How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 10: all ways (including Pro and Ultra)

Why you need screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 and how they differ from other smartphones

Screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 (including the Pro and Ultra modifications) are a basic feature that will come in handy to every user. Whether you save important correspondence, fix an error in the app or share interesting content, the ability to quickly take screenshots saves time. However, this model has nuances, such as the lack of a physical home button (unlike the old Xiaomi) and the unique MIUI 12+ firmware, which adds alternative ways to create screenshots.

In this article, we will examine all the current methods, from the classic combination of buttons to voice commands and gestures, and pay special attention to the “Long screenshot” mode, which allows you to capture the entire page you are scrolling (for example, a chat in Telegram or a web page). You will also learn how to change the format of the save (PNG/JPEG) Where to find the pictures taken.

If you have Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite or another model based on MIUI 11, some of the features may be missing – check the firmware version in Settings → About the phone.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It’s a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Mi 10. It doesn’t depend on the MIUI version and doesn’t require any additional settings.

• 🔘 Power button (right) - hold it first.
• 🔽 Volume down button (left) – press simultaneously.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. Press the power + Volume reduction for 1-2 seconds.
3. Wait for the sound signal (shutter click) and animations on the edges of the screen.
4. The finished screenshot will appear in the notification panel – tap on it for editing.

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⚠️ Note: If you have a magnetic lock case (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Cover), it can block buttons. remove the case or try another way.

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If the screenshot is not created, check if the Do Not Disturb or Game Turbo mode is activated – they can block button combinations.

Method 2: Three-toed swipe gesture (fastest)

In MIUI 12 and later, we have a handy screenshot gesture, which is to swipe three fingers across the screen, and this method works even if one of the physical buttons is broken, to activate it.

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. Choose the direction of the swipe: down (recommended) or up.

How to use:

• 👆 Open the screen.
• 👇 Smoothly swipe three fingers across the display from top to bottom (or bottom to top if configured differently).
• 🎨 The screenshot will be created instantly – without delay, as when you press buttons.

This is particularly useful for games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile), where power and volume buttons can interfere with gameplay, and is useful if you often take screenshots with one hand.

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Method 3: Voice command via Google Assistant

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

1. Activate Assistant: For Google, say "OK, Google" or hold the Home button (if there is one on the screen). For Alice, say "Alice" or click on the microphone icon in the search bar.

• 🗣️ "Take a screenshot. (Google).
• 🗣️ "Take a picture of the screen).

⚠️ Note: Voice commands only work if:

• 📶 The phone has internet access (to process the request).
• 🔊 The microphone for the assistant is enabled (Settings) → Annexes → Google/Alice. → Permits).
• 🔄 The voice language corresponds to the system language (for example, Russian for Alice).

The downside is a 1-2 second delay between the command and the screenshot, and if the screen is dynamic (such as video or animation), it is better to use buttons or gestures.

Method 4: Long screenshot (scroll screen)

The Long Screenshot (or Scrolling Screenshot) feature allows you to capture all the content you're scrolling through, such as a chat in a messenger, a web page or an in-app list, and it only works after you've created a regular screenshot:

1. Take a screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap on the Scroll icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the screen automatically scrolls to the end and click "Done".

Limitations of function:

💡 Tip: If a long screenshot breaks in the middle, try scrolling the screen manually before activating the feature - sometimes it helps capture more content.

Method 5: Screenshot via Quick Settings Panel (for MIUI 13+)

The latest versions of MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 (available for the Xiaomi Mi 10 after the update) have the option to add a screenshot button to the notification bar, which is handy if you often take screenshots and do not want to remember button combinations.

How to set up:

1. Deploy the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ ("Edit").
3. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Press "Done."

Now to take a screenshot:

• 📱 Deploy the notification panel.
• 🖱️ Click on the screenshot icon (scissors or camera).

⚠️ Note: In some firmware, this feature may conflict with applications that use overlays (such as Facebook Messenger or banking programs). If a screenshot is not created, close all background apps.

Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

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

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots

To change the file format or location:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Screenshots album.
3. Tap on. ⋮ ("More") → "Settings".
4. Choose: 📁 "Rescue folder – to change the path (e.g., to SD-map). 🖼️ "File format" — PNG (lossless JPEG (less-weight).

🔍 How to quickly find a screenshot?

• 🔎 Use search in the Gallery by keywords (e.g., chat, settings").
• 📅 Sort files by date of creation ("Last-last").
• 🤖 Type:screenshot (in Google Photos).

If the screenshots are not displayed in the gallery, check:

• 📂 folder Pictures/Screenshots File Manager (for example, Mi File Manager).
• 🔄 Sync settings in Google Photos (possibly files uploaded to the cloud).

Problem Solving: Screenshots are not created or saved incorrectly

If none of these methods work, check out these points:

🛠️ Extreme measures: If screenshots are no longer created after the update MIUI, try:

1. Clear the system cache: Settings → About phone → Memory → Clear the cache.
2. Reset the Gallery app settings (Settings → Applications → Gallery → Storage → Clear data).
3. Install an alternative screenshot app (e.g. Screenshot Touch from Google Play).

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If the problem occurred after the phone fell, the cause may be damage to the plume of the buttons. in this case, contact the service center Xiaomi.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10