How to Take a Screenshot on Xiaomi 10: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the need to quickly save an image from the display. Whether it is correspondence in the messenger, an interesting moment in the game or an error in the application, the ability to take screenshots is a basic skill. On the Xiaomi 10 model, this process is realized as conveniently as possible thanks to the MIUI shell, which offers many options for completing the task.

Modern interfaces allow you to not only capture a picture, but also immediately edit, crop or share it. Understanding all the methods available will help you save time and work with the device more efficiently. In this article, we will discuss in detail each of the ways, from classic buttons to advanced automation functions.

The Android system on which the firmware is based provides standard mechanisms, but Xiaomi engineers have greatly expanded their functionality, you can take pictures even with one hand using special gestures, or set up automatic screenshots when you run certain applications.

Using a combination of physical buttons

The most common and reliable method that smartphone users have known for many years is to press buttons simultaneously. The Xiaomi 10 model, like most modern Android devices, uses a combination of volume and power keys, which works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or locked.

To create a picture, you need to quickly and simultaneously press the volume down and the on button. It is important not to hold them for long, otherwise the off menu or voice assistant can activate. It is enough to short but clear press, after which you hear the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, and in the corner of the screen will appear a thumbnail.

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If you don't get a screenshot the first time, try pressing the buttons a little faster, and the delay between taps should not exceed a fraction of a second.

The file that is made in this way is saved to a standard gallery. In some cases, if you have Mi Drop or similar sharing services enabled, the system can immediately suggest sending an image, which is considered the most universal method, since it works at the system level and does not depend on the application running.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware modifications, long-term pressing of these same buttons can cause a long screenshot (scroll.

Setup and use of triple tapping

One of the most convenient features in the MIUI shell is the ability to take screenshots by triple tapping on the screen, a technique that is especially relevant for the Xiaomi 10 model with its large display, where it is difficult to reach the side buttons with one hand, but by default this feature is often disabled.

To activate this mode, you need to go to the system settings. Follow the Settings path → Additional settings → Screenshots. Here you will find the Triple Press switch. Once activated, just touch your finger three times in any part of the screen to take a picture.

• 📱 Adjust the sensitivity of the touch if the triple click is triggered too often or, conversely, is not recognized by the system.
• 🖼️ Use this method to quickly save content without changing the grip of the device in landscape mode.
• ⚙️ The feature works in most apps, but may not be available in some games or when watching protected videos. DRM.

It is worth noting that triple tapping is also used for other actions, such as to zoom in on the screen or turn on the flashlight, depending on the settings in the "Special Features" section. Therefore, the system prioritizes actions, and in some scenarios, the screenshot may not work if it conflicts with another assigned gesture.

Screenshots via control panel and menu

The second level of quick access to system features in Xiaomi 10 is the control panel. Swipe from top to bottom from the right or left corner of the screen (depending on your control settings), you get into the toggles menu. Among the many icons, the Screenshot button is often lost, but there it is.

If you don't find the icon right away, click on the edit button of the panel (usually a pencil icon or three dots). In the list of available widgets, find "Screenshot" and drag it to the active zone. Now, it takes just two touches to create screenshots: swipe and tap.

In addition, in some versions of MIUI, it is possible to create a screenshot through the multitasking menu. When you open the list of running applications (swipe from the bottom up and hold or menu button), a camera icon may appear above the window thumbnail.

Path to activate: Settings → Additional settings → Access by three points → Screenshot

The good thing about this method is that it's visual and doesn't require memorizing combinations. It's ideal for users who prefer a GUI, but in game modes or when watching a full-screen video, the curtain call can be blocked so that content doesn't interrupt.

Advanced Features: Long Screenshot and Editing

Xiaomi’s system offers a unique ability to create so-called “long screenshots” or scroll screenshots, an indispensable tool for storing long correspondence on Telegram or WhatsApp, articles in the browser or news feeds. After creating a regular picture, a floating window with a preview appears in the corner.

Click on an icon that looks like a piece of paper with a down arrow or says "Scroll." The screen will automatically start scrolling down, capturing content that didn't fit on the display. You can stop the process at any time by tapping the screen.

Once you save or immediately after you create a picture, the system offers basic editing tools.

• ✂️ Cut the image by removing unnecessary fields or interface elements.
• 🖍️ Add text comments, drawings or highlight important places with a marker.
• 📎 Add a watermark with the device model or time of creation.

The editor is built directly into the gallery and the preview interface, so you don't have to install third-party applications for basic image processing, and all changes apply to the copy, and you can save the original separately if you want.

⚠️ Note: When creating long screenshots, dynamic content (video, GIF-animation, timers) may be displayed incorrectly or "break" at the frame junctions.

Voice control and assistants

For those who prefer voice input or are busy with other things (for example, holding the phone in one hand and carrying purchases in the other), the method of creating screenshots through voice commands is relevant. In Xiaomi 10, the built-in Google Assistant or Mi AI (depending on the region) is responsible for this.

To take a picture, you just have to say a trigger phrase, like, "OK, Google, take a screenshot," or "Take a screenshot of the screen." The assistant recognizes the command and performs the action, which is especially convenient when the user's hands are busy or dirty.

The effectiveness of this method depends on the quality of speech recognition and the presence of an active Internet connection, you also need to make sure that the assistant settings allow you to control the system, in some cases, additional authorization or confirmation of action on the screen may be required.

Automation of processes through scenarios

The MIUI has a powerful automation tool called Scenarios (or Auto Tasks in new versions) that can be used to set up a screenshot when a particular event occurs, without you being directly involved at the time of shooting.

For example, you can create a scenario: "If the Bank application is running and an Error login event occurs, take a screenshot." Or a simpler option: "At 18:00, take a screenshot of the current screen." This is useful for reporting or saving the state of the system at a certain point.

Setting up scenarios is either in the Safety → Scripts app or in a separate Autotask app.This tool requires careful attention, as an incorrectly configured loop can quickly overflow a device’s memory with hundreds of identical images.

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Automation is a powerful tool, but use it with caution to avoid creating an endless cycle of activities that will lock your phone.

Where to find and how to manage saved images

All images created are automatically stored in the device's internal memory. Standard path to the folder: Internal drive → DCIM → Screenshots. In the gallery, they are allocated to a separate album "Screenshots", which makes navigation easier.

It allows you to sort files by date, size or name, you can massively delete bad pictures, send them to the Google Photos or Xiaomi Cloud to free up space, and cleaning this folder regularly helps keep your phone running.

If you use a file manager, such as Explorer, you can set up the display of hidden files or change the default save path, although this is rarely done with regular MIUI tools and requires root rights or ADB use.

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Use the Favorites feature in the gallery for important screenshots (checks, tickets, passwords) so that they don’t get lost in shared tape and are not deleted when cleaning the cache.