How to permanently turn off the autoturn screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9: a step-by-step guide

Autoturn screen on smartphones Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a useful feature for watching videos or games in landscape orientation, but not always convenient in everyday use. Unexpected sensor activation when tilting the phone, random turns of the interface while reading or working with documents are familiar problems? If you are tired of struggling with uncontrolled screen rotation, this guide will help once and for all to turn off autorotation on your device.

Unlike most instructions on the web, here we will look at not only the standard way through settings, but also alternative methods - including fast gestures and hidden features of the MIUI shell. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for different versions of the firmware (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14), and also analyze how to return the function back if it suddenly disappeared from the menu. For owners of Redmi 9 with custom firmware, we will give universal solutions that work even on informal builds.

Before you get into the instructions, check that the problem may not be in the settings, but in a faulty gyroscope or accelerometer sensor. If the screen rotates randomly even when the autorotation is turned off, this is an excuse for diagnosis at the service center.

1. Standard method: through the basic settings of Xiaomi Redmi 9

The most reliable and versatile method is to turn off autorotation through the settings menu, which works on all versions of MIUI and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Screen section (in some firmwares it may be called Additional → Screen).
3. Find the Autoturn (or Autoturn screen) item and tap it.
4. Turn the slider to the off position (grey).

After that, the screen will stop rotating automatically when the smartphone changes position. Note that in some MIUI localizations (for example, the global version for Europe), the path may be slightly different. If you do not find the Autoturn item in the Screen section, try:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → System system → Additionally. → Crash-turn
• 🔍 Use the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen) and enter the request “autoturn»
• 🔍 Check the section Special Opportunities → Physical capabilities → Crash-turn

Important! On some Xiaomi Redmi 9 firmware (especially Chinese ones), the autorotation function may be hidden behind the developer’s additional settings. If the standard path didn’t work, read the next section.

2. Quick shutdown via notification panel

You want to get into the settings? On Xiaomi Redmi 9, you can turn off auto-turning literally in two taps through the notification curtain, which is convenient if you need to temporarily block the rotation of the screen (for example, when reading a book while lying down).

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again (or swipe with two fingers) to reveal the full Quick Settings panel.
3. Find the Autoturn icon (usually a phone with a circular hand or a lock) and if it's not there, tap the pencil icon (Edit) and add it to the active switches.
4. Slip the icon to turn off the function (it will turn gray).

If the Autoturn icon is not in the curtain even after editing, then your firmware does not support it, in which case go back to the first method or use alternative methods from the following sections.

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Add the autorotating icon to the top line of the notification curtain – so it will always be at hand without unnecessary swipes.

Note for MIUI 13/14 users: In newer versions of the shell, the autorotation icon can be hidden behind the button More (three dots) in the curtain. Click on it to see all available switches.

3. Disconnection through the developer settings (if the standard method does not work)

On some Xiaomi Redmi 9 firmware (especially custom or Chinese ones), autorotation can be blocked or hidden, in which case activation of the developer mode and manual disabling of the sensor will help.

First, turn on the developer mode:

Settings → About the phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times in a row)

After the “You Become a Developer” notification appears, go back to the main settings menu and follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Developer (or Settings → System → Additional → Developers).
2. Find the item "Disable auto turn" (or "Block auto turn") and activate it.
3. If there is no such item, find the accelerometer sensor and turn it off (not recommended for permanent use!).

Warning! Disabling the accelerometer sensor may disrupt other functions (e.g. pedometer or tilt control games) and use this method only if other methods have failed.

4.Use of third-party applications to block cornering

If built-in methods don't work (e.g., due to limitations of corporate firmware or unofficial software), you can use third-party utilities that not only disable autorotation, but also flexibly adjust its behavior for individual applications.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi Redmi 9:

For most users, Xiaomi Redmi 9 will be enough first application - Rotation Control. It does not require root rights and allows you to:

• 📱 Fix the orientation of the screen in any position (even “upside down»)
• 🔒 Block auto-rotation for individual apps (for example, only for YouTube or Chrome)
• 🔄 Create exceptions for games or video players
• 🛠️ Add a widget to the main screen for quick switching

Warning: Some applications (e.g. banking or with) DRM-protection) may conflict with utilities to control the turn. If after installing such software, errors begin to occur, temporarily disable it.

5 Problems and Solutions: What to Do If the Turning Is Not Shutting Down

Sometimes, even after completing all the instructions, the Xiaomi Redmi 9 screen continues to rotate.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔧 Firmware integrity: System files may be corrupted. → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Verification of updates.
• 🛠️ Sensor operation: run a hardware test using the Phone Doctor Plus app or AIDA64.
• 📱 Conflict with other apps: remember if you have recently installed gesture control or automation software (e.g. MacroDroid or Automate).

Critical information: Some versions of MIUI 12.5 for Redmi 9 have been observed bug in which autorotation spontaneously turned on after connecting to Bluetooth devices (earphones, speakers), the solution is to disable the option “Cover when connecting devices” in the Bluetooth settings.

6. How to return the autoturn back (if it disappeared from the settings)

Sometimes, after you reset your settings or update your firmware, the AutoTurn option disappears from the menu. Here's how to restore it:

1. Check if it is hidden in the advanced settings: go to Settings → System → More.
2. If there is no item, reset the Settings app settings (not to be confused with a full phone reset!): Settings → Apps → Application Management → Three points → Show system → Settings → Storage → Clear data
3. Restart the phone and the menu should be restored.
4. If it doesn't help, set it up. APK-The original Settings application file for your version MIUI (can be found on the forums 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

For Redmi 9 users with MIUI 13/14, there is another way to do this:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI And you can tap it 10 times in a row, and that will open up a hidden menu called Additional Features, where there might be a turnaround.
• 🔍 Use the Settings Search (magnifying icon) and enter the query “orientation” or “rotate».

If you use unofficial firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the autorotate settings may be located elsewhere, usually in the Display → Auto-rotate screen section.

✅ Rebooted the phone.

✅ Checked the developer's settings

✅ Installation Rotation Control

✅ Tested the sensors through AIDA64

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FAQ: Frequent questions about the autoturn on Xiaomi Redmi 9