How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 10S: all ways with pictures and nuances

Xiaomi Mi 10S is one of the brand’s most popular flagships, but even its owners sometimes face simple but important questions, such as how to quickly take a screenshot of the screen when you need to save correspondence, payment confirmation or a funny meme from the social network. In this article, we will examine all possible ways, from the classic button combination to hidden MIUI features, which not everyone knows about.

The Mi 10S is not only the standard Power + Volume Down button, but also Xiaomi’s signature gestures and voice assistant, and each has its pros and cons: for example, the button option works 100% of the time, but requires dexterity, and the three-finger swipe gesture can be activated accidentally in games. We tested all the methods on MIUI 14 firmware (Android 12) and identified key nuances.

If you’ve never screened Xiaomi or switched from another brand (such as Samsung or iPhone), this guide will help you avoid common mistakes, and for experienced users, we’ve prepared a section with common problems — why the screen isn’t saved, how to change the file format or turn off the trigger sound.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Mi 10S, regardless of the firmware version.

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, map, etc.).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: Power (right) and Volume Down (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and see the screen animation.

Important details:

• 🔋 Press the buttons strictly at the same time - if you first press the volume, and then the power, it can work to turn off the screen.
• 📱 On Mi. 10S power button sensitive: do not press hard enough, light pressing.
• 🔊 Shutter sound can be turned off in settings (more on this below).
• 📁 Screen saved in the folder DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots (depends on firmware).

On the Mi 10S with MIUI 14+, after creating a screen, a thumbnail appears in the lower right corner with the “Share” and “Delete” buttons – this allows you to quickly edit or send a picture without searching in the gallery.

⚠️ Warning: If you have a magnetic lock case (such as a book), it can block the power button, in which case you can remove the case or use alternative methods.

Method 2: Three-finger swipe gesture (fastest)

Xiaomi's signature feature is the ability to make a screen with three fingers on the screen from top to bottom, which is convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and scroll through your social media feed with the other.

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures → Screenshot with a three-finger swipe.
2. Activate the switch (should turn blue).
3. Return to the main screen and try to hold the three fingers from top to bottom on the display (not necessarily strictly vertical, a small angle is allowed).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Instantly activate – no need to look for buttons.
• 🎮 Convenient in games where the power and volume buttons are occupied by the gamepad.
• 👌 It works with one hand (if the fingers are flexible).

Disadvantages:

• 🤏 It can work accidentally when scrolling web pages or in instant messengers.
• 🔧 Does not work in some gesture-blocking apps (e.g. banking apps).
• 📵 On screens with cracks or protective glasses of poor quality, the gesture may not be recognized.

If the gesture doesn't work:

1. Check if the function is enabled in the settings (the path above).
2. Make sure you touch the screen with your fingers at the same time (not two!).
3. Try to make a gesture slower or faster – sometimes changing speed helps.

Method 3: Voice assistant (for lazy people)

If you're too lazy to push buttons or make gestures, you can use Google Assistant or XiaoAI (Chinese firmware).

1. Activate the assistant with a voice command, OK, Google, or press the Home button (if you have one on your firmware).
2. Say, Take a screenshot or take a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Features of the method:

• 🗣️ It only works when connected to the Internet (necessary for voice recognition).
• 🔇 In public places, it may be uncomfortable to use voice commands.
• 📱 On some of the Mi firmware 10S The voice screen is saved to a separate folder Assistant_Screenshots.

For XiaoAI (if you have global firmware, this item may not be available):

1. Press the Power button for 1-2 seconds to call the assistant.
2. Say in Chinese or English: Screenshot or (if supported).

⚠️ Attention: Voice may not work in restricted applications (e.g., mobile banks or encrypted messengers.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to decide, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method:

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For most Mi 10S users, the best option is a button combination (reliable) + three-finger swipe (quickly).

Where to find the screenshots and how to manage them?

By default, all screens on the Xiaomi Mi 10S are saved in the DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots folder.

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Albums section. → Screenshots.
3. Or use a file manager (e.g., Google Files) and follow the path /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots.

What can be done with the screen after creation:

• 📤 Share: Click on the thumbnail after creating the screen and select the messenger or social network.
• ✏️ Edit: crop, add text or a drawing (use the built-in gallery editor or third-party apps like Snapseed).
• 🗑️ Delete: swipe left/right in the gallery or click “Delete” in thumbnail.
• 📂 Move: Move the screen to another location (e.g., Mi Cloud or Download folder).

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If you often do screens for work, set up an automatic boot to Google Drive or Mi Cloud. To do this, select a screen → Share → Save to Drive in the gallery.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on a reliable smartphone like the Mi 10S, users sometimes have difficulty creating screens.

1. Screenshot not saved

If, after clicking buttons or gestures, the screen does not appear in the gallery:

• 📁 Check the folder. DCIM/Screenshots File Manager – sometimes the gallery is not automatically updated.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone – this will reset the cache and can restore the function.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware: go to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🚫 Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 100-200MB of free space).

2.The shutter sound is too loud

To turn off the sound when creating a screen:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → System Sounds.
2. Turn off the screenshot sound switch.

3. The three-finger swipe gesture doesn't work.

If the function is enabled but not activated:

• 🧹 Clear the app's cache Settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔧 Check if the gesture conflicts with other features (such as Smart Assistant or third-party launchers).
• 📱 Make sure there are no physical damages on the screen that interfere with touch recognition.

4. Screenshots are kept in poor quality

By default, the Mi 10S screens in screen resolution (2340×1080 pixels).

• 🔍 Check if the power saving mode is on – it can reduce the resolution.
• 📏 Make sure you don’t cut the screen when editing.
• 🛠️ If the problem persists, reset the gallery settings: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the data (Warning: This will remove all application settings!).

Additional chips: advanced screenshot settings

If you don’t have enough standard features, here are a few life hacks for the Mi 10S:

1. Long screenshot (scrollable)

Do you need to save the entire web page or a long chat? Use the Scrolling Screen function:

1. Make a regular screen in any way.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears, click on it.
3. At the bottom of the screen will appear the Scroll button (or Long Screenshot) – press it and wait until the system “scrolls” the page down.
4. Press Ready to save the result.

Limitations:

• 🌐 Not all apps (e.g. Telegram or WhatsApp) do not support long screens).
• 📄 Maximum screen length – about 5-7 screens (depending on the application).

2. Quick screen editing

After creating the screen on the Mi 10S, you can immediately edit it:

• Click on the thumbnail in the lower right corner.
• In the open editor, tools are available: cropping, drawing, adding text, blurring fragments.
• 💡 Tip: If you need to hide personal data (phone number, email), use the Mosaic tool or Blurring.

3. Change in the format of screenshots

By default, screens are saved in.png format, but it can be changed to.jpg (smaller file size):

1. Install a file manager with renaming support (e.g. Solid Explorer).
2. Go to DCIM/Screenshots folder.
3. Select a screenshot → Rename → change the extension from.png to.jpg.

Note: When converting to.jpg, transparency (if any) is lost and the quality may deteriorate slightly.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions