How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10S: all the ways from standard to hidden

Xiaomi Redmi 10S is a popular smartphone with a shell MIUI, which offers users several ways to create screenshots. But not all owners know about all the available methods, from the classic combination of buttons to voice commands and hidden gestures. In this article, we will analyze all possible options, including those that are not described in the official documentation.

The Redmi 10S is powered by MIUI 12.5/13/14 (depending on the firmware version), where some features may differ from other Xiaomi models. For example, it has a unique screen scrolling mode for long screenshots and integration with Google Assistant for voice control. If you still only press Power + Volume Down, you're missing half the opportunity!

This material will be useful for both beginners and experienced users: we will reveal not only the basic methods, but also hidden combinations to create screenshots in games or when the screen is locked, and you will learn how to edit pictures immediately after creation and where they are stored in the file system.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is to press physical buttons simultaneously. On the Redmi 10S, you need to:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (app, web page, game).
2. Press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left) for 1-2 seconds.
3. Wait for the characteristic sound of the shutter and visual animation (the screen will flash).

⚠️ Warning: if you press the buttons too long (more than 3 seconds), an emergency shutdown will go off or a reboot menu will appear. 10S This is especially true because of sensitive sensors.

Where to look for a screenshot after you create it? All images are automatically saved in the folder:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

Short-term vibration of the phone

Shutter sound (if not switched off)

The appearance of a miniature in the lower right corner

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2.The three-finger gesture is a quick way without buttons

The MIUI shell offers a convenient alternative, a swipe screenshot.

1. Activate the function in settings: go to Settings → Special features → Gestures → Screenshot of three fingers.
2. Turn on the switch and select the direction of the swipe (default - down).
3. On any screen, swipe three fingers from top to bottom (or in the opposite direction if you change the setting).

This method is convenient when:

• 🎮 Play mobile games (no need to interrupt gameplay with the press of buttons).
• 📱 One of the physical buttons is broken or stuck.
• ⚡ You need to take a screenshot as quickly as possible (for example, to fix the error).

💡 Tip: If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other gestures (e.g., a swipe to return to the sign). MIUI 13+).

Power and volume buttons

Three-finger gesture

Voice assistant

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3. Voice commands: "OK Google" and Mi Assistant

Redmi 10S can take hands-free screenshots using voice assistants, and let's look at both.

Method 1: Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant activated on your smartphone, say:

"Okay, Google, take a screenshot."

The command will be followed by a notification that the image has been created, and it's important that this method only works when you're connected to the Internet and the microphone is on.

Method 2: Mi Assistant (Chinese version of MIUI)

The firmware for the Chinese market is available built-in assistant Xiao AI.

1. Activate Xiao. AI in settings (Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Xiao AI).
2. Say in Chinese or English, “Take a screenshot.”

⚠️ Attention: on the global versions of Redmi 10S Xiao AI It may be disabled or it may not work properly. Check the firmware region in Settings before using it. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

4. Scrolling screenshot (long screenshot)

Scrolling allows you to capture not only the visible area, but also the part of the page that is hidden outside the display.

• 📄 Save long chats on WhatsApp or Telegram.
• 🌐 Fixing a full web page (such as articles or price lists).
• 📊 Save lists in applications (Google Maps, Marketplace).

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 for the page to automatically scroll and click “Done”.

📌 Limitations:

• It does not work in games and some applications (such as TikTok).
• The maximum length of the screenshot is 10 screens.
• Chrome can only capture the visible part of the page without scrolling.

5. Screenshot from locked screen (hidden function)

Few people know, but you can take a screenshot of the Redmi 10S without unlocking your phone, which is useful if you want to quickly capture:

• 📱 Notification that will disappear after unlocking.
• 🔒 Incoming call screen (for example, to prove a call).
• ⏰ Time or date on a locked screen.

Instructions:

1. Make sure the information you need is displayed on the lock screen (not hidden by privacy settings).
2. Press the Power button and Volume Down at the same time.
3. Hold for 2-3 seconds until you hear the shutter sound.

⚠️ Warning: if the setting “Hide notifications on the locked screen” is enabled (Settings) → Lockdown and protection → Confidentiality, the screenshot will be empty!

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To get notifications to appear on a locked screen, go to Settings → Notifications → On the lock screen and select “Show Content.”

6.Editing and managing screenshots

Once you've created the screenshot, MIUI suggests you edit it right away.

• ✏️ Cutting: Change the boundaries of the image.
• 🎨 Drawing: add arrows, text or notes.
• 🔍 Blurring: Hide confidential information.
• 📤 Sharing: send quickly to messengers or the cloud.

Where are the tools?

And right after you take the screenshot, you get a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and you tap it, and the editor will open with:

• Scissor icon (trimming)


• Icon of pencil (drawing)




• Text icon (inscriptions)




Cloud icon (save to Mi Cloud)

💡 Tip: if the thumbnail does not appear, check the settings in Settings → Additionally. → Screenshots → Showing a thumbnail.

How do I change the save folder?

By default, screenshots are saved to internal memory, but you can redirect them to the internal memory. SD-map:

1. Open the Files Explorer.
2. Go to Pictures. → Screenshots.
3. Click "..." → Settings → Default save folder.

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The screenshot editor in MIUI supports layers: you can add text, and then you can draw an arrow over it, which is convenient for creating instructions.

7. Problems and Solutions: Why is the screenshot not working?

Sometimes Redmi 10S users find that screenshots are not created.

🔧 Additional advice:

• If screenshots are not saved, check the permissions for the Screenshots app in Settings → Apps → Permissions.
• If the error "failed to take a screenshot" reboot the phone - this resets temporary MIUI crashes.
• In games with Game Turbo enabled, screenshots can be blocked. Turn off mode in the notification curtain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)