How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 10: all ways with photos and videos

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Xiaomi Mi 10 is the 2020 flagship that still holds true today thanks to its powerful hardware and flexible MIUI firmware. But even experienced users sometimes have difficulty taking screenshots. For example, not everyone knows that it runs hardware (buttons), software (gestures) and even voice (via Google Assistant).

In this article, we'll break down all the available methods, compare them in speed and convenience, and show you how to find saved screenshots and edit them right in the gallery. We'll focus on MIUI 12/13/14 nuances, because newer versions of the interface have changed the way to customize gestures, and this is often confusing.

If you’ve just moved from an iPhone or other Android smartphone, you’ll need a method comparison table at the end of the article, and for those who like automation, we’ve added a guide to set up screenshots through ADB (for advanced users).

Method 1: Classic method - power and volume buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 Ultra.It requires no pre-setting and works even if the phone is “hang” or does not respond to the sensor.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the desired screen (for example, a page in the browser or a message in the messenger).
2. Press the power button (right) and the volume button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the screenshot animation.

⚠️ Warning: If you press buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone can reboot to Fastboot mode or trigger the shutdown menu. On the Mi 10, this is especially true because of the sensitive mechanical buttons.

Where to look for the saved screenshot? By default, the files appear in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Photos app → Screenshots album.

Method 2: Three-finger gesture faster than buttons

If you're tired of pressing physical buttons, MIUI has an alternative: a gesture screenshot. The Xiaomi Mi 10 has a gesture of holding three fingers down the screen by default.

• 📱 One hand (no need to reach for the buttons).
• 🎮 Games (does not interrupt gameplay).
• 📸 Quickly create a series of screenshots (for example, for instructions).

How to turn on or adjust a gesture:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities → Three-finger gesture.
2. Activate the screenshot switch.
3. (Optional) In the Gesture Settings section, you can select the swipe direction (down/up) and sensitivity.

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If the gesture doesn't work, check if the cover or protective glass is disturbing.The Mi 10 with a curved screen sometimes helps to hold your fingers closer to the center of the display.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14, the way to setup has changed! Now the three-finger gesture is hiding here:

Settings → System → Gestures and movements → Three finger gesture

Method 3: Voice assistant - screenshot without hands

Few people know, but on Xiaomi Mi 10 you can take screenshots with voice - through Google Assistant or Alice (if installed Yandex.Browser).

• 🤲 Hands are busy (e.g., cooking with a prescription).
• 🔧 The sensor is not working (but the microphone is working).
• 🎧 You have headphones connected with the voice assistant call button.

Instructions for Google Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

For Alice:

1. Open Yandex.Browser or Alice app.
2. Say, "Alice, take a screenshot."

⚠️ Note: The voice method may not work if:

• Admissions for Assistant in Settings → Apps → Google are disabled.
• Do not disturb mode activated.
• The voice input language is not the same as the system language.

Method 4: Quick settings panel (only for MIUI 12+)

In MIUI 12 and later, you can add a screenshot button to the notification bar, which is convenient if you often take screenshots and do not want to remember gestures or button combinations.

How to set up:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Edit).
3. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

Now it is enough to create a screenshot:

1. Open the notification panel.
2. Stick on the Screenshot icon.

Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them

By default, all screenshots on the Xiaomi Mi 10 are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder, but you can find them in other ways:

For quick editing:

• 🖌️ Immediately after creating a screenshot, a thumbnail appears at the bottom of the screen - tap on it to open the editor.
• 📝 In the editor, you can crop, add text, draw arrows or blur part of the image.
• 🔄 To cancel changes, click Back or Cancel icon.

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Screenshots in.png format take up more space than.jpg. If memory is scarce, use conversion apps (e.g. Photo & Picture Resizer).

Problems with screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 and their solutions

Sometimes users find that screenshots are not saved, blacked out or not taken at all, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: Screenshot is not saved (no notification and no file).

• 🔄 Check if there is enough memory (at least 50 MB of storage is needed on the system partition).
• 📁 Make sure the Screenshots folder is not deleted (if so, create it manually).
• 🔧 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with crashes MIUI.

Problem 2: Screenshots are black (especially in games or banking applications).

⚠️ Note: This is not a bug, but a privacy protection. DRM-protection (e.g. Netflix, SberBank Online) block screenshots.

Problem 3: The three-finger gesture doesn't work.

• 🔍 Check if the gesture is enabled in the settings (see path above).
• 🧹 Clear the Launcher app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Memory. → Clear the cache).
• 📱 If the screen is damaged, try using another method (buttons or voice).

Problem 4: Screenshots are kept in low resolution.

This may be related to:

• 🔧 Power saving settings (turn off Ultrasonic energy saving in Settings) → Battery).
• 📱 Performance mode (check in Settings) → Special capabilities → Performance mode).
• 🖼️ An application that automatically compresses images (such as some messengers).

Additional chips: advanced methods

If the standard methods don’t work for you, here are a few alternatives for power users:

1. Screenshot via ADB (for developers)

If you have access to ADB, you can take a screenshot of the command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

The file will be saved in the root folder of the phone under the name screen.png.

2. Scrolling screenshot (long screen)

MIUI has a built-in feature for creating screenshots of long pages (such as chats or websites):

1. Take a regular screenshot of any method.
2. When the thumbnail appears, tap on the Scrolling (the icon with two arrows).
3. Wait until the system “glues” the screen, then save the result.

3 Automation with Tasker

With the help of the Tasker application, you can configure the creation of screenshots by:

• 🕒 Schedule (for example, every day at 12:00).
• 📍 Geolocations (for example, when entering work).
• 🔄 Other triggers (connecting headphones, launching the application).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10