How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi: all methods (including hidden ones)

Screenshots on smartphones Xiaomi Redmi It’s easier to do than it seems - but only if you know everything available methods. Many users use only a combination of buttons for years, without even knowing about gestures, voice control or the function of scrolling long pages. Meanwhile, MIUI offers at least 5 different methods for creating screenshots, and each of them is convenient in its own situation.

In this article you will find not only standard instructions, but also hidden features of MIUI 14/15which official documentation is often silent. For example, how to take a screenshot with a delay so that you have time to expand the menu, or how to automatically save pictures to the cloud. We will also look at typical errors due to which screenshots are not saved or turn out black - and how to fix this without resetting the settings.

Important: if your Redmi works on Android 13/14 s shell HyperOS (new 2026 models), some functions may look different. In such cases, we will indicate alternative paths. Don't worry - even on older versions MIUI 12 all methods remain working.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

This is a universal method that works on everyone smartphones Xiaomi Redmi - from budget Redmi A2 to flagship Redmi K60 Pro. The algorithm is simple:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (application, web page, settings).
2. Simultaneously hold down the button power (power/lock) and the button volume down.
3. Hold them down for 1-2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter and see the screenshot animation.

The picture is immediately saved in the gallery in the folder Screenshots. If there is no animation, check:

• 🔊 Whether the system sound is muted in Settings → Sound.
• 📱 Whether the physical buttons are blocked (for example, due to a case or dirt).
• 🔄 Is it activated mode Do not disturb —it can block screenshot notifications.

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the button combination may conflict with the call Google Assistant. To fix this: Google Assistant

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Defaults → Assistant and voice input data-i="72">instead Settings → Applications → Default → Assistant and voice input.
2. Select No instead of Google.

2. The “three-finger” gesture is the fastest way

The function "Screenshot with three fingers" is available on all Redmi s MIUI 10 and newer. It allows you to take a screenshot in one motion - swiping down on the display with three fingers (usually your ring, middle and index fingers). Advantages:

• ⚡ Works in any application, even in games.
• 🎯 Does not require searching for buttons (convenient for large screens).
• 🔄 You can adjust the direction of the gesture (up or down).

To activate the function:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Screenshot button.
2. Turn on the switch Screenshot of three fingers.
3. Select the direction of the gesture (we recommend Top to bottomso as not to conflict with going back).

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If the gesture does not work:

• 🧼 Wipe the screen - dirt or film may interfere with touch recognition.
• 🔧 Check if multi-touch is disabled in Settings → Screen → Touch.
• 📱 On some models (for example, Redmi 10C) it is required press hard - try to swipe your fingers with force.

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3. Screenshot via the notification panel (for the lazy)

If you don’t want to remember button combinations or gestures, you can take a screenshot via quick settings panel. This method is suitable for:

• 📱 Users with limited motor skills (for example, arthritis).
• 🎮 Gamers who do not want to interrupt the game by searching for buttons.
• 🔧 Those for whom physical keys do not work.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger from top to bottom to open the notification panel.
2. Swipe again to expand it completely.
3. Find the icon Screenshot (usually scissors or rectangle with lightning) and click on it.

If there is no icon:

1. Tap on the icon ⚙️ Edit in the notification panel.
2. Find it in the list Screenshot and drag it to the active area.
3. Save changes.

On HyperOS (new Redmi 2026) the notification panel looks different, but the logic is the same. If you don’t find the icon, try:

• 🔍 Enter the query in the settings search screenshot.
• 📌 Pin the icon in the panel via Edit → Add.

4. Voice assistant: “OK, Google, take a screenshot.”

Few people know, but Google Assistant can take screenshots by voice command. This is convenient when your hands are busy or the screen is dirty. To do this: Google Assistant data-i="151">Say:

1. Activate the voice assistant with a phrase Ok Google or holding the button Home.
2. Tell: Take a screenshot or Screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Restrictions method:

• 🚫 Does not work in some banking applications (due to security policies).
• 🔇 Requires an Internet connection for voice recognition.
• 📱 On Redmi s MIUI for Russia manual language setting may be required.

To configure voice commands:

1. Open Google (application) → click on the avatar → Settings → Voice search.
2. Turn on Ok, Google and train the assistant to recognize your voice.
3. In the section Commands check that it is active Is there an option Screenshot.

5. Scrolling screenshot (long page)

If you need to save a whole web page, correspondence in the messenger or a long list, use the function scrolling screenshot. It is available in MIUI 12 and newer. How it works:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons, gesture, etc.).
2. Immediately after the photo thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, tap on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select Scrolling (icon with two down arrows).
4. Wait until the system will automatically scroll the screen and combine frames.

Important nuances:

• 🌐 Does not work in all applications (for example, it is not supported in Instagram or TikTok).
• 📄 Maximum screenshot length - up to 10 screens (depending on the model).
• 🔄 If the scrolling is stuck, try manually pulling the screen down.

On Redmi s HyperOS The interface of the screenshot editor has changed, but the logic is the same. If there are no buttons: Scrolling No:

• 🔧 Update MIUI Gallery to the latest version in Play Market.
• 📱 Restart your phone - sometimes the function disappears after updates.

6. Hidden functions: delayed screenshot and cloud saving

MIUI offers two little-known options that make working with screenshots easier:

🕒 Delayed screenshot (timer)

Allows you to take a photo after 3 or 10 seconds - convenient if you need to have time to expand the menu or prepare the screen. How to turn it on:

1. Take a regular screenshot.
2. Tap on the thumbnail in lower right corner.
3. In the editor, select Timer (clock icon) and set a delay.

☁️ Automatic saving to Mi Cloud

If you use cloud Xiaomi, you can set up automatic downloading of screenshots. To do this:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Enable Synchronizing screenshots.
3. Select quality (Original or Compressed).

Please note:

• 📤 Synchronization only works when connected to Wi-Fi (by default).
• 🔒 Screenshots in the cloud take up space in your tariff Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 On HyperOS the path to the settings may differ: Settings → Memory → Backup.

Typical problems and their solutions

Sometimes screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are not saved, turn out black or are not taken at all. Here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Attention: If screenshots are not saved in the gallery, check whether access to storage for the application is disabled. Screenshots (Settings → Applications → Permissions).

If none of the methods work:

1. Reboot your phone.
2. Check whether third-party launchers (for example, Nova Launcher) - they can block system functions.
3. Update MIUI Gallery and Google Play Services in Play Market.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Redmi (for example, Redmi 9A) after updating to Android 12 the scrolling screenshot function may disappear. In this case, resetting the application settings will help. Gallery (Settings → Applications → Gallery → Storage → Reset).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi

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