How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: The complete guide

Xiaomi’s modern Redmi Note 10 Pro series features huge displays with high detail, making screenshots not just a necessity but a convenient everyday function. Users often face the need to capture correspondence, save important information from an article or share an interesting moment from a game, and for this, MIUI has a whole arsenal of tools. Standard methods familiar to Android device owners work flawlessly here, but there are unique chips that significantly expand the possibilities.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available ways to create screenshots, from the classic combination of physical keys to advanced control gestures. You will learn how to configure automatic scrolling to create long shots of web pages and what subtleties exist in the work of the clipboard on the shell of Xiaomi HyperOS or older versions of MIUI 12/13. Understanding these nuances will allow you to work with the device as efficiently as possible.

Classical Method Through Physical Buttons

The fastest and most familiar way to capture the current image on the display is to use mechanical buttons located on the body of the gadget. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, as on most modern smartphones, the fingerprint scanner is integrated into the side facet, so the key combination has remained standard for the industry. You need to press the power button and the volume down button at the same time.

It's important to keep the right tap rhythm: it doesn't have to be a long hold, it's a short, confident click. If you press the buttons too long, the phone may perceive this as a command to call the emergency menu or turn off the device. Instant tap activates the camera's shutter system sound and vibration, signaling successful save.

⚠️ Attention: If you press the buttons too slowly or with a delay, the system may not recognize the command and the screenshot will not be taken.

Once the action is successfully performed, a thumbnail will appear at the top of the screen, which will disappear after a few seconds, sending the image to the gallery, which works even in cases where the touch screen temporarily does not respond or is locked (although you can not take a screenshot on a locked screen, the method works immediately after unlocking).

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Synchronous short pressing of volume and power buttons is the most reliable method, working in 99% of cases, regardless of the applications running.

Setting up and using a three-toed gesture

For those who are uncomfortable reaching for buttons or prefer one-handed control, the MIUI shell features a handy three-finger screen swipe feature, which requires pre-activation in the system settings, as it can be disabled by default to prevent accidental positives. To enable the feature, go to the Settings menu, then select the Additional section and find the Screenshot.

In the menu that opens, you need to tick the Three Fingers option, and once activated, you can take screenshots by simply swiping your three fingers from top to bottom down the center of the display, a gesture that is particularly useful when you're watching social media feeds or reading news when your hands are busy holding your smartphone.

• 🖐️ The gesture must be smooth and pass through the center of the screen so that the system correctly recognizes it.
• ⚙️ The sensitivity of the gesture can be adjusted in the same settings menu if the phone reacts too often or, conversely, ignores the movements.
• 🚫 In some heavy-duty games or full-screen applications, the gesture may not work due to performance optimization.

Using gestures makes interaction with the Redmi Note 10 Pro more intuitive and quick, but it is worth remembering that accidentally swiping your fingers across the screen in your pocket or bag can lead to unnecessary files, so be careful when wearing a device without a screen-protected case.

Creating screenshots through the notification curtain

The third way that is often overlooked is to use a quick access panel known as a curtain, which is ideal in situations where physical buttons are busy or damaged and the use of gestures is uncomfortable for some reason, by unlocking the phone and swiping your finger from the top edge of the screen down to open the control center.

In the quick-setting icon list, you need to find an icon with a scissor or camera, which is called a screenshot. If you don't see it on the first page, flip the list to the right or click on the edit button (usually a pencil or three dots) to add this element to the active one tap on the icon instantly creates a snapshot of the current state of the screen.

The advantage of this method is that it is completely software-based and does not depend on the physical state of the buttons, and it also visually confirms the action by the appearance of the corresponding notification, which reduces the risk of error. However, in game mode or when watching a full-screen video, calling the curtain can interrupt playback, which is a disadvantage of this method.

Long screenshot and scrolling mode

One of the most useful features for owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is the ability to create long screenshots. This is indispensable when you need to save long correspondence in the messenger, an article in the browser or a list of contacts that do not fit on one screen. After creating a regular screenshot (any of the ways described above), a thumbnail appears at the top of the screen.

Immediately after the thumbnail appears, a scroll button (or arrow icon) is displayed underneath or inside it. When you click on it, you automatically scroll through the content. The phone will flip the page down, grab new areas and glue them into one long image, and the process will stop when you touch the screen or reach the end of the page.

It's worth noting that the scroll function doesn't work in static settings menus or in apps where content isn't automatically scrolled, and in such cases, the scroll button will be inactive or absent, a system restriction designed to prevent broken or incorrect files from being created.

⚠️ Note: When creating a long screenshot, try not to touch the screen or change the orientation of the device, otherwise the process may be interrupted, and the image will remain cropped.

Use of voice assistant and menu

With technology, you can control your smartphone almost without touch, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro is no exception. If your hands are busy or dirty, you can use the Google Assistant or Xiao AI (depending on the region and version of the firmware), just say "OK, Google, take a screenshot" or "Pick a screenshot," and the system will execute the request.

Alternative software methods are to use a disabled menu or a special assistant menu, and in the Special Options settings, you can turn on a Special Opportunity Menu, which adds a floating button to the screen, and this menu often includes a screenshot creation feature that is available in one click.

• 🗣️ Voice commands work even when the screen is locked, if allowed in the security settings.
• 🖱️ The floating menu can be moved around the screen so that it does not interfere with the view in games.
• 🔒 Some banking apps block screenshots from being created through any menu for security reasons.

This approach is especially appreciated by users who often give presentations or blogs, as it allows you to capture moments without interrupting the main stream of actions, but it is worth considering that the voice assistant requires an Internet connection for the most accurate work of teams.

Editing and managing saved files

Once you've created a screenshot, Xiaomi has a built-in editor that allows you to quickly process the image, so you can cut the edges, draw arrows, add text, or blur sensitive information (such as card numbers or passwords) before you even send the file to the person you're talking to, saving time and eliminating the need to open a separate gallery app.

All images that are created are automatically sorted in the Gallery app in a separate Screenshots album, where they can be grouped, hidden or deleted. The system also offers smart text recognition in the image, which allows you to copy the text from the screenshot directly to the clipboard for use elsewhere.

It is important to check the folder with screenshots periodically, as they take up space in the memory of the device. Although the Redmi Note 10 Pro has enough storage, the accumulation of thousands of high-resolution images can slow down the system. Regular cleaning or transferring files to the cloud will help keep the smartphone in good shape.

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Use the “Share” function immediately after you create a screenshot to send it to the messenger without saving extra copies in the phone’s memory.

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