How to make a screen screen on Xiaomi 10: the complete guide

Xiaomi 10 series smartphones running MIUI 11, MIUI 12 or more new Android versions provide users with a variety of tools for working with multimedia. One of the most popular features remains the ability to capture an image of the current content of the display. This can be necessary to save correspondence, fix an error in the application or just to share an interesting moment from the game. owners of flagship devices often look for quick and convenient methods to avoid wasting time finding the right buttons in a hurry.

Unlike older models, where the process may not have been obvious, Xiaomi 10 has several duplicate ways to take pictures. You can use physical button mechanics, intuitive thumb swipe gestures, or even voice assistant commands. Understanding all these nuances will allow you to feel confident in any situation when you need to urgently save visual information. Below we will discuss in detail each of the available methods.

It’s also worth noting that Android on Xiaomi devices automatically organizes the saved files into a special gallery, from which they are easy to edit or send. However, if standard methods for some reason stopped responding to your actions, the management settings may have gone wrong. We will consider not only how to create, but also possible causes of failures, as well as alternative options through third-party utilities if the built-in functionality is not available.

Classical method using physical buttons

The most reliable and time-tested way to do this is to press it even if the touch screen is temporarily no longer responsive to touch or the interface is frozen. There are two important keys on the side of the Xiaomi 10 body: the on button and volume control. To create a screenshot, you need to press them simultaneously. The important thing is that the tapping must be short-term, almost instantaneous, otherwise the phone may perceive this as a command to call the emergency services menu or turn on the voice assistant.

Once the combination is successfully completed, you will hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter (unless the sound is turned off in the system), and the screen will blink for a split second. In the upper right or left corner, you will see a thumbnail of the created image that can be immediately edited or sent to the messenger. This method is universal for the entire Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone line, so it is worth remembering first.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t pinch the buttons too long. Prolonged holding of the power and volume button combination on Xiaomi 10 can trigger the video screen creation mode or trigger the off menu, which will not lead to the desired result.

If you have big hands or use a smartphone with one hand, it can be inconvenient to reach both buttons at the same time, and in such cases software methods come to the rescue, which we will discuss later. However, a mechanical pair of buttons remains the fastest way to react, without requiring adjustment.

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If you often take screenshots with one hand, try changing your fingers: your left thumb to the volume button, and your right index to the power button, or vice versa, depending on how you hold your phone.

Managing Screenshots with Gestures

MIUI is famous for its clever gestures that greatly speed up interaction with the interface. For owners of Xiaomi 10, a method is available to create a screenshot by swiping three fingers from top to bottom across the screen. This feature must be activated in the settings, since by default it can be turned off to prevent accidental clicks. To enable it, go to the settings menu, select the Additional section, then screenshot and activate the Three fingers switch.

The advantage of this method is that it's fast and ergonomic. You don't have to look for buttons on the case, you just have to swipe your fingers around the area you want to capture. This is especially convenient when you're browsing social media feeds or web pages. It instantly recognizes the gesture command and saves the image to the clipboard and gallery.

In addition, some firmware versions allow for the creation of a screenshot with the knuckle of the finger (button with a fist) on the screen, although this feature is more often associated with other brands, in MIUI it is implemented through third-party themes or special accessibility settings.

Use of the Quick Access Menu (Curtain)

For those who prefer visual control without memorizing combinations, Xiaomi 10 has a special icon in the control center. To access it, you need to swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification curtain. Depending on the version of MIUI, you may need to swipe twice or click on a special edit button to deploy the full list of widgets.

Among the many icons, find an item called Screenshot (usually marked with a scissor icon) that will instantly capture the current screen, ideal if physical access to the buttons is difficult, such as when the phone is lying on a desk or fixed in a holder and you need to take a photo with one hand or even with your elbow.

If you didn't find this icon in the standard set, you can add it yourself. Click on the edit icon (often looks like a pencil or three dots on the curtain menu), find the Screenshot in the list of available widgets, and drag it to the active zone. Now the feature will always be at hand in one tap.

⚠️ Note: The screenshot icon in the curtain may not work in some secure applications, such as bank clients or incognito browser mode, due to Android's security policy prohibiting recording of screen content.

Voice control and Google Assistant

Modern technology allows you to control your smartphone completely without hands. In Xiaomi 10, you have a voice assistant Google Assistant that understands commands in Russian perfectly. To take a screenshot, you just wake the assistant with the phrase "OK, Google" or a long press of the power button (if the function is activated in the settings) and say the command: "Take a screenshot" or "Photograph the screen."

The system will instantly execute the request and save the image, especially in situations where hands are busy, such as while cooking, repairing or driving (although driving and using the phone at the same time is prohibited by traffic regulations), voice control also helps people with disabilities who have difficulty using small physical buttons or accurate gestures.

This feature requires a stable internet connection, as voice commands are often processed on the company’s servers, and make sure that voice search and assistant are allowed in your Google account settings.

Long screenshot and screen recording

Xiaomi 10 is not limited to static images of a single frame. Often there is a need to save long correspondence in the messenger, article in the browser or contact list. For this, there is a Long Screenshot mode. After you create a regular shot (any of the methods described above), a preview appears in the corner. Press on it, and at the bottom of the screen a button with an arrow down or the inscription Scrolling.

Holding that button, the system will automatically scroll down, grabbing new areas, and when you get to the right place, release the button, or press Stop, the system will glue all the pieces together into one long vertical image, an indispensable tool for saving checks, tickets, or long dialogues.

Also in the user's arsenal is Screen Recording, which allows you to create video files with sound (internal or microphone) and display touches, which is useful for creating training videos or fixing bugs in games, you can start recording through the notification curtain (camera icon) or through the multitasking menu.

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A long screenshot is the best way to save the entire web page, as it automatically glues the image together without losing text quality.

Set up parameters and solve problems

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where screenshots are not created or saved to an incomprehensible folder. Xiaomi 10 allows you to flexibly adjust the behavior of this feature. In the Settings menu -> Additional -> Screenshot, you can choose what to do after creating a picture: show a preview, hide it immediately or open the editor. Also, the save format is configured (PNG provides better quality, JPEG takes up less space).

If screenshots are no longer being created, check if the device’s memory is full. If there is not enough space, the system can block the creation of new files. It’s also worth making sure that the application where you are trying to take a picture does not prohibit the recording of content (this is often the case in applications of banks such as Sberbank Online or Tinkoff, where for security reasons the screen turns black when you try to take a screenshot).

In rare cases, cleaning the cache of the system application Screenshot helps. To do this, go to Settings -> Apps -> All applications, search the Screenshot list (may be called Capture), select Memory and click Clear. This will reset the function settings to factory without deleting your personal photos.

⚠️ Note: If you try to take a screenshot in a banking application, the screen turns black, it's not a phone error, but a security mechanism.

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