How to turn the screen on Xiaomi devices: smartphones and TVs

Have you ever encountered a situation where a video on Xiaomi is displayed in the wrong orientation, or the phone screen is “stuck” in landscape mode? TV Persistently showing the picture sideways after connecting to a computer? Screen rotating is a seemingly simple feature, but in Xiaomi devices it sometimes works not obviously. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to deploy the screen on smartphones and TVs of the brand, including forced reversal, auto-turn setting and solving typical problems.

It is important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on the type of device: on Redmi smartphones, POCO Mi or Mi uses one logic, and Mi is used on TVs. TV or Redmi Smart TV — We're also going to talk about the rare cases where the screen is stuck in the wrong position because of software failures, and we're going to talk about how to get it back to normal without resetting.

Why is the screen on Xiaomi not displayed correctly?

Before you start fixing, it’s worth investigating the causes of the incorrect display. On Xiaomi devices, the problem with the orientation of the screen is usually due to one of the following factors:

• 🔄 Turning off autorotor is the most common reason when a user accidentally deactivated a function in the notification curtain.
• 📱 Software failure in MIUI, especially after updating or installing third-party applications that conflict with system services.
• 🖥️ Wrong settings HDMI on Mi TVs TV, when a signal source (such as a console or PC) transmits incorrect resolution information.
• 🔧 Hardware restrictions: some smartphone models (e.g, POCO F1) have problems with the gyroscope sensor, which is why the autoturn works unstable.
• 🎮 In-game mode MIUI, which blocks the change in orientation to improve performance.

If the screen turned on its own without your intervention, most likely the fault in the accelerometer sensor. In this case, rebooting the device or resetting the sensor settings (we will discuss this below). HDMI-port.

How to rotate the screen on a Xiaomi smartphone (Redmi, POCO, Mi)

On smartphones under control MIUI There are several ways to change the orientation of the screen. Let's take them in order, from the simplest to the more complex.

Method 1: Enabling autorotation through the notification curtain

The fastest method is to use the Quick Settings Panel:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification curtain.
2. Find the "Cross Turn" icon (usually a circular-arrow phone) if it's not there, swipe left to open all the tiles.
3. Tap the icon to activate the function. If it's illuminated, autorotate is on.

If the icon is not in the curtain, it can be added: click on the icon "Edit"** (pencil) and drag the tiles Autoturn in the active area.

Method 2: Forced rotation in system settings

If the autorotation is turned on, but the screen still does not unfold (for example, in some applications), try forcibly changing the orientation:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Screen Rotation (in some versions) MIUI It could be called orientation).
3. Set the right regimen: 🔄 Automatically - turn on the sensor. 📱 Portrait - only vertical position. 🖥️ Album - only horizontally.

On some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro), this menu also has the option to Allow Rotation in Apps – turn it on if the screen is not unfolding in YouTube or games.

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Method 3: Use of gestures or buttons

V MIUI There is a hidden function of quickly rotating the screen with gestures (does not work on all models):

1. On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3) You can hold the Home button** (or swipe up and hold it) to call up the recent app menu, where there is a turn button in the top right corner.

If gestures don’t work, check if they’re included in Settings. → Additionally. → Gestures.

Method 4: Reset sensor settings (if autorotation does not work)

If the screen doesn't respond to turns at all, the accelerometer sensor calibrations may have been miscalculated to reset them:

1. Open the phone keyboard and enter the code: ##6484###
2. The Manual Test Mode menu will open.

If the image is rotated on the TV itself (not the source), reset the settings. HDMI-port:

1. Turn off the cable. HDMI.
2. Press the "Source" button on the Mi remote TV 10 seconds.

Scenario 2: Turning the screen in the TV menu

In some models, the Mi TV (Like Mi. TV 4S or Redmi Smart TV X) there's a hidden option to force the interface to turn it:

1. Open the Settings. → The device → General.
2. Find the screen orientation (may be called the display turn).
3. Select the desired position: 0° (standard), 90°, 180° 270°.

