Modern smartphones offer a variety of ways to capture images on the screen, and the Xiaomi 10 with is no exception, providing users with flexible tools to create screenshots. Device owners often look for quick methods to save content, whether it is correspondence in the messenger, an important document or a frame from the game. The standard combination of buttons is not always convenient, especially when one hand is controlled by the phone and the second is busy.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the options available for taking screenshots, including hidden features of the MIUI shell that may not be known even to advanced users. You will learn to take screenshots with the movement of your finger, voice commands and even tapping on the device body. Understanding these nuances will significantly speed up the work with the gadget in everyday life.
We'll focus on the long-screen feature, which is essential for saving web pages or long dialogues, and we'll also look at the built-in editor, which allows you to highlight important details or hide sensitive information immediately after you capture a frame, which are basic skills that every Android smartphone owner should learn.
The classic method using buttons
The most obvious and time-tested way to take a screenshot of Xiaomi 10s is to use physical control keys. This method works at the system level, so it is always active, even if the touch screen temporarily does not respond to touch or any application freezes.
It's important to press the keys briefly and synchronously, and if you hold them too long, the system might think of it as a command to call the emergency menu or turn off the device. Usually, a fraction of a second is enough to make the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, and in the corner of the screen there's a miniature image of the shot taken.
⚠️ Note: Do not push the buttons with excessive force, as the mechanical elements of the smartphone design can wear out or stick over time when used aggressively.
Once you've successfully captured the image, a preview pop-up will appear in the top right corner, and you'll be taken to the quick-processing menu, where you can use trimming and drawing tools, and if you don't do anything, the screenshot will automatically be saved to the gallery in Screenshots.
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Using a three-finger gesture
The MIUI shell is famous for its handy gestures, and three-finger screenshots are one of the most useful features for those who like to control the phone with one hand. To activate this mode, you need to swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen. However, by default, this option can be disabled, so it must be pre-configured in the system menu.
To activate, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshots. In the menu that opens, you need to switch the "Three Finger Screenshot" slider to the active position, and then the system will respond to the corresponding hand movement instantly.
This method is especially useful when watching social media feeds or reading articles when your hands are busy holding the device.You do not need to reach for buttons on the end of the case, which reduces the risk of dropping the Xiaomi 10 S. The gesture works in almost all applications, except for some banking programs with increased security.
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If the gesture with three fingers does not work, try to hold your fingers a little faster and tighter press them to the surface of the display for better recognition.
Screenshots via control panel and menu
Another way to capture the image on the screen is to use a notification curtain or a special menu. In some versions of MIUI firmware, in the upper corner of the preview window (which appears after a standard screenshot), there is a Menu button, allowing you to take another shot or open additional options.
Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open Control Center. Find an icon with a scissor or a camera, which is the quick screenshot button. If you don't see it on the first page, swipe left to open the extra widgets, and add that element to your favorites.
You can also create a screenshot through the menu of running applications. Press the Menu button (square or three bars, depending on the type of navigation) to see open windows. Above the thumbnail of the desired application, a screenshot button can appear, allowing you to save the frame without leaving the current multitasking mode.
Voice control and Google Assistant
For those who prefer voice control, Xiaomi 10c offers integration with Google Assistant. This method is ideal in situations where your hands are full, for example, while cooking or working at a computer, and it is physically difficult to reach the phone. Just say a command, and the system will perform the action.
To do this, make sure you have a voice assistant activated. Say "OK, Google," or press the home button for a long time (if configured) to activate the listening. Then clearly say the phrase "Take a screenshot" or "Scanshot."
The system will automatically create an image of the current screen and save it in the gallery, and it should be noted that this feature requires an active Internet connection, since voice query processing often takes place on the company's servers, and in flight mode this method may not work.
⚠️ Warning: Voice commands may not work in high privacy applications, such as banking clients or incognito browser mode.
The function of long screenshot (Scrolling)
One of the most popular features in modern smartphones is the ability to create long screenshots, or "scroll shots," which allows you to save a whole long web page, correspondence in the messenger or a document that does not fit on a single screen. On Xiaomi 10, this feature is implemented very conveniently and works steadily.
First, take a regular screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures). Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the corner of the screen, there will be additional buttons below it, you will be interested in the button with the down arrow or the icon "More", clicking on it, you will scroll down the contents of the screen, capturing new areas.
The process continues until you manually stop it or reach the end of the page, and when it stops, the system automatically glues all the images it receives into one long image, which is convenient for storing articles or instructions that need to be passed to someone as a whole.
What to do if a long screenshot is cut?
Editing and marking up screenshots
The built-in image editor in MIUI provides powerful tools for quickly processing screenshots. Immediately after you create a screenshot, if you click on the thumbnail, you will open an editing interface. Here you will find tools for cropping, drawing, adding text and stickers.
The Magic feature, or automatic object selection, is particularly noteworthy, although it is more typical for camera photos, and screenshots are more useful for blurring, and it allows you to hide sensitive data such as card numbers, passwords or private messages by simply swiping your finger across the desired area.
Also available is the option to add watermarks indicating the model of the Xiaomi 10 device and the time of the shot, which can be useful for technicians or when maintaining documentation, where it is important to record the exact time of the error or event on the screen.
| The function of the editor | Description | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Pruning | Removing Excess Edges of Image | The square icon with lines |
| Blurring | Hiding confidential information | Effects menu → Blurring |
| Text | Addition of comments | The "T" icon |
| Long screen. | Scrolling and gluing pages | Down arrow button |
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The built-in editor allows you to process the screenshot immediately after creation, without requiring the installation of third-party applications for basic tasks.
Search and manage saved files
All screenshots created are automatically saved to the device’s internal memory, and can be found through the standard Gallery app in Screenshots or through the file manager on the Internal Memory/DCIM/Screenshots path (the path may vary slightly depending on the Android version).
For easy file management, it is recommended to periodically clean this album, as screenshots often take up significant space, especially if you often take long high-resolution screenshots.
If you use cloud services like Google Photos or Xiaomi Cloud, make sure that the screenshot folder is synced, which will allow you to access important data from any other device in the event of loss or breakage of your smartphone.
⚠️ Note: When cleaning memory through system utilities, be careful: sometimes screenshots are labeled as “junk files”, although they may contain important information.