How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: full instructions

Xiaomi smartphone owners and Poco sub-brands often look for quick ways to save images from the screen.The Poco X3 Pro features a powerful processor and a high-quality display, making screenshots a pleasant process. However, standard methods may not be obvious to new MIUI users.

There are several proven methods to capture the current state of the screen, you can use physical buttons, special gestures or voice control, each with its own advantages depending on the situation and your habits of using the gadget.

In this article, we will take a look at all the options available, we will look at standard combinations, menu settings and long pages, and we will also focus on the features of the clipboard and storage of files on the device.

Standard button combination

The fastest and most versatile method is available on any Android device. On the Poco X3 Pro, it works instantly and requires no pre-tuning. You need to press the on and off button at the same time.

It's important to keep the press short. If you hold the buttons too long, the phone can offer a switch-off or reset menu, and a light touch is enough to create a snapshot.

⚠️ Warning: Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, especially the side key of the switch, so as not to damage the mechanism or to break the protective film.

Once you've done the action, you'll hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera (if the sound is on), and a thumbnail will appear in the upper right corner to confirm the saving, and the file will automatically go to the gallery.

• 📱 Press the power button.
• 🔉 Press the volume button down at the same time.
• 📸 Release the buttons immediately after the shutter click.
• 🖼️ Check the notification in the curtain or thumbnail in the corner.

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If the screenshot does not work the first time, try to press the buttons a little faster or, conversely, a little slower, finding your rhythm.

This is the basic method for most users, and it works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or is busy with another process.

Using three fingers to take a screenshot

MIUI offers a convenient alternative to physical buttons, which means you can take a screenshot just by swiping three fingers from top to bottom, which is especially useful when the phone is lying on the table or using one hand.

By default, this option can be disabled. To activate it, you need to go to the settings. Find the Additional section and select Screenshot. Here you need to activate the Three Finger Switch.

Once you turn on the function, just swipe your three fingers in the center of the screen, and the movement should be smooth and confident, and if the system recognizes the gesture, the image will be saved.

• 🖐️ Open three fingers with a fan.
• ⬇️ Touch the screen and swipe down.
• ⚙️ Make sure the function is enabled in the settings.
• 🚀 Use it for quick access without searching for buttons.

Some users find this method more ergonomic, reducing wear on physical buttons and allowing screenshots to be taken in any position of the device.

Creating long screenshots (scrolling)

Often, you need to save a long correspondence, article or web page as a whole. The Poco X3 Pro has a scrolling function. After you create a normal screenshot (by buttons or gesture), a thumbnail appears in the corner.

There's a button on the thumbnail that has arrows or a scroll icon, and you click on it to activate the scroll mode, and the screen will automatically move downwards, capturing new content.

⚠️ Attention: The scroll process will stop automatically if it reaches the end of the page or if you touch the screen.

When the desired area is captured, press the stop button or simply tap the screen.The image will be glued into one long file and stored in the gallery.

• 📸 Take a regular screenshot.
• 🔽 Press the "Scroll" button on the thumbnail.
• 🛑 Tap the screen to stop the capture.
• 💾 The file will be saved as a single long image.

This feature is indispensable for saving instructions, correspondence in messengers and news feeds. The quality of the final file remains high, the text remains readable.

Voice control and Assistant

Modern smartphones allow you to control the camera and the screen with your voice. On Xiaomi, you can use the built-in assistant or Google Assistant commands. This is convenient when your hands are busy or the device is far away.

To activate, say "Ok Google" or press the assistant button. Say "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot." The system will perform the action without touching the display.

You can also use the Quick Ball menu, and if this is enabled, there's a scissor icon in the ball menu, and clicking on it is like taking a screenshot.

• 🗣️ Activate the voice assistant.
• 📢 Say the command clearly and loudly.
• 🔘 Or use a Quick Ball floating ball.
• ✅ Confirmation of action will appear on the screen.

Using voice commands requires a stable Internet connection for better speech recognition results, and only the basic commands of the device can work offline.

Where screenshots and work with the buffer are stored

Once an image is created, it is stored in the device's memory. The path to the file usually looks like this: Internal Memory → DCIM → Screenshots. Also, all images are available through the Gallery app in the folder of the same name.

MIUI has a handy clipboard feature, and once you've created a screenshot, the thumbnail in the corner often contains a copy button, and if you press it, the image will be hit by a buffer.

This allows you to instantly send a screenshot to a chat without opening the gallery. Just open the dialog and select "Insert." The image will appear in the text input field.

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Using the clipboard speeds up the work in messengers twice, as it eliminates the need to go to the gallery to select a file.

Files in the screenshot folder can be sorted, deleted or hidden, and the system automatically assigns them a date and time of creation, making it easier to search.

Image editing and markup

Once you've created the screenshot, Poco X3 Pro suggests editing it. Click on the edit button in the thumbnail. The built-in editor with the wide functionality will open.

You can add text, draw by hand, stamp or blur sensitive data. The Blurring tool is especially useful for hiding passwords or personal data before sending.

There's also a cropping tool available, which allows you to remove the edges or leave just the right page snippet, and after editing, remember to save the changes.

• ✏️ Drawing with a finger or stylus.
• 🔤 Adding text comments.
• 🌫️ Blurring of sensitive areas.
• ✂️ Pruning and reproportion.

⚠️ Warning: When sending screenshots to third parties, always check the image for personal information, card numbers or passwords.

The built-in editor is powerful enough for basic tasks, and for complex processing, it is better to use specialized applications from Google Play.

Frequent problems and their solution

Sometimes users find that screenshots are not created, which may be due to a lack of free memory or a system error.

If persists is a problem, try restarting the device, often solving temporary software failures, and also make sure that the app where you take the screenshot does not prohibit the preservation of content.

In rare cases, cleaning the Screenshot app cache or resetting the interface settings helps, but such measures are rarely required on stable firmware versions.

If none of these methods work, you may have damaged the touch layer or buttons, and you should contact the hardware diagnostics service center.