common cases and ways to fix them:
- 🚫 The scroll button is inactive. → Check if the app supports scrolling shots (e.g. in the VK The function works, but Facebook doesn’t).
- 🔄 Screenshot ends in half → Try scrolling the page manually before grabbing or use Google Chrome.
- 📵 The triple-touch gesture doesn't work. → Restart your phone or reset your gesture settings in Settings → System system → Gestures.
If none of the methods worked, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI or install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) that supports advanced screenshot features.
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Before updating MIUI, back up your data via Settings → About Phone → Backup, as sometimes the gesture settings are reset after the update.