How to turn the screen on Xiaomi RedmiBook 9: all ways + problem solving

Why RedmiBook 9 doesn’t have a screen rotation and how to fix it

Xiaomi RedmiBook 9 laptops (including RedmiBook 9 Pro and RedmiBook 9 Enhanced Edition) feature a gyroscope and accelerometer for automatic screen rotation, a feature that is especially useful when using the device in tablet mode or with a rotary display. However, many users find that autorotation does not activate even after a physical turn of the screen, the reasons lie in both the software settings and the hardware limitations of specific models.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to turn the screen on RedmiBook 9, including keyboard combinations, Windows 10/11 settings, and driver updates. You’ll also learn why the feature can be locked at the BIOS level and how to check for autorotation support for your laptop modification. If you tried to turn on the Settings → System → Display, but there’s no option, don’t rush to hand over the laptop to the service: 90% of the time, the problem is solved by yourself.

Before you start settings, make sure your RedmiBook 9 model does support autorotation. For example, the basic RedmiBook 9 (without the Pro console) often comes with the manufacturer-level gyro turned off, and you can check this in the documentation or through the Device Manager, more on this in the diagnostics section.

Method 1: Hot keys for forced screen rotation

The fastest way to deploy the screen on RedmiBook 9 is to use keyboard shortcuts that work regardless of the sensor state, which work on most Windows laptops, but require pre-activation of the feature in the graphics settings.

By default, the following combinations are responsible for turning the screen:

• 🔄 Ctrl + Alt + Arrow up - return to normal orientation (album).
• 🔄 Ctrl + Alt + Arrow down - flip the screen 180° (portrait).
• 🔄 Ctrl + Alt + Arrow left - turn 90° counterclockwise.
• 🔄 Ctrl + Alt + Arrow to right - turn 90° clockwise.

If the keys don’t work, follow the following steps:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select Intel Graphics Settings (or NVIDIA/AMD, depending on the graphics card).
2. Go to the General settings section → Keyboard combinations.
3. Make sure that the option to Enable keyboard shortcuts is active.
4. If there is no item, update the graphics driver (instructions in the next section).

Ctrl+Alt+Arrows are not locked in the BIOS

Graphics Driver (Intel/NVIDIA) Updated to the Latest Version

The function "Keyboards" is included in the control panel graphics

The laptop is not in "Planchet" mode (if supported)

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⚠️ Note: Some RedmiBook 9 modifications (e.g., discrete graphics) NVIDIA MX250) Keyboard combinations may conflict with Xiaomi Quick Tools. In this case, temporarily disable the program through Autoboot in Task Manager.

Method 2: Configure autorotation through Windows settings

If the hotkeys are working, but there is no automatic screen rotation when you turn the laptop physically, the problem is with Windows settings or the sensor that is disabled.

1. Open Windows Settings (Win + I)
2. Go to System → Display.
3. Scroll down to the Scale and layout block and find the Orientation option.
4. If Autoturn is not available, your RedmiBook 9 model does not support the feature at the hardware level (see Diagnostics section).
5. If you have an option but are inactive, turn it on and check the sensors.

On Windows 11, the path may be different:

• 🖥️ Parameters → System system → Display. → Graphics.
• 🔍 Find the section Additional display parameters → Adapter properties.
• 🔧 Monitor tab - here should be the option to Turn on autoturn.

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If the Autoturn option is missing even after the driver update, it means one of two things:

• 🚫 Your RedmiBook 9 version doesn’t have a gyroscope (e.g., the base version with an Intel Core processor). i3).
• 🔧 Function locked in BIOS (See the section "Hardware restrictions").

Method 3: Update graphics drivers and sensors

A common cause of autorotation failures is outdated or damaged drivers for graphics adapters or motion sensors. RedmiBook 9 responds by rotating the screen:

• 🖥️ Intel Driver UHD Graphics (for embedded graphics).
• 🎮 Driver. NVIDIA/AMD (if you have a discrete video card).
• 🔄 Sensor Data Service Driver (for gyroscope/accelometer).

You can update drivers in two ways:

Option 1: Through Device Manager

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
2. Deploy the Video Adapters branch, right-click on your schedule and select Update Driver.
3. Select Automatic Search.
4. Repeat the steps for branch Sensors and System Devices (look for Sensor Data Service).

Option 2: From the official Xiaomi website

Branded drivers for RedmiBook 9 often include additional sensor settings. Download them by selecting your model.

• Chipset are drivers for sensors.
• VGAs are graphics drivers.

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After updating the drivers, restart the laptop and check the autorotation in safe mode (press Win + R, enter msconfig, select Safe Mode).

Diagnostics: How to Check if Your RedmiBook 9 Autoturns

Not all RedmiBook 9 versions are equipped with sensors to automatically rotate the screen.

Step 1: Checking for sensors

1. Open the Device Manager (Win + X).
2. Open the Sensor branch.
3. Look for devices with names: 🔍 Accelerometer (accelerometer). 🔍 Gyroscope (gyroscope). 🔍 Sensor Data Service.

Sensors.

It does not support autorotation at the hardware level

Step 2: Testing in the BIOS

On some RedmiBook 9 Pro models, autorotation can be disabled in the BIOS to check:

1. Restart your laptop and press F2 or Del to log in to the BIOS.
2. Go to Advanced → Sensor Configuration.
3. Look for options like Auto Rotation or Gyroscope Enable.
4. If there is no option, there are no sensors.

To rule out hardware problems:

1. Connect your laptop to charge and check the autorotation at a charge level >50%.
2. Disconnect all peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, docking station).
3. Try to activate the turn in Safe Mode (if it works, the problem is in the software).

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If the autorotation is not working in any mode, and sensors are not available in Device Manager, contact the service center. Your model may not support the function, or the sensors are damaged.

Alternative solutions: programs for forced turnaround

If Windows is not working, you can use third-party utilities to control the orientation of the screen.

• 🔄 Sensors are working, but Windows doesn’t recognize them.
• 🖥️ You need to tie the turn to specific applications (for example, only for Microsoft Office).
• 🎮 Requires fine tuning of corners (for example, 45)° instead of the standard 90°).

Top.-3 software 9:

Warning: Some utilities (e.g. iRotate) may conflict with Xiaomi’s proprietary software. Create a system restore point (Win + R → rstrui) before installing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning the screen on RedmiBook 9