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

Have you taken a Xiaomi smartphone horizontally, but the screen persists in vertical orientation? Or, conversely, the picture turns on its own when it is not necessary? Autorotation problems are one of the most common complaints of users of Redmi, POCO and Mi. Most often, the fault is in the system settings, the disabled orientation sensor or conflict with the MIUI shell.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for turning on all current Xiaomi models, including flagships and budget devices, we will analyze where this feature is located in different versions of MIUI (12 to 14), how to check the gyroscope, and what to do if the screen does not rotate even after all the manipulations, and also reveal secret chips that are not written in the official manuals.

Why the Auto Turner May Not Work on Xiaomi

Before you turn on the autorotor, you need to understand why it stopped functioning, and there are several reasons, and they depend on the model of the smartphone and the firmware version:

• 🔄 Software failure - after the update MIUI or installing third-party apps settings could reset.
• 📱 Hardware locking – some models (for example, POCO X3 Pro) have a separate screen lock button in the notification panel.
• 🔧 Disabled orientation sensor – the gyroscope can be deactivated in the engineering menu or through the ADB.
• 🛠️ Sensor damage – after falling or repairing, the sensor may have failed.
• 🎮 Conflict with games – some applications (e.g. Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) block autoturn to optimize gameplay.

If the problem occurs after installing custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the reason may be the lack of drivers for sensors, in which case only the flashing on the official MIUI will help.

Where is the autoturn setting in MIUI 12/13/14

Depending on the version of the shell, the path to settings may vary. Here are the current instructions for the latest versions:

MIUI 14 (2023–2026)

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Display section.
3. Slip on the Autopivot.
4. Activate the switch to turn on the autorotor.

MIUI 12/13 (2020–2022)

1. Go to Settings → Display → More.
2. Find the Autoturn screen option and turn it on.
3. If there is no item, check the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or Xiaomi) 12T) The function may be hidden in the settings → Special facilities → Physical capabilities → It's about localization. MIUI for different regions.

Make sure your smartphone is not in energy saving mode

Close all applications that block orientation (games, video players)

Check if the screen fix function is activated in the notification panel

Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI-->

How to turn on autoturn through the notification panel

The fastest way to control the orientation of the screen is through the notification center.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. If the panel is short, pull it down again to reveal all the icons.
3. Find the Autoturn icon (usually a circular-arrow phone).
4. Slap it once to activate the function (the icon will light up).

If the icon is not in the main panel:

• 🔧 Click on the pencil (Edit) in the lower right corner.
• 🔍 In the list of available tiles, find the Autoturn and drag it to the active area.
• 📌 Record the changes by clicking Ready.

Important! On some models (e.g. POCO F3 or Redmi K40), the autorotation icon may be called Screen Rotation or Orientation. If you don't find it, try searching by settings (the magnifier in the upper right corner of Settings).

Checking the operation of the orientation sensor (gyroscope)

If the autorotation is on, but the screen does not respond to the turns of the smartphone, the problem may be a faulty sensor.

Method 1: Through the Engineering Menu

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##6484### (some models run ##4636##).
3. Select Sensor Test or Sensors.
4. Look at the Accelerometer and Gyroscope.
5. Turn your smartphone – the values should change in real time.

Method 2: Using third-party applications

Install one of these apps from Google Play:

• 📱 Sensor Box for Android – shows data from all sensors.
• 🔄 Gyroscope & Accelerometer Tools – a specialized tool for checking the gyroscope.
• 🛠️ Phone Tester - comprehensive diagnosis of the smartphone.

If the sensors don't respond to movement, the problem may be hardware, in which case only the service center will help, but before visiting the workshop, try resetting to the factory settings (for this, see the next section).

Resetting and calibration of sensors

If the autorotation is not working correctly (for example, the screen is turning with a delay or in the wrong direction), calibrating the sensors or resetting the settings will help.

Calibration of the gyroscope

1. Install the GPU Turbo app (available from the MIUI App Store).
2. Open it and go to the Game Tools section.
3. Select Sensor Calibration.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to put the phone on a flat surface and rotate it in different planes).

Resetting settings to factory

Attention! This procedure will delete all data from your phone, including photos, contacts and apps. Back up in advance.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (not to be confused with Network Reset).
3. Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-code.
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After resetting, the autorotor should work normally, and if the problem persists, it is almost guaranteed to malfunction.

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Before resetting, try a less radical method: turn off the autorotor, restart the smartphone and turn on the function again, sometimes helping to "reset" the sensors.

Features of autoturn in games and applications

Many games and some apps (like YouTube or Google Maps) have their own screen orientation settings that may conflict with system settings.

For games (PUBG, Genshin Impact, Call of Duty)

• 🎮 Go to the game settings and find the Control or Graphics section.
• 🔄 Look for options like Camera Autoturn, Gyroscope or Screen Orientation.
• 📱 If the game does not support autorotation, try to enable the Imitation of the gyroscope in the Game Turbo (built-in application). MIUI gamer).

For video players (YouTube, MX Player)

• 🎥 On YouTube, the auto-rotation only works in full screen mode. If the video doesn't turn, tap the screen twice.
• 🔊 V MX Player or VLC Check the player settings: there is usually a separate switch to block the orientation.

Some banking applications (such as SberBank Online or Tinkoff) deliberately block auto-turns for security reasons, and there is nothing to be done about them, because the developers have put the restriction on them.

Table: Compatibility of auto-turn with Xiaomi models

If your model is not in the table, check the specifications on the official Xiaomi website or in the Mi Community app. Budget models (such as the Redmi A1 or POCO C40) may not have a gyroscope - in this case, the autorotation works only on the basis of an accelerometer, which is less accurate.

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On flagship models (Xiaomi 12/13/14 series), the autorotation works smoother thanks to improved sensors. On budget devices, there can be delays of up to 1-2 seconds - this is normal.

What to do if nothing helps

If you’ve tried all the ways but the autoturn still doesn’t work, here’s the latest checklist before visiting the service:

1. Check for physical locking: Some cases (especially those with magnets) may interfere with sensors.
2. Update your firmware: go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and install the latest version of MIUI.
3. Remove problematic applications: if the failure began after installing some software, try uninstall it.
4. Check on another launcher: install a Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher - sometimes the problem is in the MIUI shell.
5. Do the test in safe mode: 1. Press the power button. 2. Tap and hold the "Switch off" item. 3. Confirm the transition to safe mode. 4. Check the autoturn - if it worked, the fault of third-party software.

⚠️ If your smartphone falls or gets wet, don’t try to disassemble it yourself, which can cause the sensors to break down.

If the autorotation works but behaves inadequately (for example, the screen rotates by itself), try calibrating the sensors via ADB:

adb shell


su




echo 1 > /sys/class/sensors/gyro_sensor/calibration

This command requires root rights and is only suitable for advanced users.

Frequently asked questions

If your question isn’t covered in this article, check the official Xiaomi documentation or ask it on the 4PDA forum on your model’s topic. Note that newer versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 15, if it’s already out) may change the location of your settings – stay tuned.