Xiaomi Mirror Reflection Video: How to Fix in 5 Minutes

You shot an important video on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13 Pro, but when you watched it, you found that the image was mirrored — like in the reflection? This problem is familiar to many smartphone owners of the brand, especially when shooting through the front camera or in selfie mode. 80% of the time, the fault is in the camera settings or automatic processing algorithms that Xiaomi uses to “improve” content.

In this article, we will look at 7 proven ways to remove mirror reflection, from basic settings in the standard Camera app to professional editing in CapCut and Adobe Premiere Rush. You will learn why this happens on different models (Poco X5, Redmi 10, Mi 11 Ultra), how to prevent a problem in the future, and what to do if the video is already recorded with the mirror effect. All methods are tested on current versions of MIUI 14/15 and work without root rights.

Why is Xiaomi video mirrored?

The mirror effect on video is not a malfunction, but a feature of the software. Here are 4 main reasons why it happens:

• 🔄 Front camera by default: Xiaomi (like most manufacturers) adjusts selfie cameras so that the display in shooting mode was “mirror” – this is psychologically more familiar to users (as in a normal mirror). However, when recording a video, this effect is sometimes stored in the final file.
• 🎥 "Beauty" mode or AI-Processing: Algorithms for improving the face (AI Beauty, Portrait Mode can automatically apply image transformations, including horizontal flip.
• 📱 Player display settings: Some players (such as the built-in Gallery or Google Photos) display mirror-effect video due to codec errors.
• 🔧 Software bugs MIUI: In the firmware MIUI 12-14 was a common error in which the video from the front camera was kept upside down regardless of the settings. MIUI 15 bug partially fixed, but found on budget models (Redmi) 9A, Poco M4).

Interesting fact: on Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, mirror reflection can only appear when shooting in HDR10+ or with Dolby Vision enabled, due to the peculiarities of color profile processing.

Method 1: Disabling mirror display in camera settings

The fastest method is to change the settings directly in the Camera app, which works on all Xiaomi models released after 2019 (including the Redmi Note 11, Poco F4, Mi 10T).

Instructions:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Switch to the front camera (if you have a problem with a selfie).
3. Touch the gears. ⚙️ in the upper right corner (or swipe up for quick settings).
4. Find Mirror Selfie (or Mirror Selfie in English firmware).
5. Turn off the switch. In some versions of MIUI, you need to choose the option to Disable or Save as is.
6. Restart the Camera app and check for a new video recording.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi A3 Other models with “clean” Android (without any other devices) MIUI) This item may be called Flip Selfie and is located in the Additional Settings section.

If your version of MIUI does not have such a clause, try updating the Camera app via Google Play or installing an alternative firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU).

Method 2: Use of third-party cameras (Google Camera, Open Camera)

Xiaomi’s standard Camera app doesn’t always work properly with video processing. Alternative cameras (like Google Camera or Open Camera) often lack this bug.

Recommended annexes:

• 📸 Google Camera (GCam): Versions from Google Camera BSG or Urnyx05 Optimized for Xiaomi. download only from trusted sources (e.g. celsoazevedo.com).
• 🎬 Open Camera: Open source with manual settings, supports recording without mirror effect even on older models (Redmi 7, Mi 9 Lite).
• 🔍 Footage: Professional video application with codec settings and frame orientation.

How to set up:

1. Install one of the apps (like Open Camera from Google Play).
2. Open the application settings (three dots in the corner → Settings).
3. Find the section Video settings → Video rotation.
4. Choose 0° (normal) or Disable Auto-rotation.
5. Turn off all options like Mirror front camera or Flip preview.

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If after installing GCam, the video is recorded with a green tint, download XML-Configuration for your Xiaomi model and upload it to the app via double-clicking on the black area next to the down button.

Method 3: Editing finished video (CapCut, InShot, VN)

If the video is already recorded with mirror effect, you can fix it in any video editor. We recommend CapCut (free, watermarked) or VN Editor (optimized for Xiaomi).

Step-by-step instructions for CapCut:

1. Import the video to the project (New project → select the file).
2. Click on the clip on timeline → select Edit.
3. Go to the Transform tab (the icon of two arrows).
4. Click Reflect Horizonally (or Flip Horizontal).
5. Export the video in maximum quality (settings → Resolution: Original).

For VN Editor:

• Import the video → tap on the clip.
• Choose a Turn. → Reflect horizontally.
• Save the project without loss of quality (Export in 4K if the source supports).

⚠️ Note: When you reflect a video in the editor, the text inserts (subtitles, logos) will also be inverted. If there are inscriptions in the frame, they will have to be remade separately.

Method 4: Modifying Video Metadata (for Advanced)

If you don't want to recode the video (to avoid loss of quality), you can change the file metadata by specifying the correct orientation, which requires a PC and a FFmpeg or ExifTool program.

Instructions for FFmpeg:

1. Download FFmpeg from the official website (ffmpeg.org) and add to the environment variables.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command (replace input.mp4 and output.mp4 to your filenames): ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vf "hflip" -c:a copy output.mp4
4. The video will be reflected without recoding the sound.

For ExifTool (if the problem is orientation metadata):

exiftool -Rotation=0 -n input.mp4

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The FFmpeg method retains the original video quality, as there is no recompression – only the display metadata changes.

Method 5: Update the MIUI firmware

In some cases, the mirror image is a bug in a particular version of MIUI. For example, MIUI 12.5.4 for the Redmi Note 10 Pro had an error where all the video from the front camera was saved inverted.

How to update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available (e.g. MIUI 15.0.4), download and install it.
4. After the update, reset the camera settings: Settings → Apps → Camera → Storage → Clear the data.

If the official update is not available, you can install custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU or Pixel Experience). However, this requires unlocking the bootloader and may deprive you of warranty.

⚠️ Attention: At Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro and Redmi. K40 post-update MIUI 14 may miss the option "Mirror display" in the camera settings. In this case, use Method 2 (third-party cameras) or Method 3 (editing).

Method 6: Resetting camera settings to factory

If the problem occurs after changing the shooting parameters (for example, enabling AI-mode or Portrait video), resetting the camera settings will help.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the camera on the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm action. This will delete all user settings, but it won't affect the video/photo itself.
5. Reboot your phone and check the recording of the new video.

After discharge:

• 🔧 Don't turn it on. AI Beauty or Portrait Mode when shooting videos – these modes most often cause a mirror effect.
• 📹 Take the photo in manual mode (Pro Mode), if it is available in your model.

Method 7: Check the player (if the video is not displayed correctly)

Sometimes the problem isn't with the video itself, but with the player, for example, the built-in Gallery app on Xiaomi can display clips with mirror effect due to decoding errors.

What to do:

• 🎬 Try another player: VLC, MX Google Photos or Player Photos usually show the video correctly.
• 🔄 Check on PC: Transfer the video to your computer and open in PotPlayer or Windows Media Player.
• 📱 Update the codecs: In MX Player Go to Settings → Decoder and select Software Decoder.

If the video is normally displayed in other players but not in the Gallery, clear the app cache:

1. Settings → Applications → Gallery → Storage → Clear the cache.
2. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about mirror reflection on Xiaomi