How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 10 have evolved into powerful multimedia centers where visual information is exchanged every second. The need to save an image from the screen arises in a variety of situations, from fixing important correspondence in the messenger to saving an interesting moment in the game or furniture assembly instructions. Users often look for a quick and convenient way to capture the current content of the display without resorting to third-party applications.

Android, which runs on top of its MIUI shell, has several native methods to do this. You don’t have to search for and install additional software that can slow down your device or overload RAM. The standard Redmi 10 functionality allows you to do this instantly using combinations of physical keys, screen swipes or special commands in the control menu.

In this article, we will take a look at all the options available for creating screenshots, including hidden features that not all smartphone owners know about. We will look at the nuances of working with long pages of sites, setting buttons and even voice control. Understanding these mechanisms will allow you to maximize the use of your gadget in everyday life.

Classical Method Through Physical Buttons

The most common and reliable way to take a screenshot on any Android device is to use a hardware keyboard combination, which works even when the touch layer is temporarily unresponsive or the system experiences minor delays. On the Redmi 10, the physical on button is located on the right side of the case, and the volume control is on the left, making simultaneous pressing quite convenient.

To get a result, you need to press the on and off button at the same time. It's critical to keep synchrony: the interval between presses should not exceed a fraction of a second. If you press the volume button before or later on the power button, the smartphone can perceive this as a command to change the sound level or call the off menu.

If you do the right thing, you'll hear the characteristic click of the camera shutter (if the sound is on), and the screen will blink for a moment. In the upper corner, you'll see a thumbnail of the image you've created, and if you click on it, you'll see the editor open. If you don't get the screenshot the first time, try changing the force of the press or timing, because the button calibration may vary slightly from one instance to another.

• 📱 Press the Power button and the Volume Down button strictly at the same time.
• 🔊 Make sure the system sound is not turned off to hear the confirming click.
• 👀 Check the top corner of the screen for a pop-up thumbnail.
• ⚡ Don’t hold the buttons too long, otherwise the shutdown menu will open.

This method is universal and works in all applications, including games, browsers and system menus. However, it has one significant drawback: if your hands are busy or your smartphone is on the table, reaching both sides at the same time can be problematic, which is why Xiaomi developers have implemented alternative, more flexible ways of managing.

⚠️ Attention: When using physical buttons frequently, there is a risk of mechanical wear and tear or sticking. Try not to put excessive effort into pressing, especially if the phone has a thick protective case that increases the stroke of the keys.

Managing Screenshots with Gestures

Redmi 10 owners have the unique ability to take screenshots without using physical buttons, using only a touch screen. The Three Fingers feature is one of the most popular in the MIUI shell because of its ergonomics, and you just swipe three fingers from top to bottom over any area of the screen so that the system instantly captures the image.

Before you use this method, you need to make sure that the function is activated in the settings. By default, it can be enabled, but in some regional firmware or after resetting, it needs to be activated manually. The path to setup is usually in the additional features section, which makes it easily accessible for change at any time.

Gestures are especially useful when you hold your phone with one hand or when physical buttons are inconvenient, and it also reduces the load on the mechanical parts of the device, but it is worth considering that in games with a horizontal orientation of the screen or in applications with a dense interface, three fingers can be difficult to conduct due to lack of space.

To activate this option, go to the settings menu and find the section that provides additional features for the system, where you can not only turn on the function, but also adjust its behavior, for example, add the ability to create long screenshots immediately after you swipe your fingers.

• 🖐 Swipe three fingers down the center of the screen.
• ⚙️ Activate the function in the Settings menu → Additional functions → Screenshots.
• 🎮 The gesture may not work in some full-screen games or content-protected apps.
• 🔧 You can customize the action after the gesture: editor, scrolling or just saving.

Use of notification curtain and control menu

Another convenient way that users often ignore is using a quick access panel known as a "curtain." On Redmi 10, this tool allows you to take screenshots in one tap, which is especially true when the phone is lying in front of you on the table or you hold it in one hand.

To use this method, swipe from top to bottom to open the control center. In the icon grid, find an icon with a picture of scissors or a camera that is signed as "Screenshot." If you don't see it on the first page, swipe to the right to reveal the full list of available widgets. Sometimes this item can be hidden in the editing menu of quick buttons.

The main advantage of this method is that it is visually understandable and there is no risk of accidentally pressing other buttons. However, it has a disadvantage: if you take a screenshot of the settings menu itself or the notification curtain, you will need a second person or timer, because when you press the button, the panel will close, and the screenshot will be the previous window.

Remember that the screenshot icon in the curtain can be moved to the top row for quick access. To do this, click on the pencil icon or the edit button in the corner of the control panel and drag the desired item to a convenient place, which will save you time in the future when you need to quickly save information.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI The screenshot icon in the curtain can be called Screenshot or be a camera-like icon. If the standard icon doesn't work, check if it's reassigned to the Quick Access button settings.

Creating long screenshots with scrolling

One of the most useful features in the arsenal of Xiaomi Redmi 10 is the ability to create “long” screenshots, which is indispensable when you need to save correspondence in the messenger, a long article in the browser or the entire social media feed, without having to take many individual frames and then glue them together.

The process starts as usual: you take a screenshot in any convenient way (buttons or gestures), immediately after that, a thumbnail appears in the top corner of the screen, and it will have a button with a down arrow or a "Scroll" button on it, clicking on it, you will automatically scroll down the page, and the system will "stitch" the image in real time.

It is important to control the process, as the scroll can stop itself if it reaches the end of the page or if dynamic content appears on the screen that interferes with gluing. You can interrupt the process at any time by touching the screen and save the result. The final image can be of significant height, so make sure that the application in which you plan to send it supports such file formats.

• 📜 Take a regular screenshot and click the Scrolling button on the thumbnail.
• 🛑 Tap the screen to stop the capture at the right moment.
• ⚠️ Long screenshot may not work properly in applications with infinite tape.
• 💾 File can take up more memory space due to high resolution.

Voice Control and Google Assistant

With technology, you can control your smartphone almost without touching, and Redmi 10 is no exception. If your hands are busy, dirty, or you're in a situation where touching the screen is uncomfortable, Google Assistant comes to the rescue. It's not only convenient, it looks pretty futuristic.

To activate, just say the phrase "OK, Google" (if the function is activated) or press the assistant button for a long time. After activation, say the command "Take a screenshot" or "Screenshot." The system recognizes the command, emits the shutter sound and saves the image. This method works globally and does not depend on which application is open at the moment.

In addition, the MIUI has its own floating assistant that can be customized to perform various actions, so you can assign a screenshot by double tapping or long-term pressing of a floating button, which gives even more flexibility in managing the device for people with special needs or just for fans of customization.

• 🗣 Say “OK Google, take a screenshot” to activate your voice.
• 🤖 The assistant must have permission to access the screen and files.
• 🌐 It works even if the screen is locked (if the appropriate settings are in place).
• ⏱ A little delay before completing a command is the norm.

⚠️ Attention: Voice control requires an internet connection to process the request by Google servers. In areas with poor network coverage, the command may not execute or be executed with a long delay.

Customization and editing of screenshots in the gallery

Once you've taken a screenshot, the process doesn't always end. Often requires cropping, highlighting important text with a marker, or adding comments. The built-in image editor on Redmi 10 offers a wide range of tools for this purpose, allowing you to avoid resorting to third-party apps.

Once you've created a screenshot, if you click on a pop-up thumbnail, the editing interface opens, and tools are available to framing, rotating, overlaying, and hand-drawing, and you can blur sensitive data like card numbers or passwords using the Blurring or Painting tool.

All the screenshots you save are automatically fed into a separate folder in the gallery, making it easier to find them, and it can also recognize text in images (OCR) by allowing you to copy it directly from the screenshot, making your smartphone a powerful tool for working with information.

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Use the Share feature immediately after you create a screenshot to send it to the messenger without saving extra copies in the gallery.

Remember to periodically clean the folder with screenshots, as they tend to accumulate and take up precious space in the memory of the phone. Regular sorting will help keep the device in order and speed up the file search system.

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The built-in MIUI editor allows you to perform 90% of all necessary operations with images without installing additional software.