How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways + error solving

Why you need screenshots on Redmi 10 and what to do if they are not saved

Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 10 are not just a way to save important information, but a real tool for work, study and communication. Screenshots help to capture errors in applications, share successes in games, save payment confirmations or even create memes from correspondence. But what if standard methods do not work? In this article, we will analyze all the available ways to create screenshots on Redmi 10 (including the Redmi 10 2022, Redmi 10A and Redmi 10C models), as well as solve typical problems from the lack of sound during shooting to missing photos from the gallery.

Redmi 10 features both classic button combinations and MIUI signature gestures, and some firmware features that include additional features such as scrolling screenshots to capture long pages, and we’ll show you how to activate them even if they don’t show up in the default settings.

Before you get to the instructions, check the MIUI version on your device: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This depends on the availability of certain methods. For example, in MIUI 13 and later, it became possible to take voice screenshots through Google Assistant, and in older versions this method may not work.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

This is the most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 10, regardless of the firmware version.

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-1.5 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound and see the animation.

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons too long (more than 2 seconds), turn off the screen or reboot. Optimal time is a short press with immediate release.

Where to look for a finished screenshot?

• 📁 In the gallery: Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in Russian).
• 🔍 Through notification: immediately after shooting, a pop-up with a thumbnail will appear - tap on it for quick editing.
• 🖼️ In file manager: the path Internal drive → Pictures → Screenshots.

Buttons pressed synchronously | Shooting animation appeared |Shoot sound heard |Screenshot displayed in the notification-->

Method 2: Triple touch gesture (configured in MIUI)

The proprietary MIUI feature, which allows you to take screenshots with one touch on the screen, is disabled by default, so activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Special Features → Triple Touch Gesture.
2. Turn on the switch and select the action Screenshot.
3. Set up the delay (recommended 0.5 seconds for instantaneous operation).

Now, to take a screenshot, quickly tap the screen with three fingers at once, a method that is convenient for games or applications where power and volume buttons are busy (for example, in PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

🔹 Problem: Is the gesture not working:

• 🧹 Screen cleanliness – greasy spots or protective glass can block touches.
• 🔧 Sensitivity settings in Settings → Display. → Sensitivity of touch.
• 📱 The firmware version is in MIUI 12.5 and below the gesture may have been unstable.

Method 3: Quick settings panel (for MIUI 13 and later)

Recent versions of MIUI have enabled screenshots through the notification curtain, a method that is useful if mechanical buttons are broken or uncomfortable to use.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋮ or edit).
3. Slip it on it - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

If the badge is not:

1. Press. ⋮ → Edit in the notification panel.
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

Power buttons + volume | Triple touch gesture | Quick settings panel | Voice assistant | Another way-->

Method 4: Voice command via Google Assistant

Few people know, but Redmi 10 supports voice-over screenshots without a single touch!

1. Activate Google Assistant (hold the Home button or say OK Google).
2. Say the command: Take a screenshot or screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

⚠️ Note: This method only works when:

• 🗣️ Google Assistant enabled (check in Settings) → Annexes → By default. → Assistant and voice input).
• 🌐 Active Internet connection (team processed by cloud service).
• 📱 English or Russian language systems (some regional firmware may not support commands).

🔹 Secret Lifehack: If the voice assistant doesn't recognize the command, try saying it in English: Take a screenshot. Often this works even on Russian-language firmware.

Method 5: Scrolling Screenshot (Long Image)

You want to capture an entire web page, chat or list? MIUI has a scrolling screenshot feature, but it's hidden behind extra actions. Here's how to use it:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after shooting, a thumbnail with a Scrolling button (or Long Shot) will appear at the bottom of the screen.
3. Slip on it – the screen will automatically scroll down, fixing the content.
4. Press Ready when you capture the desired fragment.

📌 Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (like Instagram or TikTok because of content protection).
• 📏 Maximum length: about 5 screens (depending on model and version) MIUI).
• 🔄 Sometimes a re-tap on the Scroll button is required if the automatic stop is triggered too early.

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If the Scroll button doesn’t appear, upgrade to MIUI 13+ or use third-party apps like Google Play’s LongShot.

Table: Comparison of all screenshots on Redmi 10

Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved or are lost

A frequent complaint of Redmi 10 users is that screenshots don't appear in the gallery or disappear after a while.

🔧 Problem 1: Screenshots are saved but not displayed in the gallery.

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the gallery doesn’t update the library.
• 📁 Check the folder. Pictures/Screenshots File Manager (for example, Mi File Manager).
• 🔧 Clear the gallery cache: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

🔧 Problem 2: The sound is there, and the screenshot is not created.

• 🛠️ Check the rights of the Screenshot application in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
• 📱 Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI were conservation bugs.
• 🔄 Try another way (for example, use a gesture instead of buttons).

🔧 Problem 3: Screenshots are automatically deleted.

• 🧹 Check the cleaning settings in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup – Automatic deletion of “unnecessary files” may be enabled".
• 📤 Make sure that no Guest or Private Mode is activated where files may be hidden.
• 🛡️ Check the antivirus – some programs (such as Avast) delete screenshots as “suspicious files".

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If screenshots disappear after the MIUI update, reset the Gallery app settings in Settings → Apps → Gallery → Storage → Reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 10