How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 128GB: all ways + secrets MIUI

Why are Redmi Note 10 Pro owners looking for alternative ways to take screenshots?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro with 128 GB of memory is one of the most popular devices in the brand’s lineup, but even its advanced users are not always aware of all the possibilities of creating screenshots. The classic combination of buttons Loud down + Power does not always work: for example, if you break physical keys or if you hold your phone with one hand. And in games or applications with gesture control (like PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact), clicking buttons can interrupt gameplay.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to take a screenshot on the Redmi Note 10 Pro (including models with MIUI 12.5-14), as well as reveal little-known chips: where the screenshots are stored, how to edit them right in the gallery and why sometimes screenshots are not saved.

Spoiler: The fastest method is a three-finger swipe down, but it's disabled by default. How to activate it, read on.

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro regardless of the firmware version.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (like a WhatsApp dialog or a map in Google Maps).
2. Simultaneously press the Volume Down button (lower left) and the Power button (right side).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the camera shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Attention: If you press the buttons out of sync, volume control or screen lock may work. Practice on unnecessary screens to "feel" the right press.

Where to look for the finished screenshot? By default, it is saved in the folder:

Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots

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Method 2: Three-finger swipe (fastest, but requires customization)

This gesture method allows you to take a screenshot in one motion without taking your fingers off the screen, but by default it's turned off, and you need to activate it in the settings:

1. Go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures and Movements → Screenshot of three fingers.
2. Activate the switch in the "On" position (should turn blue).
3. Test: swipe your fingers from top to bottom across the screen (not necessarily vertically, a small angle is allowed).

💡 Useful tip: If the gesture doesn't work, check if other features (such as Smart Assistant or One-Hand Mode) interfere with it. → Additionally.

Advantages of the method:

• 👍 Works in games and applications with full-screen mode.
• 👍 No physical buttons required – convenient if they break.
• 👍 You can take a screenshot with one hand (for example, thumb, index and middle fingers).

Method 3: Through the notification bar (if the buttons don't work)

If you don't have a power or volume button, this is a lifeline, and it doesn't require physical keys, but it only works when the screen is unlocked.

1. Deploy the notification panel by swiping your finger from top to bottom from the top edge of the screen.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissors or a screen thumbnail). If it's not there, click three dots. ⋮ or edit to add to add.
3. Slap the icon - the picture will be taken instantly.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (For example, 13.0.6), the screenshot icon is hidden by default to return it:

Settings → Notifications Panel → Icon Editor → Drag “Screenshot” to the Active Area

This method is convenient for:

• 📱 Screen display via video link (e.g. in Zoom or WhatsApp).
• 🎮 Games where buttons are busy managing.
• 🔧 Diagnostics of malfunctions (if physical keys do not work).

Method 4: Voice command (for Google Assistant users)

If you have a Google Assistant setup, you can take a voice screenshot, which is useful when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

1. Activate voice assistant: For Google Assistant: say "OK, Google" or press the Home button (if any). For Alice, say "Alice" or click on the microphone icon in the Yandex search bar.

• 🗣️ «Take a screenshot (for Google Assistant).
• 🗣️ «Take a picture of the screen (for Alice).

🔹 Limitations of method:

• ❌ Does not work in games with microphone access disabled.
• ❌ Requires an Internet connection (to process voice commands).
• ❌ It may not work if the assistant’s access to the screen is disabled in the security settings.

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Method 5: Through the Power Menu (Hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but the Redmi Note 10 Pro has an alternative way to take a screenshot through the off menu.This is useful if the volume button is jammed, but the power button works:

1. Press the Power button for 3-5 seconds until the menu with the options to Turn off, Reboot, etc. appears.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Screenshot icon (scissors or screen thumbnail).
3. Confirm the action – the picture will be saved to a standard folder.

⚠️ Note: In some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 Global) this badge is hidden to get it back:

Settings → System → Buttons and gestures → Power menu → Activate “Screenshot”

Advantages of the method:

• 🔧 It works even with a faulty volume button.
• 🛡️ Does not require unlocking the screen (if the power menu is available on the locked device).
• 📁 Save the screenshot in the same folder as other methods.

Where are the screenshots stored and how to edit them?

By default, all screenshots on the Redmi Note 10 Pro are saved in the DCIM/Screenshots folder.

🎨 Editing screenshots: In the gallery MIUI basic tools available:

• 🖌️ Pruning (Edit → Cut off).
• 📝 Inscriptions (Edit → Text).
• 🎨 Filters (Edit → Effects).
• 🔍 Blurring (Edit → Blurring – useful for hiding personal data.

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To quickly share a screenshot, tap the “Screenshot Save” notification and select the Sharing icon (arrow up) and open a menu with options for sending to Telegram, WhatsApp or email.

What to do if screenshots are not saved?

Sometimes Redmi Note 10 Pro users have a problem: the shutter sound is there, but the file is not in the gallery.

1. Lack of memory: 📉 Check the free space in the Settings → If it's less than 500MB, delete the files you don't need. 🗑️ Clear the gallery cache: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
2. Permit failure: 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications → Screenshots (or “System Apps”) and check if storage permissions are included.
3. Conflict with the optimizer: ⚙️ Turn off the battery and performance → Optimization MIUI for the “Screenshots” annex».

The damaged folder:

• 📁 Rename the Screenshots folder to Screenshots_old through the conductor, the system will automatically create a new.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are not saved only in a particular application (for example, in a banking or messenger), this may be due to protection against screenshots. VK incognito mode) block screenshots for security reasons.

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If none of these methods worked, try restarting your phone or resetting the Gallery app settings in Settings → Apps → Gallery → Reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi Note 10 Pro