How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways from classics to life hacks

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones -- it would seem that it could be easier? But even here there are pitfalls: standard combinations do not work, gestures are lost after the MIUI update, or you need to grab a long web page. This article will not just list the ways, but will analyze why sometimes screenshots do not save, how to get around the restrictions in games and instant messengers, and where to look for hidden features in new versions of the shell.

We tested all the methods on current models, from the budget Redmi 12C to the flagship Redmi K60 Ultra, and also took into account the features of MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13-14. If you encounter an error “Can not take a screenshot” or screenshots are saved in low resolution, here you will find a solution. And yes, at the end of this article we will reveal a secret way to take a screenshot on a locked screen without rights (it does not work on all models, but it is checked on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+).

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

The most versatile method that works on all Redmi models – from the Redmi 4A (2017) to the fresh Redmi Note 13 Pro.

1. Open the screen that you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the power button and the volume down button.
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the animation.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) If you hold the buttons long enough, you might have an emergency call or a shutdown menu, and if you don't get a screenshot, try pressing faster, almost synchronously.

Where to look for a finished screenshot?

• 📂 In the gallery: Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in English firmware).
• 🔍 Through File Manager: Internal Storage → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 📱 In notifications: immediately after creation, a preview will appear with the Share and Delete buttons.

2.Gesturals in MIUI: Three-toed swipe and others

The MIUI shell offers alternative ways to speed things up, and the most popular is a three-toed swipe down, but first you have to turn it on.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the Three-toe swipe switch down.
3. Choose the swipe direction (down or up – both options are available on some models).

🔹 Nuance: On Redmi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50) The gesture may conflict with the Always-on Display. If the screenshot doesn't work, turn it off. AOD screen-setting.

Other gestures in MIUI:

• 👆 Double touch of the back panel: works on models with a sensor NFC (settings → Extended functions → Double touch).
• 🖐️ Hand gesture: swipe the palm edge across the screen (includes in the same gesture settings).

Make sure the screen is unlocked.

Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode.

Check if left-handed mode is enabled (can change swipe direction)

Update. MIUI last-minute-->

3. Quick settings panel: screenshot in one tap

If you don’t want to remember combinations or gestures, add the screenshot button to the notification curtain:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Edit (or Pencil on older versions) MIUI).
3. Find the Screenshot tile (usually under Other Settings) and drag it to the active area.

🔹 The advantage of the method is that you can take a screenshot even if the physical buttons do not work (for example, after the phone falls), and the option will appear in the curtain Long screenshot for scrollable pages.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for Redmi Note 10) the screenshot tile may disappear after the update.In this case, reset the notification bar settings in Settings → Notifications → Settings of the notification panel → Drop it.

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

Few people know, but Google Assistant and Xiaomi's XiaoAI can take voice-guided screenshots, which is handy when the hands are busy or the buttons are faulty.

Method 1: Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with a voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say, Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Method 2: XiaoAI (Chinese firmware only)

• 🎤 Say: (XiaoAI, screenshot).
• 📱 Or press the microphone icon in the XiaoAI panel and say the command.

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots do not work in banking applications, cheat-protected games (for example, in the case of the game, PUBG Mobile, and some instant messengers (such as WhatsApp in incognito mode.

5. Long Screenshots: How to Capture the Entire Page

Do you need to save all your Telegram correspondence, your browser article, or your AliExpress product list? MIUI has a built-in Scrolling Screenshot feature. Here's how to use it:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons, gesture or through the panel).
2. Immediately after the preview appears at the bottom of the screen, click on the Scrolling icon (two arrows down). ⤓).
3. Wait until the page automatically scrolls to the end. Click Ready.

🔹 Limitations:

• 🚫 Does not work in applications with dynamic content (such as Instagram or TikTok).
• 📏 Maximum length: up to 10 screens (limited) MIUI).
• 🔄 Sometimes it “swifts” the page curved – check the result before saving.

💡 Lifehack: If the built-in feature doesn't work, use third-party apps like LongShot or Stitch & Share, which let you manually stitch together multiple screenshots.

6. Hidden functions and problem solutions

If screenshots are not saved, the shutter sound is lost or the image is turned black - here is a checklist for diagnosis:

Check the space available on your phone (needs a minimum of 100MB)

Turn off the power saving mode (can block background processes)

Make sure the app is not in the MIUI blacklist (Settings → Applications → Permissions → Auto Run)

Update MIUI via Settings → About Phone → System Update

Restart your phone (sometimes helps with saving glitches)-->

Problem 1: Screenshots are kept in low quality

In MIUI, the default is image compression, to fix:

1. Open the gallery. → Album "Screenshots".
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Find the Quality of Screenshots item and select Original.

Problem 2: Three-toed swipe is not working.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔧 Conflict with other gestures: Turn off navigation gestures in Settings → Display. → Navigation through the system.
• 📱 Sensor damaged: Check screen performance in service test (#6484##).
• 🔄 Reset gesture settings: Return gesture settings to factory settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset your gesture settings.

1. Enable Show notifications on the locked screen in the security settings.

2. Use Google Assistant with voice command Take a screenshot - sometimes it works even without unlocking.

3.On some models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Double touch of the back panel works if you turn it on in advance.-->

Problem 3: Screenshots are not taken in games

Games like Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile or Honor of Kings often block screenshots because of anti-cheats.

• 🎮 Use the built-in screen recording function: Click on the game icon in the notification curtain → Screen recording → Then pull the shot from the video.
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC: Use scrcpy or Vysor to mirror your screen and take a screenshot on your computer.
• 📱 Disable Anticheat (Risk!): In the game settings, find Security and temporarily disable protection (may lead to a ban!).

7.Alternative methods: ADB, root and third-party applications

If standard methods do not work (for example, on custom firmware or after an unsuccessful update), you will have to use advanced tools.

Method 1: ADB-team

Suitable for users familiar with Android Debug Bridge. How to take a screenshot through ADB:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on version → go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Open the command line on the PC and type:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the phone under the name screen.png.

Method 2: Screenshot applications

Top.-3 Proven utilities for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📸 Screenshot Touch – Adds a floating button for screenshots.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – Supports scrolling and editing.
• 🎨 Screenshot Crop & Share – Automatically Cuts Unnecessary Items.

⚠️ Note: Applications from third-party sources (not Google Play) may contain malicious code. Before installing, check for reviews and permissions that the program requests (for example, access to the software). SMS contact or contact - a clear sign of a virus).

Method 3: Root access

For power users, root rights allow you to take screenshots even in secure applications.

• ScreenMaster – allows you to take screenshots in banking applications.
• Tasker + Secure Settings plugin – automate screenshots by triggers.

🔴 Warning: Root voids warranties and may disrupt work MIUI. On new models (Redmi Note 13 and newer), unlocking the bootloader leads to the binding of the Mi Account account - without it, the phone will turn into a "brick" after resetting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi