How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10C: all ways with pictures and videos

Why Redmi 10C screenshots may not work – and how to fix it

Creating a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi 10C It seems like a simple task, unless you have the typical problems: the phone doesn't respond to the buttons, the screenshot is saved to an unknown folder or disappears altogether. MIUI, conflict of gestures or even hardware restrictions (for example, when connected to a computer) OTG-In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to take a screenshot on Redmi. 10C in 2026, including little-known chips for users with cropped firmware or unofficial builds.

Important: Redmi 10C is based on MIUI 12/13/14 (depending on region and updates), and the methods of creating screenshots may vary slightly. If your phone is upgraded to HyperOS, check the separate section at the end of the article. Also note that some applications (banking, DRM-protected streaming services) block the possibility of screenshots at the system level.

Before you go to the instructions, answer one question:

Method 1: Classic button combination (always working)

It is a universal method that is guaranteed to work on any Redmi 10C, regardless of the firmware version or installed modifications.

1. Open the screen you want to capture (for example, WhatsApp or Chrome).
2. Simultaneously press two buttons: 🔘 Power button (right) 🔽 Volume reduction button (left)

1-2 seconds

⚠️ Warning: If you have a switch-off menu instead of a screenshot, you have held the buttons for too long. Try again by shortening the time you press. Also check if one hand mode is activated (Settings) → Special facilities → One-handed control), which may interfere with the correct operation of the combination.

Make sure the buttons are not stuck|Turn off the cover if it blocks access|Check if it's connected. OTG-cable (can block buttons)|Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode (sometimes interferes with the sound signal)

-->

Where do you look for the screenshot you saved? The default file is in the folder:

Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots


or




Internal memory → DCIM → Screenshots

Method 2: Three finger gesture (fastest)

MIUI's signature feature is the ability to take screenshots of a simple Conductus across the screen, which is convenient when you hold your phone with one hand and do business with the other (e.g., drink coffee) to activate the function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot gestures.
2. Turn on the switch "Swipe with three fingers".
3. Choose the direction of the gesture: down (recommended) or up (may conflict with the notification panel).

Now to take a screenshot:

1. Place three fingers (such as index, middle and ring fingers) on the screen.
2. Quickly swipe them from top to bottom (or from bottom to top if you choose this option).
3. Wait for the sound signal and vibration.

Method 3: Quick settings panel (for lazy)

If you don’t want to remember button combinations or gestures, use the built-in button in the notification curtain, which is especially useful for older users or those with hand motor problems.

1. Turn the notification bar swipe from top to bottom.
2. Find the screenshot icon (usually a scissor or a screen thumbnail) and if it's not there, tap the icon. ⚙️ Edit and add a button to the active button.
3. Click on the icon – the phone will immediately take a screenshot.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI The 14 screenshot button in the curtain may be missing by default:

Settings → Control Panel → Panel setting → Add “Screenshot”

The advantage of this method is the ability to immediately edit the screenshot after creation (cut, draw, add text). minus - it takes two actions (unfold the curtain + press a button), which is longer than a gesture or keys.

Method 4: Google Voice Assistant or XiaoAI

If you have a busy hand or phone buttons that are faulty, voice control will come to the rescue. Redmi 10C supports two options:

Option 1: Through Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with the “OK Google” voice command or by holding the Home button (if you have one on your launcher).
2. Say, “Take a screenshot” or “Photograph the screen.”
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Option 2: via XiaoAI (Chinese Assistant)

If you have global firmware, it might not work. MIUI:

1. Hold the Home button or say XiaoAI Tongxue.
2. Say the command: "" (jiétú - "screenshot" in Chinese).

🔊 Important: Voice commands are required:

• 📶 Internet connection (assistants require cloud processing).
• 🎤 Microphone Permission for Google or XiaoAI Apps.
• 🗣 Enabled voice input in settings (Settings) → Google → Voice input).

💡

If Google Assistant doesn't recognize a command, try saying it in English, "Take a screenshot." Sometimes it works better than in Russian.

Method 5: Script with scrolling (long pages)

A standard screenshot captures only the visible area of the screen. But what if you want to save an entire web page, a Telegram correspondence or a contact list? MIUI has a hidden Scrolling Screenshot feature that automatically glues together multiple frames.

How it works:

1. Take a regular screenshot of any of the above methods.
2. Immediately after the thumbnail appears in the lower right corner of the screen, tap it.
3. In the editor that opens, look for the “Scroll” button (or “Long Screenshot”) – usually at the bottom of the screen.
4. Wait until the system automatically scrolls the page and connects the frames.

⚠️ Warning: Not all apps are working! Here's a list of supported and unsupported services:

💡 Secret Life Hack: If the scrolling doesn't work, try manually scrolling the screen down immediately after clicking on the Long Screenshot button.

Where screenshots are stored and how to manage them

By default, all screenshots on Redmi 10C are saved in the Pictures/Screenshots folder.

• 📁 Screenshots are missing - check the folder DCIM/Screenshots or use the file manager search with the filter *.png.
• 🗑 No access to the folder – give permission to the file manager in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Warehouse.
• 🔄 Screenshots are kept in low quality – this is a feature MIUI, but it can be corrected through ADB-command (see spoiler below).

To simplify the work with screenshots:

1. Install a third-party file manager (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Manager) that supports date sorting and quick browsing.
2. Use cloud services to automatically download: in Settings → Google → Backup enable sync with Google Photos.
3. For quick sending screenshots to friends, set up a direct sending to messengers: after creating a picture, tap on the thumbnail and choose Share.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even on a serviceable Redmi. 10C Users encounter bugs when they create screenshots.-5 problems and solutions:

1. Check if the physical buttons are stuck (clean them with alcohol), if the "no sound" mode is activated, sometimes it blocks keyboard shortcuts, if the phone is connected to the keyboard. USB-hub OTG-device (may conflict with hardware buttons).
2. Screenshots are taken but not saved Possible reasons: The internal drive is out (check Settings → Storage). Screenshots folder is corrupted - rename it via PC or file manager. A third-party app (like Clean Master) clears the cache too aggressively.

Black screen instead of screenshot

This is typical of DRM-protected applications (Netflix, bank clients), but you can:

• Take a picture of the screen with another phone.
• Use screen recording mode (Settings → Screen → Screen recording).

🔧 Critical error: If after the update MIUI All ways to create screenshots have stopped working, reset gesture settings:

Settings → System → Resetting settings → Resetting gesture settings and buttons

💡

If none of the methods worked, check the integrity of system files via the Mi PC Suite or reset to factory settings (pre-saving data!).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions