How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all ways + hidden MIUI features

Why screenshots on the Redmi Note 10 Pro are not as easy as it seems

At first glance, creating a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone is an elementary task. But users often face unexpected nuances: a three-finger gesture does not work after the MIUI update, a screenshot is saved to an unknown folder, a feature from the menu disappears altogether. The fact is that the Redmi Note 10 Pro runs on the MIUI branded shell, which regularly changes the location of settings and adds new chips - for example, scrolling screenshots or instant processing through Quick tools.

In this article, we’ll look at not only the standard ways (Power + Volume Down buttons), but also the little-known tricks: how to take one-handed shots, where to find the hidden Screenshots folder if files are gone, and how to disable annoying animations when you save. And the unique MIUI 14 bug that can save screenshots in WEBP instead of PNG, and how to fix it.

Method 1: Classic – Power buttons + Volume down

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

• 📱 Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialogue in Telegram or a page in Chrome).
• 🔘 At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
• 🎨 Hold on 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Note: If you have One Hand Mode (in Settings) → Additional features, buttons can be triggered with a delay. In this case, try pressing them sequentially, rather than simultaneously.

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the Gallery app: open the Screenshots album (if not, update the Gallery via Google Play).

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If the screenshot is not saved, check if automatic saving is disabled in Settings → Storage → Folders → Screenshots. Sometimes MIUI resets permissions after the update.

Method 2: Three-finger gestures faster than buttons

The three-finger swipe feature is a Xiaomi signature feature that saves time and eliminates the need to search for buttons.

1. Go to Settings → Additional functions → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot item with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. (Optional) In the gesture settings, you can select the swipe direction: Down or Up.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers on the screen (for example, index, middle and ring fingers).
2. Quickly swipe them from the bottom up (or vice versa, depending on the settings).

🔍 Problem: After updating to MIUI 14 gesture may stop working. Solution:

Method 3: Voice commands for those who like to talk

If you have Google Voice Assistant enabled or Yandex's Alice enabled, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty.

For Google Assistant:

• 🎤 Say, OK, Google, take a screenshot».
• 📲 Or press and hold the Home button (if physical) and say the command.

For Alice:

• 🗣️ Activate Alice with a long tap on the Home button (if configured) or with a voice: “Alice, screenshot».
• ⚠️ Note: Alice may request confirmation before taking a picture - this is a security limitation MIUI.

🔧 Setting up: If voice commands don't work, check:

1. Is Google Voice Search enabled in Settings → Apps → All apps
2. Is access to Special Opportunities for Assistant allowed?

Method 4: Scrolling Screenshot for Long Pages

The long-screen (or scrolling) feature allows you to capture all the content of a page, such as a WhatsApp chat or a browser article, and only works after you have created a regular screenshot:

• 📱 Take a screenshot in any way (buttons or gestures).
• 🔄 Immediately after the appearance of the thumbnail in the lower right corner, tap on it.
• 📜 In the editor that opens, select the Scrolling icon (or Long Screenshot).
• ↓ MIUI It automatically scrolls down and adds a new part to the image. Repeat until you capture all the content you need.

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work in some applications (such as TikTok or banking programs) due to security limitations, and it can crop dynamic content (such as video or animation).

Method 5: Quick MIUI tools - editing on the fly

After you take a screenshot, the Redmi Note 10 Pro shows you the Quick Tools panel, a small menu at the bottom of the screen with options for instant processing.

💡 Secret: If the Quick Toolbar doesn't appear, check the settings:

Settings → Additional features → Quick tools for screenshots

Make sure the switch is on. You can also set the order of the icons here.

Where are the screenshots stored and how to find them if they are “disappeared”

By default, screenshots are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder, but sometimes they are lost.

• 📁 Download folder: If you downloaded a screenshot from the messenger.
• 🌐 MIUI/Extra/Screenshots: Alternative storage in some firmware versions.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Check Google Photos or Mi Cloud if Automatic Sync is enabled.

If the screenshots are saved in.webp instead of.png:

⚠️ Warning: This is a well-known bug MIUI 14, related to storage optimization. PNG, Turn off the Settings option. → Warehouse → Make room → Optimize images.

🔎 How to Find Hidden Folders:

1. Open any file manager (such as Google Files).
2. Turn on the display of hidden folders in the settings.
3. Go to /storage/emulated/0/ and manually check the DCIM, Pictures, MIUI folders.

Frequent Problems and How to Solve Them

Even the Redmi Note 10 Pro can have a problem with screenshots.

🛠️ Extreme case: If none of the methods work, reset your gesture settings:

Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset gesture settings

It won't delete your data, but it will return all gestures to factory settings.

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Before resetting, check if the developer mode is turned off (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times) and has a USB Debugging option that can block screenshots.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions