How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all ways + secret chips

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of 2021, but even its owners do not always know all the ways to create screenshots.The standard combination of buttons Volume down + Power does not always work: for example, if one of the keys is broken or the phone in the case. In this article, 5 proven methods, including gestures, voice commands and even a hidden developer menu.

We tested each method on the Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 12.5, 13 and 14 firmware (including global and Chinese versions), focusing on common bugs: why the screenshot is not saved, how to change the file format or turn off the shutter sound, and the FAQ with 90% of user questions answered at the end.

1. Standard method: Volume + Power buttons

This is the basic method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco X3 Pro.

• 📱 Simultaneously press the volume down button (down) and the power button.
• 🎯 Hold them for 1-2 seconds until the screen blinks and screenshot animations appear.
• 🔊 You will hear the characteristic shutter sound (if not disabled in the settings).

⚠️ Attention: On Poco X3 Pro with bumper cases, buttons can lock. Try pressing a little harder or removing the case. If the screenshot is not created, check if the phone is getting stuck - sometimes the system ignores the pressing when high load (for example, in games).

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The buttons are not locked with a case |

There is enough memory on the phone (at least 50 MB) |

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or open the gallery → Albums → Screenshots.

2. Three-finger gesture - quick screenshot without buttons

If the buttons on the Poco X3 Pro don’t work (or you just want to speed things up), use a three-finger gesture. This feature is enabled by default in MIUI 12+, but it can be configured:

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Select a screenshot with three fingers.
3. Activate the switch and test: swipe top-down across the screen with three fingers at the same time.

🔹 Secret: The gesture works even in games and full-screen applications (like YouTube or TikTok) where standard buttons can be blocked. However, in some banking applications (like SberBank Online), screenshots are not allowed at the security level - the gesture will not work either.

Volume buttons + power |

Three finger gesture |

Voice assistant |

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3.Voice command "Take a screenshot"

On the Poco X3 Pro, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient if your hands are busy or buttons are not available.

• 🎤 Activate Google Assistant (long-term click on Home or say “OK, Google»).
• 🗣️ Tell the command to “take a screenshot” or “take a screenshot».
• ✅ The assistant will confirm the action, and the screenshot will be saved automatically.

⚠️ Note: This function only works when connected to the Internet (voice processing is required in the cloud). MIUI For China, voice assistant may not support Russian language – you need to reflash the phone to the global version.

On Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 14, the voice command works even in offline mode, if you pre-download the language package for Google Assistant.

4. Screenshot via notification panel (for MIUI 13/14)

In recent versions of MIUI, a quick screenshot button has been added to the notification curtain.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually hidden under the button) ⋯ — Click on it to expand all options).
3. Slip the icon - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

🔧 If there is no button, add it manually:

1. Open the curtain and tap on ⚙️ (Settings).
2. Choose Edit the panel.
3. Find the screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.

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If the screenshot button disappears after the reboot, reset the notification panel settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → System Applications → Notification Panel → Storage → Clear Data.

5. Screenshot via the developer menu (for advanced)

Few people know, but in the Poco X3 Pro you can take screenshots through the developer menu, which is useful if standard methods do not work (for example, when the system crashes).

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional Features → Developer Parameters.
3. Find the Screenshot option via gesture or Pointer location (enable it if you want to display click coordinates).
4. Use the adb shell screencap command -p /sdcard/screen.png (PC connection required).

⚠️ Attention: Sloppy actions in the developer menu can cause system failures. For example, if you turn on Do Not Save Operations, the phone will start to lag. Before experimenting, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Table: Comparison of all screenshots on Poco X3 Pro

Frequent problems and their solutions

Problem 1: Screenshot is not saved.

🔹 Solution: Check the space available in memory (need a minimum of 50-100 MB). If the memory is full, delete the unnecessary files or transfer them to the memory card. Also check the permissions for the Gallery application in Settings → Annexes → Permits.

Problem 2: Screenshot is taken but not displayed in the gallery.

🔹 Solution: Screenshots folder can be hidden. Use a file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager) and go down the path /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/. If there is no folder, create it manually.

Problem 3: The sound of the shutter interferes (e.g. at night).

🔹 Solution: Turn off the sound of the screenshot:

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Select System Sounds.
3. Turn off the screenshot sound switch.

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If screenshots don’t work in either way, check your phone for viruses (e.g., through Mi Security) – some malware blocks system functions.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions