Creating a screenshot on line smartphones Xiaomi often raises questions among users switching from other platforms or receiving the device for the first time. The model Redmi Note 7, despite its age, remains popular due to its price-quality ratio, however, the shell MIUI has its own unique navigation features.
In this article we will analyze in detail all the available methods of capturing an image on the display of your gadget. You will learn not only about standard button combinations, but also about hidden gestures, as well as how to set up automatic removal of unnecessary items after creating a screenshot.
The information is relevant for current firmware versions, including 2026 security updates. If you recently updated your system, some menu items may have changed their location slightly, but the basic principles of operation remain the same.
Standard method via hardware keys
The fastest and most reliable way to take a screenshot on any device Android is using a physical button combination. This method works even if the touch screen temporarily does not respond to touches or freezes.
Locate the Power button and the volume rocker on the right side of the case. You need to click on Volume down button and Power button at the same time. There is no need to hold them for a long time: a short but clear press lasting about 0.5 seconds is enough.
⚠️ Attention: If you hold the buttons for too long (more than 2 seconds), the phone may perceive this as a command to a forced reboot or calling a voice assistant, depending on the settings in the section Advanced settings.
After a successful press, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is not turned off), and the screen will blink. A miniature of the captured image will appear in the upper corner, which can be immediately edited or sent.
The button combination works in 99% of cases, even if the graphical shell fails, which makes it the main emergency method of saving information.
Using the notification panel (Curtains)
For those who are inconvenient to reach for side buttons or who are used to operating a smartphone with one hand, the developers Xiaomi provided a software switch. It is located in the control center, which opens by swiping down from the top edge of the screen.
Expand the notification shade completely. Among the quick settings icons, find the scissors icon. In some versions MIUI it may be called “Snapshot” or have a camera icon. One touch on this element will instantly create a screenshot of the current display contents.
If you do not see the desired icon on the first screen of the curtain, try swiping to the right or clicking on the edit button (pencil) to add this tool to the active area. This is especially convenient when reading long articles or watching videos.
Three-finger gesture for quick capture
Shell MIUI is famous for its advanced control gestures, and taking a screenshot with a swipe is one of the most popular functions. However, it may be disabled by default, so preliminary system configuration is required.
Go to the menu Settings, then go to the section Advanced and select item Gestures and buttons. Find the Three Finger Screenshot option and toggle the switch. After that, simply slide three fingers from top to bottom in the center of the screen at any time.
- 🖐️ The gesture should be smooth and continuous, without lifting your fingers from the glass.
- 📱 The distance between the fingers is not critical, the main thing is simultaneous touching.
- ⚙️ In the same menu, you can configure the action with a long press with three fingers, for example, starting a voice recorder.
This method is ideal for situations when the phone is lying on the table or is held in one hand, and it is impossible to reach the volume keys. It saves time and makes the content creation process more ergonomic.
If the three-finger gesture does not work, check if the “High sensitivity” mode is enabled in the screen settings, which sometimes conflicts with the system’s multi-touch gestures.
Screenshot through the recent applications menu
Less known, but extremely A useful way to take a screenshot is built right into the task switching interface. This method allows you to take a screenshot without leaving the context of the running application and without pressing unnecessary buttons.
Swipe from bottom to top (or press the “Menu” button if you have classic navigation) to open the list of running apps. You will see a row of icons above the thumbnail of the desired application. Click on the scissors icon.
The system will automatically minimize the application and save its current view to the gallery. This is especially convenient if you need to screen an error in a app or a specific frame in a video, where timeouts and pop-up notifications interfere with the use of other methods.
| Method | Speed | Convenience | Risk of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons (Volume - + Power) | High | Medium | Low |
| Notification curtain | Medium | High | Low |
| Three finger gesture | Very high | High | Medium (needs training) |
| Task Menu | Low | Medium | None |
How to take a long (scrolling) screenshot
Often there is a need to save not just one screen, but an entire one a website page, correspondence in a messenger or a long document. Redmi Note 7 implemented the “Scrolling” function, which allows you to merge several screens into one long image.
Take a regular screenshot in any convenient way. Immediately after this, in the upper right corner of the thumbnail that appears, click on the button with the down arrow or the inscription “Scroll”. The phone will automatically scroll the content down and add a new area to the image.
You can press this button repeatedly until you capture all the information you need. To complete the process, tap anywhere on the screen or wait for it to automatically stop if the page content runs out.
⚠️ Warning: The scrolling function may not work correctly in applications with an endless feed (for example, social networks), creating looping images. Use it mainly for static pages and documents.
What to do if the scroll button does not appear?
Sometimes the system does not offer to continue the screenshot if there is no space on the screen to scroll down. Try manually scrolling the page a little before taking your first photo.
Settings and managing the screenshot gallery
After creating an image, it is important to know where to look for it and how to manage these files. By default, all pictures are saved in the system folder, but Xiaomi offers convenient tools for processing them immediately after creation.
When you click on the screenshot thumbnail, the editor opens. Here you can trim off excess, draw arrows, add text or blur confidential data (card numbers, addresses). After editing, the file is saved with the changes or as a new copy.
To find old pictures, open the Gallery application and go to the Screenshots album. In the gallery settings, you can enable the “Delete screenshots after viewing” function, which helps save space on the internal storage if the pictures are temporary.
- 🗑️ Enable auto-delete in the gallery settings so as not to clog up the memory.
- ✏️ The editor supports working with different shapes and text colors.
- 🔍 Screenshot search works through a built-in text recognition (OCR) algorithm.
Regularly cleaning the folder with screenshots is an important part of maintaining the performance of your smartphone. The accumulation of thousands of small images can slow down the indexing of media files.
☑️ Optimizing screenshot storage
Problem solving: why a screenshot is not taken
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the usual combinations do not work, and the screen simply goes blank or nothing happens. Most often this is due to security restrictions of specific applications or system failures.
In banking applications, incognito browser modes and some streaming services (Netflix, Kinopoisk), the creation of screenshots is programmatically blocked at the content protection level (DRM). In such cases, you will get a black screen instead of an image.
If the problem occurs in all applications, try restarting your device. Also check to see if Guest mode or accessibility features are enabled that could intercept button presses. In rare cases, resetting the button settings in the menu Advanced → Buttons.
⚠️ Attention: Application interfaces and system protections are constantly updated. If in some application screenshots stop working after an update, most likely this is a new security policy of the developer, which cannot be bypassed by standard means.
A black screen instead of a screenshot in 90% of cases means protecting the content of the application and not breaking your smartphone.
Is it possible to take screenshots in banking applications on Redmi 7?
In most cases, no. Banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff, Alfa) block the creation of screenshots and screen recording for the security of client data. Trying to take a picture will result in saving a black image.
Where are the taken screenshots stored?
The files are saved in the internal memory along the path: DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots. In the gallery they are displayed in a separate album of the same name.
Why does the screenshot turn out black when watching a video?
This is content copy protection (DRM). The video player blocks image capture to prevent pirated distribution of films and TV series. There is no way around this using standard means.
How to turn off the shutter sound when taking a screenshot?
The sound is tied to the general volume level of media or notifications. You can disable it completely by putting your phone into silent mode or lowering the volume of notifications in the sound settings.
Is it possible to change the format for saving a screenshot?
By default, the system saves images in PNG format for maximum quality. Third-party applications can save in JPG, but using standard means MIUI you cannot change the format.