How to Turn the Screen on Xiaomi Devices Horizontally: A Detailed Guide

Why you might need to flip the screen on Xiaomi

Shifting the screen to Xiaomi isn't as rare a task as it might seem. It's the one most commonly encountered by Mi TV owners. TV when you're not typing normally (like ceiling or angle), when you're displaying the image upside down, but you're also using Redmi or Redmi smartphones. POCO Sometimes you need this feature – say, for easy viewing of video in horizontal mode with a rotation of 180.°. Unlike auto-turn, which simply shifts orientation between book and landscape, a full screen reversal requires manual adjustment.

Unfortunately, in the standard settings MIUI Google TV (On TVs, the screen rotation option is often hidden or absent, because the manufacturer does not foresee typical use cases where the device is physically inverted. However, you can bypass the limitation - and we will consider all working methods, including hidden settings, ADB-Teams and even hardware solutions for older models.

It's important to keep in mind that not all methods are universal. For example, on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S or Mi TV Q1, the algorithm will be different from the Redmi Note 12. And owners of custom firmware devices (like LineageOS) may need to adjust the kernel further, but don't worry, we'll take each case separately.

Method 1: Xiaomi TV Standard settings (for Mi TV)

If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV (A2, P1, Q1, etc.), check the standard settings first. On some models, the screen rotation option is available out of the box, but hidden in the back of the menu. Here's how to find it:

1. Turn on the TV and open the main menu with the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the Settings section → System → More.
3. Select Screen Orientation (or Display Rotation in English firmware).
4. Choose 180° or Inverted from the available options.

If you don't have one, don't worry. It means your model doesn't support a software-level reversal, so move on to the following.

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On the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick and Mi Box, there is no screen rotation option, and only ADB or third-party apps will work for these devices.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-commands (universal method)

The most reliable way to deploy the screen on any Xiaomi device is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works on both TVs and smartphones, but requires pre-configuration.

Enable debugging on USB developer-setting|Install ADB-PC drivers|Download the platform ADB Tools|Connect the device to the computer by USB

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First, activate the developer mode:

1. On TV: go to Settings → About TV → MIUI version and 7 times click on the line with the version until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap it 7 times.
3. Go back to the main settings, find a new section for developers and enable debugging over USB.

Now connect the device to your computer and execute commands in ADB:

adb shell


settings put system user_rotation 2 # 180 degrees (inverted screen)



To return to normal:



settings put system user_rotation 0

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:user_rotation --bind value:i:2

On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV firmware (such as Mi TV Q2), you may need an additional command to unlock the rights:

adb shell pm grant com.android.tv.settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Method 3: Engineering menu (for advanced users)

On some Xiaomi devices, you can turn the screen through an engineering menu, which is suitable for smartphones and tablets, but requires caution - incorrect settings can lead to crashes.

To open the engineering menu:

1. Type on the phone keyboard the code ##36446337## (for Qualcomm processors) or ##4636## (universal).
2. Go to Hardware Testing → Sensor → Rotation Vector.
3. Find the Screen Orientation setting and set the value to 180.

If the engineering menu doesn't open, your Xiaomi model doesn't support it, so go back to the ADB method.

Smartphone (Redmi/POCO/Mi)|TV (Mi TV)|Planchet (Mi Pad)|TV (Mi Box)|Other

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Method 4: Third-party applications (without root)

If you don't want to mess with ADB or the engineering menu, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔄 Rotation Control allows you to capture the orientation of the screen in any position, including 180°. It works without root, but requires overlay permission.
• 📱 Set Orientation is a simple utility for forced screen rotation. MIUI, It may be in conflict with system gestures.
• 🛠️ Tasker is for advanced users, and you can set up a task to automatically turn the screen when you connect to a charger or schedule.

For Xiaomi TVs, third-party apps won’t work – only ADB or hardware will help here (see next section).

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Screen reversal apps may conflict with MIUI system gestures. If navigation swipes are missing after installation, disable the app or set exceptions.

Method 5: Hardware reversal (for TVs)

If the software methods don't work, then you have to do a hardware reversal, which is only for Xiaomi TVs, and requires physical access to the board, and the idea is to swap the display plumes or reflash the EDID (Supported Screen Modes).

Here's what you're gonna need:

• ⚙️ Screwdriver for disassembling the TV (usually) T5 or T6).
• 🔧 Multimeter for checking contacts.
• 💾 Flash-flashing programmer EEPROM (if modification is required EDID).

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn off the TV and remove the back cover.
2. Find the main board and LVDS connector (for the matrix plume).
3. Switch between 1-2 and 3-4 contacts (exact patterning depends on the model – look for datasheet on your matrix).
4. Put together the TV and check the results.

⚠️ Warning: Hardware reversal will void warranty and may damage the matrix. If you are unsure of your skills, contact the service center. On some models (e.g. Mi Mi). TV P1) After hardware intervention, color calibration may be required through the service menu.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you turn the screen on Xiaomi, you may experience Typical issues:

• 🔴 The screen turned around, but the sensor didn't work: It's okay -- touch coordinates are not synchronized with the image. On smartphones, Rotation Control with the "Fix Touch" option will help. On TVs, the problem is solved only by hardware.
• 🔴 After the reset, the screen returned to normal: So the settings didn't survive. ADB Use the flag command --user 0: settings put system user_rotation 2 --user 0
• 🔴 Artifacts or stripes appear on the TV: This indicates permission incompatibility. Try manually setting the standard resolution (e.g., a standard resolution, 1920×1080) through ADB: adb shell wm size 1920x1080

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📋 The firmware version - on older versions MIUI (below 12) there may be no reversal support.
• 📋 Custom Recovery – sometimes it blocks system commands.
• 📋 Physical position of the accelerometer sensor – if it is damaged, the screen will not rotate.

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