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 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.


How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8How to take a screenshot on Redmi Note 8
  • 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.

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