Owning a modern smartphone involves constant interaction with visual content, and the question of how to take a screenshot on Xiomi arises from users regularly. The Redmi 10 model, like many other devices of the brand, offers several convenient methods of capturing images from the display, each of which has its advantages depending on the situation. For beginners, it may seem difficult to understand the variety of settings of the MIUI shell, but the process of creating a screenshot is intuitive and takes fractions of a second.
Screenshots are essential to save correspondence, tickets, game highlights, or important notifications. Unlike some budget devices where this feature can be hidden, Xiaomi has an important role to play in system navigation. Understanding all the available ways will allow you not only to quickly save information, but also to effectively manage the gallery of images, editing them immediately after creation without having to open additional applications.
In this article, we will take a look at all the existing methods of creating screenshots, from classic button combinations to advanced gestures. You will learn how to set up automatic scrolling for long pages, how to use voice control and what to do if standard methods stop working.
Classical method using physical buttons
The most common and reliable way that works on the vast majority of Android smartphones, including the Redmi 10, is to press two physical keys simultaneously. This method requires no pre-tuning and is available immediately after the device is turned on. The mechanics of action are simple: you need to find the on button (located on the right side of the case) and the volume swing (usually above the power button).
To create a screenshot, you need to press both buttons simultaneously and release them quickly. The key here is the synchrony of the press. If you press the volume button before or later on the power button, the phone will perceive this as a command to turn on the screen, change the volume or call the emergency services menu. Practice shows that one short but clear press is enough for the system to capture the current state of the display.
Once you have successfully performed the action, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (unless the sound is turned off in the settings), and a thumbnail of the image will appear at the top of the screen. This notification allows you to immediately go to edit or share a file. In some cases, if you press the buttons and hold them for a few seconds, an additional menu may open, where, in addition to a screenshot, you can use screen recording or creating a long shot.
☑️ Checking readiness to create a screenshot
It is worth noting that this method is universal and works even in applications where other methods can be blocked. However, if you have a protective film or a massive case installed, physical pressing can be difficult, in such situations, it is recommended to check whether the case does not shift when pressed, overlapping sensors or other buttons.
Use of notification curtain and control panel
For those who are uncomfortable reaching for the side edges of a smartphone or holding a device with one hand, Xiaomi has introduced a software method through the control panel, which is especially relevant when the phone is lying on the table or you use it horizontally. To use this method, you need to swipe your finger from the upper right corner of the screen down, opening the control center.
In the icon menu that opens, you need to find a scissor icon called "Screenshot." Clicking on this element instantly creates a copy of the current image on the screen. If you don't see this icon among the first four or eight items, it may be hidden in the second page of the menu or in the "Edit" section. To add a button, click on the pencil or gear icon in the corner of the curtain and drag the screenshot icon to the active panel.
The advantage of this method is that it eliminates the risk of accidentally pressing other buttons, such as changing the volume in a quiet environment. It is also ideal if one of the physical buttons malfunctions or fails.
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If you often take screenshots, add the shortcut widget to your desktop, which can include a quick screenshot creation button, which saves time and eliminates the need to open the notification curtain every time.
It is important to consider that in some system applications or games with full immersion, the notification curtain may not open or the screenshot button will be inactive, this is a security limitation or feature of interface optimization, and in such cases you will have to return to using physical keys or gestures.
Setting up and using special gestures
The MIUI shell on Redmi 10 is famous for its customization capabilities, and gesture management is one of the most convenient features. You can set your smartphone to take a screenshot by simply tapping on the screen or holding three fingers. To activate this feature, go to Settings → Additional Settings → Screenshots or Settings → Advanced Settings → Screenshots (the name may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI).
You'll see a few options in the menu that opens, and the most popular is "Three Fingers." With this switch on, you can take a screenshot just by swiping your three fingers from top to bottom of the display, which looks spectacular and is very fast, and you can also have a "Long Tap" option in the recent app menu, which allows you to take screenshots from the list of running programs.
The use of gestures has its nuances. First, the Three Fingers requires that the screen does not have a protective film with a strong anti-reflective coating that can worsen multi-touch. Second, in games or applications that use swipe control (for example, scrolling tape or cards), random three-fingering can interrupt the gameplay.
If you have activated gestures but they don't work, check if In-pocket mode or other random press prevention features are enabled, which can block multi-touch gestures. Also make sure the screen is clean and dry, as moisture can distort touch recognition.
