7 Simple Ways to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi Phones
Taking screenshots is one of the most frequently used features on smartphones. This simple tool helps you save web pages, documents, images, or anything displayed on your screen.
While it’s easy to use, many Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO users may not be familiar with the different methods available for taking screenshots.
This article will guide you through 7 simple ways to take screenshots on Xiaomi phones. The steps are also applicable to Redmi and POCO devices since their interfaces are quite similar.
If you’re in a hurry, you can check out the quick steps for taking screenshots in the blue box below. For a more detailed explanation with pictures, keep reading after the box.
Using the 3-Finger Gesture
- First, enable this feature. Go to Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Take a screenshot, then turn on the "Slide 3 fingers down" option.
- To take a screenshot, swipe down from the top of the screen using three fingers.
Using the Volume Down and Power Button
- Press and hold the volume down and power buttons together for a few seconds.
- Release when the screen flashes, which means the screenshot was taken successfully.
Via the Icon in the Status Bar
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to show the status bar.
- Tap the screenshot icon (looks like scissors) to capture the screen.
1. Using the 3-Finger Gesture

The three-finger gesture is one of the simplest and most popular ways to take screenshots on Xiaomi phones. All you need to do is swipe down on the screen with three fingers at the same time. Here’s how:
- Open the page, image, or content you want to capture.
- Place three fingers on the screen and swipe down simultaneously.
- The screen will flash briefly, confirming that the screenshot has been successfully taken.
A preview of your screenshot will pop up on the screen. You can tap on this preview to edit, delete, or share it directly to social media. The screenshot will also be automatically saved in your gallery.
If this method doesn't work, you might need to enable the three-finger gesture setting:

- Pull down the status bar to enter the Settings menu.
- Go to "Additional settings."
- Tap on "Gesture shortcuts."
- Choose "Take a screenshot."
- Turn on the "Slide 3 fingers down" toggle.
2. Taking a Partial Screenshot with 3 Fingers

This method is a tweak on the previous three-finger gesture. Instead of capturing the entire screen, it lets you select just a portion of it. Here’s how to take a partial screenshot using three fingers:
- Decide on the page, image, or area you want to capture.
- Press and hold the screen with three fingers.
- You'll have options to shape your screenshot as a square, circle, or in freeform.
- Choose the specific part of the screen you wish to capture. You can then save, redo, edit, or share the screenshot right away.
Before you try this, ensure the partial screenshot feature is enabled on your device. Here’s how to activate it:

- Swipe down to access the Settings menu from the status bar.
- Go to “Additional settings.”
- Click on “Gesture shortcuts.”
- Tap “Partial screenshot.”
- Enable the “Press and hold with 3 fingers” toggle.
3. Using the Volume Down and Power Button

This method is quite common among Android phones, including Xiaomi devices. It involves using the volume down button and the power button located on the side of the phone. Here's what you need to do:
- Ensure the screen displays the page, web, or image you want to capture.
- Press the volume down and the power button at the same time.
- The screen will flash briefly to confirm that the screenshot has been taken.
- You can then edit the screenshot as needed, whether it's cropping, marking, or making other changes.
If you can't use this method, you may need to activate it in the settings:

- Swipe down to open the Settings menu from the status bar.
- Go to “Additional settings.”
- Choose “Gesture shortcuts.”
- Select “Take a screenshot.”
- Enable the “Volume down + Power” toggle.
4. Through the Icon in the Status Bar

Taking a screenshot can also be done through an icon in the status bar, which is straightforward since there's no need for activation. Here's how to use this feature:
- Find the page you want to capture on your phone.
- Open the status bar by sliding down from the top of the screen.
- Tap the screenshot icon, which looks like a pair of scissors.
- The screen will blink to show that the screenshot has been taken successfully.
- You can tap on the screenshot preview to edit or share it directly.
5. Using the Quick Ball Feature
The Quick Ball is a handy feature available on all Xiaomi phones. Before you can use it to take screenshots, you first need to activate it:

- Go to the settings menu.
- Choose "Additional settings."
- Tap on "Quick ball."
- Turn it on by toggling the "Turn on Quick Ball" switch.
To set up a shortcut for taking screenshots, go to the "Select shortcut" menu. Replace one of the existing shortcuts with "Screenshot." The Quick Ball icon will then appear on the right side of your screen (it looks like a curved line).
Here's how to use the Quick Ball to take a screenshot:

- Make sure the screen displays the page you want to capture.
- Tap the Quick Ball icon.
- Choose the screenshot icon (looks like scissors).
- The screen will flash, indicating the screenshot was taken successfully.
6. Using the Accessibility Feature
You can also take screenshots using the accessibility feature, which is available on other Android phones as well because it's a standard Android function.
First, activate the accessibility feature by following these steps:

- Open the settings menu.
- Select "Additional settings."
- Go to "Accessibility."
- Tap on "Accessibility menu."
- Turn on the toggle next to "Accessibility menu shortcut."
- Confirm by clicking the "Allow" button.
Once activated, an icon depicting a human figure inside a yellow circle will appear on the right side of your screen. Here’s how to use it for screenshots:

- Tap the accessibility icon on the right side of the screen.
- Select "Screenshot" from the available options.
- The screen will flash to confirm that the screenshot has been taken.
7. Taking a Long Screenshot

Ever needed to capture an entire long web page? Instead of taking several screenshots, you can use the long screenshot feature.
This handy feature lets you snap a picture of an extended page in just one go, so the screenshot will cover more than just what's visible on your screen at once. Here's how to do it:
- Choose the long page you want to screenshot.
- Take a regular screenshot using any of the methods we've discussed—like the 3-finger swipe, using the physical buttons, the status bar icon, or the Quick Ball.
- Once the screen blinks, you'll see a preview of your screenshot.
- At the bottom of this preview, there's a 'Scroll' button. Tap it to extend the screenshot further down the page.
- The screen will automatically scroll down, capturing the extended part of the page. You can manually adjust how far it goes by using your finger.
- When you're satisfied with the length, hit the 'Done' button to wrap it up.
If you're trying to take a long screenshot on a web page and it's not working, try using the Xiaomi phone’s built-in browser. Sometimes, browsers like Chrome or Opera might not support the long screenshot function.
These methods should make taking screenshots on Xiaomi phones super easy. Now, you can pick the one that works best for you. Happy snapping!