How to take a screenshot on Redmi 10 Pro Xiaomi: all ways + life hacks for MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even its owners sometimes face questions about basic features. Creating screenshots (screenshots) seems like an easy task, but MIUI has nuances, from standard keyboard shortcuts to hidden gestures and voice commands. This article will not just list the ways, but will help you choose the best method for your situation – whether it’s a game, a scrolling page or a screen with touch problems.

We tested all the available options on the Redmi 10 Pro with the latest versions of MIUI 14 and Android 12/13 to account for changes in the interface, and we will focus on common bugs (such as why a screenshot is not saved in the gallery) and rare chips - like taking long screenshots or using ADB for automation. If you're looking not only for "how to press buttons," but also for a more convenient process, welcome to the kat.

1. Standard method: button combination

The classic method works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 10 Pro. Here the main thing is the synchrony of the press, otherwise the system will perceive the actions as separate commands (for example, locking the screen or calling the voice assistant).

Algorithm:

• 📱 At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
• 🎯 Hold them 1-1.5 seconds until the screenshot animation appears (white square with cropping at the edges of the screen).
• 🔊 The characteristic shutter sound will sound (if the system sound is on).

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi 10 Pro with a cover or protective glass, the buttons may fall unevenly. If the screenshot is not created the first time, try it:

• 🧹 Clean the button connectors from dust (use a toothpick or compressed air).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone – sometimes system lags block the processing of clicks.
• 🔧 Check the button settings in the Settings → Special facilities → Physical buttons.

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If you have thumbs, try to pinch the buttons not with pads, but with the side of the nail phalanx - it is easier to get at the same time.

2. Three-finger gesture - faster than buttons

The "Three-finger Screenshot" feature is activated by default in MIUI, but many users are unaware of it.

• 🎮 Playing games (no need to look for buttons).
• 📱 One of the physical buttons is broken.
• ⚡ You need to take a screenshot as quickly as possible (for example, errors in the application).

How it works:

1. Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
2. Swipe them down the display in one motion (as if you were swiping the screen).
3. Release your fingers after vibration or sound.

🔧 Gesture setting: If the function is disabled, turn it on in Settings → Additionally. → Screenshot button → You can swipe with three fingers, and you can swipe up and down and turn off the vibration.

3.Voice command - for those who like to talk

If you have Google's voice assistant on or Xiaomi's XiaoAI on, you can take a voice screenshot, which is useful when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

Instructions for Google Assistant:

1. Say “OK Google” or hold the button home (if configured).
2. Say the command: "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot".
3. Confirm the action (if required).

⚠️ Note: Voice commands only work when:

• 📶 Internet connection (to process a request on Google servers).
• 🔊 Enabled microphone and permissions for assistant.
• 📱 Unlocked screen (on a locked device, voice input is limited).

For XiaoAI, the command sounds like "" (in Chinese firmware) or "Take a screenshot" (in global). To activate the assistant, say "Hey, XiaoAI" or double-press the power button (setting in Settings → XiaoAI).

4. Screenshot via notification panel

A little-known but convenient way is to add a screenshot shortcut to the Quick Settings panel, eliminating the need to remember gestures or button combinations.

How to add a label:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ ("Edit or hold any icon.
3. Find the "Screenshot" (scissor icon) in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Save the changes.

Now it is enough to create a screenshot:

• 📲 Open the notification panel.
• 🖼️ Click on the "Screenshot" icon".

🔹 Pros of the method:

• ✅ It works even with touch issues (if the screen responds to touch).
• ✅ No need to memorize gestures.
• ✅ You can use it with one hand.

🔸 Cons:

• ❌ Takes up space in the Quick Settings panel.
• ❌ Requires extra action (opening the panel).

5. Long screenshot (scrollable page)

Redmi 10 Pro supports long screenshots — snapshots of scrolling pages (like chats, websites, or listings in apps) — which are built into MIUI, but many users don’t notice.

How to take a long screenshot:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screenshot appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, select the option “Scroll” (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the page and connects the parts into a single file.
5. Save the result (Ready button).

📌 Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work in some apps (like Instagram or TikTok because of content protection).
• 📏 Maximum screenshot length – about 5 screens (depending on the application).
• ⚠️ Some sites with dynamic content loading (for example, VKontakte) may have “holes".

Open the page in full (scroll down)

Make sure the content is loaded (no rotating indicators)

Close pop-up windows or banners

Check that the screen settings are turned off "Read Mode" (may interfere with the scrolling)-->

6.Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work (for example, because of a button break or a MIUI crash), you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or third-party utilities. These methods require additional actions, but give more control.

Method 1: ADB-team

You will need a computer with installed ADB-Drivers and Included Debugging USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

This command saves a screenshot in the root folder of internal memory under the name screen.png, to transfer it to the computer:

adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Users\YourName\Desktop

Method 2: Third-party applications

Google Play has screenshot utilities with advanced features, such as:

• 📸 Screenshot Easy – Timer and editing support.
• 🖼️ Super Screenshot – Long screenshots for any application.
• 🤖 Screen Master - Creation GIF screenshot.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications:

• 🛡️ Check the permissions (don’t give access to the permissions) SMS or unnecessarily contacted).
• 📥 Download only from the official store (Google Play or Mi App Store).
• 🔄 After use, clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes.

7 Where screenshots are stored and how to edit them

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

or

/DCIM/Screenshots/ (depending on the version of MIUI)

🔍 How to find out:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the album "Screenshots" (usually highlighted by a separate category).
3. Or use the "Mi File Manager" and follow the path above.

🎨 Built-in editor: After creating a screenshot, a thumbnail with options appears:

• ✏️ "Edit" - cropping, drawing, adding text.
• 📤 "Share - quick sending to messengers.
• 🗑️ "Delete if you don’t need a screenshot.

🔧 Additional settings: In Settings → Additionally. → The screenshot button is available:

• 🔕 Turn off the shutter sound.
• 📍 Change the save folder (root or required) ADB).
• 🖼️ Enable saving in format PNG or JPEG (default — PNG).

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If screenshots are not displayed in the gallery, check the Pictures/Screenshots folder through the explorer - sometimes the gallery does not update the media base automatically.Rebooting the phone or cleaning the Gallery app cache usually solves the problem.

8.Typical errors and their solutions

Even on a working Redmi 10 Pro, you can have problems with screenshots.

🛠️ If nothing helps:

• 🔄 Reset the settings. MIUI before the factory (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings, but it will delete all data!).
• 📥 Update the firmware through Settings → Updating the system.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi Service Center if the problem is hardware (e.g. buttons are not working).

FAQ: Frequent questions