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Xiaomi's Gallery app for photos and videos, which also powers the screenshot preview, private album and Xiaomi Cloud photo sync.
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Screenshot
Advanced: com.miui.screenshot Advanced Community evidence
The Xiaomi service that takes screenshots, including the three-finger swipe, partial and scrolling captures. You can disable it, with a caveat: read what stops working first.
What it does
Screenshot is the MIUI and HyperOS component that captures the screen when you press the button combination, swipe down with three fingers or use the shortcut. It also provides the preview thumbnail, scrolling screenshots, partial captures and the quick editor. It runs only when a screenshot is taken.
If you disable it
Screenshots stop working, including the button combination and gestures. It does nothing in the background, so there is little reason to disable it.
How to disable it
On most phones Settings greys out Disable for this package, so ADB is the way to turn it off. The commands below work without root and can be undone.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.screenshotTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.miui.screenshotThe stronger option removes it for your user only; the original copy stays on the phone and a factory reset brings it back. Prefer disabling: it is easier to undo.
Uninstall for the main user
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.screenshotRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.screenshotNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Saves screen captures to the phone's storage only.
Where it appears
- Made by Xiaomi.
- Android versions: 13 to 16.
Questions people ask
What is com.miui.screenshot?
com.miui.screenshot is Screenshot. The Xiaomi service that takes screenshots, including the three-finger swipe, partial and scrolling captures.
Can I disable Screenshot?
You can disable it, with a caveat: read what stops working first. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable Screenshot?
Screenshots stop working, including the button combination and gestures. It does nothing in the background, so there is little reason to disable it.
Sources
- BAYTON system app database: com.miui.screenshotCommunity list
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Community evidence. Backed by community debloat lists and forum reports, not by the maker. How we decide a verdict.
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