Gyroscope on Xiaomi: how to turn on, calibrate and troubleshoot

The gyroscope in Xiaomi smartphones is not just a sensor to determine the orientation of the screen; it is responsible for accuracy. AR-applications, smooth management in games type PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact, and features like panoramic photography or virtual reality work correctly, but many users face problems: the screen spontaneously turns, games "glut", and the game is "glutty". AR-objects float in space, and most often the gyroscope is downed or miscalibrated.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for setting up a gyroscope on any Xiaomi model (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13 et al., how to test it, and how to solve typical malfunctions, we will examine both software methods (via the settings menu and the engineering menu) and hardware nuances - for example, why a gyroscope can fail after a phone falls.

If you notice that the smartphone has become less responsive to turns, and games require "calibrate the gyroscope" - do not rush to carry the phone to the service. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved on your own in 5-10 minutes.

1.How to check if the gyroscope works on Xiaomi

Before you set up a gyroscope, make sure it works at all. Xiaomi has several diagnostic methods, from built-in tests to third-party apps.

The fastest method is to use a hidden sensor test:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination ##6484## (or #4636## on older models).
3. Select Sensor Test or Sensor Test.
4. Tilt the phone in different directions – the values of the Gyroscope should change smoothly, without jumps.

If there is no built-in test (on some firmware) MIUI It is hidden, install one of the applications:

• 📱 Sensor Test (from Smart Tools) – shows data from all sensors in real time.
• 🎮 GPU Test – checks the gyroscope through mini-games (useful for gamers).
• 🔍 AndroSensor – displays the graphs of the gyroscope, accelerometer and compass.

⚠️ Attention: If the gyroscope values in the test are zero or jump randomly, the sensor is defective. Try restarting your phone. If the problem persists, read the troubleshooting section.

2. Enabling and basic gyroscope setting

On most Xiaomi smartphones, the gyroscope is activated by default, but some features (such as autorotating the screen) can be disabled.

Step 1: Screen reversal

• Go to Settings. → Screen.
• Activate the Autoturn switch.
• For fine tuning, tap on the icon ⚙️ next to the switch and select which apps allow rotation.

Step 2. Calibration for games

Many mobile games (such as Call of Duty Mobile or Free Fire) require precalibration of the gyroscope.

1. Start the game and find the Control or Gyroscope section in the settings.
2. Select the option of Calibration of the gyroscope (usually you need to put the phone on a flat surface).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen – usually turn the phone in a circle or draw in the air eight.

⚠️ Warning: If after calibration in the game, the control began to "twitch", try to turn off the energy-saving mode - it can limit the operation of sensors.

Put the phone on a flat surface (table, stand)|

Close all background applications |

Turn off the battery saving mode|

Make sure the case does not block sensors (especially metallic ones)-->

Manual calibration through the engineering menu

If the gyro is not working properly (for example, the screen is turned with a delay or games "take away" the sight), manual calibration through the engineering menu will help. This method is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires caution - incorrect settings can worsen the performance of the sensors.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and type ##36446337## (or #4636## for older versions) MIUI).
2. Select the Engineering Mode (or Engineering Menu).
3. Go to the Sensors section → Gyroscope Sensor.
4. Press Calibration and follow the instructions (usually put your phone on the table and wait 10-15 seconds).

After calibration, check the gyroscope in the test application (see section 1). If the problem persists, try resetting the sensor settings:

In the engineering menu, select:


Sensors → Reset all sensors → Confirm

💡 Useful advice: On some models (for example, POCO F5) The engineering menu can be blocked. In this case, use the app. MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek processors) or Qualcomm Service Menu (for Snapdragon).

4. optimization of the gyroscope for games and AR-applications

Gamers and augmented reality users (e.g, Pokémon GO Or Google Measure, they're demanding more precision on the gyroscope to make it work better:

For mobile games:

• 🎯 In the game settings, turn off the Accelerated Gyroscope (if any) - this will reduce the "frackery" of the sight.
• 🔋 Activate the Performance Mode in the Battery Settings (Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).
• 📱 Use a case without metal inserts – they can interfere with sensors.

