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

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro remains one of the most popular smartphones among gamers and active users thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 860 processor and a screen with a frequency of 120 Hz. But even owners of this device sometimes face a simple question: how to quickly take a screenshot? Spoiler: more ways than you think!

In this article, we will not only discuss standard methods (Power + Volume down buttons), but also hidden MIUI functions that speed up the process by 2 times. For example, did you know that Poco X3 Pro can take screenshots with a three-finger gesture or even a voice command? and also tell you how to save the screen in PDF format or immediately edit it - without third-party applications.

If you share your game achievements frequently, save correspondence or documentation from the screen, this guide will save you hours of time. All methods are tested on MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 (including global and Chinese firmware).

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

This is the most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco X3 Pro. Suitable even if the gestures are turned off or the touch screen is glitchy.

How to do this:

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (for example, a page in the browser or chat in Telegram).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the screenshot animation.

Where to look for a screenshot? It is saved by default in the DCIM → Screenshots folder or in the gallery in the Screenshots album. On the Poco X3 Pro with MIUI 14+, screenshots are automatically optimized for the screen size (2400×1080 pixels) so as not to take up extra space.

⚠️ Note: If you have a magnetically locked case (such as a book), the power button may be blocked. In this case, try removing the case or using alternative methods from this article.

2 Screenshot with three-finger gesture (fastest method)

The screenshot gesture feature is enabled by default on the Poco X3 Pro, but many users are unaware of it. This method is 3 times faster than clicking buttons - just swipe three fingers from top to bottom on the screen.

How to set up (if the gesture does not work):

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Activate the switch "Swipe with three fingers".
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: Top down (recommended) or bottom up.

Advantages of the method:

• 👍 Works in any application, even in games (unless gestures are blocked).
• 👍 It does not wear physical buttons.
• 👍 You can take a screenshot with one hand if you swipe your fingers at an angle.

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If the gesture is triggered by chance (e.g. in games), reduce sensitivity in settings or turn off the feature for specific applications through Settings → Apps → Permissions → Gestures.

3. Screenshot via Quick Ball panel

Quick Ball is a floating panel from Xiaomi that makes it easier to access frequently used features, and it allows you to take screenshots without remembering gestures or button combinations.

How to turn on and use:

1. Activate Quick Ball in Settings → Additional settings → Quick Ball.
2. Customize the appearance (size, transparency) and add the screenshot icon to the panel.
3. Now, at any time, tap the floating ball and select the screenshot icon.

Pros of the method:

• 🎯 It works even with the sensor turned off (if the panel is activated in advance).
• 🎯 You can assign a double tap on Quick Ball for an instant screenshot.
• 🎯 Supports Scrolling Screenshots (Long Pages).

4. Voice screenshot via Google Assistant

If you're busy or want to take a screenshot without touching your phone, use a voice assistant, which requires an Internet connection and a Google Assistant activated.

Instructions:

1. Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button (if it’s set to call an assistant).

Limitations:

• ⚠️ Does not work in voice-blocked games (e.g., voice-blocking games, PUBG Mobile).
• ⚠️ Requires permission to record screen for Google.
• ⚠️ Chinese firmware may not support (use XiaoAI instead of Google Assistant).

5. Scrolling screenshot (long page)

Do you need to save all the WhatsApp correspondence or the article from your browser? Poco X3 Pro has a Scrolling Screenshot feature that glues multiple frames into one long file.

How to do this:

1. In the editor that opens, select the option “Scroll”** (an icon with two down arrows).

Tips for a better result:

• 📱 Before the screenshot, scroll to the very beginning – so the algorithm correctly determines the boundaries.
• 📱 In Chrome, turn off the “Light Mode»** (chrome://flags/#enable-lite-mode, otherwise the screenshot will be cropped.

6. Screenshot via computer (ADB and Mi PC Suite)

If the touch screen is broken or the phone is frozen, you can take a screenshot through ADB (Developer Tool) or the official Mi PC Suite program.

Method 1: via Mi PC Suite

1. Download Mi PC Suite and connect Poco X3 Pro via USB (enable Debugging over USB in the developer settings).

Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)

adb devices


adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png




adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

This command saves a screenshot directly to your PC. For more information about setting up ADB, see our separate instructions.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB Poco X3 Pro with unlocked bootloader screenshots may contain artifacts from behind the custom core.

Editing and managing screenshots

After taking a screenshot, MIUI offers tools for quick editing:

• ✏️ Trimming: Hold your finger on a screenshot in the gallery and select Cut.
• 🎨 Drawing: Add arrows, text or blur through the built-in editor.
• 📤 Sharing: immediately share a screenshot in messengers or the cloud.
• 🗃️ Organization: Move the screen to a separate folder (e.g., Work or Games»).

On Poco X3 Pro, the screenshot editor has a unique feature called “Smart Blurr” – it automatically hides personal data (phone numbers, email) without manual allocation.

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To speed up access to editing, turn on the option to Show the toolbar immediately after the screenshot in Settings → Additional settings → Screenshots.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Poco X3 Pro