How to flip the camera on the Xiaomi smartphone: reflection, mirroring and correction of inverted image

Did you take a selfie or record a video on Xiaomi, but the image turned upside down? Or do you want the front camera to show a mirror image, as in most social networks? The problem with misdirection of the frame is one of the most common among smartphone owners of the brand, in 80% of cases it can be solved in 1-2 minutes without installing third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to flip the camera on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO – from built-in settings to hidden engineering menus. And also explain why the camera can “turn” the image itself and how to prevent it. The instructions are relevant for all models on MIUI 12-14 (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, etc.).

Why Xiaomi’s camera flips the image

The causes of an inverted image fall into two categories: hardware (related to hardware) and software (settings or software failures).

• 🔄 Default mirror image: The front camera on all smartphones (not just Xiaomi) initially shows a mirror image, which makes it easier to hover. But when you save the photo/video, it can automatically unfold, which looks like a “coup».
• 📱 Gyroscope/accelometer failure: If the orientation sensors are not working properly, the camera can "think" the phone is upside down and adjust the picture accordingly.
• 🔧 Camera Settings: Some modes (such as Panorama or Document) automatically use image rotation for easy viewing.
• 🤖 Firmware errors: In versions MIUI 12.5-13 was a bug that caused the main camera to save the photo upside down.Fixed in 2023 patches.

Before you try to flip the camera, check:

1. Whether the problem only opens in the standard Camera app or in all (e.g., Instagram, TikTok)
2. Is there a “coup” when shooting a photo, video or both?
3. Have there been any recent physical impacts on the phone (blows, falls, repairs).

Method 1: Turning on/off mirror display in camera settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in mirror function, which is found in the standard Camera app on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 11 and later.

1. Open the Camera app and switch to the front camera (if there is a problem with it).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings in the upper right corner.
3. Scroll down to the Mirror selfie section (or Mirror selfie in English firmware).
4. Choose one of the options: On. — the camera will show a “mirror” image (like in Snapchat). Off. — the picture will be displayed “as is”, without reflection. Auto (if any) — the system will choose the orientation depending on the application.

Go back to the shooting and check the result.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Redmi Note 10 Pro) this setting is hidden. To see it, first click on the ⋮ → Additional settings.

Open the annex “Camera"|Switch to front camera|Push it. ⚙️ Settings|Find the item "Mirror display"|Select the desired mode (On/Off.)-->

Method 2: Using gestures to quickly turn the camera

If the image is upside down because of a failure of the orientation sensors, you can manually flip the camera using gestures, which works on all Xiaomi with MIUI 12 and later:

1. Open the camera and make sure the phone is upright.
2. Double-touch the screen with two fingers and, without tearing them off, turn the phone 180° (as if you turn it down with the screen).
3. If the gesture works, the image should turn around. Repeat the action to return to the original position.

🔹 Why it works: The gesture forcibly resets the gyroscope data, causing the camera to recalculate orientation.The effect is temporary - the next time the application is launched, the problem may return.

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If the gesture doesn’t work, try to turn Level mode on in the camera settings first (image icon) 📐). This will wake up orientation sensors.

Method 3: Resetting camera settings to factory

If the problem is not in the mirror display, but in the system failure, resetting the camera application will help. This will not delete your photos / videos, but will return all parameters (resolution, HDR, AI-modes) to the default values».

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the camera in the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear Data (not to be confused with Clear Cache!).
4. Confirm action. The app will restart with factory settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI Global for Redmi 9A/9C) Resetting camera settings can result in loss of access to Manual Mode (Pro Mode).To get them back, update the app via Play Market.

Method 4: Correcting an inverted image with third-party applications

If the built-in methods didn't work, use third-party utilities.

• 🔄 Forced to unfold the image when shooting.
• 📸 Save photos/videos in “mirror” or “normal” form.
• 🎥 Set up orientation for each application separately.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

🔹 How to use it:

1. Install one of the applications (such as Open Camera).
2. Open it and go to Settings → Camera Orientation.
3. Select Fixed Orientation and set 0° (or 180° if the image is upside down).
4. Save the settings and take a test shot.

Method 5: Calibration of orientation sensors (gyroscope and accelerometer)

If the camera flips the image because of sensor failure, they need to be calibrated. This is true for Xiaomi models with hardware stabilization (Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro, etc.).

Instructions:

1. Install the GPU Test or Sensor Box app from the Play Market.
2. Open it and go to the Gyroscope tab.
3. Place your phone on a flat surface (such as a table) with the screen up.
4. Press Calibrate and wait until the process is complete (usually 10-20 seconds).
5. Repeat for the Accelerometer.

Critical information: On the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the sensor calibration is reset after the MIUI update. If the problem returned after the update, repeat the procedure.

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Calibration of sensors helps not only with the camera, but also corrects errors of autorotation of the screen, problems with games (for example, in the game). PUBG Mobile) and inaccuracies in AR-annexes.

Method 6: Manual editing of inverted photos and videos

If the image is already in the wrong orientation, it can be corrected with built-in tools or third-party editors.

• 📷 gallery MIUI: Open the photo. → Edit → Turn. → 180°.
• 🎬 Video Editor: For video, use Quick (included in firmware) or CapCut.
• 🖼️ Google Photos: Automatically corrects orientation when uploaded to the cloud (turn on Settings) → Backup → Autocorrection).

For batch processing (if many files are inverted):

1. Install PicsArt or Snapseed.
2. Select a few photos → Tools → Turn → 180°.
3. Save it with the originals replaced.

⚠️ Warning: When you manually rotate video, some editors (InShot, VivaVideo) may lose sound. To avoid this, export the audio track separately first.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to flip the camera over on Xiaomi, users often make these mistakes:

• 🔧 Resetting the phone to factory settings instead of resetting only the Camera app, which deletes all the data, although the problem is solved more easily.
• 📲 Using the engineering menu (#4636##) without knowing the commands.
• 🔄 Update MIUI This often breaks the camera drivers, especially on the Internet. POCO.
• 🛠️ Disassembling the phone to “turn the camera plume.” On modern Xiaomi, the plumes do not have an “up/down” – the problem is always software.

🔹 How to do the right thing:

1. First try software methods (camera settings, reset, calibration).
2. If it doesn’t help, use third-party apps to shoot.
3. Contact the service center only if you are physically injured (for example, after a fall).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions