Xiaomi smartphones have long established themselves as devices with a thoughtful interface, but new users often have a question about basic functions. In particular, creating a screenshot on the Xiaomi Mi 10 model can be done in several ways, each of which has its advantages depending on the situation. Standard procedure takes a fraction of a second, but knowing alternative methods allows you to save time and work with the device more efficiently.
Android, which has a MIUI shell on top of it, has a flexible multimedia content management system, you can use physical buttons, special gestures or menu features to capture an image, which is especially true when you need to quickly save correspondence, a route map or an error in the application. The flexibility of settings allows each user to choose the most convenient option for interacting with the gadget.
This guide describes in detail all available methods for creating screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10. We will analyze the classic keyboard combinations, modern control gestures, as well as the possibilities of remote control. In addition, the typical problems faced by owners and how to solve them will be considered.The Xiaomi Mi 10 is used. AMOLED-90Hz screen, which requires proper software to capture images clearly without artifacts.
Classical Method: Using Physical Buttons
The most common and reliable way to take a screenshot on any modern smartphone, including the Xiaomi Mi 10, is to use a combination of physical buttons. This method works even in cases where the touchscreen temporarily does not respond to complex gestures or when the screen is locked (although the screenshot itself will not work, the method works in an active environment).
To implement this method, you need to press two buttons simultaneously: Volume Down and Power. The location of the keys on the Xiaomi Mi 10 is standard for the series: the volume buttons are on the left side of the body, and the on button is on the right. Despite the fact that the buttons are spaced on different sides, it is quite easy to adjust to simultaneous pressing after several training sessions.
- 📱 Unlock the screen and open the desired content.
- 🔘 Press the volume button (left) and the power button (right) at the same time.
- ⚡ Hold the press for less than a second until you hear the characteristic shutter click of the camera.
- 🖼️ Check the thumbnail in the top right corner of the screen to confirm success.
⚠️ Attention: Do not hold the buttons too long. Prolonged clamping of the "Loudness Down" combination» + «Nutrition” (more 3-5 Seconds) on Xiaomi devices often results in a forced reboot of the device rather than a screenshot being created.
It's important to keep the press synchronized. If you press one button first and then the second one, the system will treat it as two separate actions: changing the sound level or blocking the screen. Taming is crucial. Once you successfully create a picture, a notification will appear at the top of the screen, and in the corner, a smaller copy of the image that can be edited or sent immediately.
Handling gestures in the MIUI shell
The MIUI shell on the Xiaomi Mi 10 offers users more ergonomic ways to interact with the interface. One of the most popular is the three-finger method, which allows you to take a screenshot with a single hand movement without looking for content or buttons on the ends of the case.
By default, this option can be activated, but in some versions of the firmware or after resetting, you need to turn it on manually. To do this, go to the settings menu, select the Additional Features section, then find the Screenshot. Here you can not only activate the function, but also select the action that will be performed after you create a screenshot (for example, transition to editing or scroll down).
☑️ Checking the gesture settings
The gesture technique is simple: swipe three fingers down the center of the screen. The motion should be confident, but not too fast for the touchpad to recognize the three touch points. If the screenshot is not created, try changing the speed or angle of the fingers. The touchscreen on the Xiaomi Mi 10 is high, so even a light touch is usually enough.
What to do if the gesture does not work?
Using gestures makes it much faster in everyday scenarios, so you can take screenshots while watching videos, reading articles or texting in instant messengers without interrupting the main process, making the three-finger method one of the most preferred methods for active users.
Creating screenshots through the notification curtain
A third way that is often overlooked is to use a control panel (curtains), which is ideal if the physical buttons are busy (like holding your phone in a gamepad) or if the screen is contaminated and the gestures are not recognized. MIUI has a special widget that performs the screen capture function.
To use this method, swipe from top to bottom to open the control center. In the icon grid, find an icon with a picture of scissors, which is called a screenshot. If you don't see it on the first page, swipe left to open additional widgets, or click the edit button (usually in the form of a pencil or gear) to add a shortcut to the main panel.
- 📉 Swipe from the top edge of the screen down to open the curtain.
- 🔍 Find the Screenshot icon (scissors).
- 👆 Click on the icon with one touch.
- ✅ The screenshot will be created and saved in the gallery.
This also allows you to take late screenshots if you configure the appropriate settings in the widget menu, although this option is rare on standard Xiaomi firmware. The main advantage of the method is that you do not need to reach for buttons or perform complex finger movements. The availability of the function from anywhere in the interface makes it a versatile tool.
⚠️ Note: In some secure applications (bank clients, Netflix, incognito mode), the screenshot function will be blocked at the security level, in which case you will receive a black screen or a notification of prohibition instead of an image.
Long screenshot and scrolling function
One of the most useful features in the Xiaomi Mi 10 arsenal is the ability to create “long” screenshots, which is an indispensable tool for saving long WhatsApp or Telegram correspondence, web pages, contact lists or navigators. Instead of taking a dozen individual frames, you get one solid image.
The process starts as usual: you take a standard screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures), immediately after that, a thumbnail will appear in the upper right corner, and it will have several control buttons, one of which is like two arrows pointing down, or signed as Scroll, and clicking on this button activates the automatic swipe mode of the content.
The system will slowly scroll downwards, capturing the image, and you can stop the process at any time by touching the screen, but you should consider that the quality of a long screenshot may be lower due to compression, and the width of the image will remain standard, which sometimes leads to a decrease in the scale of the text.
There is a limit to the length of the file, and if the content is too long, the system will automatically stop scrolling, and it doesn't work in apps that scroll in a non-standard way for Android, and it's automatically optimized when you create those files, but the files can take up a lot of storage space.
Remote screen capture via Mi Remote
Xiaomi’s unique ecosystem allows you to control your smartphone from a computer or other device. Mi Remote (or using services like Mi Drop in conjunction with a PC) gives you the theoretical possibility of remote control, but Mi Cloud or third-party applications integrated with the system are more often used to directly create a screenshot.
However, in the context of native Xiaomi tools, it is worth mentioning the function “Translation” (Cast) or the use of Mi PC Suite. Through these tools you can display the phone screen on the computer monitor and take a screenshot already using the PC operating system (for example, PrintScreen keys on Windows), This is relevant for creating instructions or demonstrating errors when you need high quality and ease of editing on a large screen.
To activate the broadcast, make sure that the phone and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network. In the notification curtain, select Broadcast or Wireless Monitor. Once connected, an image from Xiaomi Mi 10 will appear on the monitor. This method is also useful if the phone's touchscreen is partially broken, but the image is displayed.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons (Loudness + Power) | Tall. | Average. | Always. |
| Gesture (3 fingers) | Very high. | High. | Requires customization |
| Notification curtain | Medium | High. | Always. |
| Mi Remote/PC | Low. | Low (for phone) | Demands a PC. |
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For everyday use on the Xiaomi Mi 10, the most effective is the three-finger gesture method, as it combines speed and ergonomics, allowing you to not change the grip of the device.
Where to find and how to edit screenshots
Once you have successfully created a screenshot, the system saves it to a special folder. You can find files through the Gallery app in the Screenshots album or through the file manager along the path Internal Memory → MIUI → screenshot. Files are saved in PNG format, which provides high quality lossless, but increases the file size compared to JPG.
Once you have created the screenshot, the Xiaomi Mi 10 offers basic editing tools. By clicking on the thumbnail, you can:
- ✂️ Cut the image by removing the extra edges of the interface.
- 🖍️ Draw or add text over the image.
- 📤 Share the file through messengers or social networks.
- 🗑️ Remove the photo if it is unsuccessful.
The editor is built into the system and works fairly quickly, allowing you to highlight important information with a marker or blur sensitive data (such as card numbers or passwords) before sending it, an important digital hygiene feature that should not be ignored.
⚠️ Note: When editing and resaving a screenshot, the image quality may slightly deteriorate due to compression.