How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all methods (including hidden)

Taking a screenshot on a smartphone — what could be easier? — But even in this routine operation, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro hides a few non-obvious chips that not all owners know about. This model, released in 2021, is based on the MIUI proprietary shell, which offers as many as 5 different ways to take a screenshot — from classic button combinations to voice commands and gestures.

Many users have been using the standard method for years (Loudness down + Power) without even knowing that you can save time with a three-finger swipe or activate a feature through the notification bar. Meanwhile, some methods are especially convenient in games, when watching videos or when one of the physical buttons is faulty. In this article, we will analyze all available options, including those that are not documented in the official instructions of Xiaomi, but work stably on all versions of MIUI for the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

We’ll focus on the nuances of why screenshots sometimes don’t save, how to change the file format from.png to.jpg, and what to do if screenshots are automatically cropped, and how to take long screenshots to capture entire web pages or correspondence — a feature that often helps when you save important information.

1. Classical method: button combination

The most versatile method that works on all Android devices, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, is to press two physical buttons simultaneously. The algorithm is simple, but there are subtleties that many people are unaware of.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the desired screen (application, web page, settings).
2. Press the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time.
3. Hold them for 1-1.5 seconds until you hear the characteristic shutter sound (if the system sounds are on) and see the save animation.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, touch-sensitive navigation buttons (if activated) may interfere with pressing.If a screenshot doesn't work the first time, try it:

• 👆 Press buttons not strictly at the same time, but with a microscopic delay (first Volume Down, then Power).
• 🔄 Turning your smartphone into a landscape orientation – sometimes it makes it easier to grab.
• 🛠️ Disable touch buttons in Settings → Display. → Full screen mode.

The screenshot will be saved to the Pictures → Screenshots folder (or DCIM → Screenshots in some firmware).If you don't see the picture, check if the Mi Cloud save is disabled - sometimes files are sent there by default.

2.Three-finger swipe is the fastest method

Xiaomi’s signature chip, which saves time and eliminates the need to search for buttons, is a three-finger gesture that is particularly convenient for owners of the Redmi Note 10 Pro with a large screen (6.67 inches), where it can be difficult to reach the power and volume buttons with one hand.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the screen.
2. Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
3. Swipe them down the display in one quick move (as if you were swiping the screen).

⚠️ If the gesture doesn’t work, check two things:

1. The function should be included in Settings → Additional → Special features → Three finger gestures.
2. Don’t confuse it with a scrolling screenshot (about it below) – it needs to be swiped down and held down.

Advantages of this method:

• 🚀 Instantly activate – no need to look for buttons.
• 🎮 Ideal for games where pressing physical buttons can interrupt gameplay.
• 👶 Easy to use with one hand (unless the screen is too wide).

3. Notification panel: screenshot in one tap

Few people know, but in MIUI you can add a virtual screenshot button directly to the notification bar.This is convenient if you often need to take screenshots, but the physical buttons are uncomfortable to press (for example, due to a case or mechanism problems).

How to set up:

1. Turn the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ ("Edit" or hold any Quick Settings icon.
3. Find the screenshot tiles (the scissors icon) in the list and drag them to the active area.

Now, to take a screenshot, it is enough:

1. Deploy the notification panel.
2. Slap the screenshot icon.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (For example, 12.5 Enhanced) the tile screenshot may not be present in the standard set:

• 🔍 Check the Settings section → Screen. → Notification panel → Add tiles.
• 📱 If there is no tile, update the firmware - in the latest versions it is returned.

This method is particularly useful for:

• 📸 Screenshots in applications where physical buttons are blocked (e.g., some banking programs).
• 🛋️ Older users or people with limited motor skills.

4.Voice assistant: screenshot on command

If you have Google's voice assistant enabled or Xiaomi's XiaoAI enabled, you can take screenshots without touching the screen at all, which is not only convenient, but also useful in situations where your hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

Methods of activation:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 10 Pro with global firmware (MIUI Global) voice commands for screenshots may not work out of the box to activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google.
2. Enable permission to "Change System Settings."
3. Start Google Assistant and give the command in English: "Take a screenshot".

This method is ideal for:

• 🚗 Situations in the car, when you need to quickly save information from the screen of the navigator.
• 🍳 Preparing food with your hands in flour or oil.
• 🦽 Users with disabilities.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t recognize the command, try saying it with an American accent — sometimes it helps even on Russian-language firmware.

5. Long screenshots (scroll screens)

A typical screenshot only captures the visible part of the screen, but what if you want to save an entire web page, a messenger correspondence or a long list? MIUI has a Scrolling Screenshot feature that allows you to capture content outside the screen.

How to take a long screenshot:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears in the lower right corner, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, click on the Scroll icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls through the screen and captures all the content.
5. Click "Ready" to save the extended shot.

⚠️ Note: Not all applications are supported, here is a list of supported and unsupported cases:

If a long screenshot is cropped or does not capture the entire content:

• 🔄 Try to scroll manually to the end before activating the function.
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes helps with crashes.
• 🛠️ Update the app you’re trying to take a screenshot of.

6. Hidden functions and problem solutions

Even if you’ve mastered all the basic ways, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a few undocumented chips, as well as typical problems that users face.

How to change the format of screenshots from PNG to JPG:

By default, screenshots are saved in.png format, which takes up more space than.jpg. To change the format:

1. Install a file manager with support for batch operations (e.g. Solid Explorer).
2. Go to Pictures/Screenshots folder.
3. Select the files you want → “Convert” → select JPEG.

⚠️ Note: Converting to.jpg reduces image quality, especially if the screenshot contains text or fine details.

Where do the screenshots go?

If screenshots are not saved in the gallery, check:

• 📁 folder DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots via file manager.
• 🌥️ Mi Cloud – sometimes files are synced by default there.
• 🗑️ Recycle Bin - in some firmware screenshots first get there.

How to take a screenshot if the power button does not work:

If the physical Power button is broken, use alternative methods:

• 👆 Three-finger swipe (if included).
• 📱 Notification panel (if added tile).
• 🎤 Voice assistant (if configured).
• 🔌 Connect your smartphone to your PC and use it ADB-Command: Adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png

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Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13+ has a feature that automatically recognizes text in screenshots, and to use it, after you create a picture, tap the thumbnail and select the Text icon, the system will copy all the text from the image.

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