Autoturn the screen on Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure correctly

The automatic screen rotation on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that adapts the orientation of the image to the position of the device, but many users are faced with the fact that the autorotation suddenly stops working or is turned off by default. In this article, we will discuss all ways to enable autoturn, including hidden settings. MIUI, We also want to explain why the feature may not work on your Redmi, Poco, or Mi.

The problem is often not hardware malfunctions, but software settings. MIUI You reset the parameters, or you accidentally tap the notification curtain and you turn off the autorotation. MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, and for pure Android devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T POCO F5).

If you have never used a turnaround or it suddenly disappeared - do not rush to carry the phone to the service. 90% In some cases, the problem is solved for 1-2 We've got a setup for advanced users, and we've got instructions for setting up through the standard settings. ADB Hidden menus of engineering mode.

Why screen autoturn may not work on Xiaomi

Before you turn on a feature, it’s important to understand why it’s disabled or not working properly.

• 🔄 Accidental disconnection through the notification panel (the most common case).
• 📱 Blocking in individual applications (for example, in YouTube or TikTok autoturn can be limited to the settings of the application itself).
• 🔧 Failure after update MIUI — often reset the accelerometer sensor settings.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction (rarely, but possible - damage to a gyroscope or accelerometer).
• 🔒 Restrictions on parental controls or corporate policies (on work phones).

Also, autorotation may not work in the horizontal position if the default Portrait Orientation mode is enabled in the settings. This option is not available on all models, but it is worth checking in the Special features section.

⚠️ Note: If autorotation doesn’t work in just one application (like a game or messenger), the problem lies in the settings of that application, not the system.

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or Poco) X3 Pro) Autorotation may conflict with navigation gestures. If you use full-screen gestures, try temporarily switching to classic buttons, which sometimes solves the problem.

Method 1: Enabling autorotation through the notification panel

The fastest way to turn on or off autorotation is to use the notification curtain.This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of model and version. MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. If the panel is not fully opened, swipe down again to see all the icons.
3. Find the icon "Spring" (usually a square with an arrow indicating rotation).
4. Touch the icon once – if it lights up in blue, the autoturn is turned on.

If the icon "Autoporov" is not in the curtain, it must be added manually:

• 🔧 Click on "Edit" (pencil or three dots in the upper right corner of the panel).
• 📱 Find it in the "Turn" list and drag it to the active area.
• 💾 Save the changes.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (for example, MIUI 13 for the global version), the autorotating icon can be called Screen Rotation or Orientation. If you don't find it, search by settings.

If the autorotor still does not work after turning on, move to the next method - perhaps the problem is in the system settings.

Method 2: Configure autorotation in system parameters

If fast access through the curtain is not enough (or the icon is missing), autoturn can be enabled through the basic settings. MIUI. This method is suitable for all models, including Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 and Poco. F4.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the "Screen" section (or "Additional") → Screen on older versions MIUI).
3. Find the "Ship Turn" item (may be called "Screen Orientation" or "Screen Rotation").
4. Activate the switch to the ON position.

On some devices (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 or Redmi) K50) The path may be slightly different:

Settings → System → Additional → Autoturn screen

If the screen settings do not have the item "Autoporate", try to use the search:

• 🔍 Open the "Settings" and touch the magnifying glass in the upper right corner.
• 📝 Enter the request: "autoturn" or "orientation".
• 📱 Select the partition found and enable the function.

Some of the firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM) The autorotation option can be hidden in the developer menu, and to unlock it, you need to activate the developer mode (7 times click on "Version"). MIUI" phone-setting).

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If the autorotation is turned on, but the screen is not rotating, try calibrating the sensors. → The phone. → All characteristics → Sensor test (on some models, the path may be different).

Method 3: Sensor check and gyroscope calibration

If the autorotation is on, but the screen does not respond to the turns of the device, the problem may lie in the incorrect operation of the sensors. On Xiaomi smartphones, two sensors are responsible for rotating the screen: an accelerometer and a gyroscope, whose failure can lead to the fact that the autorotation works once or not at all.

To check the sensors:

1. Open the Phone app and dial the combination: ##6484## (some models run #4636###).
2. In the menu that opens, select "Sensor Test" (or "Sensor Test").
3. Scroll down to the "Accelerometer" and "Gyroscope" points.
4. Turn the phone, the values should change smoothly, and if the numbers don't respond or show zeros, the sensor is faulty.

If the sensors are working, but the autorotation still does not work, try recalibrating them:

• 📱 Open "Settings" → The phone. → All characteristics".
• 🔧 Find the item "Equipment Test" or "Diagnostics".
• 🔄 Select "Calibration of sensors" and follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to put the phone on a flat surface and wait). 10-20 seconds).

⚠️ Warning: If the sensors are still unresponsive after calibration and the phone is falling or being repaired, there may be a hardware breakdown, in which case only the replacement of the sensor module at the service center will help.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite or Redmi) 10C) The sensor calibration is only available through the engineering menu. To get there, dial "Phone" in the app":

##3644633##

In the menu that opens, select Sensor Calibration and follow the procedure.

Method 4: Enabling Autoturn Through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not help, and the sensors are good, you can try turning on the autorotor through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge is suitable for power users, as it requires a computer connection and knowledge of commands.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included "Developer Mode" and "Debugging by" USB" phone-on.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging over USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 1


adb shell settings put system user_rotation 0

These commands force you to turn on autorotation and reset the user's orientation settings. If you want to turn off autorotation, use:

adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 0

You can also check the current state of the autoturn by the team:

adb shell settings get system accelerometer_rotation

If answer 1 is enabled, 0 is disabled.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause system failures if you type in the wrong commands. Don't change other parameters unless you're sure they're there.

On some firmware (e.g, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Pro) may require an additional command to unlock hidden settings:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.DevelopmentSettings

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If the autoturn does not work after the update MIUI, resetting sensor settings through ADB Often helps to return functionality without resetting the phone to factory settings.

Method 5: Checking for limitations for individual applications

Sometimes autopivot works on the system but doesn’t work on specific applications (like YouTube, Chrome or games), which is because some programs block automatic spin to properly display content.

How to check:

• 🎬 On YouTube: Autopivot may not work if the app settings are "Always Portrait Orientation" enabled. Go to YouTube Settings → General. → Rotate the screen and select "Automatically".
• 🎮 In games: many games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty have their own orientation settings. Check the graphics settings in the game settings.
• 🌐 In browsers: Chrome or Mi Browser autorotation can be blocked due to the enabled mode "For mobile devices." Try to request the full version of the site.

Also on some Xiaomi models (e.g. Poco) X4 Pro or Redmi Note 11 has a feature called "Application Orientation Lock," which allows you to capture the screen in portrait mode for selected programs, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an application that does not work autoturn.
3. Find the "Screen Orientation" item and set the "Automatic" value.

If the problem is only in one application, try:

• 🔄 Update the application to the latest version.
• 🧹 Clear the cache and application data in the settings.
• 📥 Reinstall the program.

Method 6: Resetting settings and extreme measures

If none of the above methods worked, it may be a system failure, in which case you can try the following:

Resetting the screen settings:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → System system → Resetting settings.
• 🔧 Select “Reset Screen Settings” (or “Reset All Settings”, but this will delete all personal data).
• 🔄 Confirm the action and restart the phone.

2. Update MIUI:

Sometimes autorotating bugs are fixed in newer versions of firmware.

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click "Update Checker" and install the available version.

3. rollback to factory settings (last resort):

If the autorotation doesn't work after all the manipulations, you may need a complete reset.

Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Resetting settings

4. Contact the service center:

If the sensors do not respond to calibration, and the reset did not help, there is likely a hardware malfunction.In this case, we recommend contacting the official Xiaomi service for diagnostics. + gyroscope – from 1500 to 3000 rubles, depending on the model.

⚠️ Note: Before resetting your settings, be sure to back up important data via Settings → The phone. → Backup or Mi Cloud, and once reset, it will be impossible to recover unsaved data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about autoturn on Xiaomi