Smartphones brand Xiaomi has long established itself as a device with thoughtful functionality, but the interface shell. MIUI It can hide some of the features from inexperienced users. 10S well-equipped AMOLED-It's a screen that's perfect for high-resolution content, and it's often necessary to capture a conversation, an app error, or an interesting moment in a game, and it's important to know how to do it correctly.
There are several ways to create a screenshot, from classic buttons to modern gestures. Some methods allow you to immediately edit the image or save the entire page. In this article, we will analyze all the options available so that you can choose the most convenient for yourself in a particular situation.
The developers of Android and MIUI have come up with a lot of use cases, you can use physical buttons, you can use controls in the notification curtain, you can use voice assistants, and each method has its own advantages, which we'll look at in detail.
Understanding these features will allow you to manage content more effectively on your device, whether you need to save a recipe, a movie ticket or technical information, you can do it in a few seconds.
The classic method with the help of buttons
The fastest and most common way for most users is to use a physical key combination. On the side of your Redmi 10S are power and volume control buttons. To create a screenshot, you need to simultaneously press the on and down buttons.
It's important to keep the right rhythm of pressing, and you need to press the buttons simultaneously and briefly, literally with a "punch," and if you hold your fingers for longer than one second, the system can perceive this as a command to call the emergency call menu or turn off the device.
⚠️ Warning: Do not press the buttons too hard or for too long, otherwise instead of taking a screenshot, you will be taken to the reboot menu or call SOS-a function that will interrupt your current activities.
Once you've done the action, you'll hear the characteristic shutter sound of the camera, and in the upper right corner, you'll see a thumbnail of the image you've taken, which is a signal that the file is saved in the gallery.
☑️ Testing of the physical method
This method works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or when the phone is in high performance mode, where other features may be limited.
Use of control panel (Curtains)
If physical buttons are busy or you're uncomfortable reaching for them, MIUI offers an alternative via the software menu. Swipe top-down to open the control center. Depending on the firmware version, the screenshot creation icon may be on the first page or in the second sheet of widgets.
Find a scissor icon, which is usually located among fast Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and flashlight switches, and tapping that element instantly makes a copy of the current image on the display, which is especially convenient when the phone is on the table or you are controlling one hand.
The control panel on Xiaomi is fully customizable. You can change the position of the icons so that the screenshot function is always at hand. To do this, click on the edit button (usually in the form of a pencil or gear) in the corner of the notification curtain.
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Add the screenshot button to the top row of the notification curtain so you can always access it without unnecessary swipes and searches in the secondary menu.
The advantage of this method is that it eliminates the random pressing of other buttons, so you can visually see what you're activating, and you can control the process of creating an image.
Screenshot with three fingers
One of the most convenient features of the MIUI shell is that you can create a screenshot with a gesture, so you don't have to look for buttons or reach for a curtain, just swipe three fingers down the screen, and this requires you to activate it in the system settings.
To enable this mode, go to Settings → Additional Features → Screenshot. You need to activate the switch opposite to "Three-finger screenshot" and the system will react to the corresponding gesture in any interface.
The gesture has to be confident and it has to be done over the entire height of the visible area of the screen, and if you swipe your fingers too slowly or touch only part of the screen, the command may not work, and it takes a couple of minutes to practice, but it will become the fastest method after that.
What to do if the gesture does not work?
This method is especially popular among gamers, as it allows you to take screenshots without breaking away from the game process and without using physical buttons that can be assigned to game actions.
Creating long screenshots (scrolling)
Often, the content of a web page or correspondence in the messenger does not fit on one screen, in which case a standard shot will trim important information.
Immediately after you take a regular screenshot (any of the methods described above), a preview appears in the upper right corner, and there's a button on this thumbnail that has a few arrows down or a "Scroll" button, and you click on it and you start automatic scrolling.
The system will scroll through the page itself and stitch the frames into one long image, and the process will stop when you touch the screen, reach the end of the page, or when the system determines a technical limit to the length of the image.
⚠️ Note: When you create long screenshots in dynamic content download applications (such as social media feeds), the process may not automatically stop.
The resulting file will have a non-standard aspect ratio, but will remain as a normal image. It can be sent to messengers, where it will be displayed with the ability to scroll inside the message itself.
Voice commands and assistants
Modern smartphones, including the Redmi 10S, allow you to control the voice system. You can use the built-in voice assistant Google Assistant or Mi Assistant. To activate, just say the phrase "OK, Google" or press the assistant button.
Once activated, say "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot." The assistant will execute the command instantly, ideally when your hands are busy, dirty or your phone is on the holder in the car.
Voice control requires a stable Internet connection to handle a request on servers, although basic commands can work offline, and accuracy depends on diction and the absence of extraneous noise.
Using voice commands is also useful for people with disabilities who have difficulty performing precise physical actions with buttons or multi-touch gestures.
Where to store and how to edit pictures
Once created, the screenshot is automatically saved to the gallery. MIUI And that's what you create in a separate folder, and the path to the files is usually like a gallery. → Screenshots or in the file system /Internal Storage/DCIM/Screenshots.
Once you have created a picture, you can click on the thumbnail for quick editing. The built-in editor allows you to cut off unnecessary edges, draw over the image, add text or blur sensitive data (such as card numbers or passwords).
The editor offers tools to create collages if you need to combine multiple screenshots into a single file, and there is also a text recognition (OCR) feature that allows you to copy text from the picture to the clipboard.
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All screenshots are saved to a separate Screenshots folder inside the gallery, making it easier to search for and delete them without affecting personal photos.
Remember to clean the screenshot folder periodically, as they can take up a significant amount of memory, especially if you often take high-resolution shots or create long panoramas.
Table of comparison of methods
To make it easier to choose how to create screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 10S, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you quickly determine which method is best for your situation.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Dependence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons (Loudness + Power) | Tall. | Average. | Physical access |
| Three fingers | Very high. | High. | System setup |
| Notification curtain | Medium | High. | Working touchscreen |
| Voice command | Low. | Specific | Internet/Microphone |
As you can see from the table, each method has its own strengths: buttons are reliable, gestures are fast, and voice control is universal. Combine these techniques for maximum efficiency.