If there is no such item, try an alternative method:

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → Settings → All settings → System system.
2. Select Additional → Screen rotation.
3. Set the right angle and save the settings.

Note: Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall below 3.0 may not have a forced turn option, in which case only a firmware update will help.

Scenario 3: Problems with firmware or hardware failure

If the screen has turned on its own and is not returning to its original position, it may have crashed in the firmware.

Xiaomi TVs also have a glitch when the interface is displayed sideways after being connected to electricity, in which case a complete disconnection from the network for 1-2 minutes (pull the plug out of the socket) will help.

Solving problems with autoturn on Xiaomi

If the autorotation is not working properly (for example, the screen is turning on its own or does not respond to turns), try the following diagnostic and correction methods.

Problem 1: Autoturning doesn’t work in individual applications

Some programs (such as TikTok or Instagram) block automatic rotation for easy viewing.

• 📱 In the application itself, find the display settings (usually in the screen or interface menu»).
• 🔧 In the settings MIUI Open the Applications → Application management → [Title of the programme] → Permissions and check if permission to Change screen orientation is included.
• 🎮 For games: in Game Turbo (Game mode) MIUI) Turn off the Fixed Orientation option.

Problem 2: The screen turns on its own

If the phone changes orientation arbitrarily without your intervention, the reasons may be:

If the problem only occurs in certain positions (for example, when the phone is lying on its side), the sensor may be weakened from the motherboard, in which case disassembling and reconnecting the plume in the service center will help.

Problem 3: The autopivot works, but with a delay

Slow-motion turn-by-turn response is usually associated with optimizing power consumption, to eliminate the delay:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Performance Mode.
2. Select “High Performance”** (can reduce battery life).
3. Turn off the Adaptive Battery in the battery settings.

Also check if the power saving mode is enabled for a particular app (e.g. YouTube): Settings → Battery → Choice of applications → [Annex] → No restrictions.

Forced screen rotation through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not help, you can force the orientation of the screen to change using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge – This method is suitable for smartphones and requires a connection to a computer.

Step 1: Preparation

You'll need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.

Step 2: Commands to turn the screen

Connect your phone to your PC and execute the following commands in the command line (cmd):

adb shell


content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:accelerometer_rotation --bind value:i:1




content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:user_rotation --bind value:i:0

To set a fixed orientation (e.g. landscape orientation), use:

adb shell settings put system user_rotation 1

Where 1 is:

• 0 is standard (vertical).
• 1 - album (turn by 90)° right-hand).
• 2 - upside down (180)°).
• 3 - album (turn by 90)° left).

Once you've done the commands, restart the phone, and this method bypasses system constraints and compulsively establishes the correct orientation.

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Use ADB only if other methods have not worked. Wrong commands can disrupt the system!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to turn the screen on Xiaomi devices, users often make common mistakes that only exacerbate the problem.

⚠️ Warning: Never use apps to force a screen rotation from Google Play (such as Rotation Control or Set Orientation). MIUI They often conflict with system services and can cause bootloop (boot fixation).

Error 1: Resetting settings without backup

Many users, when faced with the problem of turning the screen, immediately reset to the factory settings. This helps, but has side effects:

• 📁 All data (photos, contacts, messages) are deleted).
• 🔑 Reset passwords from Wi-Fi and accounts.
• 📱 Game purchases or app settings may disappear.

Before reset, be sure to make a backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup or manually copy important files to your PC.

Mistake 2: Using unofficial firmware

On phones with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the autorotation function may not work properly due to the lack of drivers for Xiaomi sensors.

• 🔄 Go back to the standard. MIUI via Fastboot.
• 🛠️ Install firmware with sensor support (look for versions marked Sensor Fix»).

Mistake 3: Ignoring updates

Old versions. MIUI (below 12.5) were bugs with autorotation, which were fixed in subsequent updates:

1. Check for updates: Settings → About phone → System update.
2. If the update doesn’t come, download the latest firmware for your model from en.miui.com and install it manually through Settings. → The phone. → Local Update.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV With PatchWall 2.0 firmware and below, a forced screen rotation can cause the remote to malfunction!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions