Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the challenge of changing the orientation of images that were taken incorrectly or imported from other sources. The situation of landscape shot vertically and the portrait is on its side is familiar to every mobile user. Standard MIUI tools and HyperOS shells solve this problem in a few touches without installing excessive software. Built-in graphics processing algorithms work quickly and maintain the quality of the original file.
There are several ways to fix the position of the image, from basic rotation by 90 degrees to mirror reflection. Gallery functionality is often hidden in the additional menus, which can confuse the beginner. We will consider all the options available, including hidden editor capabilities and system settings autorotation, which will allow you to fully control the appearance of your media library.
In this article, we will take a look at how to turn a photo on Xiaomi using only standard tools. You will learn about the intricacies of working with a touch screen and why automatic rotation sometimes does not work. Understanding these nuances will save you time and nerves when processing photos.
Basic Turning Tools in the Standard Gallery
The easiest and fastest way to change the orientation of the image is to use the built-in Gallery app from Xiaomi, which is pre-installed on all devices of the brand and does not require an Internet connection.
When you open the image, you look at the bottom toolbar, and there's an edit button that gives you access to the basic processing functions, and that's where the pivot tool is, which allows you to change the position of the frame in 90 degrees.
To perform the operation, it is necessary:
- 📸 Open the image in the Gallery app.
- ✂️ Click on the edit icon (usually a square with a pencil).
- 🔄 Select a framing or turning tool.
- 💾 Save the changes with the OK button.
It's important to note that every time you press the turn button, the image shifts clockwise. If you flip the photo over too many times, just keep clicking until you get the desired result. The system automatically remembers the changes only after explicit user confirmation.
Use of the built-in MIUI and HyperOS editor
Xiaomi’s built-in shell editor offers more advanced features that go beyond just turning. Not only can you change your orientation, but you can also do mirror imagery, which is often required for selfies or document screenshots. The editor’s interface is intuitive and contains all the necessary tools in one place.
In editing mode, you have different filters and effects that are applied on top of the rotated image, so you can change the geometry of the frame first, and then you can apply color correction, and all changes are applied in a non-destructive way until you save the copy.
The functions of the editor shall include:
- 🖼️ Precise framing with preservation of proportions.
- 🪞 Mirror vertically and horizontally.
- 📐 Leveling the horizon with a grid.
⚠️ Note: When you save the edited photo, the system may suggest you create a copy of the file. If you no longer need the original, choose the replacement option to avoid cluttering the device's memory with duplicates.
And the focus is on the straightening function, which is often a turn-based function, which allows you to adjust the blocked horizon, which is critical for landscape photography, and the combination of turning and aligning gives you a professional result even on a mobile device.
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Manual rotation and mirror reflection
Sometimes a standard 90 degree rotation is not enough, and requires finer adjustment or specific reflection. In the editor Xiaomi implemented the possibility of manual rotation, although it is used less often.
To take advantage of this feature, you need to find the corresponding icon in the editing menu, often depicted as two triangles or arrows, and clicking on it instantly changes the left side of the image to the right and vice versa.
Table of actions for different types of transformation:
| Action. | Tool. | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Turn. | Circular hand | 90 degree shift |
| Reflection | Two triangles. | Mirror copy |
| Staffing | Corner frame | Cutting edges |
| Straightening | A degree slider | Inclination correction |
When you're working with manual rotation (if the phone model supports a free angle), you can use a slider to fine-tune it, but in most cases, users are limited to discrete rotation steps, which ensures speed and no artifacts at the edges of the image.
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Problems with autoturning the screen and their solution
A common cause of confusion is not the photo itself, but the blocking of the orientation of the smartphone screen. If you have a turn on, the image in the gallery can behave unpredictable when the phone changes its position in space. The accelerometer sensors respond to gravity and change the picture.
To avoid this, check the notification curtain. There's an orientation switch. If it's active (blue or green), the screen will respond to the device's turns. For comfortable photo editing, it's best to temporarily turn it off.
The main causes of orientation problems:
- 🔒 Included orientation lock in the curtain.
- 📱 Failure of the proximity sensor or accelerometer.
- 🧹 Pollution of the top of the screen, interfering with sensors.
⚠️ Note: If the screen does not rotate at all in any application, it may be necessary to calibrate the sensors through the engineering menu or reset the system settings.
It is also worth noting that some applications have their own orientation settings that ignore the system, in which case you can only flip the photo using the software of the application itself or a third-party editor.
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If the turn sensor is not working properly, try restarting the smartphone. This often resets temporary errors in the operation of the acceleroometra.
Third-party applications for working with images
There are not always enough regular funds, especially if batch processing or complex transformations are required. The Google Play store features many apps that can turn photos on Xiaomi faster and more conveniently, and often have a more flexible interface.
Popular solutions like Google Photos, Snapseed or the specialty "Image Rotator" allow you to process hundreds of files at a time, which is critical if you download an archive of photos from a camera where all the pictures are turned.
Advantages of third-party software:
- ⚡ Packet processing of multiple files at once.
- 🎨 Additional retouching tools and filters.
- ☁️ Automatic synchronization with the cloud.
But installing unnecessary apps is a waste of system resources. You might want to use a built-in gallery for one-off operations, but if you're a photographer or a blogger, specialized software is an indispensable tool in the arsenal.
Saving results and file formats
Once you have turned the photo over, it is important to save it correctly. Xiaomi's default system can suggest saving the modified version as a new file, leaving the original intact.
When saving, pay attention to the file format, usually JPG or HEIC. When you save it again, the quality may decrease slightly due to compression. Try not to edit the same photo repeatedly without having to.
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Always check the save folder to avoid losing the edited photo among hundreds of other shots.
If you plan to send a photo to a messenger or social network, make sure that the orientation is correct in the preview. Sometimes the cache of the system can show the old version of the image, in which case it helps to clean the cache of the gallery or reboot the phone.