Voice control and Google Assistant
With modern technology, you can control your smartphone with virtually no hands, and taking screenshots is no exception. On Redmi 10, Google Assistant takes over this function. To take advantage of this method, make sure you have a voice assistant set up and you have the OK Google standby mode activated, or use the assistant call button.
Just say, "Take a screenshot," or "Create a screenshot," and the assistant will recognize the command and perform the action, and then show a preview of the image, which is especially useful in situations where hands are busy or dirty, and for people with disabilities. Voice control works on top of most applications, although in some secure programs (banking) can be blocked.
To activate the function, make sure that Google Assistant's settings allow you to control the device. Go to the assistant's settings, select Devices and check if the tick is next to Screen. Without that permission, the voice command will not have access to the display features. Voice input requires a stable Internet connection to process the request on Google servers.
⚠️ Note: When using a voice assistant, remember that the command will be heard by everyone around you. Do not use this method to keep confidential information in public places to avoid data leakage through a voice log or random viewing of a thumbnail by outsiders.
The function of a long screenshot (scroll)
One of the most popular features in MIUI is the ability to create long screenshots, or “scrollshots,” which is indispensable when you need to save long correspondence in a messenger, a web page, a contact list or a document that does not fit on one screen. Once you take a regular screenshot of any of the methods described above, an additional button with a down arrow or a “scroll” button will appear in the thumbnail (usually in the upper right or left corner).
By pressing this button, the system will automatically scroll downwards, stitching images into one long tape. You can stop the process at any time by touching the screen, or wait until you reach the end of the page. The maximum length of this image is limited by the screen resolution and memory of the device, but usually allows you to capture several screens of information.
This feature doesn't work in all apps, like YouTube or Instagram, where content is loaded dynamically, a long screenshot may not work or crop. Scrolling works best in browsers, standard settings, SMS and instant messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram. Auto scrolling makes archiving data much easier.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Work in games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons (Loudness + Power) | Tall. | Average. | Yes. |
| Control panel (Stork) | Medium | High. | Partially. |
| Three-finger gesture | Very high. | High. | No (blocked) |
| Voice command | Low. | Situational | Yes. |
What to do if a long screenshot is cut?
Editing and managing saved images
Once you've created a screenshot on Redmi 10, you can edit it quickly, and by clicking on the notification thumbnail, you're in the built-in image editor, and you have the basic tools available here: cropping, marker drawing, adding text, stickers, and blurring sensitive data, so you don't clog the gallery with extra files and send back the information you've already got.
All screenshots are automatically saved to a separate folder within the Gallery or Photos app, and the path to them usually looks like Gallery → Albums → Screenshots. In this folder, files are sorted by date of creation, you can (massively) allocate them for removal or forwarding. In the gallery settings, you can hide the album with screenshots from prying eyes using the “Hidden Album” function, protected by password or fingerprint.
It is important to clean the folder of screenshots periodically, as they take up space in the internal memory of the device. High-resolution image files can weigh several megabytes each, and over a year they can accumulate on gigabytes. Regular cleaning will help to avoid reports of space shortages.
⚠️ Note: When sending screenshots via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) by default, they can shrink, losing quality. If you care about the clarity of text or small details in the image, choose the option “Send as a file” or “Document».
Solution: Why screenshots are not saved
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screenshot is not created or saved. One of the common reasons is a crowded memory of the phone. If the free space in the Redmi 10 storage is over, the system will not be able to write a new file. In this case, you need to delete unnecessary applications, videos or transfer files to a memory card or to the cloud.
Another reason is that there are security restrictions in specific applications: Banking apps, browser incognito modes, and some streaming services (Netflix, Kinopoisk) block screenshots from being taken at the system level, and when you try to take a screenshot in these programs, you'll see a black screen or a ban notice, which is normal behavior designed to protect your data and copyright.
Also, the problem can be a software failure. If none of the methods work, try restarting the device. In rare cases, cleaning the system interface cache or updating the firmware to the latest version through Settings → About Phone → System Update. System errors of a temporary nature are often fixed by a simple reboot.
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If screenshots are no longer saved after the system update, check the permissions for the Gallery or Screenshots app in the privacy settings. Sometimes, after the update, access to the storage is reset.