How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 10T: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Why are screenshots not always available on the Mi 10T?

Xiaomi Mi 10T with MIUI 12/13/14 firmware offers as many as 5 ways to create screenshots - from the classic combination of buttons to hidden gestures. But many users are faced with the fact that screenshots are either not saved or are cropped. It's all about optimizing MIUI for a high-frequency display of 144 Hz and the features of working with RAM (the model has 6/8 GB of RAM).

In this article, we'll look at not only the standard techniques, but also the little-known tricks -- like how to take a long screenshot of a page you're scrolling, or save a picture in a PNG without compressing it, and also find out why screenshots sometimes disappear from the gallery and how to fix it.

⚡ Spoiler: If you don't have a combination of Loudness down + Food, the problem lies in the settings of gestures MIUI — They need to be reconfigured (about this in the section about buttons).

Method 1: Classic button combination (Loudness down + Power)

The most reliable method, which works even on a locked screen (if the corresponding option is enabled), on the Mi 10T algorithm is:

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. At the same time, press the volume reduction button (left side of the body) and the power button (right side).
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Note: If the picture is not created, check it out:

• 🔋 Is the battery under 5% discharged? MIUI block out screenshots.
• 🔒 Is not the mode Do not disturb with the switch off of sounds (animation should still appear).
• 🤖 Are there third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher) that can conflict with system gestures.

If the combination doesn’t work, try restarting your smartphone — sometimes the button driver is buggy. There’s also a bug on the Mi 10T: if you press power buttons quickly (for example, to call a voice assistant), the system can temporarily ignore the combination for the screenshot.

Method 2: Three fingers down gesture (configured in MIUI)

A MIUI signature feature that speeds up screenshots in one touch, and the default gesture is disabled, so you need to activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures and Movements → Screenshot with three fingers.
2. Turn on the switch and select the action: Take a screenshot or a long screenshot.
3. Swipe the screen with three fingers from top to bottom (the gesture should be smooth, not intermittent).

💡 Useful tip: if the gesture works accidentally (for example, when scrolling the tape in TikTok), reduce sensitivity in the same settings or turn off the feature for specific applications through Settings → Annexes → Permits → Special access → Gestures.

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To take a screenshot in the game (for example, in Genshin Impact), temporarily turn off the “Gestural Block” option in the game settings – otherwise MIUI will not recognize the touch.

On the Mi 10T, this method is especially convenient for long screenshots – after the first shot, a Scroll button will appear, which automatically captures all content (works in the browser, messengers and some applications).

Method 3: Quick settings panel (if buttons don't work)

If physical buttons are broken or contaminated (a common problem after moisture is ingested), use the virtual bar:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain.
2. Swipe again to reveal the full Quick Settings panel.
3. Find the Screenshot icon (usually in the front row) and tap it.

⚠️ Note: If there is no icon, add it:

1. Open the Quick Settings Panel and tap on ⚙️ Edit.
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

This method works even if the screen does not respond to touch (for example, due to a protective film) – the main thing is that the sensor recognizes swipes to open the curtain.

Method 4: Voice command via Google Assistant

If your hands are busy or your buttons are not working, you can take a voice screenshot.

1. Activate Google Assistant (long-term press on Home button or voice command OK, Google).
2. Say: Take a screenshot or Make a screenshot (works in English).
3. Confirm the action if necessary.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 🗣️ It only works if Google Assistant is enabled (in China, it can be disabled by default).
• 🔇 It will not work in the game mode or if the microphone is busy (for example, during a call).
• 📵 Requires an Internet connection to process voice commands.

On the Mi 10T with MIUI for the global market (EEA version), voice screenshots are more stable than on Chinese firmware (CN). If the command is not recognized, check the system language - it should match the Assistant's language.

Method 5: Screenshot via ADB (for developers)

This method is useful if the sensor is not fully working, but USB-Debugging is on. You'll need a computer installed. ADB-driver USB-C.

Instructions:

1. Connect the Mi 10T to your PC and allow debugging over USB (in the developer settings).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png
4. Copy the file to your computer: adb pull /sdcard/screenshot.png

⚠️ Note: If the command returns a Permission Denied error, try it:

• 🔧 Granting superuser rights: adb shell su (root required).
• 📁 Other ways of saving, for example: /storage/emulated/0/Download/.

This method also allows you to take a screenshot without notice (useful for covert monitoring or testing of applications).However, on the Mi 10T with MIUI 14+, additional confirmation on the phone may be required due to Xiaomi's security policy.

Where are the screenshots saved and how do I find them?

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10T are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Sometimes files are lost because of:

• 🗑️ Google Photos Auto Cleanup (if backup is enabled).
• 🔄 Media Provider malfunction (phone reboot helps).
• 📂 Transfer files to the Mi Cloud (check the web version of i.mi.com).

If the screenshots are not displayed in the gallery, but take up space in the memory:

1. Install a file manager (such as Solid Explorer).
2. Follow the path /Pictures/Screenshots/.
3. Click on the file and select Open with → gallery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Mi 10T

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On the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the most reliable way is to combine the buttons Volume down + Power, but for convenience, adjust the three-finger gesture or add an icon to the Quick Settings panel.