How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all ways with explanations

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is a popular smartphone with a powerful Snapdragon 860 processor and a 120Hz screen, but even experienced users sometimes have questions about basic features. One of them is how to take a screenshot quickly and without unnecessary manipulation. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods, from classic button combinations to hidden MIUI functions and third-party applications.

Screenshots on the Poco X3 Pro may be used to save important information, show bugs in apps, or just share interesting content. Importantly, there are several ways you can use this model: choose the one that is more convenient for you. And if something goes wrong, there is a section at the end of the article that solves typical problems.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI, including the Poco X3 Pro. It does not require pre-setting and works even with a discharged battery (if the device is still on).

To take a screenshot:

1. Open on the screen what you want to capture (web page, message, game, etc.).
2. At the same time, press the Power button (right) and the Volume Down button (left).
3. Hold them for 1-2 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound and see the save animation.

The screenshot will appear in the gallery in the Screenshots folder or in the notification (you can immediately share or edit), this method is reliable, but requires some skill - if you press the buttons out of sync, Google Assistant or the off menu can work.

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If you have a case with high sides, try to press the buttons not with your finger pads, but with your nails - it is easier to get exactly.

2. Three-finger gesture for quick screening

The Poco X3 Pro supports the MIUI signature gesture, which is a top-down gesture by holding three fingers across the screen, which is convenient when holding the phone with one hand and pressing buttons with the other is uncomfortable (for example, in games or when working with large files).

To activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the switch Screenshot with three fingers.
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: Top down (recommended) or bottom up.

Now, just swipe three fingers across the screen (not necessarily vertically, with a slight tilt), and the screenshot will be saved automatically, which does not work on a locked screen and in some secure applications (e.g., banking).

3. Voice command via Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant on, you can take voice screenshots — it's convenient when your hands are busy or your screen is dirty — and it works on other Xiaomi smartphones, too, but the Poco X3 Pro is particularly responsive because of its powerful processor.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant with your voice (say OK, Google) or hold the Home button (if it’s configured).
2. Tell the command: Take a screenshot or a screenshot.
3. Confirm the action (if required).

The screenshot will be saved in the standard folder, and the downside is that you need an Internet connection to recognize voice and a microphone on, and the command may not work in games with the assistant disabled.

4. Scrolling screenshot (long screen)

The Scrolling Screenshot feature allows you to capture an entire web page, instant messaging, or an in-app list — something that doesn’t fit on a single screen. On the Poco X3 Pro, it’s built into MIUI, but doesn’t work in all apps (like Instagram or TikTok).

How to make a long screen:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after saving the bottom of the screen will appear thumbnail — tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select Scroll (an icon with two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and combines the frames.

The finished file will be saved in.png format and can weigh up to 10 MB (depending on the length of the page).If the feature is inactive, try updating MIUI to the latest version - old firmware had restrictions.

5. Screenshot applications: when standard methods are scarce

If the built-in features of the Poco X3 Pro do not suit you (for example, you need to record video from the screen or edit screens right after creation), you can install third-party utilities.

• 📱 Screenshot Easy – Supports delayed shooting, adding watermarks and automatically uploading to the cloud.
• 🎥 AZ Screen Recorder – in addition to screens, can record video from the screen without root rights.
• ✏️ Screen Master - built-in editor with blurring, cropping and adding text.

Before installing, check the app's permissions - some ask for notification access or administrator rights, which may not be secure. Also remember that in secure games (such as PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact), third-party utilities may not work.

6 Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on the Poco X3 Pro are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

It can be accessed through:

• 📁 gallery → Screenshots album.
• 🔍 Files by Google (English Files by Google).
• 🖥️ Connection to PC by USB file transfer mode.

To change the place of conservation:

1. Install a file manager that supports path change (e.g. Solid Explorer).
2. In the Screenshots app settings (if any) or through adb, write a new path.

Tip: Clean Screenshots regularly — it can take several gigabytes over time, especially if you often do long screens. Use apps like Screener to automatically sort.

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Screenshots in.png format weigh more than.jpg, but retain transparency and quality. If file size is important, convert them through Google Photos or Lightroom.

7. Problem Solving: Screenshot not taken

If none of these methods work, check the following points:

⚠️ Attention: On Poco X3 Pro with unlocked bootloader and custom firmware, the three-finger gesture can conflict with Magisk modules. Turn them off in the root access settings.

• 🔋 Low battery charge (less than 5%) – the system blocks the creation of screens.
• 🔒 Secure apps (banks, payments) – screenshots are banned at the Android level.
• 🛠️ Damaged buttons – if the key combination does not work, check their performance in Settings → System system → Gestures.
• 📱 Outdated firmware - update MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Clear the cache of the Gallery app in the settings.
3. Reset gesture settings to standard (Settings → Additional → Resetting).

⚠️ Warning: Once you reset your gesture settings, you'll have to reconfigure your navigation swipes and other custom settings. Write them down in advance or take screenshots of the settings menu.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Poco X3 Pro