How to return the screen on the Xiaomi phone to its original position: all ways

The flip-over problem on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most unexpected and annoying. You take the phone and the image is displayed upside down or at a 90° angle, and no turns of the case help. The reasons can be different: accidental pressing of the button combination, a failure in the orientation sensor, an error after the MIUI update, or even childish pranks. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to return the screen to normal position, from simple to radical.

It's important to understand that an inverted screen isn't always a hardware fault. 90% of the time, it's software-solved, without going to the service center. We'll look at all MIUI versions (10 to 14), and we'll look at the features of popular models: Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11T/12/13, and others. If you don't know what version of your firmware, you can check in Settings → About Phone → MIUI.

Before you start the instructions, make sure that the problem is not related to physical damage to the screen. If the phone fell or was hit, and the screen is not only upside down, but also has artifacts (strips, flickering), most likely, you will need to replace the display module.

1. Screen auto-turn check

The most common cause of an inverted screen is an accidental shutdown or autorotation failure, and even if you didn't change the settings, the system might reset them after the update or because of an application conflict. Here's how to check it:

• 📱 Open the notification panel by swiping your finger from top to bottom across the screen.
• 🔄 Find the Autoturn button (usually a circular-arrow phone) if it's illuminated in blue, it's active.
• 🔧 If there is no button, go to Settings. → Screen. → Turn around and turn on the option.
• 🔄 Turn the phone in different directions after turning on – the screen should automatically take the correct orientation.

If the autorotation is on but the screen is still upside down, try turning it off and turning it back on. Sometimes this helps to "reset" the orientation sensor, and check if the autorotation is blocking an application (for example, games or video players often capture orientation).

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On some Xiaomi models (such as the POCO F3 or Redmi K40), the autorotation function may conflict with navigation gestures. Try temporarily disabling gestures in Settings → System → Gestures and see if this solves the problem.

2. Use of gestures to reset orientation

MIUI has hidden gestures that can help bring the screen back to normal without deep tuning, and these combinations work on most models, but not all.

• 👆 Up and down gesture: swipe from the bottom edge of the screen up and right back down (as if you were "resetting" the screen). 2-3 once.
• 🔄 Double touch: Twice quickly touch the screen with two fingers at the same time.
• 📱 Turn with the button clamped: press the power button and turn the phone on 180°. Hold the button. 5-10 seconds.

If the gestures didn’t work, try the button combination:

Press the "Power" + "Loudness" button for 10 seconds.

This combination on some Xiaomi models forcefully resets the orientation of the screen. Be careful: prolonged holding of these buttons can cause the phone to reboot.

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3. Reset screen settings via engineering menu

If standard methods don't work, you can try resetting the screen through the engineering menu, which is more complex, but often solves the problem when the failure occurred at the system level.

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Hardware Testing (or Hardware Testing).
3. Find the Sensors section and tap it.
4. Check the Orientation Sensor readings, if the values don't change when you turn the phone, the sensor is faulty.
5. Return to the main menu and select Reset screen settings (if there is one).

If the engineering menu doesn’t open or doesn’t have the right options, try an alternative way:

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This combination opens up the MediaTek test menu (which works on phones with this brand of processors, such as the Redmi 9/10 or POCO M3), where you can check the operation of the sensors and recalibrate them.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose. Incorrect settings can lead to malfunctions in the phone.

4. Disable applications that block orientation

Some applications can force the orientation of the screen even if the autorotation is on, most often games, video players or reading software, to see if the application is to blame:

• 🎮 Close all running applications through the task manager (swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold).
• 🔍 Check if the screen is back to normal, and if so, there's a problem in one of the apps.
• 📱 Turn around and open the apps to identify the culprit, and notice the ones that have requested permission to access the sensors.
• ⚙️ For problem applications, you can turn off orientation fixation in their settings (usually in the Screen or Display section).

Especially often block autoturn: YouTube (in the video settings there is an option to "Fix orientation"), TikTok (automatically blocks the turn in full screen mode), Games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty).

If the problem only occurs in one app, update it or check the settings inside it.

Close all background tasks

Check the screen without running applications

alternately open applications to identify the culprit

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5. Resetting settings to factory

If none of the previous methods worked, the radical solution is to reset the phone to factory settings, which will delete all data from the device, so back up important information first.

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset (or Factory Data Reset).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.
4. Wait until the process is complete (the phone will reboot several times).

After resetting, the phone will return to the “out of the box” state, and the problem with the inverted screen should disappear. If the screen is still displayed incorrectly, this may indicate a hardware malfunction of the orientation sensor or the display plume, in which case a diagnosis will be required at the service center.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro or Mi) 9T) After the reset, you may need to re-assign your Mi Account. Make sure you remember your login and password!

6.Approval of orientation sensor and hardware malfunctions

If the software didn't work, the problem could be a physical malfunction, an orientation sensor or a gyroscope could fail after falling, getting moisture or wearing it, and here's how to diagnose it:

For accurate diagnostics, you can use apps like Sensor Test or Phone Tester (available on Google Play), which show data from all the sensors on the phone, and if the accelerometer or gyroscope values don't change when you turn the device, the sensor malfunctions.

The cost of repairing the orientation sensor in the Xiaomi service center usually ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, depending on the model. On phones with a non-removable battery (for example, Xiaomi 12 or Redmi Note 11 Pro), replacing the sensor requires a complete disassembly, which increases the price.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

Here are some nuances to help avoid screen orientation issues in the future:

• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI: Newer versions of firmware often fix sensor bugs. Check the updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ Install a case with protection: Many sensor problems occur after falls.Cover with shock absorbing corners will reduce the risk of damage.
• 📱 Do not use third-party launchers: They may conflict with the system settings of the screen. If you have an alternative launcher installed (for example, Nova Launcher), try returning the standard one.
• 🔧 Check your settings after updates: Sometimes MIUI Resets autoturn settings after major updates.

A common mistake users make is to force the screen to be repaired, such as knocking on the phone or shaking it hard, which not only won't help, but can make the problem worse. Another common myth is that an inverted screen can be fixed by putting the phone in the freezer. This is dangerous advice that a sudden temperature drop can damage the battery and other components.

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If the screen flips after a fall or impact, do not try to solve the problem programmatically. Immediately contact the service - this is a sign of mechanical damage, and further use of the phone can aggravate the breakdown.

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