How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi 10 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face questions of basic functionality. For example, how to take a screenshot of the screen if the standard button combinations do not work or are simply inconvenient? In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to take screenshots on Redmi 10 (including Redmi 10A, 10C, 10 Prime models), and also talk about hidden MIUI chips that will simplify the process.

Whether you need to save your messaging, take a picture of the game for friends, or fix an error in the app, our instructions are for any task. We've tested all the methods on MIUI 12.5, 13 and 14, so we guarantee that they work, and if you have a different version of the shell, there's a compatibility table at the end of this article.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

This is the most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 10. The combination is universal and does not depend on the version of MIUI.

At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume button (left) for 1-2 seconds, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is not turned off) and see an animation of saving a screenshot at the top of the screen.

• 🔹 Pros: It works always, even if the touch screen is not responding.
• 🔹 Cons: Requires two hands or dexterity of fingers.
• 🔹 Tip: if the screenshot does not work, try to press the buttons not strictly at the same time, but with minimal delay (first power, then volume).

⚠️ Warning: On some Redmi 10 firmwares, prolonged button retention may cause the buttons to turn off. If it does, release the buttons and try again with a shorter press.

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If you have a case with cutouts under the buttons, try to take a screenshot without a case - sometimes it interferes with a full press.

2. Three-finger gesture for screenshot (no buttons)

MIUI offers a convenient alternative to buttons, a three-finger swipe down, which is ideal if your hands are busy or the power/volume buttons are faulty. Here's how to set it up:

1. Open Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select the screenshot with three fingers.
3. Activate the switch and test the gesture on any screen.

Now, to take a screenshot, just swipe your fingers from top to bottom across the screen. The picture will be saved automatically.

• 🎯 Advantages: Works in one hand, does not wear physical buttons.
• ⚠️ Nuances: The gesture may conflict with other swipes (e.g., in games or browsers).

3. Quick Ball - floating tool for screenshots

Quick Ball is a virtual button that appears on top of any screen, and it lets you take screenshots, go back, or lock the device in one click, to turn it on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional features → Quick Ball.
2. Activate the function and adjust the position of the circle on the screen.
3. Click on Quick Ball and select the Screenshot icon.

Now you can take screenshots without remembering button combinations, especially for users with large screens or limited finger mobility.

4. Voice command for screenshot (no hands!)

If you have Xiaomi Voice Assistant (or Google Assistant) enabled, you can take voice screenshots, which is useful when your hands are busy or your buttons are not available.

1. Activate the voice assistant with the phrase “OK, Google or Hello, Mi” (depending on the settings).
2. Say, Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

The screenshot will be saved in the gallery, and this method only works when you're connected to the Internet and the microphone is on.

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands may not work in some applications (e.g. banking or gaming) due to security limitations MIUI.

5. Script with scrolling (long shot)

Do you need to save an entire web page, a correspondence, or a long list? MIUI has a scrolling screenshot feature. Here's how to use it:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the described methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the screen and combines the pictures.

The finished "long" screenshot will be saved in the gallery as a separate file. Limit: it does not work in all applications (for example, in some games or secure messengers).

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to find them

All screenshots on Redmi 10 are saved in the Screenshots folder in the gallery, to quickly find them:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Albums section.
3. Select the Screenshots folder.

You can also use Explorer (Files): screenshots are stored along the path Internal Drive → Pictures → Screenshots.

• 📁 File format:.png (no compression, high quality).
• 🔍 Search: You can search for screenshots by date or keywords in the gallery (if text recognition is enabled).

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Screenshots are automatically synced to Mi Cloud if the photo backup feature is enabled.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes screenshots on Redmi 10 don't work the first time, and here are some common mistakes and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 No buttons: Check if one of the buttons is stuck. Try to clean the connectors of dust with compressed air.
• 🔇 No shutter sound: Make sure system sounds are not turned off in Settings → Sound.
• 📱 Three-finger gesture doesn't work: Reboot your phone or reset your gesture settings in Settings → Additional functions.
• 🔒 Screenshots are prohibited: Some apps (such as Netflix or banking) block screenshots for security reasons.

If none of the methods work, try updating MIUI to the latest version or resetting to factory settings (pre-backup!).

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