How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 10T: all ways + hidden chips

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi 10T seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. This smartphone, released in 2020, runs on the basis of MIUI (version 12-14), where standard button combinations sometimes conflict with gesture settings. For example, owners often confuse the screenshot with calling Google Assistant or activating quick settings.

In this article — 5 Proven ways to take a screenshot, including little-known chips for Xiaomi 10T. Let’s understand why screenshots are not saved, how to change the file format (PNG/JPEG) And where to find a hidden folder with automatically deleted images, and a unique life hack to create long screenshots of scrolling pages without third-party apps.

If you’ve just moved from an iPhone or other Android device, the usual button combinations may not work, because Xiaomi has redefined some gestures in MIUI 12+, and now not only the Power button, but also the software triggers, and then the details with step-by-step photos and videos (where you need them).

If you have custom firmware installed (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may not work, in which case, check the Screenshots on unofficial firmware section at the end of the article.

1. Standard method: "Power + Volume Reduction" buttons

It is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi 10T regardless of the MIUI version.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a correspondence in Telegram or a page in Chrome).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1–1.5 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Warning: If the buttons are pressed too long (more than 2 seconds), switching off the screen or rebooting will work. 10T With an unlocked bootloader, long-term retention can activate Fastboot.

Where to look for a ready screenshot? By default, files are saved in the folder:

Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots

If you don't have a folder, check Gallery → Albums → Screenshots. In MIUI 14, the images are also duplicated in the Xiaomi Cloud (if sync is enabled).

Short-term vibration of the smartphone

Shutter sound (if not switched off)

Animation of saving in the upper right corner

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2. "Three-fingered conduction down" gesture (fastest method)

This is a way that users love for its speed -- you don't have to press buttons, you just swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom, but by default, the gesture is turned off, to activate it.

Go to:

Settings → Additional Features → Gestures → Screenshot with a three-finger swipe

And turn on the switch. Now we're testing:

• 📱 Open any screen (such as the home page) MIUI).
• 👆 At the same time, touch the screen with three fingers (no matter what).
• 👇 Quickly swipe down without tearing your fingers off.

⚠️ Note: If the gesture does not work, check it out:

1. Is the left-handed mode in the gesture settings enabled?
2. Does it conflict with other apps’ gestures (like Nova Launcher or Gesture Control)?
3. Screen cleanliness – greasy spots or low-sensitivity protective glass can block recognition.

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If the three-finger gesture is accidentally activated in games (such as PUBG Mobile), turn it off and use the button method or voice assistant.

3. Screenshot through the Quick Settings panel

Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in button for screenshots right in the notification curtain, which is handy if the hardware buttons don't work or you prefer to control everything with one hand.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Swipe down again to deploy quick settings.
3. Find the Screenshot icon. If it's not there, click Edit and add it.
4. Slip on the icon – the smartphone will immediately take a picture of the current screen.

The advantage of this method is that you can take a screenshot without sound (as opposed to a button-on method) and without vibration, which is useful if you are photographing the screen at night or in a quiet room.

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4.Voice command "Take a Screenshot"

If you have Google Assistant on or Xiaomi AI Assistant on, you can take a voice screenshot, which is useful when your hands are busy or the buttons are not working.

For Google Assistant:

1. Say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot."
2. Or press and hold the Home button (if it's hardware) and say the command.

For Xiaomi AI Assistant (only available in Chinese firmware or in regions with support):

1. Activate the assistant with a long press of the Home button.
2. Say in Chinese or English, “Take a screenshot” or “Take a screenshot.”

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots are not working:

• 🎮 In full-screen games (mic is blocked).
• 🔇 In the "Do Not Disturb" mode».
• 🌐 On screens with confidential information (banks, messengers with PIN-code).

5. Long screenshot (scrollable pages)

Xiaomi 10T can create long screenshots of all WhatsApp correspondence or articles in the browser.

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, click Scrolling (the icon with the arrows down).
4. Xiaomi will automatically scroll through the page and combine the footage into one long shot.

Limitations of the method:

• 📄 Not all apps (for example, not supported on Instagram or TikTok).
• 🔄 If the page is dynamic (for example, Facebook feed), a screenshot can be obtained with skips.
• 📏 Maximum length - about 5 screens (further the smartphone crops the image).

💡 Useful Lifehack: If you want to save a very long page (for example, a table in Excel Online), use the Chrome browser in For Computer mode (in the browser menu.

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Long screenshots are saved in PNG format and can weigh up to 10-15 MB. Before sending to the messenger, compress them via Lightroom or Photo Compress.

Problem Solving: Screenshots are not saved or are lost

If screenshots don’t appear in the gallery, check out these points:

1. Screenshots folder hidden or deleted

Sometimes, after the MIUI update, the folder disappears to restore it.

File Manager → Settings → Show hidden files

Look for the folder on the path /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots. If it's not there, create it manually.

2. conflict with a memory optimizer

Xiaomi 10T has a garbage cleanup feature that can delete screenshots older than 30 days.

Settings → Applications → Cleaning → Settings → Auto Cleaning → Disable

Error of access rights

If screenshots are taken but not displayed in the Gallery, give permission to:

Settings → Applications → Gallery → Permissions → Storage (include)

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are saved in.jpg format and you need.png (without loss of quality), install Screenshot Type Changer from Google Play.

Screenshots on custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience)

If you've installed an informal firmware, the standard methods may not work.

For LineageOS:

For the Pixel Experience:

• 🖼️ Screenshots are saved in /Pictures/Screenshots.
• 🔊 To turn off the shutter sound, delete the file. /system/media/audio/ui/camera_click.ogg (Root rights are required).

💡 Tip: Custom firmware often lacks the long screenshot feature. Install Scroll Capture from F-Droid is open source with similar functionality.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi 10T