Autoturn the screen on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure in 2 minutes

The autorotation of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that automatically adjusts the orientation of the image to the position of the device. It is indispensable when watching videos, reading books or working with documents in landscape mode. However, many users are faced with the fact that the autorotation suddenly stops working or is disabled by default. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to enable the function, including hidden MIUI settings and solutions for cases when the gyroscope sensor does not respond.

The problem is often not hardware faults, but software limitations. For example, some apps (such as YouTube or TikTok) block autorotation in their settings. The feature can also be disabled by system updates or third-party shells. We will look at universal methods for all models, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and also discuss the features of MIUI 14 and older versions.

Why the screen autoturn doesn’t work on Xiaomi

Before you turn on a function, it's important to understand why it's disabled, and here are the most common scenarios:

• 📱 Software failure: after the update MIUI settings may have reset or conflicted with new system parameters.
• 🔧 Application limitations: many programs (social networks, messengers) forcibly fix vertical orientation.
• 🔄 Lock gesture: Xiaomi has a hidden gesture – double pressing the button Volume down, which blocks the autoturn.
• 🛠️ Sensor damage: If the smartphone fell or was repaired, the gyroscope could fail (checked through the engineering menu).
• 🔒 Power saving mode: in some firmwares, the autoturn is turned off automatically when the Ultra-Economic mode is activated.

If the screen doesn't rotate in any application, it's more of a system problem, but if the autorotation works in the gallery, but not in the browser, it's the settings of the particular software, and then we'll go through the solutions for each case.

⚠️ Note: on Xiaomi models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi) K50 Pro) Autorotation can be turned off when the Always On Display function is activated.

Method 1: Enabling autorotation through the notification panel

The fastest way to activate the function is to use the Control Center, which works on all versions of MIUI (from 10 to 14) and does not require deep customizations:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Autoturn icon (usually it looks like a circular-arrow phone) and if it's not, swipe left to reveal all the quick settings.
3. Tap the icon once. If it lights up, the function is on.

If the icon is not in the panel, it can be added manually:

• 🔧 Click on Edit (pencil icon) in the upper right corner of the notification panel.
• 📱 Find it in the Autoturn list and drag it to the active area.
• 💾 Save the changes.

Open the standard Gallery app

Turn your phone into a landscape orientation

Make sure the image is unfolded

Try repeating it in your browser or YouTube-->

If the autorotor still doesn't work after you turn on, move on to the next one, and maybe the problem is system settings.

Method 2: Configure autorotation in system parameters

In some MIUI firmware, auto-rotation is controlled not only through the notification panel, but also in deep settings, which will help if the icon in the curtain is missing or inactive:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Display section (or the Screen in older versions).
3. Find the Autoturn screen and activate the switch.
4. In some models (e.g. POCO F4), this option may be in Additional settings → Autoturn.

On MIUI 14, the path may be different:

Settings → System → Additional → Autoturn screen

If there is no Autoturn point in the settings, try resetting the display settings to factory:

Settings → Display → Resetting the display settings

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On some models (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+), autorotation is turned off when connected to an external display via HDMI or Miracast. To return the function, disconnect the device from the second screen.

Method 3: Checking the gyroscope sensor

If the autorotation does not work in any application, even after turning on in the settings, the problem may be in the gyroscope, the sensor responsible for determining the position of the smartphone in space, you can check its performance using a hidden engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##6484### (on some models - ##4636###).
3. Select Sensor Test (or Sensor Test).
4. Find the Gyroscope string and turn the phone around. Values should change in real time.

If the numbers are not updated or an error is displayed, the sensor is faulty.

• 🔧 Try to reboot your smartphone – sometimes the sensor “hangs” after falls.
• 🛠️ Contact the service center if the warranty is still valid.
• 📲 Install a third-party app to calibrate sensors (e.g. Sensor Box for Android).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with an infrared port (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro), the sensor test may show false failures due to conflict with the IR module.

Method 4: Using gestures to control autoturn

Xiaomi offers an alternative way to control auto-rotation through gestures, which is handy if you frequently switch the orientation of the screen:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Gestures.
2. Find the quick turn on autoturn.
3. Activate the switch and select a gesture (such as double-pressing the volume button).

Now, to turn on or off the autorotor, you just need to press down Volume twice, and this method works even if the icon is not in the notification panel.

On MIUI 14, the path to customizing gestures may be different:

Settings → System → Gestures and movements → Quick actions

Through the notification panel

In the system settings

By gesture.

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Method 5: Solving Autoturn Problems in Individual Applications

Some programs (such as Instagram, VK, or Google Chrome) block autorotation in their settings.

• 📺 YouTube: Open the video → Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Choose the Autoturn.
• 🌐 Google Chrome: Enter in the address bar chrome://flags → Find Orientation Lock → install Disabled.
• 📷 Instagram: Autoturn only works for Stories and Reels.In the feed, the feature is disabled at the app level.
• 🎮 Games: Many games (for example, PUBG Mobile) have their own orientation settings in the graphics menu.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → Select the program → Storage → Clear the cache.
2. Turn off battery optimization for the application: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications → Find the right one → Disable.

Method 6: Resetting settings and updating firmware

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be a software failure, in which case a reset or a MIUI update will help:

Firmware update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check Updates and install the latest version of MIUI.
3. After the update, check the operation of the autoturn.

Resetting:

1. Make a backup copy of the data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Reset all settings (does not delete files, only system settings).

⚠️ Note: on models with unlocked bootloader (for example, after installing custom firmware), autorotation may not work due to the lack of sensor drivers. MIUI.

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If the autorotation stopped working after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot or Recovery. Instructions for your model can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forum.

FAQ: Frequent questions about autoturn on Xiaomi