How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 10T: all the ways from classics to voice commands

Xiaomi Mi 10T is a flagship smartphone with a 144-hertz display, but even its owners sometimes get lost when you need to quickly save the screen. Screenshot on the Mi 10T can be done at least 5 in different ways, from the standard button combination to hidden MIUI features. In this article, we will analyze each method with nuances, compare their convenience and answer frequent questions - for example, why screenshots are kept in low quality or how to take a picture of a long page.

The Mi 10T feature is that there is no physical Menu button that was on older Xiaomi models, which changes the logic of some gestures, and depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14), the settings may differ, and we took all these points into account and collected the current instructions for firmware 2023-2026.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Mi 10T. Suitable even if the touch screen does not respond (for example, due to protective film or moisture).

Algorithm:

• 📱 At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
• 🕒 Hold them 0.5-1 second – no longer, otherwise Fastboot or Recovery will turn on.
• 🎨 You will hear the shutter sound and see the save animation (white rectangle at the edges of the screen).

Where to look for a screenshot? All images are automatically saved to the DCIM → Screenshots or Pictures → Screenshots folder. In MIUI 14, a thumbnail notification also appears - click on it to edit or share immediately.

⚠️ Note: If you have a magnetic lock case installed (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Cover), the power button may be blocked.

2. Three-finger gesture - faster than buttons

The three-finger screenshot feature was introduced in MIUI 9 and has since become a popular method for users to take a screenshot in one motion without taking their hands off the display.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select Screenshot with three fingers and activate the switch.
3. (Optional) Set the swipe direction down or up.

How to use:

• 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you change the settings).
• 📸 The screenshot will be saved automatically, and in the upper panel will appear the editing toolbar.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ 2 times faster than the buttons (according to user tests).
• 🎯 Works in games and applications where power/volume buttons are busy (e.g., in the PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
• 🔧 You can set up additional actions, such as holding three fingers for a long screenshot.

3. Voice command for Xiaomi AI Assistant

If you have Xiaomi's voice assistant (or Google Assistant) on, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

Instructions for Xiaomi AI Assistant:

1. Activate the assistant by saying “Hi, Xiaomi” or holding the Home button (if you have one on your navigation bar).
2. Tell the command, “Take a screenshot” or “Screenshot.”
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears (if required).

For Google Assistant:

• 🗣️ Say, OK, Google, take a screenshot».
• 📲 Or click on the microphone icon in the search bar and say the command.

⚠️ Note: Voice commands may not work in some regional firmware Mi 10T (If the assistant doesn't recognize the request, check the language of the system, it must match the language of voice input.

4. Long screenshot (scrollable)

The Long Screenshot feature (or Scrolling Screenshot) allows you to capture the entire page — like a Telegram chat, Instagram feed, or a browser article — on the Mi 10T, it works in most apps, but there are limitations.

How to do this:

1. First, take a regular screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
2. Immediately after saving the screen, a bar with a Scroll button (or Long Screenshot) will appear at the bottom of the screen.
3. 📜 The screen will automatically scroll down, capturing the content. To stop the process, tap the screen.

Where it doesn't work:

• 🚫 In some games (such as Call of Duty Mobile).
• 🚫 On web pages with dynamic content (such as TikTok or YouTube).
• 🚫 In applications with screenshot protection (banks, messengers with secret chats).

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If the Scrolling button doesn't appear after the screenshot, check the settings: Settings → Additional Features → Long Screenshot. In some firmware, this option is disabled by default.

5. Screenshot via notification panel (alternative method)

A little-known method that works even if you don't have your gestures set up or if your buttons are broken. 10T on MIUI 12–14.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the badge. ✂️ Screenshot (usually in the bottom row of quick settings). If it's not available, click on ⚙️ Edit and add.
3. Slip on the icon – the screenshot will be saved automatically.

Pros of the method:

• 🔄 It works even with faulty physical buttons.
• 📌 You can attach the icon to the top panel for quick access.

Cons:

• ⏱️ Slower than gestures or buttons (requires 2-3 actions).
• 🚫 Does not work in full-screen applications (such as games or videos).

6. Screenshot by computer (ADB)

If the Mi 10T touch screen is not working completely and the buttons are running, you can take a screenshot via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a technique that requires a PC and minimal technical skills.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).

Screenshot command:

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

To download the file on PC:

adb pull /sdcard/screen.png C:\Users\YourName\Desktop

⚠️ Note: Some of the Mi's firmware 10T (particularly Chinese) ADB It can block screenshots for security reasons. If the team is not working, try adding a flag. --include-system Check root rights (not recommended for beginners).

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ADB-A screenshot is the only way to save the screen if the phone doesn't respond to touch and buttons, but you need to enable debugging beforehand. USB!

Solving screenshot problems on Mi 10T

Sometimes screenshots on the Mi 10T are saved in low resolution, not saved at all, or there is an error "Can not take a screenshot", let's discuss the main reasons and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Screenshots are blurry or of low quality

• 🔍 Check the screen resolution: go to Settings → Display. → Permission and select FHD+ (2400×1080).
• 📁 Remove old screenshots – if memory is full, new ones can shrink.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone: Sometimes the graphic cache is reset after a reboot.

Problem 2: Three fingers are not working.

• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Additional functions → Gestures and check if the switch is on.
• 🧹 Clear the Launcher app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Make sure there are no greasy spots or protective film on the screen that interferes with touch recognition.

Issue 3: Screenshots are banned in banking applications

Some apps (like SberBank Online or Tinkoff) block screenshots for security reasons, and you can't get around this restriction, it's built on Android, and in such cases, use alternative methods:

• 📷 Take a picture of the screen with another phone.
• 🖥️ Connect Mi. 10T PC and use programs like Scrcpy to mirror the screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10T