How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: all ways + solutions to typical errors

Taking screenshots on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro seems like a simple task — until you encounter the nuances of MIUI firmware, gesture controls or sudden glitches when saving. Unlike the budget models of the Redmi series, the 2020 flagship offers 5 ways to fix the screen at once, but not all of them are equally convenient. For example, the classic combination of buttons Loud down + Power can conflict with the settings of Google Assistant, and the three-finger swipe gesture often turns off after updates.

In this guide, we will not only break down all the working methods (including the little-known method through Quick Settings), but also explain why screenshots are sometimes not saved in the gallery, how to change the format from.png to.jpg to save space, and what to do if the pictures are obtained in black. We will focus on a unique function. MIUI — Scrolling screenshots that allow you to capture an entire web page or chat in a single file.

If you are using the Mi 10 Pro on firmware older MIUI 12.5, some of the methods may require pre-configuration in the Additional Features menu. MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-13.

1. Classic method: Volume buttons + power

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is the simultaneous pressing of the Volume Down and Power keys. On the Mi 10 Pro, this combination works even when the screen is locked (if the appropriate option is enabled in the security settings).

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Open the screen that you want to lock (application, web page, dialog).
• 🔊 Press the Volume Down button (left side of the body) and, without letting it go, press Power (right side).
• 🎨 Hold both keys 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.
• 📁 Screenshots will automatically appear in the Screenshots folder (in the gallery or through the file manager).

⚠️ Note: If you have Google Assistant activated through a long press of the power button, this method may conflict. To avoid calling the voice assistant instead of a screenshot, go to Settings → Annexes → By default. → Assistant and voice input and disable the option Start the assistant power button.

2. The gesture "three-finger swipe": setting and nuances

The three-finger screenshot feature is a MIUI feature that allows you to take a screenshot in one motion, and it's disabled by default, so you need to activate it first:

Instructions for inclusion:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gesture for a screenshot.
2. Activate the switch opposite Swipe with three fingers down.
3. (Optional) Enable the screenshot Preview option to edit the picture immediately.

How to use:

• 🖐️ Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
• 👇 Quickly swipe them from top to bottom (the gesture is like “shaking” water from your hand).
• 📸 Screenshots will be taken without delay, even in games or full-screen applications.

⚠️ Note: The gesture may not work if:

• 🧤 On the screen, a low-sensitivity protective film (especially matte or antispy film»).
• 🎮 Game Turbo is enabled – it blocks gestures to prevent accidental clicks.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Sign settings are reset – check them again.

3. Quick settings: Hidden screenshot button

Few people know that the Mi 10 Pro notification panel has a built-in screenshot button, a method that is handy when physical keys don’t work (for example, when the power button breaks) or when you need to take a picture with one hand.

Step-by-step:

1. 📲 Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
2. 🔍 Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under a dot or in the second row:

📸 Slip on the icon - the picture will be taken instantly.

💡 The advantage of the method: works even if the screen is locked (when unlocked by fingerprint or face), and does not require remembering button combinations. MIUI The button may disappear after resetting the settings.

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If the screenshot button is missing from the quick settings, reset them to the factory: Settings → Notification Panel → Reset settings.

4 Scrolling Screenshots: How to Capture a Long Page

MIUI’s unique feature is the ability to create “long” screenshots that capture not only the visible part of the screen, but also the scrollable content (for example, the entire chat in Telegram or an article in the browser), which does not work in all applications, but is supported by most social networks and web browsers.

How to take a scrolling screenshot:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail of the picture appears at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows up and down).
4. 📜 Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and stitches the pictures into one file.
5. 🖌️ If necessary, trim the extra parts or add notes.

Problem 3: Low quality screenshots

By default, MIUI saves pictures in.png format with a screen resolution (2340×1080 for the Mi 10 Pro).

1. Install the Super Screenshot app (from the table above) and select the.jpg format with 80–90% quality.
2. Or manually convert files through Google Photos (Save copy → Compress).

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If screenshots are blurry, check the screen resolution in Settings → Display → Resolution – it must be set to FHD+ (2340×1080).

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

But access to them can be obtained in different ways:

Viewing methods:

• 🖼️ Gallery: Screenshots folder in the Albums section.
• 📁 File Manager: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• ☁️ Cloud: if sync with Mi Cloud or Google Photos is enabled.

How to Rename or Remove:

• 📝 In the gallery: open the picture → Edit → Rename.
• 🗑️ For batch removal: in the file manager, hold the Screenshots folder → Choose everything → Delete.

💡 Tip: To automatically upload screenshots to Google Drive, install the Google Photos app and enable backup in your settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro