Taking a screenshot on your Redmi Note 13 Pro is one of those things you'll do all the time, whether you're saving a funny chat, capturing an error message, or keeping a record of an online order. MIUI, Xiaomi's software, gives you a few different ways to do it, and some are pretty handy.
Use the Button Combo
The classic method works every time. Just press the Power button and the Volume Down button together for a second. You'll see the screen flash, hear a shutter sound, and a small preview thumbnail will pop up in the corner. You can tap that preview to edit or share right away, or just let it vanish and the screenshot will save to your gallery automatically.
Use the Three-Finger Swipe
This is my go-to method on Xiaomi phones because it's so quick. Simply swipe down on the screen with three fingers. The whole screen will capture instantly. You need to make sure this feature is turned on, which it usually is by default. If it's not working, you can enable it in Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts > Screenshot.
Use the Quick Ball or Sidebar
If you use MIUI's Quick Ball (a floating shortcut button) or the Game Turbo sidebar, you can add a screenshot shortcut there. For the Quick Ball, go to Settings > Additional settings > Quick Ball and customize the tools. For the sidebar, swipe in from the top corner in a supported app or game and tap the screenshot icon. It's a good option if buttons or gestures are inconvenient at the moment.
Use the Notification Shade
Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification shade, then swipe down again to expand the full Quick Settings panel. Look for a tile labeled Screenshot. If you don't see it, tap the pencil icon to edit your tiles and add it from the list below. Once it's there, a single tap will capture your screen.
Take a Scrolling Screenshot
This is perfect for capturing long webpages or entire conversations. First, take a regular screenshot using any method. In the preview window that appears at the bottom, tap the icon that looks like a rectangle with an arrow pointing down, labeled Scroll. Tap it repeatedly to extend the screenshot further down the page. The phone will stitch it all into one tall image.
You can keep tapping until you reach the end of the content or hit the capture limit. I find it works best in apps like Chrome, Messages, and Notes.
Edit and Annotate Right Away
Right after you take a screenshot, that preview thumbnail is your gateway to quick edits. Tap on it. You'll get tools to crop, draw, add text, or blur sensitive info with the mosaic tool. There's also a highlighter and a pen for marking things up. When you're done, tap the share button to send it off immediately or the save button to store the edited version.
If you want to edit a screenshot later, just find it in your Gallery app and tap the edit button there.
Find Your Screenshots Gallery
All your screenshots are neatly organized in the MIUI Gallery app. Open Gallery and look for an album called Screenshots. They're also saved in your phone's storage. You can find the files by using the File Manager app and navigating to Internal storage > Pictures > Screenshots.
If you use Google Photos, they'll also appear there in the "Screenshots" folder under the Library tab, as long as backup is enabled.
If Screenshots Aren't Working
First, try the simple fix. Restart your phone by holding the Power button for about 15 seconds until it reboots. This clears up minor software glitches. If a specific method fails, like the three-finger swipe, double-check its settings under Settings > Additional settings > Gesture shortcuts to make sure it's still toggled on.
Sometimes, certain apps like banking or streaming services block screenshots for security. In those cases, you'll usually see a blank or black image in your gallery instead of the app content, which is normal behavior for those protected apps.
