Xiaomi Redmi 10S is a popular budget smartphone 2021, which is still actively used. But even experienced owners sometimes forget how to quickly take a screenshot on this device. Unlike the flagship models, there is no separate hardware button for screenshots, but there are 5 alternative methods at once - from the classic keyboard combination to hidden gestures MIUI.
In this article, you'll find not only standard instructions, but also unique features for Redmi 10S — like how to take a long screenshot of a scrolling page or save a picture straight to the cloud. All methods tested on MIUI 12.5-14 and relevant for firmware in 2026. Even if you have a custom shell, at least 3 of 5 methods are guaranteed to work.
1. Classical method: button combination
The most reliable method that works on all Android devices is to simultaneously press physical buttons. On Redmi 10S, this is:
- 🔘 Power button (right) + Volume reduction button (left)
- 🕒 Hold both keys for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound.
- 📱 The screen will blink, and in the upper corner will appear a screenshot.
⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone will start to reboot in Fastboot mode. 10S This is a common mistake of beginners - do not be afraid, just release the keys and try again.
| Problem. | Decision |
|---|---|
| Buttons don't respond. | Check if they are locked in Settings → Special. features → Power and volume buttons |
| Screenshot not saved | Free up space in memory or check the permission for the Screenshots app in Settings → Applications |
| Shutter sound off. | Include in Settings → Sounds and vibration → System sounds |
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If you have a case with necklines under the buttons, try to press a little harder - sometimes the protection prevents you from fully pressing.
2. Three-finger gesture (hidden MIUI function)
Few people know, but Redmi 10S has a hidden gesture for screenshots that works even with buttons turned off.
- Open the Settings → Additional → Menu button
- Choose a three-finger gesture → Screenshot.
- Swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen (as if you swipe down)
Activate the function in settings | Check the sensitivity of the gesture (default is average) |Try on different screens (does not work in games) |Turn off conflicting gestures (e.g. swipe for multitasking)
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⚠️ Note: The gesture will not work in full-screen games (e.g, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact and some banking applications due to security restrictions MIUI. In such cases, use the buttons or notification panel.
3. Screenshot via notification panel
If the buttons are logging or you prefer a single press, this method is for you.
- 📱 Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
- 🔍 Find the screenshot icon** (scissors or a rectangle with lightning)
- 🖼️ Click on it – the picture will be saved automatically.
Where to look for a badge if there is none?
This method is convenient for long screenshots (for example, correspondence or web pages). After clicking on the thumbnail of the picture in the notification, select Scrolling - the smartphone will automatically take a screenshot of the entire page.
4. Voice command (for MIUI 13+)
With MIUI 13, Redmi 10S has now got support for voice screenshots via Google Assistant or Alice.
- Activate the voice assistant: 🎤 For Google Assistant: Say OK, Google or hold the Home button 🤖 For Alice (Yandex): say Alice or click on the widget
- Take a screenshot (Google)
- Take a picture of the screen (Alice)
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Quick Ball is convenient for users with disabilities or when physical buttons break.
The downside is that the ball takes up space on the screen and can interfere with games, but it is the only way to take a screenshot with one hand on the Redmi 10S big screen (6.53 inches).
Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them
All screenshots are automatically saved in the folder:
Internal Memory → Pictures → ScreenshotsTo find them quickly:
- 📁 Open the gallery. → screenshot
- 🔍 Or enter the file manager search for type:image date:today (will show today’s screens)
For editing:
- 🎨 Click on the thumbnail in the notification → Edit (shortcutting, drawing, text)
- 📤 To share: swipe the notification to the left and select the messenger
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If screenshots take up a lot of space, enable compression in Settings → Additional → Storage Optimization. The images will be saved in WEBp instead of PNG, saving up to 40% of memory.
Frequent problems and solutions
Even the Redmi. 10S Sometimes you get screenshot errors.-5 problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Black screenshot. | Conflict with theme or wallpaper | Change the theme to Settings → Screen → Wallpaper |
| No shutter sound. | Disabled in settings | Include in Settings → Sounds → System sounds |
| Three finger gestures are not working. | Disabled in special opportunities | Check the settings → Additional Gestures → |
| Screenshots are not saved | I'm out of memory. | Clean the cache in Settings → Storage |
| Not working in the game. | Block MIUI | Use buttons or Quick Ball |