How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi 10T: full instructions

Modern smartphones, and Xiaomi 10T in particular, allow you to capture the instant state of the screen in a split second. This can be correspondence with important information, an interesting shot from a video or confirmation of a bank transfer. Users often look for a quick way to save what they see on the display without resorting to third-party applications.

MIUI has a variety of methods to do this, from classic buttons to advanced gestures, and the developers have tried to make the process as convenient as possible, given that the screen size of the Mi 10T is 6.67 inches, and reaching corners with the fingers of one hand is inconvenient. In this article, we will discuss all the options available, including hidden features that not all owners know about.

Let's start with the most obvious and common way, which works on 99% of Android smartphones, which requires no pre-setting and is available immediately after the device is turned on. If you need to take a quick screenshot, just use a combination of physical keys.

To do this, press the volume down and the lock button at the same time, and they're on the right side of the body. It's important to press them synchronously, but not too long, otherwise the emergency call menu or voice assistant may activate, and after the characteristic sound of the camera shutter, a smaller copy of the image will appear in the corner.

This is a universal technique that works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive or frozen, but it has its own features on Xiaomi devices, for example, if you press the buttons too early, the screenshot may not work, and if you delay, the SOS menu will open.

• 📸 Press the power button and volume down at the same time.
• ⏱️ Hold for about 0.5 seconds without letting go ahead of time.
• 🔊 Expect an audible signal or vibration as confirmation.

⚠️ Note: Some global firmwares may have different pressing times. If the screenshot is not taken the first time, try changing the rhythm of the pressing — sometimes a sharper, shorter action helps.

For those who find the physical combination uncomfortable, especially when using a smartphone with one hand, MIUI provides an alternative: you can activate a special button in the notification curtain, which allows you to take pictures in one tap, which is especially true for the Xiaomi 10T model with its large display.

To add this control, lower the curtain from top to bottom and find a three-dot icon or pencil to edit the menu. In the widget list that opens, you need to find the Screenshot icon and drag it to the active zone, and now making copies of the screen is even easier.

This is ideal when you are reading a long article or in an application where volume buttons can interfere (for example, in games or video players), and it eliminates the risk of an alarm clock being accidentally turned on or media volume changing during the process.

One of the most convenient features in the MIUI shell is gesture control, so you can set your smartphone to create screenshots by simply swiping three fingers across the screen, which is faster than looking for buttons on the body.

To activate this option, go to the system settings. You need to find the section responsible for additional functions and select "Screenshot". Here the "3 fingers" switch should be activated. After that, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom over any area of the display.

The system instantly responds to movement, and you hear the shutter click.This is especially convenient for Xiaomi 10T owners, who often use the smartphone in a horizontal position to watch videos or games. The gesture works intuitively and does not require visual search of interface elements.

• 🖐️ Open “Settings” and go to “More».
• 📲 Select the "Screenshot" item in the list.
• ✅ Activate the switchboard in front of the inscription "3 fingers».

It's worth noting that a three-finger gesture can be configured to not only create a normal image, but also to create a screenshot, then send it to chat or edit, but the basic feature remains the most popular among users.

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the challenge of saving long correspondence, a browser article, or a social media feed. Taking multiple individual screenshots and pasting them together is a long and uncomfortable task. Fortunately, the Mi 10T has a built-in Scrolling feature.

Immediately after you create a normal screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail appears in the upper right corner, and there are several buttons below it, one of which looks like two rectangles with an arrow down or is simply marked with the word "Scroll" and you click on it, you automatically capture the content of the page.

The screen will slowly move downwards, capturing new areas, and you can stop the process at any time by touching the screen, allowing you to create a single long image that is much more convenient to read and send to people than a series of disparate pictures.

⚠️ Note: The scroll function may not work on some secure pages (e.g., banking apps) or in games where content is dynamically updated without changing the structure of the page.

A long screenshot is not just a picture, but a complex file that requires processing by a processor. On the Xiaomi 10T with its powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset, this process is almost instantaneous, but with very large amounts of data (for example, saving all correspondence for a year), the system may ask to wait.

Also, long screenshots take up more memory space. If you plan to do them often, keep an eye on the free storage space. Files are saved in PNG format, which provides high quality, but increases the size of the final document.

• 📜 Click "Scroll" after the usual shot.
• 🛑 Tap the screen to stop the capture.
• 💾 The finished image will be saved in the gallery as a single file.

For those who prefer voice control, the Xiaomi 10T offers the option to take screenshots via Google Assistant or a built-in voice assistant.This can be useful when hands are busy or the phone is far away but connected to the headset.

Just say, "OK, Google, take a screenshot," or activate the assistant with a button and say a command. The system recognizes the request and executes the action. However, this method requires an active Internet connection and a configured Google account, making it less autonomous than hardware buttons.

It's also worth mentioning the possibility of using a stylus if you plug in an external Bluetooth stylus that supports such features, although the Mi 10T itself doesn't have a built-in pen in the case.

All images created are automatically saved to the system folder, and you can find them through the standard Gallery app or file manager./DCIM/Screenshots.

In the gallery, screenshots are grouped by date, making it easier to find the desired image, so you can edit the image immediately after you create it: crop the extra, apply the text, draw an arrow or smear sensitive data with a marker.

The editor is built right into the browsing interface. Click on the thumbnail after you've created the screenshot, and the editing tools will appear at the bottom, which eliminates the need to install third-party apps like Photoshop Express or Snapseed for basic edits.

Below is a table that will help you compare different screenshots on Xiaomi 10T and choose the best one for your situation.

As you can see from the table, the button combination remains the most reliable method, not requiring preparation. However, the three-finger gesture wins in speed after the initial setup, the choice depends on your personal habits and smartphone use scenarios.

If none of these things work, you may have crashed, try restarting your device, and check if Do Not Disturb mode or special access modes are on, which can block screenshots from being taken in certain applications.

⚠️ Note: In some banking and security-enhanced applications (e.g. Google Pay), screenshots are prohibited at the system level, in which case you will get a black screen instead of an image.

In conclusion, Xiaomi 10T provides the user with a full set of tools for working with the image on the screen. Whether it is a quick fixation of the moment or creating a complex composite document, the system is ready to perform the task efficiently.

Remember to clean the screenshot folder regularly, as they can take up a significant amount of memory, especially if you actively use the long scrolling function. Regular cleaning will help keep your smartphone running.

Experiment with different methods to find one that will become familiar and convenient for you in daily use. MIUI technologies are constantly evolving, and perhaps in future updates there will be even more interesting opportunities.