How to Turn Videos in Xiaomi Gallery: All Ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Did you shoot a video on a Xiaomi smartphone, but it was kept upside down? Or do you need to reflect the frame horizontally for a mirror effect? The problem with the wrong orientation of video files is familiar to many users of Redmi, POCO and the Mi line. The reasons can be different: from a gyroscope sensor failure to a mistake when shooting in third-party applications. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to turn the video right in the gallery or with additional tools — without loss of quality and complex manipulation.

It’s important to understand that the standard MIUI gallery doesn’t always offer built-in tools for turning videos (as opposed to photos).So some methods will require installing third-party apps or using cloud services. We tested all methods on current MIUI 14/15 firmware and models from 2022-2026, so the instructions will work even on new devices like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi Note 13 Pro+.

Why is the video saved upside down on Xiaomi?

Before you fix a problem, you need to figure out what's causing it, and most of the time, the video is turned over because of:

• 📱 Failure of the orientation sensor (gyroscope or accelerometer) – especially important after a phone drop or firmware update.
• 🎥 Use of third-party cameras (such as Open Camera or Footage) that are not synced to system settings.
• 🔄 Manually change orientation in your shooting settings (for example, the Mirror Video mode enabled in TikTok or Instagram).
• 📁 Damage to file metadata when copying or transferring video between devices.

If the problem occurs systemically (all videos are saved upside down), first check the sensors using the engineering menu.

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination ##6484## (on some models, #4636###).
3. Select Sensor Test and check the Accelerometer and Gyroscope readings.

If the sensors are working correctly, but the video is still not saved correctly, move on to the methods of reversal.

Method 1: Distribute video through the standard MIUI gallery

Since MIUI 12, some versions of the gallery have included a built-in video editing feature, including a spread, but it is not available on all models and may not be available in budget series (such as the Redmi A2 or POCO M6).

1. Open the Gallery app (or Photos on new firmware).
2. Find the right video and tap it to watch it.
3. Click on the Edit icon (pencil or three dots → Change).
4. If the function is available, you will see the Turn button (arrow in circle) or Reflect (mirror).

If there's no button, then your version of the gallery doesn't support video editing, so move on to the following.

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Some firmwares have hidden the video reversal function. Try to hold your finger on the screen while you're watching it, sometimes a context menu with the option to Turn.

Method 2: Using Google Photos to Turn Video

Google Photos is a universal media editing tool that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, and the advantage of this method is that changes are stored in the cloud and do not take up space on the device.

1. Install Google Photos from Play Market (if not already installed).
2. Open the app and find the desired video in the Photos or Videos section.
3. Slip the video and click Edit (the icon with sliders).
4. Select the Tools tab → Turn around.
5. Press the Turn 90° button as many times as you need (or select Reflect for mirror effect).
6. Save the changes with the Ready button (video will be saved as a new copy).

Google Photos compresses video when saved if it exceeds resolution 1080p. For 4K-Videos use other methods.

Method 3: Third-party applications for video reversal

If the built-in tools don't fit, specialized applications will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular programs and selected the best ones:

• 🎬 Rotate Video FX — Simple interface, supports 4K, without watermarks.
• 🔄 Video Rotate & Flip – allows you to rotate video at any angle (not only 90).°). Reference.
• 📱 InShot is a multifunctional editor with the ability to roll, trim and add effects.

Let’s look at the Rotate Video FX:

1. Install and open the application.
2. Select video from the gallery (MP4, MOV, MKV formats are supported).
3. Click on the icon Turn (arrow in circle) and select the direction (opposite/counterclockwise).
4. For mirror reflection, use the Reflect button (horizontal/vertical).
5. Click Save and select quality (recommend Original for quality preservation).

Check the free space on the device (video is saved as a copy)

Close background applications to speed up processing

Select the save format (MP4 for compatibility)

Turn off mobile internet if the video is large (to avoid interruption)-->

⚠️ Note: Some apps (like CapCut) add watermarks to the free version, and you'll have to pay a premium subscription or use alternative software to remove them.

Method 4: Deploy video via PC (for complex cases)

If the video is large (for example, 4K 60 FPS) or you need to process several files at the same time, it is more convenient to use a computer.

• 💻 VLC Media Player – Free Player with Turning Function.
• 🎞️ Shotcut is a professional video editor with open source.
• 🖥️ HandBrake – for conversion and reversal without loss of quality.

Let’s take a look at the VLC example:

1. Download and install VLC on your PC.
2. Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB (in File Transfer mode).
3. Copy the video onto the hard drive.
4. Open the video in VLC, click Tools → Effects and filters.
5. Go to the Video Effects tab. → Geometry.
6. Check the Transform box and select Turn 90° or Reflect.
7. To save changes, click Media → Convert / Save, select MP4 format and start the process.

⚠️ Note: When converting through VLC or HandBrake video can lose the original metadata (date of shooting, geolocation). If it's critical, use Shotcut, which stores some of the metadata.

Method 5: Delete video via ADB (for advanced users)

If you know me, ADB-In teams, you can deploy video directly to the device memory without installing additional applications.This method is suitable for Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader or root rights, but also works on standard firmware (with limitations).

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings, then turn on debugging).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
2. Check the connection command: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Use the command to turn (replace) /path/to/video.mp4 The real file path: adb shell ffmpeg -i /sdcard/DCIM/Camera/video.mp4 -vf "transpose=1" -c:a copy /sdcard/DCIM/Camera/video_rotated.mp4 Transpose parameters: 0 — turn 90° clockwise and vertically reflected. 1 — turn 90° sentry. 2 — turn 90° hourly. 3 — turn 90° counterclockwise and vertical reflection.

DCIM/Camera

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⚠️ Note: If you don’t have ffmpeg on your smartphone, pre-install it via Termux or download the Android binary. MIUI Due to system folder access restrictions.

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ADB-This method is suitable for automating the spread of multiple videos, but requires technical skills.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you roll a video, you often have typical problems, and here's how to solve them:

If the video starts to slow down after the turn, try:

• 📉 Reduce the permission when saving (e.g., with a 4K before 1080p).
• 🔄 Use a different format (for example, MKV instead MP4).
• 🗑️ Clear the gallery cache (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Memory. → Clear the cache).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions