How to turn (mirror) the camera on Xiaomi Mi: all working ways

The problem with the “mirror” image on the front camera Xiaomi Mi or the need to deploy the picture on the main one is familiar to many users. Smartphones brand often save the photo in an inverted form due to the features of the firmware MIUI, errors in camera settings or hardware nuances. In some cases, this is laid down by the manufacturer (for example, for a selfie camera), in others – becomes a bug after the update.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to flip the camera on Xiaomi Mi, including Mi 11, Mi 10/10T, Mi 9, Redmi Note 8/9/10 and others. From standard settings to hidden functions of the engineering menu, you will find a solution even for atypical cases.

⚠️ Important: Before changing the camera settings, check if the camera's Mirror mode is on. MIUI 12/13/14 This option is hidden in additional shooting parameters.

Method: Settings of the Camera application

The easiest method is to use the built-in Camera app options, which is suitable for most Xiaomi Mi and Redmi models based on MIUI 10 and later, the main advantage is that it does not require superuser rights or third-party utilities.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Camera app and switch to the front camera (if there is a problem with it).
• 🔍 Touch the badge. ⚙️ Settings (or ⋮ In addition, depending on the version).
• 🔄 Find the Mirror Display option (or Mirror Image) and turn it off.
• 📸 Take a test shot – the image should stop showing inverted form.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13) the mirroring option may be called Flip Selfie or Mirror Mode. If it is not in the main menu, check the additional camera settings section.

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Method: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

If standard settings don’t work, you can use the Engineering Mode, which is suitable for Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, Mi 10 and others based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Careful: wrong actions can disrupt the camera!

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##36446337## (some models run ##4636## → Hardware Testing → Camera).
2. In the engineering menu, select Camera (or Front Camera for selfie module).
3. Find Flip or Mirror and change it to Disable.
4. Save the settings and restart the smartphone.

🔧 Technical nuance: On devices with a MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi Note) 8T) The engineering menu may not contain options for the camera.

Method: Third-party applications for the camera

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, not only allowing you to flip the image, but also offering additional features: manual settings, filters, shooting in RAW.

Top.-3 camera-turner:

• 📷 Open Camera (free, Google Play): supports mirroring for front and main camera, works without root rights.
• 🎥 Camera MX: has the option of Flip Image in the shooting settings, suitable for video recording.
• 🔄 Mirror Camera: specializes in image reversal, there is a live preview mode.

📌 How to set up in Open Camera:

1. Install and open the application.
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Orientation of the camera.
3. Select Auto-rotate or manually set Flip horizontally.
4. For the front camera, activate the Front camera mirror option.

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Method: Editing the configuration file (for root)

This method is only suitable for advanced users with unlocked bootloader and root rights. It allows you to manually change the parameters of the camera in the system files, which guarantees the result even on custom firmware.

🛠️ Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/vendor/build.prop or (for new models): /system/system/build.prop
3. Find the string persist.camera.flip (or ro.camera.flip) and change its value: 0 - turn off the turn; 1 - turn on the horizontal; 2 - turn vertically.

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⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of the build.prop file can lead to a bootloop! before making changes, back up the file.

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If the camera stopped working after building.prop editing, restore the original file from the backup or reflash the device through Fastboot.

5. Method: Hardware diagnostics (if nothing helps)

If the software methods don't work, the problem can be a physical malfunction of the camera, most often after a smartphone falls, moisture gets in, or a failed disassembly.

• 🔴 The image is flipped in only some apps (like Instagram or TikTok, but not in the standard camera).
• 🔴 The image "floats" or is distorted when moving.
• 🔴 The camera is making an error and failed to connect to the camera.

🔍 How to check:

1. Install the Camera Test app (such as this one).
2. Check the camera in modes: Photo; Video; Night shooting; Macro (if any).

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If the camera stopped working after falling or getting moisture, do not try to disassemble the smartphone yourself - this can aggravate the damage.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to flip the camera on Xiaomi Mi, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

🔹 Error 1: After changing the settings, the camera gives a message: Camera is busy.

Solution: Close all apps that use the camera (including WhatsApp, Viber, Snapchat) and restart the smartphone. If the error repeats, clear the Camera app cache in the settings.

🔹 Error 2: Images only unfold in certain apps (e.g., Zoom or Skype).

Solution: The problem is with the settings of the specific application. In Zoom, go to Settings → Video → Mirroring my video and turn off the option.

🔹 Error 3: After the update MIUI The camera has started to turn the image again.

Solution: This is a known firmware bug. Try to roll back on the previous version of MIUI or wait for a patch from Xiaomi. Alternatively, use third-party apps (see Method 3).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions