How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways + problem solving

Taking a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 10 seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances: some users suffer from pinched buttons, others can not find pictures in the gallery, and still others do not know about the existence of alternative methods. This instruction closes all the gaps from the classic Power + Volume Down to hidden MIUI functions that work even with a broken screen.

We tested all of these on Redmi 10s (Models 2022, 2023, 5G, Pro and Lite) with MIUI 12.5-14 firmware, and we focused on common bugs: why screenshots turn black, where they go when they're created, and how to take a picture if the sensor doesn't work. If your smartphone is bugging, there's a solution section at the end of the article.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 10.The algorithm is simple, but many make critical mistakes in the first stage.

How to do this:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialog in the messenger or a page in the browser).
2. Simultaneously press the power button (right) and the volume button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons longer than 3 seconds, the smartphone can reboot into Fastboot mode (there will be a hare in the hat-eared hat on the screen.

• ✅ It works on all Redmi 10 versions (including Lite and Pro).
• ⚡ Faster than alternative methods, it takes less than a second.
• 🔋 Does not drain the battery (unlike voice commands).
• ❌ It won’t work if one of the buttons is broken.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check for free space in memory. MIUI requires a minimum of 50 MB on the system partition to take pictures.

2. Three-finger gesture - how to turn on and use

Triple swipe screenshot allows you to take screenshots in one motion without using the buttons, which saves if the physical keys are worn or the smartphone in the case.

How to activate:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the item "Triple swipe screenshot" and turn on the slider.
3. Choose the direction of the swipe: down (recommended) or up.

How to use:

1. Open the screen.
2. Swipe your fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you choose another option).
3. The screenshot will be saved automatically.

⚠️ Warning: If the gesture doesn't work, check if left-handed mode is on in the sensor settings. It can block three-finger recognition.

3. Screenshot via notification panel

Few people know that MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots — you don't have to install it separately — which is convenient if you take pictures often and want to avoid button clamping.

How to add a button:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slip on the icon "Pencil" (or "Edit").
3. Find the “Screenshot” list and drag it to the active area.

How to use:

• Open the screen.
• Swipe the notification bar down.
• Slip on the screenshot icon (usually looks like a scissors or a rectangle with serifs).

Pros of the method:

• 🔧 No need to remember gestures or button combinations.
• 📱 It works even with physical buttons that are disabled.
• ⚡ Faster than voice commands.

Cons:

• ❌ Takes up space on the notification panel.
• ⚠️ Could accidentally go off in your pocket.

Add the screenshot button to the notification panel | Check that the panel is not hidden in the settings | Disable gesture blocking in games (if necessary) | Make sure the screen is not locked-->

4.Voice assistant - screenshot without hands

If you have a busy hand or a broken sensor, you can take a voice screenshot, and MIUI has a built-in voice assistant called XiaoAI (in Russian it's called "Alice from Xiaomi").

How to set up:

1. Activate Assistant: Settings → Applications → XiaoAI → Enable.
2. Set a voice command to call (e.g., “Hi Alice”).
3. In the assistant settings, allow access to the screen and storage.

How to take a screenshot:

1. Say, "Hi, Alice, take a screenshot."
2. Confirm the action (if required).
3. The picture will be saved in the gallery.

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands only work when connected to the Internet (cloud processing is required.

• 🎤 It works in all languages, including Russian.
• 👤 You can set up a custom command (for example, “Photograph the screen»).
• ⚠️ Some firmware requires XiaoAI updates through Mi App Store.

5. Screenshot with Google Assistant (for GMS firmware)

If your Redmi 10 has Google services installed (models for the global market), you can use Google Assistant to take pictures.

How to do this:

1. Activate Google Assistant: Press the Home button (or say “OK, Google”).
2. Say, "Take a screenshot."
3. Confirm permission to access the screen (when you first use it).

Limitations:

• ❌ Not working. MIUI Google Mobile Services (Chinese versions).
• 🔒 Requires permission to record the screen.
• ⚠️ Can conflict with XiaoAI - disable one of the assistants.

Important: On some versions of Redmi 10 (e.g. Redmi 10 2022 NFC), Google Assistant is disabled by default. To activate it, download the Google app from the Play Market and go through the initial setup.

6 Where to look for screenshots and what to do if they go missing

By default, all screenshots are saved in the DCIM → Screenshots folder. However, many users are faced with screenshots "disappearing" or not appearing in the gallery.

Where do the screenshots go?

⚠️ Note: If you use third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher), screenshots may be saved to another folder. → Screenshots or Download → Screenshots.

How to change the place of preservation:

1. Install a file manager (e.g., Mi File Manager).
2. Go to Settings → Memory → The default path.
3. Choose. SD-map (if installed).

7. Problem Solving: Screenshot Not Working

If neither method works, the problem may be system settings or hardware malfunctions.

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes helps with temporary crashes.
• 📱 Check the physical buttons: If Power or Volume Down fail, screenshot won't work.
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI: In the old versions there were bugs with saving pictures.
• 🔒 Make sure the Screenshots app has storage and display rights over other windows.

Frequent errors and fixes:

• 🚫 «I couldn't take a screenshot» → Clear the cache of the Screenshots app in the settings.
• 🖼️ The picture is empty. → Turn off Content Protection in the app settings (for example, in banks or instant messengers).
• 🔕 No shutter sound. → Check if the phone is in “Silent mode».

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If screenshots are no longer saved after the MIUI update, reset the Gallery and Screenshots app settings via Settings → Apps → Reset.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions