How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: all ways + problem solving

Why you need screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and when they don’t work

Screenshots on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are not just a way to save important information from the screen, but also a tool for sharing data, proving errors in applications or fixing moments in games. However, many users face a situation where standard keyboard shortcuts do not work due to system settings, corrupted software or even conflict with the shell of MIUI 12+, where gestures can block screen capture.

In this article, we will not only look at basic screenshot techniques (buttons, gestures, voice assistant), but also at alternative solutions for cases where the phone does not respond to commands, such as how to take a screenshot if the power button is broken, or how to circumvent restrictions in banking applications where screenshots are forbidden by default, and we will analyze why screenshots are sometimes saved in low resolution and how to fix it.

We'll focus on MIUI 14, the latest official firmware for the Mi 10 Pro, where the logic of the screenshots has changed from earlier versions, and if you've updated and noticed that the old methods have stopped working, here are the actual instructions.

Method 1: The Standard Button Combination – Why It May Not Work

The classic method is to hold Volume down + Power for 1-2 seconds at the same time. On the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, this method works 90% of the time, but there are nuances:

• 🔋 Low battery charge (less than 5%) - the system blocks the creation of screenshots to save energy.
• 🎮 Game mode – in Game Turbo settings, screen capture can be disabled to improve performance.
• 🔒 Banking apps (SberBank, Tinkoff, etc.) – many of them block screenshots for security reasons.

If the combination does not work, check:

1. Is the button "Loudness up" (this cancels the screenshot).
2. If there is any physical damage to the buttons, try pressing them separately to make sure they work.
3. Is one-hand mode activated (Settings → Special Options → One-hand mode) that changes the logic of the control?

Is there another volume button locked?

The power button is working (try to lock the screen)

Game mode is turned off (if the game is running)

Battery charge above 5%

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If the problem persists, go to alternative methods or reset your gesture settings (Settings → System → Gestures → Reset).

Method 2: Screenshot with three fingers - setting and calibrating the gesture

The Three-Finger Screenshot feature is a MIUI feature, but on the Mi 10 Pro it is often disabled by default or incorrect due to conflict with other gestures (such as a back swipe) to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Screenshot gesture.
2. Turn on the switch "Swipe three fingers down."
3. Test the gesture on the home screen – swipe your fingers (without pressing!) from top to bottom across the display.

If the screenshot is not created:

• ⚙️ Check if the gesture conflicts with the navigation buttons (in Settings) → Display. → Navigation panel).
• 🧹 Clear the system cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Make sure there is no bubble protective film on the screen – the sensor may not recognize touch.

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If the gesture works by accident (for example, when scrolling a page), reduce sensitivity in the gesture settings or turn it off altogether.

MIUI 14 has a screenshot delay option that allows you to take a picture 1-3 seconds after the gesture, which is useful if you need to prepare content on the screen (for example, expand the menu), activates in the same gesture settings.

Method 3: Google Voice Assistant or Xiao AI – when hands are busy

If buttons or gestures are not available (for example, with busy hands or a broken display), you can use voice commands. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has two assistants:

To set up Google Assistant:

1. Hold the Home button (or swipe away from the corner of the screen if you use gestures).
2. Say “Settings screenshot” – the assistant will prompt you to enable permission to take pictures.
3. Confirm access in the window that appears.

⚠️ Note: If the screenshot is not saved after the voice command, check the permissions for Google Assistant in Settings → Annexes → Google → Permits → Without access to memory, the images will not be saved.

Method 4: Alternative methods – ADB, third-party applications and modes

If the standard methods don’t work, use one of these solutions:

• 🖥️ ADB-Team (for advanced users):

adb shell /system/bin/screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

This command saves a screenshot in the root folder of the storage under the name screen.png. To run it, you need to turn on the debugging mode over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).

• 📱 Third-party applications (such as Screenshot Easy or Screen Master):

They offer advanced features like:

• Screenshots of scrollable pages (glue of long chats).
• Edit immediately after creation (shortcut, blur, text).
• Automatic upload to the cloud.

⚠️ Note: Screenshot apps require the right to “Overlaid on top of other windows.” If they don’t work after installation, check this permission in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Overlay.

• 🔄 Recovery mode (Recovery):

If the phone doesn't turn on, but the screen is working, you can take a screenshot through TWRP Recovery.

1. Boot to TWRP (hold Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. Select Advanced → Screenshot.
3. The image will be saved to the memory card in the /TWRP/SCREENSHOTS folder.

Where screenshots are saved and how to change the default folder

By default, screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

Or on the way to the gallery: Albums → Screenshots.

To change the place of conservation:

1. Install a file manager with root access support (such as Solid Explorer).
2. Go to the Pictures folder and create a new directory (like MyScreenshots).
3. Use the Screenshot Folder app from Google Play to redirect the save to a new folder.

If the screenshots are not displayed in the gallery:

• 🔄 Update your media library: Go to Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the data (galleries data will be reset, but the files will remain).
• 📂 Check if Screenshots is hidden – some file managers (such as Mi File Manager) may hide system directories.

Frequent errors and their solutions – analysis of specific cases

Let’s look at typical scenarios when screenshots fail to be taken, and how to correct them:

• 🎮 No method works in games:

Reason: Most games (PUBG, Genshin Impact, etc.) block screenshots to protect against cheats.

• Use the built-in screen recording function (Notification Panel → Screen recording), then take a screenshot of the video.
• Connect your phone to your PC and use scrcpy or Vysor to take a picture from your computer.

• 🔒 Banking apps block screenshots:

This is a security requirement (e.g., Sberbank Online or Tinkoff) bypasses:

• Take a picture of the screen with another phone (the quality will be worse).
• Turn on Developer Mode and turn off screenshot protection (not recommended for security reasons!).

• 🔄 After updating MIUI Screenshots have stopped being saved:

A common problem when switching to MIUI 13/14.

1. Reset the Gallery app settings (Settings → Apps → Gallery → Storage → Reset).
2. Check if the power saving mode is on – it can block the background processes of saving.
3. Install an alternative gallery (e.g. Google Photos).

Standard buttons (Loudness + Power)

Three-finger gesture

Voice Assistant (Google/Xiao AI)

Third-party annexes

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FAQ: Answers to popular questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

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If none of these methods work, check system integrity through Settings → About Phone → Update Check. In rare cases, a corrupted firmware that requires reinstallation may be the cause.