How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3: all ways + hidden chips

Xiaomi Poco X3 is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even its owners do not always know all the ways to create screenshots. In this article, we will analyze not only the standard methods (buttons and gestures), but also little-known tricks: from scrolling screenshots to voice commands, and also tell you how to quickly edit and share screens without unnecessary applications.

If you've just moved from an iPhone or other Android device, MIUI might seem unusual. For example, there's no traditional Power + Volume Down combination, but it uses a different logic instead. But don't worry, after reading this article, you'll be taking screenshots on a Poco X3 faster than any other smartphone.

1. Standard method: power and volume buttons

The most reliable method, which works on all versions of MIUI (including Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro), is suitable even if gestures are disabled or the touch screen is not responding.

To take a screenshot:

1. Open the screen you want (for example, correspondence in Telegram or a page in Chrome).
2. Press the power button (right) and the volume button (left) at the same time.
3. Hold for 1-2 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the save animation.

⚠️ Warning: If you have a magnetic lock case installed, the power button may be blocked, in which case, try removing the case or using alternative methods.

• ✅ It works always, even when the interface is stuck.
• ❌ Requires two hands (uncomfortable for large screens)
• 🔧 On some firmware, you can reassign the combination to Settings → Additionally. → Buttons

2. Three-toed gesture (the fastest method)

A MIUI signature chip that saves time: just swipe three fingers across the screen from top to bottom. This is the default option on the Poco X3, but if it doesn't work, check the settings.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → gestures buttons.
2. Select a screenshot with three fingers.
3. Activate the switch and test the gesture on the home screen.

💡 Useful tip: If the gesture works by accident (for example, in games), reduce sensitivity in the same settings or turn off the function.

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3. Screenshot via notification panel

If buttons or gestures are uncomfortable, use the Quick Settings Panel, a method that is useful when you need to take a screenshot with one hand.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually in the front row).
3. Slip it on it - the picture will be saved automatically.

⚠️ Attention: Some firmware has an icon hidden to add:

1. Press on. ⚙️ Edit in the notification panel.
2. Drag the screenshot icon into the active area.

• ✅ It does not require memorization of combinations
• ✅ It works in most applications
• ❌ Takes up space on the panel (you will have to remove another icon)

4. Voice assistant Google or Xiao AI

Few people know, but the Poco X3 supports voice commands for screenshots, which is convenient when hands are busy or the screen is dirty.

Methods of activation:

• 🎤 Google Assistant: Say “OK Google, take a screenshot” (requires English system or manually configure commands).
• 🤖 Xiao AI: Press the power button and speak in Chinese «» (jiétú). Global firmware may not work.

🔍 How to set up Russian-speaking teams:

⚠️ Note: Voice screenshots don’t work in banking apps and some games due to security restrictions MIUI.

5 Screenshots with scrolling (long pages)

The unique feature of MIUI is that it captures an entire chat, web page or document in one snapshot, which doesn't work in all apps, but it covers 80 percent of the time.

How to do this:

1. Take a regular screenshot in any way.
2. Immediately after the miniature appears at the bottom of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, select “Scroll” (an icon with two arrows).
4. Wait for the automatic scrolling and save the result.

💡 Secret: If the scrolling doesn’t work, try turning on Developer Mode and activating the “Do Not Limit Background Processes” option for stability.

6.Editing and managing screenshots

Once created, the image is automatically saved to the Pictures/Screenshots folder, but you can quickly edit it before saving it:

• 🖌️ Pruning: Slip the thumbnail after the screenshot → select the framing area.
• 📝 Drawing: Use markers, text or stickers (5 colors and 3 brush sizes available).
• 🔍 Text recognition: Click on "Text» → copy the text from the screen (works on the screen) MIUI 12+).
• 📤 Quick Submit: Buttons for Telegram, WhatsApp or Mail appear immediately after editing.

⚠️ Note: If the screenshot thumbnail does not appear, check the settings in Settings → Notifications → Notification panel → Screenshot miniatures.

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The screenshot editor in MIUI supports layers: you can add text on top of a picture and then move it without losing quality.

🔧 How to change the save format: By default, screenshots are saved to.png, but you can switch to.jpg (less weight but worse quality) through the Files app:

1. Open Files → Categories → Images → Screenshots.
2. Slip on three points → Settings → The default format.

7. Challenges and solutions

Sometimes screenshots on the Poco X3 are not available due to software or hardware limitations.

🛠️ Advanced Diagnostics: If none of the methods work, check system integrity through Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to turn on the developer mode, then check the settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

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If screenshots are saved with artifacts (strips, blur), try turning off the hardware acceleration function in the developer settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions