How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10

Xiaomi’s Redmi series has long proven to be robust and functional. The Redmi 10 is no exception, offering users many user-friendly interface tools. One of the basic but critical skills is the ability to quickly capture an image from the screen, which can be required to save correspondence, a payment receipt or an interesting moment from a game.

However, despite the simplicity of the process, many owners have difficulty trying to save a screenshot. Standard keyboard shortcuts may not work due to the features of the MIUI shell, and finding the desired feature in the menu sometimes takes too long. In this article, we will discuss all available methods for creating screenshots, including hidden features and automation of actions.

The variety of ways Xiaomi developers are constantly improving the user experience. If one method seems uncomfortable or for some reason does not work, you can always use an alternative. Understanding these nuances will allow you to feel confident in managing the device and quickly respond to any changes in the interface.

Classical Method: A Combination of Physical Buttons

The fastest and most time-tested way to take a screenshot of the Xiaomi Redmi 10 is to use physical control buttons, which works even when the system is slow to respond because it is tied to the hardware level, and you need to press the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time.

It's important to keep the right rhythm of pressing. You press the buttons simultaneously and briefly, literally for a split second, and then release them immediately. If you hold them too tightly or hold them for a long time, a smartphone can perceive this as a command to call the switch menu or voice assistant. Practice shows that light tapping works better than hard pressing.

Once you successfully execute the command, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (if the sound is on), and the screen will blink. At the top of the display, a notification will appear about the created image, which allows you to immediately go to edit or share a file. The file is automatically saved to the gallery in the Screenshots folder.

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If you don't get a screenshot the first time, try pressing the volume button first and the power button a millisecond later, a sequence that often helps on new models with tight buttons.

It's worth noting that this is a universal technique that works in almost all applications, but some HDCP-enabled games or video players may retain a black screen instead of an image, not a phone malfunction, but a restriction of access rights to protected content.

Gesture Control: Three Finger for Speed

The MIUI shell provides users with advanced control tools, among which the “Three fingers” feature stands out. This gesture allows you to take a screenshot on the Xiaomi Redmi 10 without using physical buttons, which is especially convenient when the phone is lying on the table or when one hand is busy.

To activate this feature, you need to swipe three fingers from top to bottom in the center of the screen. The movement should be smooth and confident. If nothing happens, then the function is disabled in the default settings. To enable it, go to the Settings menu, select the Additional section, then the buttons and gestures, and find the Screenshot with three fingers.

The advantage of gesture control is that you can instantly go to edit, and then you have your fingers pull it up, and you click on it and you open the editor, and you can cut it right away, you can add text, you can highlight it with a marker, and you can click on it without opening the gallery.

But it has its own peculiarities: the gesture may not work if you swipe your fingers around the edge of the screen where the system controls are located, or if you have an application on the screen that has a multi-touch in that area, and the sensor sensitivity may require a tighter finger press than normal use.

Use of notification curtain and menu

If physical buttons are busy or gestures are uncomfortable at the moment, the standard quick action menu comes to the rescue, ideal for situations where the smartphone is in front of you and you can comfortably interact with the touchscreen with both hands.

To create a screenshot, swipe from top to bottom to open the notification curtain. In the top row of icons, find a scissor icon called "Screenshot." If it's not in the first line, pull the curtain again or press the edit button (usually a pencil or three dots) to add the icon to the visible panel.

Once you click on the icon, the system instantly snaps a snapshot of the current content of the display, which is good because it's visual and doesn't require memorizing combinations. It also works in most system applications, where other methods can be blocked by developers for security reasons.

⚠️ Note: In some versions of the firmware MIUI The screenshot icon in the curtain may not be available unless the corresponding shortcut is configured in the Quick Settings Editing menu.

You can also use the menu to run the Long Screenshot (or Scrolling) function. After you normally create a shot in the menu that appears, select the down arrow button or the scroll icon. The phone automatically scrolls down the page, stitching several images into one long picture, which is indispensable for saving correspondence in messengers or long articles.

Voice control and Google Assistant

Modern smartphones, including the Redmi 10, have powerful voice assistants that can execute system commands, which is a great option for people with disabilities or in situations where the phone is far away but connected to a headset or smart speaker.

To take a screenshot with your voice, simply say "Ok Google" (or press and hold the home/assistant button), and then say "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot." The Google Assistant will recognize the command and perform the action by saving the image to the gallery. This method requires an active Internet connection to process the request.

You can also use the built-in MIUI voice assistant XiaoAI (if activated in your area), which understands commands in English and some other languages. Voice control is especially useful when hands are dirty or busy, and touching the screen is undesirable.

The voice method takes time to recognize speech and transmit data to the server, and unlike instantaneous button response, it may be less efficient to capture rapidly changing content (like dynamic games).

Configure and automate through the application "Tags"

For advanced users, Xiaomi offers a unique system app called Shortcuts, a powerful automation tool that allows you to create your own scenarios for your phone, including creating screenshots on a schedule or event.

You can set up a scenario where a screenshot is taken, for example, when you connect to a specific Wi-Fi network or at a given time. To do this, open the Shortcuts app, select "Create a shortcut", add the action "Take a screenshot" and set the activation conditions. This can be useful for automatic data collection or logging.

In addition, in the same settings section, you can assign a screenshot to long-pressed "back" button or double tapping on the back of the smartphone (if the model supports a proximity sensor for this function), this customization takes usability to a new level.

Using the shortcuts app requires initial setup, but pays off in the long run. You can create a desktop widget that will perform the screenshot function with a single touch, which is especially true for tablet modes or with a keyboard connected.

Problem Solving: Why the Screenshot Doesn't Work

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where none of the ways work: the screen does not respond to gestures, buttons do not produce results, and there are no corresponding options on the menu, most often the problem lies in a software failure or application conflict.

The first thing to check is for system updates. Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI. Outdated firmware may contain bugs that block screen capture functions. Also try to reboot the device, which solves 90% of temporary software errors.

The second reason could be Do Not Disturb mode or special performance profiles. In some game modes (Game Turbo), screenshot functions can be reassigned or blocked to prevent accidental taps while playing.

⚠️ Note: If a screenshot is not taken in a specific application (e.g. banking), it is not a mistake. Financial data apps block screen capture for security purposes so that attackers can't steal your passwords or card details.

If the problem persists in all applications, it may be damaged touch layer or buttons physically faulty, in which case you should contact the service center Xiaomi for diagnostics hardware part of the device, you can also try resetting the settings to the factory, previously saving important data.

Where to look and how to edit saved screenshots

Once you've successfully created an image, it's important to know where to find it.All screenshots on Redmi 10 by default saved to the system folder Gallery → Screenshots (or Screenshots) In the file system, the path looks like /Internal Storage/MIUI/screen_rec/ video- /Internal Storage/Pictures/Screenshots/ photo.

The built-in gallery editor allows you to do basic things like framing, overlaying, drawing and adding stickers. You can use third-party applications for more serious processing, but it's enough to quickly send embedded tools to the messenger, usually a PNG format, which provides high quality without loss.

Removing unnecessary screenshots can also be automated, and you can set a rule in the gallery settings that automatically moves screenshots older than 30 days to the cart or deletes, freeing up space in the device’s memory.

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Screenshots take up space in memory, so regular cleaning of the Screenshots folder helps to maintain the performance of the smartphone and frees up space for new photos and applications.

Remember that screenshots may contain sensitive information. Before sending a file to third parties, always check the image for personal information, passwords or card numbers that may have been accidentally captured.