How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all ways + life hacks

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is one of the most popular gadgets in the Poco lineup, but even its owners sometimes face simple tasks, one of which is to create a screenshot. Despite the fact that the feature is built into the MIUI system by default, not everyone knows about all the available methods, especially if it is about gestures or special modes.

In this article, we'll look at all the different techniques you can use, from the classic button combination to hidden chips for gamers and users with disabilities, not only how to take a screenshot, but where it's saved, how to edit it or share it instantly, and a unique way to create long screenshots of scrolling pages that works on the Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 14+ firmware.

If you've just moved from an iPhone or other Android device, some of the techniques may seem obscure. Don't worry, we'll go through each step in detail with illustrations (in text format) and warnings of possible errors. Let's start with the simplest one!

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Android smartphones, including the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro. It doesn’t require activation of additional features and works even if the smartphone slows down or part of the screen does not respond to touch.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (message, page in the browser, map in the game, etc.).
2. Press two buttons at the same time: 🔘 Power button (right) 🔊 Volume reduction button (left)

1-2 seconds

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone may interpret this as an attempt to turn off or reboot. Also avoid accidentally pressing the volume button - this will cause the emergency call menu.

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Where to look for a finished screenshot? By default, all screenshots are saved in the folder:

Gallery → Albums → Screenshots

Or through any file manager along the way:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

2. The three-finger gesture is faster than the buttons

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots with one movement across the screen, which is convenient when you hold your smartphone with one hand and do something else with the other (e.g., drink coffee).

First, you need to activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Screenshot with three fingers" and turn on the switch.
3. (Optionally, in the gesture settings, you can choose whether it will work: 👆 Swipe down (standard) 👇 Swipe up (if the bottom of the screen is often occupied)

Now, to take a screenshot, just swipe your three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you change the settings). The effort should be light — as if you were dusting off the table.

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If the gesture doesn't work, check if you have left-handed mode on your screen settings, which may conflict with motion recognition.

⚠️ Note: In some games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact: Three-finger gestures may conflict with game controls, in which case temporarily disable the function or use the button method.

3. Screenshot via notification panel (for lazy)

If you're too lazy to remember button combinations or gestures, MIUI has another simple way to do this, through the Quick Settings Panel, which is especially useful when you're on the table and you don't want to pick it up.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Swipe down again to turn the full panel around (unless it is deployed automatically).
3. Find the screenshot icon (usually scissors) 🖇️ serif).
4. Slip on it – the smartphone will immediately take a screenshot.

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⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (Especially on custom firmware, the screenshot icon may not be in the default panel, in which case use alternative methods or update the system.

4. Long screenshot (scrollable pages)

A typical screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, Telegram correspondence or a shopping list? The Poco X3 Pro has a Scrolling Screenshot feature (aka Long Screenshot).

How it works:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the screen thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, find the “Scroll” button (or “Long Screenshot”) – it looks like two up and down arrows. ⤵️.
4. The smartphone will automatically scroll down the page, grabbing content. To stop the process, tap the screen.

⚠️ Warning: Not all apps are working! Here's a list of supported and unsupported services:

5. Voice screenshot (for accessibility)

Few people know, but the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro supports voice-controlled screenshots through Google Assistant, which is useful if you have busy hands or motor restrictions.

How to set up:

1. Activate Google Assistant (if you haven’t done so before): Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google and enable permissions.
2. Tell me: 🎤 «Okay, Google, take a screenshot» 🎤 «Hey Google, take the screen off»

Confirm the action with a voice or tap (if necessary).

⚠️ Note: The function is required for operation:

• 📶 Stable Internet connection (the team is processed by Google cloud).
• 🔊 Enabled microphone and audio recording permission for Google.
• 🗣️ English or Russian in voice settings (some dialects may not be recognized).

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A voice screenshot is the only way to take a screenshot if the sensor or smartphone buttons are faulty.

6. Screenshot in Recovery Mode (for Advanced)

This is a tool that can be used by developers, testers or root-right users, and allows you to take a screenshot even if the MIUI system does not boot (for example, after a failed update).

This will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB developer-setting.

Instructions:

1. Connect Poco X3 Pro to your PC and open the terminal (CMD or PowerShell).
2. Enter the command to capture the screen: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
3. Download the file to your computer: adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

⚠️ Note: This method does not work if:

• 🚫 The screen is locked with a password/pattern lock (you must unlock it first).
• 🚫 Debugging is offline. USB customized.
• 🚫 Smartphone in Fastboot mode (only in the ADB).

7. Editing and managing screenshots

The screenshot taken is only half the case. MIUI offers built-in tools for editing, cropping and instant sending.

What can be done immediately after the screen is created:

• ✏️ Edit: tap the thumbnail in the corner of the screen → Select tools (pencil, marker, blur, text).
• 📤 Share: click on the sending icon and select the messenger or social network.
• 🗑️ Remove: swipe the thumbnail to the left or click on the basket.
• 🔍 See: tap on the thumbnail to open in the gallery.

Where are the screenshots stored?

• 📁 By default: /Pictures/Screenshots/.
• 🔄 If you change the path: check the settings → Warehouse → Folders.
• ☁️ When synchronizing with Mi Cloud: in cloud storage in the section "Screenshots».

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To automatically upload screenshots to Google Photos, enable backup in the app settings so you won’t lose them even when you reset your phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Poco X3 Pro