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

Contents

• Standard method: power and volume buttons
• The “three fingers” gesture – how to set up and use
• Screenshot by voice via Google Assistant
• Quick Ball: A floating button for screenshots
• Errors in creating screenshots and their solutions
• Editing and saving screenshots
• FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

You can take a screenshot of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 in at least five ways, from the classic button combination to voice commands. But not all of them work out of the box: some require pre-tuning in the Additional Features menu. In this article, we will analyze each method with step-by-step instructions, nuances for MIUI 12/13/14 and solutions to typical problems (for example, when a screenshot is not saved or is obtained in black).

The Mi Note 10 features a curved screen and no physical home button, which affects the convenience of gestures, and we’ve taken this into account in the guidelines, and you’ll also learn how to automatically upload screenshots to Mi Cloud, crop them right after you create them and share them through Mi Share without unnecessary clicks.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is to press Power and Volume Down simultaneously. On the Mi Note 10, the buttons are on the right side, so it is convenient to hold them with one hand (unless the screen is too large for your palm).

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the screen you want to capture (like a WhatsApp dialog or a page in Chrome).
2. Press the power button (on) and, without letting it go, press Volume Down.
3. Hold both keys no longer than 1 second - otherwise turn off the screen or the power menu.
4. After the characteristic shutter sound (if the sound is on) and flashing animation, the screenshot is saved.

Where to look for results? The default screenshots go to DCIM → Screenshots folder or Photos → Albums → Screenshots Gallery. On the Mi Note 10 with MIUI 14, you can click on the thumbnail in the bottom right corner immediately after you create to edit or share a file.

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

2. Three-finger gesture - how to set and use

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature allows you to take a screenshot by swiping three fingers from top to bottom across the display at the same time, which is convenient for long pages (like Instagram or Telegram) when you want to capture the scrollable content, but by default the gesture is turned off — it needs to be activated manually.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot of three fingers.
2. Activate the switch to the position on..
3. Choose the gesture type: Swipe down (recommended) or Touch and hold (less reliable).

Nuances of use:

• 👆 The gesture only works on an unlocked screen.
• 📱 On the curved edges of the Mi Note 10 sensor may not work – swipe closer to the center.
• ⚡ If the screenshot is not created, check if the gesture conflicts with other functions (for example, with the Smart Assistant).

The advantage of the method is speed: you do not need to look for buttons or open menus, minus random positives if you often use gestures for navigation (for example, swipe down for the notification panel).

3. Screenshot by voice via Google Assistant

If you have busy hands or smartphone buttons are faulty, you can take a screenshot using a voice assistant.The method requires an Internet connection and a Google Assistant activated, but works even on a locked screen (if the Okay Google feature is enabled).

Step-by-step:

1. Say OK, Google or hold the Home button (if it's set to call the assistant).
2. Say the command: Take a screenshot or Take a screenshot.
3. Wait for confirmation: the assistant will say Ready and show a miniature of the picture.

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ It only works when connected to a network (for voice recognition).
• 🔒 On some versions MIUI screen unlocking is required.
• 📵 In noisy places, the assistant may not recognize the team.

The alternative is to use Yandex Alice, but it only supports screenshots in some firmware. For reliability, check the command list in the assistant settings: Settings → Applications → All Applications → Alice → Commands.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t respond, update the Google app to the Play Market and restart your smartphone.

4. Quick Ball: floating button for screenshots

Quick Ball is a virtual button that appears on top of any screen and gives quick access to key features, including screenshots, which is useful for users with disabilities or those who prefer single taps instead of gestures.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Additional features → Quick Ball
2. Activate the Quick Ball slider.
3. In the Quick Actions menu, add Screenshot (drag it to the active area).
4. Set the transparency and position of the button on the screen.

How to use:

• 🎯 Tap the floating button to open the menu.
• 📸 Select the screenshot icon (usually looks like a scissor or camera).
• 📁 The photo will be automatically saved in the gallery.

You can customize Quick Ball to suit yourself, such as adding screenshots, screen recording, orientation locking, or a quick camera start, which is convenient for the Mi Note 10, where the larger screen makes it difficult to reach the top notification bar.

5. Errors in creating screenshots and their solutions

Even on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, screenshots may not work. Consider the typical problems and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Screenshots are not saved

• 📂 Check the memory space: if it is less than 500 MB, the system can block the storage.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes helps with crashes MIUI Gallery.
• 📁 Make sure the Screenshots folder is not hidden or corrupted (check through the file manager).

Problem 2: Black screenshot

If the picture is black, one of the following is to blame:

• 🎮 Secure Content: Some apps (such as Netflix or banking) block screenshots from security policies.
• 🔒 Incognito mode: in Chrome or MI Browser screenshots in private tabs are not created.
• 🛠️ Graphics driver failure: update firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

⚠️ Attention: On the Mi Note 10 s MIUI 12.5 And below, there may be a bug that saves screenshots in.png with artifacts. MIUI 13/14 or use third-party applications (such as Screenshot Touch).

Problem 3: Quick Ball or Gestures Are Not Working

If alternative methods have ceased to function:

1. Check if they are disabled in the settings after resetting or updating.
2. Reset the settings of Additional features to factory: Settings → Additional functions → ⋮ → Reset.
3. Remove the Settings app cache through Settings → Apps → App management → Settings → Storage → Clear the cache.

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If screenshots are no longer saved after the MIUI update, try rolling back the Gallery app version via APK or resetting it.

6.Editing and saving screenshots

After you take a screenshot of the Mi Note 10, you get a thumbnail in the bottom right corner -- click on it to open the editor right away.

• ✏️ Cutting: changing the boundaries of the shot (hold the angle and pull).
• 🎨 Drawing: brushes, markers and eraser for marking.
• 📝 Text: Adding inscriptions with a choice of font and color.
• 🔍 Blurring: Hiding Personal Data (such as phone numbers).

For advanced editing (such as adding arrows or stickers), use third-party apps:

• 📱 Markup Hero – for annotations with clouds and arrows.
• 🎭 PhotoRoom – to remove background and create collages.
• 🔗 LightShot – Quick upload to the cloud with link generation.

How to set up automatic upload to the cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud
2. Turn on the sync for the gallery.
3. In the Sync Settings section, select Autoboot over Wi-Fi to avoid wasting mobile traffic.

Screenshots in Mi Cloud are stored for 30 days in a free rate. To share a picture without saving in the gallery, use the Mi Share feature (quick Wi-Fi Direct transfer) or Nearby Share from Google.

7. FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions