The automatic screen turn on Xiaomi Redmi 8 smartphones is a useful feature for watching videos or games in landscape orientation, but not always convenient. Spontaneous sensor operation when lying on the couch, reading in transport or even while typing interferes with most users. Fortunately, you can turn this option off in just a few taps — and today we will analyze all possible ways, including hidden settings MIUI, which work even on outdated versions of the firmware.
Many Redmi 8 owners find that the standard switch in the notification curtain is lost and reset after rebooting, due to the peculiarities of the MIUI shell and conflicts with some applications (for example, Google Play Services), in this article you will find not only basic methods, but also alternative solutions for cases when screens are persistently rotating against all settings.
We have tested all methods on Xiaomi Redmi 8 with MIUI 11-14 firmware (including global and Chinese versions), so the instructions are relevant regardless of the region of your device. If you have already tried to turn off auto-turn through the curtain, but the function returns on its own – be sure to read the section about hidden developer settings and restrictions for individual applications.
Method 1: Disconnect via the notification panel (fast method)
The most obvious and quick way is to use the notification bar, but there are nuances: on some versions of MIUI, the autorotate button can be hidden or replaced with an orientation lock icon.
To turn off the autoturn through the curtain:
- Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
- Find the button “Autoporate” (the icon with the phone and arrows) or “Portrait orientation”** (the icon with the lock).
If the button is not in the main curtain:
- 🔍 Flick the panel to the left, it may be hidden on the second page.
- ⚙️ Click on the pencil icon ("Edit"), find the Autoturn button and drag it to the active area.
- 📱 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the button appears after the reboot.
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If the autorotate button disappears after rebooting, check the settings Safety → Permissions → Autorun for the system application Settings. Disabling autostart can reset the curtain settings.
This method works in 80% of cases, but if the autorotor is activated again after the restart, move on to the next method.
Method 2: System settings (constant shutdown)
To completely turn off the autorotor at the system level, follow the following steps:
1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen section (or additionally → Screen on some firmware).
3. Find the item "Scream Turn"** and move the slider to the position Off..
On some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 12.5 for the Chinese region), this item may be called Screen Orientation or Turn Sensor. If you don't find it in the Screen section, check:
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If the screen is still rotating after this manipulation, the problem may be in conflict with applications (for example, Google Camera or Netflix forcefully turn on autorotation), in which case the third way will help.
Method 3: Developer settings (for persistent cases)
When standard methods fail, the developer settings come to the rescue, and this is guaranteed to turn off the autorotation at the system level, but requires pre-activation of the developer mode.
1. Activate the Developer Mode:
Go to Settings → About the phone.
- Tap 7 times on the item MIUI version (you will receive a notification "You became a developer!").
2. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new Developer section (usually at the bottom of the list).
3. Scroll down and find:
- Disable autorotation (on some firmware - Fixed orientation).
- Activate this parameter.
If there is no such item, try an alternative path:
- 🔧 For developers → Entering → Disable the accelerometer sensor (may cause other functions, such as pedometers, to be disabled).
- 📱 For developers → Hardware acceleration → Turn off autoturn (rarely, but occurs on custom firmware).
What to do if there is no "Stop the car" item?
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Attention: Changing the developer settings may affect the stability of the smartphone. Do not activate other settings in this section unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, disabling Windows Animation will speed up the interface, but may cause graphic artifacts.
Method 4: Autorotation Limitation for Individual Applications
If the autorotation only interferes with specific applications (for example, in Chrome or Instagram), you can block it selectively.
1. Install the “Rotation Control” app from Google Play (or equivalents: Set Orientation, Ultimate Rotation Control).
2. Run it and grant permissions to Overlay over other windows and Special Features.
3. Select the applications you want to turn off autorotation for and set a fixed orientation (e.g. Portrait).
Advantages of this method:
Disadvantages:
- 🚫 Some apps (such as Netflix or YouTube) may ignore these restrictions.
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Problems and Solutions: Why is the auto turn off?
If none of these methods worked, the reason may be as follows:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The button in the curtain is inactive. | Conflict with the Google Play Services app | Clear the Settings cache → Apps → Google Play Services → Storage |
| Settings are reset after rebooting | Misfunction of miui.analytics | Turn off analytics in Settings → Privacy → Analytics |
| The screen only rotates in some applications. | The application forcibly includes auto-turn | Use Rotation Control (see Method 4) |
| There is no "Stop" item in the settings | Outdated or custom firmware | Update. MIUI or use ADB-command (see spoiler above) |
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Note: Some Redmi 8s with MIUI 10 firmware and below may not have a separate autorotation switch, in which case only disabling through the developer settings or third-party utilities will help.
If your smartphone was purchased in China (the domestic version), standard methods may not work due to regional firmware limitations, in which case the only reliable way is to flash a global version of MIUI through Fastboot.
Additional Tips for Working with the Redmi 8 Screen
In addition to auto-turn, the Xiaomi Redmi 8 has other screen settings that can improve the user experience:
- 🌓 Dark theme: Go to Settings → Screen. → Dark theme to reduce strain on the eyes. AMOLED-In the screens, it also saves battery power.
- 👁️ Eye Protection: Include a blue light filter in Settings → Screen. → Read mode and set the schedule (for example, from 21:00 to 7:00).
- 🔍 Screen Scaling: In Settings → Screen. → Text size can be increased fonts and icons for convenience.
- 🎮 Game Mode: If you play in landscape orientation, activate Settings → Special facilities → Game mode to block random clicks.
For owners of Redmi 8 with a broken turn sensor (for example, after a fall), autoturn can be turned off only software - hardware replacement of the sensor in the service center will cost 1,500-2,500 rubles.
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If autorotation is turned off, but the screen still rotates in some applications (for example, in Google Maps or Camera), this is due to the internal settings of the programs themselves. Try updating them or using alternatives (for example, OSMAnd instead of Google Maps).