Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 10s have become universal tools for work, entertainment and communication. In the process of daily use, it is often necessary to capture the image from the screen: save correspondence, send a screenshot of a check or share an interesting moment from the game. Many users who have switched from other brands or just bought a device may encounter non-obvious methods of creating images in the shell of MIUI.
Fortunately, Android and the Chinese manufacturer’s custom add-on offer many options for doing this. You can use classic physical buttons, handy gestures, voice commands or interface elements. A screenshot of Redmi 10s is created instantly, and the image immediately enters the gallery, from where it can be edited or sent.
In this detailed guide, we will take a look at all the available ways to take screenshots. We will look at standard methods, customization of special features to simplify navigation, as well as features that allow you to capture long content or record video from the screen.
Classical Method: Using Physical Buttons
The fastest and most common way most Android users are familiar with is a mechanical keyboard combination. On the Redmi 10s, as on most modern devices, on-screen navigation does not interfere with the physical controls on the sides of the case. To create a picture, you need to press two buttons simultaneously: Volume down and Power.
It's important to follow the right algorithm to get the system to react. Press the buttons briefly and simultaneously, without holding them tight for too long. If you hold them for 2-3 seconds, you can activate the shutdown menu or voice assistant, which is a common mistake of beginners. When executed correctly, the characteristic sound of the camera shutter sounds, and the screen blinks.
- 📱 Press the volume down button and the lock button at the same time.
- ⚡ Hold them for less than a second by simply touching them.
- ✅ Check the upper right corner of the screen for the appearance of a thumbnail picture.
- 🖼️ Click on the thumbnail for quick editing or swipe to save.
Once you create an image, a thumbnail pop-up notification will appear at the top of the display, and it allows you to quickly navigate to the editor where you can overlay text, crop or add stickers, and if you do nothing, the notification will disappear in a few seconds, and the file will automatically be saved to the Screenshots album.
☑️ Verification of screenshot creation
Creating screenshots through the notification curtain
If the buttons seem inconvenient or damaged, the MIUI interface offers an alternative option through the control panel.This method is especially useful when the phone is lying on the table or you hold it with one hand.The top curtain contains all the major switches, including the screen grab tool.
To access the features, you need to unlock the device and swipe down from the top edge of the screen. In the icon menu that opens, find a button called "Screenshot" (usually it has a scissor icon). If you don't see it on the first page, swipe to the left to open the additional pages of the control panel.
Clicking on the icon instantly captures the current contents of the display, which is completely software-based and independent of the physical state of the buttons, but it does require two hands or pre-tuning if you want to control one hand, because you have to reach for the top of the screen.
⚠️ Note: In some versions of the firmware MIUI The icon may be called a Screenshot or a slightly different look. If the standard icon is missing, check the control panel settings where you can add this shortcut manually.
Once you click on the button in the curtain, you'll also see a pop-up asking you to edit the image, which is a great way to quickly highlight important information with a token before sending it to the other person, and the system will automatically prompt you to save the changes or share the file via messenger.
Use of gestures and special features
Xiaomi’s shell is famous for its flexibility in setting up controls, and for those who prefer swipes and touches, the Three Fingers feature is available. This method requires pre-activation in the settings menu, but once enabled becomes one of the most convenient ways to interact with the interface.
To enable this option, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Screenshot. Here you need to activate the "Three fingers" switch. After that, just swiping three fingers from top to bottom of the screen will instantly create a picture.
- 🖐️ Open the settings menu and find the "More" section".
- 📸 Select "Screenshot" and activate the "Three fingers" function".
- 👆 Swipe three fingers across the screen at any time to check.
- ✂️ Use the menu to quickly access the tools.
In addition, you can set the Menu button in smooth navigation mode (if you use screen buttons instead of gestures) and assign it a screenshot function, you can take pictures with a single touch of a virtual button, which is especially true for devices with large diagonals, where it can be difficult to reach physical buttons.
What to do if the gesture does not work?
Screen recording and long screenshots
Redmi 10s is not limited to static images; users often need to save a long article, instant messenger correspondence, or instruction that doesn’t fit on a single screen.
Immediately after you create a normal screenshot (in any of the ways described above), a thumbnail appears in the corner, and it has an icon that resembles a scroll or an arrow down on it, and you click on it, you start scrolling mode, and the screen will automatically move down, capturing the content.
You can stop it at any time by touching the screen, and it's the perfect way to save web pages, long contact lists, or correspondence on WhatsApp and Telegram, and the quality of the final image remains high, and the text remains readable.
The Screen Record feature deserves special attention. In the notification curtain (in the second tab) is a tool that allows you to record video from the screen, often with the ability to capture sound from a microphone or internal speakers, which is useful for creating training videos or fixing bugs in applications.
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When you take a long screenshot, try not to touch the screen during automatic scrolling, otherwise the process may stop prematurely.
Where are screenshots stored and how to edit them
All images are automatically stored in the device's internal memory, and can be found through the standard Gallery app or file manager, and a separate album has been created in the gallery to make it easier to find and manage files, preventing screenshots from mixing with photos taken on the camera.
The path to the folder in the file system is: Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots. Sometimes, depending on the version of Android, the folder may be simply called Screenshots at the root of internal memory. Knowledge of the path will come in handy if you decide to connect your phone to your computer to transfer files.
The built-in image editor in MIUI has a wide range of functionality, and once you have created a screenshot, you can:
- ✏️ Hand-drawn or add text comments.
- 🔲 Add figures (arrows, squares) to highlight areas.
- 🎨 Use filters or blur confidential data.
- ✂️ Cut the image to the right proportions.
Editing is done without losing quality of the original file if you save a copy, which is an important aspect of working with graphic data, and there is also a quick text recognition (OCR) feature available from the editor, which allows you to copy text from the image to the clipboard.
Table of comparison of methods of creating screenshots
To make it easier to choose the best way to take screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 10s, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you quickly orient yourself which method is best to use in a particular situation.
| Method | Speed. | Convenience | Dependence on buttons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Button combination | Instantly. | High. | Requires the correctness of the buttons |
| Notification curtain | Quickly. | Medium (needs two hands) | Not required |
| Three-finger gesture | Instantly. | Very high. | Not required |
| Voice command | Middle-Average | High (hands free) | Not required |
As you can see from the table, each method has its advantages: the button combination remains the fastest, but the three-finger gesture wins in ergonomics over long periods of use, depending on your personal preferences and your current situation.
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The most versatile method is the button combination, as it works even in safe mode and when the interface freezes, whereas software methods may not be available.
Troubleshooting and troubleshooting
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where screenshots are not created, which can be caused by various reasons, from software failures to security restrictions, for example, in some banking applications or when watching videos in in incognito mode, the creation of screenshots is blocked at the system level for the sake of data security.
In such cases, instead of an image, you might see a black screen or a ban notification, and problems may arise when there is a lack of free memory, if the internal storage is crowded, the system will not be able to save the new file. Check the free space in the Settings → About Phone → Storage section.
⚠️ Note: If screenshots are no longer created in all applications, try restarting the device. In rare cases, you need to reset the interface settings or update the system to the latest version.
Another reason could be a conflict with third-party launchers or themes installed. If the problem occurs after you install a new theme, try returning the standard design. Also make sure that the date and time settings are set to automatic, as time desynchronization may affect some system services.