How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones are taken in a matter of seconds — if you know the right combinations. But even experienced users sometimes miss the nuances of why the screenshot is not saved, where the screenshots go after creation, or how to take a long screenshot of the scrolling page. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways for Redmi Note models 12/11/10/9/8 Pro and older, including the hidden features of the MIUI 14/13 shell.

Important: The instruction takes into account the latest firmware updates 2026 If your Xiaomi is running Android 13/14 And with HyperOS, some of the things that you can do are different -- we've highlighted them separately. 5 The most common problems with screenshots (from the lack of sound of the picture to the error "Can not save").

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

This is a universal method that works on all models of the Redmi Note – from Note 4X (2017) to the flagship Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (app, game, web page).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound or see the animation of the shot.

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the new HyperOS models, the default shutter sound is turned off. To return it, go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Systemic sounds → Screenshot sound.

Where to look for a ready-made screenshot? All images are automatically saved to the gallery in the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots on Russian firmware), and they can be found through the MIUI Explorer along the way:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

2. Screenshot by gesture (three fingers)

The three-finger screenshot is a MIUI feature that eliminates the need to press buttons.

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot item with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. Test: swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (no pauses!).

🔹 nuance:

• 👆 The gesture only works on MIUI 12 And newer. On the Redmi Note. 8/9 s MIUI 11 This function will have to be enabled through Settings → System and device → Gestures.
• 🎯 If the picture does not work, check whether the gesture does not block the cover or protective glass (especially with "ears" on the sides).
• ⚡ On the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed, you can customize the gesture to a scrolling screenshot (long page shot).

⚠️ Warning: After upgrading to HyperOS, the path to customizing the gesture has changed. → Screen. → Additional screen settings → Screenshot gestures.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

If the buttons on the phone don’t work (for example, after a fall), and gestures are uncomfortable, use the Quick Settings Panel:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden – pull the panel down again to see all the icons).
3. Slip it on it - the picture will be taken instantly.

🔹 How to add a screenshot button to the visible part of the panel:

1. Open the notification curtain and click on the icon ⚙️ (Edit).
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the top (in the visible icon area).
3. Save the changes.

This method is particularly handy for the Redmi Note 10S and Note 11 Pro, where the notification bar supports quick access to 12 icons instead of the standard 6.

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If the screenshot button disappeared after the update, reset the notification panel settings: Settings → Notifications → Additional → Reset the panel settings.

4.Voice Assistant and Google Assistant

You can take a screenshot of the Xiaomi Redmi Note without even hands, using voice commands. There are two options:

🔹 Through Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

🔹 Through XiaoAI (branded assistant Xiaomi):

• 🎤 Press the Power button for 1-2 seconds to call XiaoAI.
• 🗣️ Say: "Screenshot" or "Screenshot" (supported commands in Russian and English).
• 📱 On Redmi Note 12 and later, you can specify: Scrolling Scrolling Screenshot for long pages.

⚠️ Attention: Voice commands only work when connected to the Internet (requires processing of the request on the servers of Google or Xiaomi). 9T Older models may require pre-configuring the voice assistant in Settings → Annexes → By default. → Voice assistant.

5. Scrolling (long) screenshot

If you want to save an entire web page, chat or document, a standard screenshot is not suitable. MIUI has a Scrolling feature that glues multiple frames into one long file.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, click on the Scrolling icon (or Long Screenshot).
4. Wait for the system to automatically scroll down and add new snippets. Click Ready when you capture the desired area.

🔹 Limitations:

• 📱 It does not work in all apps (for example, Instagram or TikTok can be blocked).
• 🔄 On the Redmi Note 8 Pro and older models, the maximum screen length is 5 screens (up to 20 on the new ones).
• 🚫 In games, for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact feature disabled.

💡 Secret Lifehack: If a long screenshot is cut down unsuccessfully, use third-party apps like LongShot or Stitch & Share (available on Google Play) that let you manually select areas to "glue".

6. Screenshot by computer (ADB)

For advanced users, if the phone is connected to a PC, you can take a screenshot through the ADB command line. This is true for debugging applications or when the sensor is not working.

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap it 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi Note to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. On PC, open the terminal (Win + R → cmd) and type:

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Users\YourName\Desktop

🔹 Explanation:

• 🖥️ The first team checks the connection of the device.
• 📸 The second is to take a screenshot and store it in internal memory.
• 💾 Third, copy the file to the desktop (replace YourName with your username).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 and HyperOS may have different paths to screencap. If the command doesn't work, try it:

adb shell /system/bin/screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

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For 90 percent of tasks, you can use a button or gesture combination with three fingers, and voice commands and ADB are backup options for specific cases.

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