How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro provides multiple ways to capture the screenshot. Long screenshot or scrolling screenshot features also available. In this post, let us explore how to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Here is the list of methods to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

• Hardware Key combination method
• Screenshot button method.
• Quick Ball method screenshot.
• Three-finger screenshot method.
• Scroll screenshot.

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Hardware Key combination method to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

• Navigate to the page/App on which you want to capture a screenshot.
• Press and Hold Power and Volume Down button simultaneously.
• You will hear shutter sound(provided phone is not in silent mode).
• Small Preview will appear in the top right.
• This confirms screenshot is saved.

Screenshot button method to take a screenshot

• Go to the screen on which you want to grab a screenshot.
• Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel.
• Tap on screenshot button.

Using Quick Ball to take a screenshot

Quick Ball was introduced in MIUI 8. It is something similar to Assistive Touch in iOS. Once enabled, a floating circle will appear. This has quick access shortcut to five functions. Home, back, recent, power off and screenshot.

• To enable Quick ball, go to Quick ball->Additional settings->Quick ball. Now enable the Quick Ball.
• Now, on any screen on which you want to capture a screenshot, just tap the quick ball icon.
• Choose screenshot shortcut.

Three Finger gesture screenshot

To use this method, you need to enable three-finger gesture first.

• Go to “Settings” – “Additional settings” – “Button and gesture shortcuts” – “Take a screenshot” – select “Slide 3 fingers down”.
• Now Slide down 3 fingers on the page you want to take a screenshot.
• The screenshot will be saved.

Scroll Screenshot in Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

To take scroll screenshot or long screenshot,

• Take a screenshot using any of the above-mentioned methods.
• You will see a preview in the top right.
• There you will find the scroll. Tap on it.
• Continue till you want the screenshot to be taken.