How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways (including Pro and Prime)

Why do screenshots on Redmi 10 do differently than on other smartphones?

Xiaomi Redmi 10 (including Redmi 10 Pro, Redmi 10 Prime and Redmi 10 2022) runs on the proprietary shell of MIUI, which radically changes the standard gestures of Android. If you switch from Samsung, iPhone or even the old Redmi Note, the usual button combinations may not work. For example, the classic Power + Volume Down here often conflicts with the call of Google Assistant or power menu.

In addition, MIUI 12-14 offers 5 ways to create screenshots, from standard to unique (for example, through a voice assistant or notification panel). In this article, we will analyze each method with the features of Redmi 10, including problems with gestures on screens with a high refresh rate (90/120 Hz).

⚠️ Important for Redmi 10 owners with custom firmware: if you have an informal build installed (for example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the methods below may not work. + Volume Down (hold 1-2 seconds).

Method 1: Classic button combination (Power + Volume Down)

This is the most reliable method that works on any version of MIUI, even when the system freezes, but on Redmi 10 it has a nuance: if you previously configured Google Assistant or Mi Assistant, holding the power button can call the voice assistant instead of a screenshot.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the desired screen (for example, a page in the browser or a dialogue in the messenger).
2. Press and hold the Power (right) and Volume Down (left) buttons for 1–1.5 seconds at the same time.
3. You will hear the sound of the camera shutter, and a screenshot will appear at the top of the screen.

⚠️ Warning: If you open a power menu instead of a screenshot, you hold the buttons for too long (more than 2 seconds.

Method 2: Three-finger gesture (the fastest method)

The “Three Finger Screenshot” feature is enabled by default on all Redmi 10s with MIUI 12 and later, which is convenient for capturing long pages (such as chats on Telegram or Instagram feeds), as it allows you to immediately scroll down the screen.

How to make a screenshot with a gesture:

1. Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
2. Swipe down the display in one quick movement (as if you were swiping the screen).
3. The screenshot will be saved automatically, and the editing panel will appear at the bottom.

🔹 Expanded Gesture Opportunities:

• 📱 Long screenshot: After creating a normal shot, click on the thumbnail and select Scrolling to capture the entire page.
• ✏️ Quick editing: immediately after creating a screenshot, tap on the thumbnail to crop or add text.
• 🔄 Cancellation: If the gesture worked by accident, swipe up with three fingers - the screenshot will not survive.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 10 screen-refrequency 90/120 The Hz gesture can be delayed. If the screenshot is not created, try to swipe your fingers more slowly or calibrate the sensor in the settings (Settings). → Display. → Touch and gesture).

Method 3: Through the notification panel (if the buttons don't work)

If the physical buttons on your Redmi 10 are damaged or unresponsive, you can take a screenshot through the Quick Settings Panel, which is also useful for taking late shots (for example, to have time to deploy the menu).

Instructions:

1. Open the screen you want to capture.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Find the Screenshot icon (usually a scissors or a rectangle with lightning). If it's not there, click Edit (pencil icon) and add it manually.
4. Slip the icon - the screenshot will be taken instantly.

🔹 Secret Lifehack: If you need to take a screenshot with a delay (for example, to have time to click on the drop-down menu), hold the screenshot icon in the notification bar. a timer will appear for 3 or 5 seconds.

Method 4: Voice command (for MIUI 13 and later)

If you have MIUI 13 or 14 installed, you can take voice screenshots via Mi Assistant (not to be confused with Google Assistant!), which is convenient when hands are busy or buttons are not available.

How to set up and use:

1. Activate Mi Assistant in settings: Settings → Additional → Special features → Mi Assistant.
2. Enable the option of voice input and allow access to the microphone.
3. Say the command: "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot" (English: "Take a screenshot").
4. The system will confirm the execution of the audible signal.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 🎤 It only works in China/Global MIUI (on EU-The scaling can be turned off).
• 🔇 Requires silence in the room (noise interferes with recognition).
• 🌐 Teams are supported only in Chinese, English and Russian (new versions).

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If the voice command doesn’t work, try reinstalling the system’s language into English (USA) – this often solves the recognition problem.

Method 5: Screenshot with a computer (ADB)

This method will come in handy for developers or those who connect Redmi 10 to a PC for debugging.A screenshot can be taken via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), even if the phone is locked (but OEM unlocking should be enabled!).

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 10: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb devices (the name of your device should appear).
5. Take a screenshot with the command: adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png The file will be saved in the folder from which the ADB was launched.

⚠️ Note: This method does not work for MIUI with a blocked bootloader (bootloader), unless debugging is enabled USB. It can also conflict with some antiviruses (for example, Avast blocks the system). ADB as “suspicious activity").

Where are the screenshots stored and how do I find them?

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 10 are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

They can be accessed through:

• 📁 Conductor MIUI: Open the Files application → Images → Screenshots.
• 🖼️ Gallery: in the album Screenshots (separate from the usual photos).
• 🔍 Search: Enter type:screenshot in the search by phone.

🔹 How to Change the Retention Place?

Unfortunately, in standard MIUI, you can't redirect screenshots to another folder without root permissions.

• 📲 Use third-party applications (such as Screenshot Easy or Screen Master).
• 🔄 Automatically move files using Automate or Tasker.
• ☁️ Set up autoboot to the cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud).

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Screenshots take up space in your phone's memory. Clean Screenshots folder regularly, especially if you're taking a lot of pictures for work or school.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on a phone as reliable as the Redmi 10, there can be errors in screenshots, and here are some of the most common ways to fix them:

🔹 Exclusive tip for Redmi 10: if screenshots are saved in low resolution (e.g., in the case of a screenshot, 720p instead 1080p), Check the settings of the camera. MIUI It automatically compresses the images to save space:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Screenshots (or Screenshots).
3. Clear the cache and data, then restart the phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions