Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro allow you to instantly save an image from the screen for further transfer or editing, a feature that has become an integral part of daily use of the gadget, whether it is saving correspondence, a check about payment or an interesting frame from a video. Owners of devices based on MIUI often face the need to quickly access this option, and knowing all the ways significantly speeds up the work.
However, not all users are aware of the existence of advanced methods beyond the standard keyboard combination. Android with the MIUI shell has many tools for working with screenshots, including scrolling long pages and editing immediately after creation. Understanding these nuances will help you manage the content on your device more effectively.
In this article, we'll take a look at every single way you can take screenshots, and we'll look at both the classic mechanical techniques and the software solutions that are built into the system, and you'll learn not just to capture an image, but to move on to processing or sending it instantly.
Classical Method Through Physical Buttons
The most common and reliable way to capture the current state of the display is through the use of hardware control buttons. On the Redmi 10 Pro, as on most modern Xiaomi smartphones, side keys are responsible for this. The method is universal and works even if the touch screen temporarily does not respond to touch or freezes.
To perform the action, you need to simultaneously press and briefly hold the on button (located on the right side) and the volume down button (located on the left side). It is important to observe synchrony: if you press one button before the other, instead of a picture, a voice assistant or an off menu can start up. The characteristic sound of the camera shutter and a visual flash of the screen will confirm the successful execution of the command.
Once you create an image, you'll have a thumbnail in the top corner of the screen that allows you to quickly edit or share a file, and if you don't click on it, the screenshot will automatically be saved to the gallery, which is considered a basic method that every smartphone owner should know.
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If the screenshot is not created by pressing buttons, check if the In-pocket mode or protective film is enabled, which blocks the simultaneous pressing of physical keys.
- 📱 Press the power button and volume down at the same time.
- ⚡ Hold the buttons for less than one second.
- 🖼️ Wait for the sound signal and the appearance of previews.
- 📂 Find the file in the Screenshots folder of the gallery.
Using three fingers for quick grip
The MIUI shell provides a convenient alternative to mechanical buttons, which is gesture control. The Three Fingers feature allows you to take a screenshot of the Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro with a simple swipe across the screen. This is especially true when it is difficult to reach the volume buttons with one hand or when the phone is lying on the table. Activating the gesture requires pre-tuning in the system menu.
To enable this option, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshots. You need to activate the Three Finger Switch. Then, just a vertical motion of three fingers from top to bottom of the display will initiate the creation of the image, and the system will instantly respond with animation and sound.
This method greatly speeds up the process of storing information, especially in scenarios where you need to quickly take several pictures in a row, but it is worth considering that in some applications with a horizontal orientation or in games, the gesture may not work properly due to the peculiarities of processing touch inputs.
Why isn't the gesture working?
- 👆 Open the gesture settings in the system menu.
- ✅ Enable the option “Three fingers».
- 🖐️ Swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen.
- ⚙️ Set the scope of the gesture if necessary.
Creating screenshots through the notification curtain
The third way that novices often ignore is hidden in the Quick Access Panel: The notification curtain on Redmi 10 Pro contains a screenshot label that duplicates the button function, which is convenient because it doesn't require remembering combinations or performing complex finger movements.
To use this method, lower the top curtain of the menu twice to reveal the full list of icons. Find an icon with a picture of scissors or a rectangle with a dotted one. If you don't see it on the first screen, swipe to the right to open the second page of the widgets. Clicking on the icon instantly creates a snapshot of the current contents of the screen.
The advantage of this is that it's visually obvious and accessible, and you can quickly go through the curtain to the screenshot settings if you click on the icon itself for a long time, and it gives you direct access to the menu, where you can change the format of the save or enable additional features, such as screen recording.
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A shortcut in the curtain is ideal for those who have damaged physical volume buttons or have difficulty performing accurate gestures.
- 📉 Lower the notification curtain twice.
- 🔍 Find the screenshot icon among the widgets.
- 👆 Click on the icon to create a picture.
- ⚙️ Long press will open the settings of the function.
The function of extended screenshot and scrolling
One of the most useful features in Xiaomi’s arsenal is the ability to create long screenshots, an indispensable tool for saving instant messengers, browser articles or social media lists. On Redmi 10 Pro, this feature is built natively and works automatically after you create a regular shot.
Immediately after you take a screenshot of any of the methods described above, a floating menu with several icons appears in the upper right corner, and you are interested in a button with a down arrow or an "Extended" icon, and by clicking on it, the system will automatically scroll down the contents of the screen, "stitching" the image into one long strip.
You can stop scrolling at any time by touching the screen, so you can control the length of the final image, and it's important to understand that it doesn't work in all applications, like on YouTube or watching videos, because the content is dynamic, and for static texts and lists, it's the best choice.
- 📜 Take a regular screenshot in any way.
- 🔽 Click on the "Extended" button in the preview.
- 👀 Watch for automatic page scrolling.
- 🛑 Tap the screen to stop the process.
Voice control and additional options
For those who prefer to minimize physical interactions with the device, Xiaomi offers control via voice assistant. You can just say a command and the phone will perform the action. This is especially convenient when hands are busy or in gloves. Activation requires the appropriate permission to be enabled in the settings of Google or Mi Assistant.
To take a screenshot with your voice, clearly say the phrase "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot." The assistant recognizes the command and creates an image of the current scene. The accuracy of recognition depends on the quality of the diction and the noise level in the room. You can also use built-in scripts in the Auto Tasks app to create a snapshot of a cotton or other event.
In addition, in the settings of Additional → Screenshots, you can find the option “Long-Tap” If you activate it, then holding the Menu button (or the back button, depending on navigation) for a long time will cause a screenshot menu, another alternative path that should be kept in mind as a backup option.
Can I take screenshots in incognito?
- 🗣️ Activate the voice assistant.
- 📢 Say the command "Take a screenshot».
- ⚙️ Check the settings of special features.
- 🔒 Pay attention to restrictions in protected applications.
Where to look and how to edit saved images
Once you've created a snapshot, it's important to know where it's saved and how to find it quickly. By default, all screenshots on Redmi 10 Pro are in the Screenshots system folder, accessed through the Gallery app or the Explorer file manager. The folder structure is logical and does not require deep knowledge of the file system.
In the gallery, the images are displayed in a separate album, making it easier to sort and remove them. The built-in MIUI editor allows you to crop them immediately after you create a frame, add text, drawings or blur sensitive information. It is a powerful tool that eliminates the need to install third-party applications for basic processing.
For more advanced users, access to files via a computer is available. USB-The cable folder with screenshots is on the path Internal Storage/DCIM/Screenshots internal Storage/Pictures/Screenshots, This allows you to quickly migrate the image archive to the hard drive.
⚠️ Warning: When cleaning memory through system utilities, be careful: screenshots are often labeled as “junk files” and can be deleted automatically unless you add a folder to the exceptions.
☑️ Checking the saving settings
Below is a table that will help you organize information about methods and their features on the Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro.
| Method | Difficulty | Speed. | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Low. | Tall. | Always. |
| Three fingers. | Medium | Very high. | After setting up |
| Curtain. | Low. | Medium | Always. |
| Voice. | Low. | Low. | Internet is required |