For AR-applications:

Apps like Google ARCore or IKEA Places require high accuracy of the gyroscope. AR "float or disappear:

1. Update Google Play Services for AR Google Play.
2. In the application settings, enable High Accuracy (if available).
3. Check if your model supports Xiaomi ARCore on Google’s website.

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For maximum accuracy of the gyroscope in games, disable all background applications, especially instant messengers and social networks – they can create lags.

5. Typical gyroscope problems and their solutions

Even after calibration, the gyroscope on Xiaomi can malfunction, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The screen will spontaneously turn

• 🔄 Check if the Autoturn switch is clamped in the notification curtain.
• 🧲 Make sure there are no strong magnets nearby (such as in a case or phone holder).
• 🔧 Reset sensor settings via the engineering menu (see Section 3).

Problem 2: The gyro doesn't work in games

If the games are PUBG Fortnite gyroscope does not respond:

1. Check if gyroscope control is included in the game settings (Management section) → gyroscope).
2. Update sensor drivers via Google Play (search on request Gyroscope Calibration).
3. Install the Gyro Tools app and perform the manual calibration.

Problem 3: The gyroscope is bugging after the phone falls

Physical injuries are a common cause of gyro failure, and if the phone falls or is hit:

• 🛠️ Check the integrity of the case near the top of the phone (there are sensors).
• 🔍 Use the Phone Doctor Plus app for full diagnosis.
• 📞 If the sensor does not respond at all, contact the service center (replacing the gyroscope costs 1,500–3,000). ₽).

⚠️ If the gyroscope started to "go crazy" after the update MIUI, Try to roll back to the previous firmware version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a Service Package.

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If the gyroscope is unstable in only one game, try clearing its cache (Settings) → Annexes → [play-name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

6. Hardware malfunctions: when a gyroscope replacement is needed

If the software methods didn't help, the problem could be the physical breakdown of the sensor. gyroscope on Xiaomi usually fails for the following reasons:

• 💥 Falling phone (especially by the corner).
• 🌡️ Overheating (for example, after long games).
• 💧 Moisture infestation (even if the phone hasn't sunk, condensation can damage sensors).
• 🔌 Faulty motherboard (in this case, can "fly" and other sensors).

How to diagnose a hardware breakdown:

1. Check the gyroscope in 2-3 different applications (e.g. Sensor Test and AndroSensor).
2. If in all tests the sensor does not respond or shows zero values, it is defective.
3. Try connecting your phone to your PC and checking the sensors through ADB: adb shell dumpsys sensorservice (in the output look for the gyroscope string – if it is not, the sensor is disabled at the system level).

Cost of repair:

⚠️ Warning: If the gyro stopped working after disassembling the phone (such as replacing the battery), check if the sensor plume is connected to the motherboard. On Xiaomi models, it often departs when the device is undetected.

7. Alternative control methods without a gyroscope

If the gyroscope is permanently out of order and repairs are delayed, alternative management methods can be used temporarily:

For games:

• 🎮 Use touch buttons (in the game settings, turn off the gyroscope and set up a virtual joystick).
• 🕹️ Connect your gamepad over Bluetooth (e.g., Xiaomi Game Controller or Sony DualSense).
• 🖱️ Some models are used to emulate the mouse through OTG-cable.

For AR-applications:

Most of the time. AR-gyroscopes are required, but some (e.g, AR Viewer) can operate with limited functionality using only the camera and accelerometer.

For the screen rotation:

If the gyroscope is broken, but you need an autoturn:

1. Install the Rotation Control app.
2. Enable Forced Turn (Uses an accelerometer) mode.
3. Set up exceptions for individual applications.

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Alternative control methods are less accurate, but allow you to use your phone temporarily until repairs are made.

FAQ: Frequent questions about gyroscope on Xiaomi