How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3: all ways + problem solving

Taking a screenshot on Xiaomi Poco X3 seems like a simple task — until you encounter unexpected nuances. Some users suffer from pinched buttons, others can not find pictures in the gallery, and still others do not suspect that their smartphone has 5 different ways to create a screenshot. This instruction closes all the gaps from the classic keyboard combination to the hidden features of MIUI 14 and bypassing the restrictions in games.

We tested each method on the Poco X3 NFC (model M2007J20CG) and Poco X3 Pro with Android 13 and MIUI 14.0.6 firmware, and focused on common errors: why screenshots turn black, where some apps disappear, and how to return the screen scrolling function after the update. If your Poco X3 behaves differently than in the manual, there is a solution section at the end of the article.

1. Classic method: power buttons + volume

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco X3.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, a dialogue in Telegram or a page in Chrome).
2. At the same time, press the power button (right) and the volume reduction button (top left).
3. Hold them for 1-1.5 seconds until you hear the shutter sound and see the screenshot animation.

⚠️ Attention: On Poco X3 Pro touch navigation buttons can interfere — if the screenshot is not created, try pressing a little harder or moving your fingers closer to the center of the side faces. Also check if the Do Not Disturb mode is on — it turns off the shutter sound.

Where to look for a finished screenshot?

• 📁 In the gallery: Screenshots folder (or Screenshots in English firmware).
• 🔍 Through the Conductor: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.
• 📌 In notifications: immediately after creation, a thumbnail with the share and delete buttons will appear.

2. Three finger gesture (the fastest way)

The "Three Finger Screenshot" feature is available in MIUI by default, but many users turn it off accidentally to check or activate:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures.
2. Find the screenshot with three fingers and switch on the switch.
3. Select the action: Take a screenshot or Record a screen (for video).

How to use:

1. Place three fingers (usually index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
2. Swipe them down with a little pressure (as if you were swiping the screen).
3. The screenshot will be saved automatically, and an editing panel will appear at the top of the screen.

🔹 Nuances: On Poco X3 With a protective glass, the gesture can be triggered in a few times. → Display. → Sensitivity of touch.

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If the gesture conflicts with other features (like the return gesture in Android 13), turn it off and use alternative methods from this article.

3. Script with scrolling (long screen)

You need to save an entire web page, WhatsApp correspondence, or a list of products in AliExpress? Scrolling Screenshot (or Long Screenshot) will do the job. However, after upgrading to MIUI 14, it has become less obvious.

How to do this:

1. Create a regular screenshot in any of the ways above.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner, click on it.
3. In the editor that opens, tap the Scrolling icon (two arrows down).
4. Wait until the screen automatically scrolls to the end and press Ready.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Instagram or banking) block the feature for security reasons (MIUI) and when Dark Mode is enabled for individual applications.

4. Screenshot via notification panel

A little-known but convenient method - especially if the buttons on the Poco X3 are worn or not working.

1. Deploy the notification bar (click down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Screenshot shortcut (if not, add via Edit).
3. Slip on it - the picture will be taken in 1-2 seconds.

How to add a label if you don’t have one:

1. Deploy the notification bar and click Edit (pencil icon).
2. Find a screenshot in the list and drag it to the active area.
3. Save the changes.

🔹 The advantage of the method: works even with a broken screen (if the sensor is functioning) and does not require memorizing gestures.

5. Google Voice Assistant or XiaoAI

If your hands are busy or your buttons are not working, voice control will come to the rescue. There are two options available on the Poco X3:

• 🎤 Google Assistant: Say “OK, Google, take a screenshot” (requires English firmware or a Russified version with support for the team).
• 🤖 XiaoAI (in Chinese firmware): Say "(literally: "Xiaoai, screenshot").

How to set up:

1. For Google Assistant: Make sure it is activated in Settings → Google → Assistant Settings.
2. For XiaoAI: Enable Assistant in Settings → Applications → XiaoAI → Autorun.

⚠️ Attention: In global firmware MIUI POCO X3 Russian voice commands may not work, so the solution is to switch the language to English or use alternative methods.

6. Third-party applications for extended screenshots

If the built-in MIUI features don’t work, look at apps from Google Play.

• 📏 Take screenshots of a given size (for example, only the top half of the screen).
• 🎨 Edit pictures immediately after creation (add text, arrows, blurring).
• ☁️ Automatically upload screenshots to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 🔄 Create GIF-animations from a series of screenshots.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Poco X3:

Important: Screenshot apps require permission to "overlay over other windows" (Settings → Apps → Special Access → Overlay) without it, they won't be able to take a picture.

Solving screenshot problems on Poco X3

If screenshots are not created, lost or made in black, check out these points:

• 🖼️ Black screenshot: Dark mode for a particular application is enabled (turn off in the display settings) or is used GPU Turbo in games (try to take a picture 5 seconds after the pause).
• 🔍 Screenshots are not saved: check the free space on the device (need a minimum of 500 MB) and access rights for the Gallery application.
• ⚙️ Three finger gestures do not work: reset your gesture settings in Settings → Special facilities → Gestures → Reset.
• 🎮 You can’t take a screenshot in the game: the game uses cheating protection (for example, the game uses cheating protection, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact.Solution - use Google Play Games with screen recording feature.

🔧 Extreme measures: If nothing helps, reset your settings MIUI (does not affect user data):

Settings → About phone → Reset settings → Reset MIUI settings

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Before reset, back up your screenshots via Settings → Google → Backup or manually copy the Pictures/Screenshots folder to your PC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Poco X3