How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all ways with photos and videos

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the Poco lineup, combining powerful hardware and an affordable price. But even experienced users sometimes face the question: how to quickly take a screenshot on this device?

In this article, we'll look at all the different methods you can use, from standard button combinations to hidden MIUI features to third-party utilities, and learn how to take scrolling screenshots, edit them on the fly, and even record video from the screen, and if something goes wrong, there's a section at the end that solves typical problems.

Important: The instruction is relevant for the Poco X3 Pro based on MIUI 12/13/14 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).Some methods may differ on custom builds like Pixel Experience or LineageOS.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco X3 Pro. It does not require activation of additional functions and works even on a locked screen (if the appropriate setting is enabled).

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialog in the messenger or a page in the browser).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

The finished shot will be saved in the gallery in the Screenshots folder. The Poco X3 Pro will also have a thumbnail in the lower right corner - click on it to immediately edit or share a screenshot.

⚠️ Note: If you have a magnetic lock case installed, the power button may be blocked, in which case use alternative methods or remove the case.

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On the Poco X3 Pro, you can adjust the vibration when you create a screenshot. To do this, go to Settings → Sounds and Vibration → System Vibration and turn on the “Screenshots” option.

2. Screenshot with three fingers (gesture)

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots with a simple swipe, which is convenient when one hand is busy or buttons are not pressed well.

How to activate and use:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the "Three Fingers Screenshot" and switch on the switch.
3. Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (not necessarily vertically, a small angle is allowed).

Advantages of the method:

• 👆 It works in any application, including games.
• 🎯 Accuracy is higher than when pressing buttons (no risk of accidentally turning off the screen).
• ⚡ Faster than the standard method, one movement is enough.

Disadvantage: Sometimes the gesture is triggered by chance when you scroll through the pages, if this interferes, turn off the function or reduce sensitivity in the settings.

Check if the function is included in the settings|Make sure your fingers touch the screen at the same time|Try swipe from different angles|Reboot your phone if the gesture doesn’t work-->

3. Script with scrolling (long page)

If you want to capture an entire web page, a Telegram chat, or an Instagram list, a standard screenshot won't do, it'll only capture the visible area. The Poco X3 Pro has a built-in Scrolling Screenshot feature.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the “Scroll” icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and combines the frames.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work in some applications (for example, in banking or screenshot protection).
• ⏳ It can freeze if the page is too long (more than 5 screens).
• 🔄 Sometimes you need to try again if the content is loaded dynamically (like Facebook).

On the Poco X3 Pro, the maximum screenshot length is 10 screens, and if you exceed the limit, the system will automatically crop the result.

4. Screenshot via notification panel

A little-known but convenient way to do this is to use a button in the notification curtain, which is true if the physical buttons don't work or you prefer one-handed control.

Instructions:

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the screenshot button (usually hidden under additional tiles).
3. If there is no button, click on the pencil icon (Edit) and add it to the active elements.
4. Slip the button – the picture will be taken instantly.

Advantages:

• 🔧 No need to remember button combinations.
• 📱 It works even with faulty physical buttons.
• 🔄 You can assign a long press for a scrolling screenshot.

⚠️ Note: In some Poco firmware X3 The Pro button is missing from the screencurtain. If it's not there, even after editing, update it. MIUI last-minute.

5. Screenshot with voice assistant

If you have Google Assistant on or XiaoAI on, you can take voiceshots of the screen, which is convenient when your hands are busy or you need to capture something quickly.

How to set up:

1. Activate the voice assistant: For Google Assistant: Settings → Google → Settings for apps → Search, Assistant and Voice → Voice Assistant. For XiaoAI: Settings → Applications → XiaoAI → Voice Launch.
2. Say, Google, "OK, Google, take a screenshot." XiaoAI: (in Chinese firmware) or "Take a screenshot" (in global).

Limitations:

• 🎤 Requires an Internet connection (to process voice commands).
• 🔇 Does not work in Do Not Disturb mode or with the microphone turned off.
• ⏱ 1-2 seconds delay between command and execution.

Tip: If the voice assistant doesn’t recognize the command, try to pronounce it more clearly or reinstall the Google/XiaoAI app.

6. Third-party screenshot applications

If the built-in features of the Poco X3 Pro don’t suit you, you can install specialized utilities, which offer advanced features: recording video from the screen, editing, cloud saving and even text recognition (OCR).

Top.-3 screenshot:

Warning: Some applications require permission to "Overlaid on Other Windows." To issue it, go to Settings → Applications → Special Access → Overlaid and turn on the switch for the selected utility.

On Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 14, third-party screenshot apps can conflict with system gestures. If swipes stop working after installation, disable conflicting features in Settings → Additional → Gestures.

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Third-party apps are useful if you need advanced features, but for most tasks, built-in MIUI tools are enough.

7. Solving screenshot problems

Sometimes screenshots don't save, they turn black, or the function doesn't work at all, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved in the gallery.

• 🔍 Check the folder. DCIM/Screenshots via file manager.
• 📁 Make sure that the device has enough memory (minimum 100 MB).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the system does not have time to update the media base.

Problem 2: Black screenshot in banking applications.

It's not a bug, it's a security feature. Many financial applications (like SberBank Online or Tinkoff) block screenshots to protect your data, and you can't get around that restriction without root rights.

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

• ⚙ Check if the function is included in the Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Gestures.
• 👆 Make sure you touch the screen with three fingers (two or four is not enough).
• 📱 Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI The gesture could be unstable.

Problem 4: It is impossible to take a screenshot in the game.

Many games (such as PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact) block standard methods.

• 🎮 Use the built-in screen recording function in the game (if any).
• 📱 Try third-party apps like Screen Master (but they may not work without root rights).
• 🖥 Connect your phone to your PC and take a screenshot via scrcpy or Vysor.

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If screenshots are kept low, check the camera settings in Settings → Apps → Camera → Screenshot Resolution. The default screen resolution on the Poco X3 Pro is (2400×1080), but it can be increased to 4K (MIUI 13+ is required).

FAQ: Frequent questions