Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 have become an integral part of our digital lives, allowing you to instantly store important information, correspondence or interesting moments from games. However, owners of new devices often face a lack of familiar physical buttons or, conversely, their excess, which causes confusion in management. Understanding how to take a screenshot of the screen with various methods is a basic skill for effective use of the gadget.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available ways to take screenshots, from standard button combinations to advanced MIUI features. You will learn not only to capture an image, but also immediately edit it or share it with friends. The Redmi Note 10 does not have a separate mechanical button for screenshots, so all actions are performed through software combinations or gestures.
We'll also look at situations where standard methods may not work, and we'll suggest alternative solutions. Whether you prefer classical control or modern touch gestures, you'll find the right option for yourself. Let's move from theory to practice and master the tools of your smartphone.
Use of control buttons
The most common and time-tested method that Android users have known for years is using a physical keyboard, which requires two keys on the right side of the case to be used on the Redmi Note 10, which works even when the touch screen is temporarily unresponsive to touch.
To take a picture, you need to press the Power and Volume Down button at the same time. Pressing should be short and sharp, resembling a slight prick with your fingers. You should not hold the buttons, since prolonged clamping can cause the turn off menu or start the voice assistant.
If you do everything right, the device will emit a characteristic camera shutter sound (if the sound is not turned off), and the screen will blink microseconds. In the upper corner, a thumbnail of the image will appear, which can be immediately opened for editing or removed by swipe.
☑️ Algorithm of actions by buttons
It's important to keep the pressing synchronized. If you press the volume button before the power button, the phone will just turn it down. If you hold your finger on power, turn off the screen. It requires minimal muscle memory training, and then the fingers will perform this operation automatically.
Screenshot through the notification curtain
For those who have difficulty hitting buttons or prefer one-handed control, MIUI offers a convenient software method. At the top of the screen is a control panel containing quick switches of various system functions.
To take advantage of this, swipe down from the top edge of the display to open the notification curtain. Among the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and flashlight icons, find the icon with the image of scissors. It is usually on the second or third page of the Quick Settings menu, if not immediately visible.
- 📱 Swipe down the center of the screen to open the menu.
- 🔍 Find the Screenshot icon (scissors).
- ✂️ Click on it to instantly create a picture.
This method is especially convenient when the phone is lying on the table or you hold it in one hand, and it is inconvenient to reach the side buttons of the other, and it also eliminates the risk of accidental change in volume or locking the device during the process.
⚠️ Warning: If you don’t see the scissors icon in the curtain, click on the pencil or menu edit button (usually in the upper right corner of the curtain) and drag the Screenshot icon from the list of available to the active area.
Creating screenshots with gestures (Three fingers)
One of the most popular features in the MIUI shell is the ability to create screenshots using gestures, a modern and ergonomic way that allows you to capture the contents of the screen with a hand movement. The Three Fingers feature is fast and intuitive.
To activate this mode, you need to make sure it is enabled in the settings. Follow the Settings path → Additional settings → Screenshot and make sure that the Three Fingers switch is active. After that, just swipe three fingers from top to bottom across the screen at any time.
What to do if the gesture does not work?
The gesture can be performed anywhere on the screen where the content is not blocked by security, and is ideal for taking screenshots while watching videos, reading long articles or texting messengers when your hands are busy holding your smartphone.
Some users find this method even more convenient than buttons, as it requires minimal physical effort, but it is worth remembering that in cases with high sides, three fingers can be difficult to conduct due to the limited touch area.
Voice control and Assistant
Voice-controlled technology allows you to interact with your smartphone without touching, which is extremely useful when your hands are busy or dirty. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has its own voice assistant built in, and is supported by Google Assistant.
To take a screenshot with your voice, you first need to activate the assistant, so you can say "OK, Google" (if it's on) or press the voice assistant button, and then you activate the command "Take a screenshot" or "Take a screenshot."
The system recognizes the command and instantly executes the action, accompanied by audible confirmation. This method may seem slower than using buttons, but in certain situations, for example, when showing a screen on a projector or when video from a screen, it becomes indispensable.
It is worth noting that the voice assistant requires an active Internet connection to work, as the request processing often takes place on the company's servers.
Long screenshot and timer
MIUI not only captures a static image, but also creates scrollable screenshots, which is necessary when you want to save a long correspondence, a web page or a contact list that does not fit on a single screen.
First, take a regular screenshot in any convenient way. Immediately after that, a floating thumbnail window will appear in the top corner. Press the button with the down arrow or the Scrolling icon. The screen will automatically scroll down, capturing a new area.
| Function | Description | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| A typical screenshot. | Image of the visible region | Buttons/Gestury/Curtain |
| Long screenshot. | Multi-screen stitching | Button in preview after the photo |
| Timer (3 seconds) | Postponed photo | Preview editing menu |
| Selection of the field | Screenshot of part of the screen | Preview editing menu |
Stop scrolling at the right moment by pressing the stop button on the screen. The system will automatically glue all the parts into one long picture. There is also a timer available in the preview menu that allows you to take a picture 3 seconds after you press, which is useful for group photos from the screen or when you need to open a hidden menu.
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When creating a long screenshot, try not to touch the screen during the scrolling process, so as not to knock down the automatic gluing and not get blurred areas.
Editing and saving pictures
Once you've created an image, the system offers basic editing tools, so you can cut the edges, add text, draw an arrow, or smear sensitive information with a marker, and these tools are built right into the thumbnail viewing interface.
To access the gallery of all saved images, go to the Gallery app and select Screenshots, where files are sorted by date of creation, and you can send the file via instant messengers, install as wallpaper, or delete it.
- 🎨 Drawing: Choose the color and type of brush to mark.
- ✂️ Frame: change the boundaries of the image, removing the excess.
- 📝 Text: Add an explanatory inscription of any color.
The default save format is JPG, which provides a good balance between quality and file size. If you want maximum lossless quality, some third-party applications can save to PNG, but JPG is available with built-in tools.
⚠️ Note: When editing and resaving a screenshot, image quality may decrease slightly due to recompression JPEG. Try to keep the original if you plan to do a serious workout.
Solution and settings
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the screenshot is not created, most often due to security restrictions in certain applications, such as banking clients or when viewing content in Incognito mode, in which case the screen may simply blink, but the file will not save.
Also, check the storage settings. If the phone's memory is full, the system will not be able to save the new file. Clear the space in the Settings → Memory section. Also, make sure that the date and time settings are set to automatic mode, as system time failures may affect the operation of some MIUI services.
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If screenshots stopped being created after the system update, check the Screenshot access rights in the Apps → All Apps → Screenshot → Permissions menu.
In rare cases, it may be necessary to restart the device to reset temporary interface errors. If the problem is software-based, this action often helps restore the functionality.