How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3: all ways with pictures and secrets

Xiaomi Poco X3 is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even its owners sometimes face the question: “How to quickly take a screenshot of the screen?” The methods depend on the version of MIUI, the firmware installed and even regional settings. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods – from classic button combinations to hidden functions that are not written in the official instructions.

You will learn not only basic combinations, but also alternatives for situations where physical buttons do not work (for example, when a case is broken or used), and how to edit screenshots immediately after creation, where they are stored and how to transfer them to your computer without loss of quality. If you just bought a Poco X3 or updated the firmware, this guide will help to avoid typical errors.

1. Classic method: power and volume buttons

The most versatile method that works on all versions of MIUI is 11 to 14, which works even if you have a broken sensor or a disabled gesture.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialog in the messenger or a page in the browser).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound or see an animation of the screenshot.

⚠️ Warning: If you press the buttons longer than 3 seconds, a hard reset will be triggered.

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

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or through the gallery: open the Photos app → Screenshots album.

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If the screenshot is not saved, check if access to the storage for the Screenshots application is disabled in the Application settings. → Permits → Warehouse.

2. The three-finger gesture is faster than the buttons

MIUI has a hidden feature that allows you to take screenshots with a simple movement on the screen, and it's not on by default, so you need to activate it first:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Special features → Three finger gesture.
2. Activate the screenshot switch.
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: down (↓) or up (↑).

Now to take a screenshot:

• 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom (or bottom to top if you choose another option).
• 🎯 The gesture should be smooth – a sharp movement may not work.
• 🔊 The sound of the shutter will confirm the successful creation of the screen.

This method is convenient for games or applications where the power and volume buttons are busy (for example, in PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).

3. Screenshot with Google's voice assistant

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

1. Activate the voice assistant: 🗣️ Say “OK Google” (if voice control is enabled). 🔍 Hold the home button (if it is physical).

Take a screenshot.

Take a picture of the screen.

Confirm the action if the assistant requests permission.

⚠️ Note: On some Poco firmware X3 Voice commands for screenshots are disabled by default. To enable them, go to Google Settings → Voice search → Voice assistant → Commands and activate the Screenshots option.

The advantage of this method is that you can take a screenshot without unlocking the screen (if access is enabled from a locked device).

4. Screenshot of a long page (scroll screen)

A standard screenshot captures only the visible part of the screen. But what if you want to save the entire web page, chat or document? In MIUI, you have a Scrolling Screenshot feature for this:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down) ⤓).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and combines the frames.

5. Screenshot via notification panel (quick access)

In MIUI 12/13/14, a button has been added to the notification bar to quickly create screenshots.

1. Pull the notification curtain down (with one or two fingers, depending on the settings).
2. Find the Screenshot icon (usually it looks like scissors) 🖼️ lightning-block).
3. Slip it on it, the screen will be saved immediately.

If the button is not in the curtain:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Notification panel → Order of buttons.
• 🔄 Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
• 📌 Record the changes by clicking Ready.

This is the quickest way to do it if you need to take a series of screenshots in a row (for example, for an instruction or report).

Make sure there is no confidential information on the screen.|Check the charge level (below 5% of the screen may not be saved)|Turn off Do Not Disturb mode to hear the shutter sound|Close unnecessary applications to save RAM-->

6.Alternative methods: ADB and third-party applications

If standard methods do not work (for example, due to breakage of buttons or a firmware failure), you can use advanced tools:

🔧 Instructions for ADB:

1. Connect Poco X3 to your PC via USB (enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on version).
2. Open the command line and type in: adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
3. Copy the file on PC: adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

It's important: ADB-The team saves the screenshot in format PNG No compression is the only way to get an image in the original resolution (2400×1080 pixel X3).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with simple actions like screenshots, Poco X3 users sometimes encounter errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔇 No shutter sound: Check if the sound is turned off in the settings (Sounds) → System sounds: If the phone is silent, the screenshot will be taken, but without sound.
• 📁 Screenshots are not saved: Free up space in memory (need a minimum of 50MB on the system partition).Reboot your phone - sometimes helps if the media.storage service fails.
• ⚙️ Three finger gestures do not work: Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI This is a bug-fucking feature. Reset your gesture settings to Special Options. → Three-finger gesture → Reset.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI All screenshots have stopped working, check if the com.miui.screenshot service is disabled:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Put three points on it (⋮) → Show all the processes.
3. Find com.miui.screenshot and turn it on.

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If none of these methods work, try resetting the Screenshots app settings through Settings → Apps → Screenshots → Storage → Clear the data. This will return the standard settings without losing the saved files.

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