Why screenshots on Xiaomi 10S are not as easy as it seems
Smartphone Xiaomi Mi 10S, Launched in 2021, it has become one of the most popular flagships of the brand thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 870 processor, AMOLED-But even experienced users sometimes have difficulty taking screenshots, especially when it comes to specific scenarios such as long web pages, games or applications with screenshot locks.
In this article, we will not only list the standard methods (though we will discuss them in detail), but also reveal the hidden features of MIUI 12/13/14, which allow you to take screenshots with scrolling, record video from the screen in parallel with shooting, and also bypass the restrictions in banking applications. If you ever wondered why the Mi 10S does not get a screenshot in SberBank Online or Tinkoff, the answers are found below.
Important: All methods have been tested on MIUI Global, MIUI Europe and MIUI China firmware (versions 12.5–14.0.5).If your smartphone runs on custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some features may be missing.
Method 1: The classic button combination – why it doesn’t always work
The most versatile method that all Android device owners know is to simultaneously press the power button and reduce the volume. On the Xiaomi Mi 10S, this works 95% of the time, but there are nuances:
- 🔋 If the battery is under 15%, the system can ignore the command – it is protection against accidental images at low charge.
- 🎮 In games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile buttons can be locked at the application level. Solution is to use game mode. MIUI (down).
- 🔒 In some banking applications (for example, VTB Online), screenshots are blocked on security demand.
To increase the chances of success:
- Press and hold the power button 0.3 seconds longer than the volume reduction.
- If you fail at the first time, try again at intervals of 2 seconds – the system may perceive the first click as an attempt to call Google Assistant.
⚠️ Attention: On Mi 10S If you have a broken button plume (a common problem after a fall), the combination may not work. → The phone. → Equipment test.
Make sure the power button doesn’t go off.|Check the response of the volume buttons in the test menu|Turn off the cover if it blocks access|Restart your phone if the buttons don’t respond-->
Method 2: Three-finger gesture - setting and life hacks
The MIUI feature is the ability to swipe screenshots across the screen with three fingers, and by default, the function is disabled, so you need to activate it first:
- Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
- Turn the three-finger swipe switch down.
- (Optional) Activate the screenshot preview to edit the picture immediately.
Advantages of the method:
- ⚡ Faster than a combination of buttons – especially handy for one hand.
- 🎨 It works even with faulty physical buttons.
- 🔄 You can adjust the direction of the swipe (down or up) depending on the habit.
Secret Lifehack: If you keep your finger on the screen for 1-2 seconds after swiping, the system will automatically turn on the screenshot scrolling mode (long shot), which works in the browser, messengers and most social networks.
| Parameter | Button combination | Three-finger gesture |
|---|---|---|
| Speed of implementation | ~1.5 sec. | ~0.8 sec. |
| Works in games. | ❌ No (lockdown) | ❌ No (lockdown) |
| It works with a broken screen. | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. I need a swipe) |
| Support for long screenshots | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes (holding) |
Button combination|Three-finger gesture|Voice assistant|Other-->
Method 3: Voice command – when hands are busy
If you need to take a screenshot but your hands are busy (like you're cooking a prescription or holding your phone in one hand), Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex will come to the rescue.
- Activate voice assistant: For Google Assistant: say OK, Google or hold the Home button. For Alice, say Hello, Alice (you need to install Yandex.Browser or Alice app).
- 🗣️ Take a Screenshot (Google Assistant).
- 🗣️ Take a screenshot or a screenshot (Alice).
Limitations of the method:
- 🔇 Does not work in Do Not Disturb or with the microphone turned off.
- 🎵 In noisy places (metro, street) the assistant may not recognize the command.
- 🔒 In some applications (for example, Telegram Secret Chats) voice commands are blocked.
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If the voice assistant is unresponsive, check the microphone permissions in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Microphone.
Method 4: Quick Settings Panel for Menu Lovers
Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in screenshot button right in the notification curtain to add:
- Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
- Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Edit) in upper right corner.
- Find a screenshot (scissors icon) and drag it to the active area.
Now just one swipe to open the curtain and tap the icon - the picture is taken!
- 👆 You don’t need to remember button combinations.
- 🔄 It works even if one of the physical buttons is broken.
- 📱 You can add a duplicate button to the desktop through the tool widget MIUI.
⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI 14 after updating the icon Screenshot may disappear from the panel.Solution - reset the curtain settings in Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Resetting the control panel.
Method 5: Secret features – long screenshots, block-bypassing and game mode
Now we move on to the most interesting features that distinguish Xiaomi Mi 10S among other Android devices.
1. Long screenshot (scroll)
Once you create a normal screen, you'll see a thumbnail at the bottom with a Scroll button, and you'll tap it, and the system will automatically scroll down the page, putting a few shots together into one.
- 🌐 Browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox).
- 📱 Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram – but not in secret chats!).
- 📄 Documents (Google Docs, WPS Office).
2. Game mode for screenshots in games
If buttons are blocked in the game, turn on the game mode:
- Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Game mode.
- Activate the switch and add the game to the list.
- In the game, swipe left to right along the edge of the screen - a panel with a Screenshot button will appear.
3.Banks block screenshots through the Android API, but there is a loophole in MIUI: use the Screen Record function and then extract the frames.
- Turn on Screen Recording in the Notification Curtain.
- Record 2-3 seconds of the desired screen.
- Open the video in the gallery, pause and take a screenshot of the video (the system does not block photos from the recordings).
Why are banks blocking screenshots?
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
Even on an advanced device like the Mi 10S, users have trouble taking screenshots.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshot not saved | I'm out of memory. | Clean Memory → Recycle Bin or transfer files to PC |
| Black screen on the screen | DRM-Protection of the application (Netflix, Disney)+) | Use an external camera or other device |
| Buttons don't respond. | Conflict with the cover or dirt under the buttons | Remove the case, wipe the buttons with alcohol |
| No sound in the screen. | Shutter sound turned off in settings | Include in Settings → Sounds → System sounds |
If none of the methods work, check:
- 🔄 Developer mode: sometimes debugging settings block screenshots. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → For developers.
- 🛡️ Antivirus: Some applications (like Dr.Web) block system functions.
- 🔄 Updates: in MIUI 14 fix screenshot bugs in some apps. Update to Settings → Updating the system.
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If screenshots are no longer saved after the update, reset the settings of the Gallery app in Settings → Apps → Gallery → Storage → Reset.