How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10S: all ways + hidden chips

Why Redmi 10S doesn’t always get screenshots and how to fix it

Xiaomi Redmi 10S (model number m2106119sc) runs on the basis of the MediaTek Helio G95 processor and the MIUI 12.5-14 shell. Despite the simple mechanics of creating screenshots, users often face problems: the screen does not respond to button pressing, the picture is saved with a black background or disappears from the gallery.

In this article, we will explore not only the standard methods (Power + Volume down buttons), but also alternative methods, from three-finger swipe to voice commands via Google Assistant, and also find out why screenshots are sometimes not saved to the Screenshots folder and how to return them through system logs.

If you use Redmi 10S with custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), some of the features may work differently.

Method 1: Classic button screenshot – why it doesn’t work on 20% of devices

The basic method that everyone knows is to simultaneously press the power button and the volume down for 1-2 seconds, and the animation of the image will appear on the screen, and the screenshot is saved in the top panel.

• 🔄 Reaction delay: on Redmi 10S s MIUI 13+ Buttons sometimes go off with a delay of up to 0.5 seconds. If you let them go too quickly, you don't get a screenshot.
• 🚫 Case conflict: Protective cases with thickened edges can block full button pressing. Try removing the case or pressing with great effort.
• 🔋 Power saving mode: if Ultra mode is activated (in battery settings), the system may ignore button combinations.

To check if the screenshot functionality is manually disabled:

1. Go to Settings → Special Options → Button Management.
2. Make sure that the screenshot button is on (the slider should be blue).

⚠️ Note: If the screen flashes after clicking the buttons, but the notification does not appear, check the permissions for the Gallery app. MIUI Blocks the saving of screenshots due to privacy restrictions.

Make sure the buttons are not locked with a case |Disable ultra-power saving mode |Check the permissions for the Gallery |Update MIUI to the latest version-->

Method 2: Three-finger swipe – setting and life hacks

The three-finger swipe function is enabled by default on Redmi 10S, but many users turn it off accidentally to activate:

1. Open the Settings → Additional → Screenshot button.
2. Select Swipe with three fingers and turn on the slider.
3. In the section "Gestus Type" you can choose the direction of the swipe: Down (standard) or Up (convenient for left-handers).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than buttons, no need to search for physical keys.
• 🎮 Convenient in games (e.g. Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile, where power buttons interfere with gameplay.
• 👆 It works even with one hand (if the swipe is set up).

If the gesture doesn't work:

• 🧹 Clean the screen of fat – the touch sensor may not recognize fingers.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone: sometimes the com.miui.touch system process freezes.
• 📱 Check the sensitivity of the screen in Settings → Display. → Sensitivity of touch.

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If the swipe is triggered by chance (for example, when scrolling the tape in TikTok), reduce the gesture area in the settings or turn off the function altogether.

Method 3: Quick Ball - Hidden MIUI chip for lazy people

Quick Ball is a fast-activated floating panel that can be called at any time, and it's on all Xiaomi smartphones, but it's turned off by default.

1. Go to Settings → Special Options → Quick Ball.
2. Turn on the slider and select Screenshot from the quick action list.
3. Customize the appearance: you can select the transparency, size and position of the ball on the screen.

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Then, touch the floating ball (it is semi-transparent by default and is on the right).
2. In the menu that opens, tap the Scissor icon (screenshot).

Pros of Quick Ball:

• 🎯 Accuracy: No need to aim at buttons or make gestures.
• 🔧 Flexibility: Up to 5 actions can be added (e.g. screenshot) + screen-recording).
• 🖼️ Works in any application, even if it blocks gestures (e.g. banking apps).

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Quick Ball is gone – reset the special features settings in Settings → All settings → Recovery and discharge.

Method 4: Voice commands for those who like to talk

If you have Google Assistant or Alice on, you can take voice screenshots, which is convenient when your hands are busy (e.g., prescription cooking or repairing equipment).

For Google Assistant:

1. Download the Google app from the Play Market (if removed).
2. Activate the assistant with the phrase “OK, Google” or by holding the Home button.
3. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”

For Alice from Yandex:

1. Install Yandex and Alice from Play Market.
2. In Alice's settings, enable permission to create screenshots.
3. Say, "Alice, take a screenshot."

Limitations of the method:

• 🔇 Does not work in Do Not Disturb or with the microphone turned off.
• 📵 Requires Internet connection (voice commands are processed on servers).
• 🎮 In games, it can interfere with audio chats (for example, in Discord).

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Method 5: Screenshot via ADB for advanced users

If standard methods don’t work (for example, after a failed MIUI update), you can take a screenshot via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This requires a computer, but is guaranteed to work even on a locked screen.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools from Android Studio.
2. Enable Developer Mode on Redmi 10S:

This method is useful if:

• 📱 Installed custom firmware, where the standard functions are disabled.

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They give you full access to the system. Don't use them on other people's devices without permission, it violates privacy.

Where to look for screenshots and what to do if they disappear

By default, screenshots on Redmi 10S are saved to the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Screenshots/

But sometimes they disappear. Here are the possible causes and solutions:

• 🗑️ Hidden folder: Enable the display of hidden files in any file manager (e.g., Mi File Explorer).

To return the "lost" screenshots:

1. Check the /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Screenshots/ folder – sometimes MIUI saves duplicates there.
2. Search the Gallery by the keyword “screen” or date of creation.
3. Install the DiskDigger app – it scans the storage for the remnants of deleted files.

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If screenshots are not saved at all, check the permissions for the com.miui.gallery system application in the privacy settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Redmi 10S