How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: all ways + secret chips

Screenshots on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S are a seemingly rudimentary task, but even that can raise questions, especially if you’ve recently moved from an iPhone or other Android smartphone where keyboard combinations are different, and in this article we’ll look at all the possible ways to create screenshots, from standard button combinations to hidden MIUI features and third-party utilities.

It's important to understand that the Redmi Note 10S is based on MIUI firmware, which has unique chips, for example, you can use a three-finger gesture for a screenshot, a feature that is not available on the Android bare, and MIUI also has an enhanced screenshot editing menu that allows you to add text, blur areas or share instant messengers.

If you can't take a screenshot the standard way, don't rush to blame the phone, maybe it's the gesture settings, the feature disabled, or even the shell from a third-party launcher, and we'll go through every situation in detail, from basic instructions to solving non-standard problems.

1. Standard method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on any Android smartphone, including the Redmi Note 10S. You’ll need just two physical buttons:

• 🔘 Power button (right) + 🔘 Volume reduction button (left)
• 🕒 Press both buttons at the same time. 1-2 A few seconds before you hear the sound of the camera shutter.
• 📱 On the screen will appear a screenshot with editing buttons or Sharing

If the picture does not work, check:

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On some firmware, the shutter sound may be turned off. To return it, go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → System Sounds and activate the screenshot sound option.

2. Three-finger gesture - hidden MIUI chip

This is a unique feature of MIUI firmware that is not available on other Android smartphones, and allows you to take screenshots in one motion without pressing the button:

1. Check if the function is enabled: Settings → Additional → Special features → Three finger gestures
2. If the option is disabled, move the slider to the position VL.
3. Swipe down the screen with three fingers at the same time (no pauses)
4. Screenshot will be saved in the gallery, and at the top of the screen will appear the panel quick action.

This method is particularly convenient for:

• 🎮 Gamers (don’t take your hands off the screen while streaming)
• 📱 Users with faulty power/volume buttons
• 👆 Those who often take screenshots of scrolling pages (such as chats on Telegram)

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If the gesture doesn't work, try to swipe your fingers more slowly or start moving just above the middle of the screen. MIUI only recognizes the gesture when you're moving vertically.

3. Quick settings panel (curtain)

Few people know, but in the Redmi Note 10S, you can take a screenshot directly from the notification bar, which is useful if your hands are busy or your physical buttons are not working:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification curtain
2. Fully open the panel (swipe down again)
3. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the Edit button)
4. Slip on it – the screenshot will be taken instantly

If the icon is not in the curtain:

1. Open the curtain and press. ⚙️ Edit (or ⋮ → Edit the panel)
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

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4.The Google Assistant Voice Assistant

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy or you are driving (though you should not be distracted!).

1. Activate Google Assistant with the “OK Google” voice command or hold the Home button
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph a screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required)

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work in banking applications and some games
• ❌ Requires Internet connection (to recognize voice)
• ❌ On some firmware MIUI Voice commands are disabled by default

To enable voice control of screenshots:

1. Open Settings → Applications → All Apps → Google
2. Go to Notifications. → Additionally. → Assistant
3. Activate the option to Allow device management

5. Screenshot of the page being scrolled (long screenshot)

Redmi Note 10S has a built-in feature for creating advanced screenshots — when you want to capture not only the visible part of the screen, but also what is hidden outside it (for example, a long chat or a web page).

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods
2. Immediately after the appearance of the picture thumbnail, tap it on it.
3. At the bottom of the screen will appear the Scroll button (or Long Screenshot)
4. Click it – the phone will automatically scroll down the page and add the missing parts to the screenshot.
5. To stop the capture, press Ready or tap on the screen.

Please note:

• 🔄 The feature doesn’t work in all apps (for example, Instagram or TikTok have long screenshots blocked)
• 📄 Maximum screenshot length – up to 10 screens (depending on the application)
• 🖼️ The finished image is saved in the gallery as one long image in.png format.

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If the built-in methods don't suit you, you can use specialized utilities. They offer additional features: recording video from the screen, editing screenshots in real time, cloud storage, etc. The best options for the Redmi Note 10S:

Before installing third-party applications, consider:

⚠️ Note: Some screenshot utilities request permission from the Accessibility Service, which can be a security risk if the app is from an unknown developer.

How to set up Screenshot Easy on Redmi Note 10S:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Go to Settings → Special features and activate Screenshot Easy
3. Return to the app and select the capture method (gesture, button, shake)
4. Configure the Screenshots Saving folder (by default it is /Pictures/Screenshots)

7. Solving screenshot problems

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If none of these methods help, try resetting your gesture settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings
2. Select Reset gesture settings (not a full reset!)
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone

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Before resetting your gesture settings, make sure you have Xiaomi Data Sync (Mi Account) enabled, which will save your notes, contacts, and other data.

8 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

To find them quickly:

• 📁 Open the Gallery app → screenshot
• 🔍 Or use Explorer (built-in or Google Files) and follow the path above.
• 🖥️ When you connect to a PC, screenshots will be in the Internal Storage folder. → Pictures → Screenshots

Tips for managing screenshots:

• 🗑️ To remove unnecessary pictures, highlight them in the gallery and click Delete
• 📤 For quick sending, use the Share button in the screenshot thumbnail
• 🔄 To edit (cut, add text), tap the thumbnail after creating the picture.
• ☁️ To back up, enable autoboot in Google Photos: Settings → Backup

If the Screenshots folder is not displayed:

1. Open the Explorer and press. ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files
2. Check if an app (such as Clean Master) is redirecting screenshots to another location.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 10S