How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 10S: all ways + solving typical errors

Why screenshots on Xiaomi 10S are not as easy as it seems

Xiaomi 10S, with its MIUI shell, offers users several ways to create screenshots, from classic to unique gestures. However, many owners face unexpected difficulties: the combination of buttons does not work, the picture is saved to an unknown folder, or disappears after editing, it is all about the intricacies of the firmware and hardware features of the model.

This article will not just list the standard methods (which are already in the official documentation), but will reveal the hidden functions. MIUI, This will help you customize the screenshots to your task and explain why sometimes the images are black or cropped. 10S his AMOLED-display and version MIUI 12.5+.

If you've tried screenshots before and you've encountered errors, here's the solution. If you're just starting to learn a smartphone, you'll learn about the possibilities that aren't told in the manual.

Method 1: The classic button combination – why it doesn’t always work

The most versatile method is to press the power button and reduce the volume simultaneously. On the Xiaomi 10S, this combination should work on the first try, but in practice users complain about:

• 🔄 Reaction delay – the image is created through 1-2 seconds after pressing (the fault is the optimized power consumption mode).
• 🚫 Lack of response – if the buttons are pinched for too long (more than 0.5 seconds), the system perceives this as a call to Google Assistant.
• 📱 Vibration without result – typical for devices with damaged button plume (relevant after falls).

To make the combination work perfectly:

1. Press and hold the power button (right side).
2. When you do not let go, quickly press the volume down (left side).
3. Release both buttons immediately after the shutter or vibration sound.

Press the power button for 2 seconds - the off menu should appear |

Turn down the volume - the sound signal should go off |

Try the combination in safe mode (keep power down → "Safe Mode")|

Check for MIUI updates in Settings → About the phone

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Important! Xiaomi 10S with MIUI 14 has a Quick Press feature that can conflict with screenshots. If the pictures are not created, turn it off in Settings → Special Features → Quick Press.

Method 2: Three-finger gestures – setting and secrets

Xiaomi's signature gesture, which is to swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, works on the 10S by default, but many users turn it off accidentally or are unaware of the additional features.

• 📲 Screenshots of long pages (scrollable screenshot).
• 🎨 Instant editing (toolbar opens immediately after creation).
• 🔒 Creating screenshots in protected applications (if allowed in settings).

How to set a gesture for yourself:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the option "Screenshot of three fingers".
3. Turn on Scrolling Screenshot to capture long pages.
4. Set up "Edit after screenshot" if you want to cut or draw in the picture right away.

A unique feature of Xiaomi 10S: if you hold three fingers not strictly vertically, but diagonally (left to right), the system will automatically trim the screenshot under the 16:9 format - convenient for social networks.

Method 3: Quick Settings Panel – When buttons are not available

If the physical buttons on your Xiaomi 10S are damaged or you use a side key lock case, the notification bar will come to the rescue, which is also useful for creating screenshots in Do Not Disturb mode when gestures are turned off.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Turn it around (another swipe down).
3. Find the screenshot icon (scissors or a rectangle with lightning).
4. Slip on it - the picture will be taken in 1 second (during this time you can roll the panel).

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Three finger gesture |

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If the icon is not in the panel:

1. Slip on the "Edit" icon (pencil in the upper right corner of the panel).
2. Find the "Screenshot" list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

Warning: In MIUI 13/14, the Quick Settings Panel may “hang” when you take a screenshot in some apps (e.g. TikTok or Instagram).

Method 4: Voice commands for those who like to control their voice

Smartphone Xiaomi 10S supports the creation of screenshots through Google Assistant or branded Xiao AI. This method is indispensable if:

• 🤲 Your hands are busy (for example, you cook from a screen).
• 🔧 Physical buttons or sensors are not working.
• 🎮 You are playing and you don’t want to interrupt the process.

How to set up:

1. Activate Google Assistant in Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google → Notifications → Assistant.
2. Say, “OK Google, take a screenshot.”
3. For Xiao AI, turn it on to Settings → Xiao AI → Voice Assistant and say “(or “Xiao Ai, screenshot” in Russian).

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots do not work in banking applications, MIUI It's blocking this feature for security reasons. AI may not recognize the command if only Russian is selected in the language settings - add Chinese as an additional.

Method 5: Screenshot via ADB for advanced users

If all standard methods fail (for example, after a failed update or reset), you can take a screenshot through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer, but is guaranteed to work even on broken firmware.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and tap on the MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the command line (or Terminal) and type: Adb devices Make sure your Xiaomi 10S appears in the list.
5. Take a screenshot by command: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the folder where the command was launched.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 14 The screencap command may give the error "Permission denied." In this case, use the alternative command: adb shell am broadcast. -a android.intent.action.SCREENSHOT Photos will be saved in the standard gallery of the phone.

Where screenshots are stored and how to change the way you save them

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

However, after MIUI updates or resets, the path may change and the images may disappear.

To change the save folder:

1. Install a file manager with ROOT support (e.g. Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/.
3. Create a new folder (like MyScreenshots).
4. Use it. ADB Changes to the environment: adb shell settings put system screenshot_save_path /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/MyScreenshots/

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If screenshots are missing after the MIUI update, check the /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.gallery/files/Screenshots/ folder – sometimes the system transfers them there temporarily.

Editing and processing screenshots: hidden MIUI features

After you take a screenshot, Xiaomi 10S offers you to edit it instantly, but few people know that the built-in editor can do much more than crop and draw:

• 🖌️ Blurr background – tap the “Effects” icon (magic wand) and select “Blurring".
• 📏 Automatic alignment – if the screenshot is taken at an angle, the system will suggest correcting the perspective.
• 🔍 Text recognition – click “Text” to copy text from the photo (works offline).
• 🎨 Templates for social networks – in the menu “Collage” there are blanks for Instagram Stories and Twitter.

To open the advanced tools:

1. Immediately after creating the screenshot, tap the thumbnail in the lower right corner.
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear a panel with icons – swipe your finger to the left to see all the options.
3. To access "Text Recognition" you may need to download the language in Settings → Additional → Language and Input → Text Recognition from the screen.

⚠️ Note: If the screenshot is not saved after editing, check the permissions for the Gallery app in Settings → Annexes → Permits → The vault. MIUI 14 sometimes reset recording rights to the Pictures folder.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Screenshot Questions on Xiaomi 10S