How to remove the motion sensor on the Xiaomi phone: all working methods

The motion sensor (accelerometer and gyroscope) in Xiaomi smartphones is responsible for automatic screen rotation, control gestures and even some security features. However, not all users want the phone to respond to tilts or movements – this can interfere with reading, watching videos or using the phone. VR-In some cases, the sensor starts to malfunction, giving false positives, which leads to inconvenience.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable or limit the motion sensor on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from standard settings to hidden features and technical solutions. It is important to understand that full deactivation of the sensor can affect the operation of some applications (for example, tilt control games or fitness trackers), so we will also consider alternative options.

If you're faced with a problem where the screen is spontaneously rotating, games are not responding to movements correctly, or just want to save battery power, this guide will help you find the best solution.

1. Turning off the screen autoturn is the easiest way

Most people want to remove the motion sensor because they're turning the screen automatically, and this is based on accelerometer data and can be turned off in two clicks.

• 📱 Open the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
• 🔄 Find the Autoturn icon (usually depicted as a circular-arrow phone) and tap it to turn off the feature.
• 🔒 If there is no icon, expand the panel completely (another swipe down) and find it there.

After that, the screen will stop turning when the phone changes position, but the motion sensor will still be active for other functions (like pedometers or gestures).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) The auto-rotation icon can be hidden, in which case add it manually: swipe down twice → press on the pencil (editing) → Drag the icon of the Autoturn in the active area.

This method doesn't shut down the sensor itself, it just blocks one of its functions, so if you want to deactivate the sensor completely, move on to the next section.

2. Completely disabling the motion sensor through the developer settings

To fully deactivate the accelerometer and gyroscope, you need access to the developer's settings, which is suitable for advanced users, because the wrong actions can affect the stability of the system.

1. Activate the Developer Mode: 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. 📱 Tap 7 times on the item Version MIUI (A notice will appear saying, “You have become a developer!").
2. Turn off the sensor: 🔧 Back to Settings → Additional settings → Developer settings. 🔍 Find the Hardware Acceleration Visualization section (or Sensors in newer versions) MIUI). ❌ Turn off the parameters: Accelometer sensor (Gyroscope sensor)

After you make the changes, restart your phone, and the motion sensor will be completely turned off, but this can lead to:

• 🎮 Incorrect operation of games with tilt control (for example, Asphalt 9 or PUBG Mobile).
• 🚶 Stop pedometer and fitness trackers (Mi Fitness, Google Fit).
• 📱 Problems with VR-Applications and gestures (e.g., lifting to unlock).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially global versions) MIUI for POCO) There may be no sensor points, in which case try alternative methods in the following sections.

3. Disconnect the sensor via ADB (for advanced users)

If the developer settings don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a low-level system management tool that requires connecting the phone to a computer, but allows you to completely lock the sensor at the OS level, even if the manufacturer has hidden such options.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging Mode by USB (developer-setting).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. Execute the command to disable the accelerometer: adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 0 For gyroscope: Adb shell settings put system gyroscope_rotation 0
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If you want to get it back, replace the 0 with the 1 commands above, a method that works on most Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 11, POCO F4, and Mi 11.

4.Use of third-party applications for sensor management

If standard methods don't work, you can use Google Play apps that allow you to flexibly customize the sensors.-3 tested:

Examples of Sensor Disabler:

1. Download and install the app.
2. Grant ADB permissions (the application will itself offer a command to enter in the terminal).
3. Select sensors to disable (accelerometer, gyroscope) and apply the changes.

⚠️ Note: Some antiviruses (e.g. Avast or Kaspersky) may block applications as "suspicious." This is a false positive - add a utility to the exceptions.

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Before using third-party applications, check user reviews of your Xiaomi model - some utilities may not work correctly on custom firmware.

5. Hardware shutdown of the sensor (extreme case)

If the software methods don't work, and the motion sensor is physically malfunctioning (for example, after a phone falls) and gives false signals, all that remains is a hardware shutdown, which involves disassembling the device and disconnecting the sensor plume from the motherboard.

⚠️ Warnings:

• 🛠️ Self-disassembly will cancel the warranty (if it is still valid).
• ⚡ Risk of damage to other components (e.g., camera or speaker).
• 🔧 Special tools are required: plastic shoulder blades, tweezers, hair dryer for softening glue.

If you do, here is a brief instruction:

1. 🔋 Turn off the phone and remove it. SIM-map + memory-card.
2. 🔥 Heat the back cover with a hair dryer (temperature) ~60°C) for softening the glue.
3. 🪛 Carefully tuck the lid with a plastic spatula, starting at the corners.
4. 🔍 Find the sensor chip on the motherboard (usually marked as ACC or GYRO).
5. 🛑 Disconnect the plume or seal the contacts with tape (do not solder!)

💡 Alternative: If the sensor fails, but it is scary to disassemble the phone - contact the Xiaomi service center. Replacing the motion sensor will cost 1,500-3,000 rubles (depending on the model).

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Hardware shutting down the sensor is a last resort, and in 90% of cases, the problem can be solved software without risking the phone's performance.

6. Alternative solutions: if the sensor is needed, but interferes with

Before you turn off the motion sensor completely, consider alternatives that will keep it functional but eliminate inconveniences:

• 📱 Setting the orientation in games: In most games settings (such as Call of Duty Mobile or Free Fire), you can turn off tilt control, leaving only touch buttons.
• 🎧 Magnetic case use: Magnet cases (such as the original ones from Xiaomi) automatically lock the screen when closed, preventing accidental turns.
• 🔄 Sensor calibration: If the screen turns spontaneously, it's possible the sensor is just recalibrated. GPU Z or Sensor Box and follow the instructions.

It is also worth checking if the sensor conflicts with other functions:

• 🔋 Power saving mode: Include it in Settings → Battery – This can limit sensor activity.
• 🛡️ Special Options Settings: Go to Settings → Special facilities → Physical capabilities and check if gestures conflicting with the sensor are included.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When working with a motion sensor on Xiaomi, users encounter typical errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, maybe the problem is the firmware.

• 🔄 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (Settings) → Updating the system).
• 📱 Reset the settings to factory (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings).
• 🛠️ Fastboot phone search (only for power users!).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions