How to turn a photo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways with pictures

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones thanks to its excellent camera at 48 MP and reliable firmware MIUI. But even with such a device, users face a basic problem: how to turn a photo when it is saved sideways or upside down. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways from built-in tools to professional applications, and explain why photos are sometimes stored in the wrong orientation.

You will learn how to fix the position of images directly in the standard MIUI Gallery, through Google Photos (if you have one installed), and with the help of third-party editors like Snapseed or Lightroom. Separately, we will focus on the typical errors that may not keep the turn, and give tips to prevent problems in the future. If you often photograph documents or landscapes in a horizontal format, this instruction will save you hours of annoyance!

Why photos are saved in the wrong orientation on the Redmi Note 9

The problem of upside-down photos on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is usually related to how the smartphone processes EXIF metadata — special tags that store information about the camera’s turn during shooting.

• 📱 The gyroscope sensor error: if during the shooting the smartphone has changed its position (for example, you turned it from portrait orientation to landscape), the sensor may not have time to fix the correct position.
• 🔄 Application conflict: Some third-party cameras (such as Open Camera or Footage) save snapshots without correct metadata EXIF, This is why the gallery displays them sideways».
• 📁 File Transfer Problems: If you copied a photo from another device (e.g., a camera or Bluetooth), the metadata may have been lost.
• 🛠️ Firmware bug MIUI: version MIUI 12-14 There was a glitch when the gallery ignored the tags of the turn in EXIF.

Interestingly, the problem is more common when shooting in landscape orientation (horizontally), especially if you quickly flip your smartphone. 80% of the time it is the gyroscope sensor that does not have time to sync with the camera. On the Redmi Note 9, this problem is less common than on older models (for example, the Redmi Note 8), but still occurs.

⚠️ Warning: If all your photos are saved upside down regardless of the orientation of the shooting, check the camera settings. → Additionally. → Mirror out).

Method 1: Turning a photo in the standard MIUI Gallery

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI Gallery, which is on all Xiaomi smartphones. the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the algorithm of actions is the same:

1. Open the Gallery app (a flower icon with petals).
2. Find the folder with the photo you want (usually the Camera or Screenshots).
3. Slip the photo to open it in full size.
4. In the bottom panel, click on the Edit icon** (pencil or three stripes).
5. Select the tool "Turn"** (circle arrow icon).
6. Press the turn button until the photo takes the desired orientation.
7. Save the changes with the “Ready” or “Save” button in the upper right corner.

If the Turn button is missing, update the Gallery app via Play Market or check if it is hidden under the menu... → More → Turn. On the Redmi Note 9 with MIUI 14, this tool is available by default.

Check that the photo is not in.HEIC format (convert to.JPG)

Update the Gallery app to the latest version

Reboot your smartphone and try again.

Try opening a photo through another app (e.g. Google Photos)

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Important: Once saved, the gallery can create a copy of the file marked edited in the title, and the original remains unchanged, so you can cancel the edits.

Method 2: Correcting Orientation with Google Photos

If you use Google Photos to store your images, you can rotate the photo right in this app, and the advantage of this method is that the changes are synced to the cloud and will be available on all your devices.

1. Open Google Photos (if not, download from Play Market).
2. Find the right photo and tap it.
3. In the bottom panel, click "Edit"** (the icon with sliders).
4. Select the Tools tab (or “Corretion”), then find the “Turn” option**.

Google Photos automatically applies changes to all devices associated with your account, but the caveat is that if a photo was taken in HEIC, the app can convert it to JPEG, which slightly degrades the quality.

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⚠️ Note: If you edit a photo in Google Photos and choose Save instead of Save a copy, the original file will be irrevocably replaced. This may be critical if the browser wants to return the original version.

Method 3: Rotate with Snapseed (for professional processing)

If you need to not only rotate your photo, but also adjust it (for example, cut the edges or level the horizon), use Snapseed, a free editor from Google with professional tools.

1. Download Snapseed from the Play Market and open it.
2. Select the “Open” and select the photo you want.
3. In the lower menu, select the tool "Turn"** (icon with a curved arrow).
4. Use the slider or 90° left/right buttons to set the correct orientation.
5. If necessary, cut the edges with the tool "Cadration"** (frame icon).
6. Click Export and select Save or Save a Copy**.

Snapseed allows you to not only rotate, but also automatically align the horizon (if the photo turns out to be curved) or correct perspective, which is especially useful for landscape shots or document photos.

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If you often take pictures of documents, Snapseed has a Perspective tool that automatically straightens curved corners (such as your passport or receipt).

The downside of Snapseed is that it doesn't support HEIC out of the box, and if your photo is in that format, the app will suggest converting it to JPEG, which can slightly degrade the quality.

Method 4: Correcting orientation through Explorer (for experienced users)

If the photo is stored in the wrong orientation due to a failure of EXIF metadata, you can manually edit these tags using a file manager or specialized applications, this method is suitable for those who are not afraid to “dig” into the settings.

Here’s how to do this through the EXIF Editor app:

1. Download EXIF Editor from Play Market.

Save the changes and check the photo in the gallery.

This is useful if the photo is displayed correctly on the computer but flipped on the smartphone (or vice versa), because of conflict in the interpretation of metadata between devices.

⚠️ Attention: Editing EXIF manually can cause the photo to stop opening in some applications!

Method 5: Turning a photo on your computer (if nothing helps)

If none of the ways on your smartphone worked, you can transfer the photo to your computer and rotate it there, and that's guaranteed to solve the problem, because there's no restriction on how to process metadata on your PC. Here's how to do it:

On Windows:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your computer via USB-cable.
2. Enable file transfer mode (MTP) in the smartphone notification curtain.
3. Find the DCIM → Camera folder and copy the photos to your computer.
4. Open the photo in Windows Photo Viewer or Paint.
5. In Paint, click “Turn” (in the Image menu) and select the desired angle.

On a Mac:

1. Connect your smartphone and import photos to the Photos app**.
2. Click on the image twice and click on "Edit"**.
3. Select the tool "Turn"** (circle arrow icon).
4. Save the changes and export the photos back to the Redmi Note 9.

The advantage of this method is that you can use professional editors like Photoshop or GIMP to make a more accurate correction, for example, if the photo is not only upside down, but also curved.

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If the photo is stored in the wrong orientation only on the smartphone, but is normally displayed on the computer - the problem is in the MIUI gallery. Try resetting it or using a third-party app to view it.

How to Prevent a Problem in the Future

To keep your photos on Redmi Note 9 in the correct orientation, follow these tips:

• 📸 Hold your smartphone exactly when you're shooting -- don't turn it too sharply. The gyroscope sensor should be able to pick up position.
• 🔧 Update the firmware: in the latest versions MIUI Corrected processing bugs EXIF. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📱 Use a standard camera: Third-party applications (such as Open Camera) can save snapshots without correct metadata.
• 🔄 Check the orientation immediately after shooting: if the photo is kept curved, repeat the picture, slightly changing the angle of inclination of the smartphone.
• 📁 Don't edit. EXIF manually, if you are not sure of your actions, this can lead to data loss.

If the problem occurs regularly, try resetting the camera to factory settings: go to Camera Settings → Restore the default settings. This will help if the failure is caused by incorrect shooting parameters.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)