How to turn off the autorotation of the screen on Xiaomi: all ways (including hidden)

The auto-turning of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a feature that automatically changes the orientation of the image when you turn the device. For most users, it is convenient when watching videos or games, but sometimes automatic rotation interferes with it: for example, when you lie on your side and read, or when the gyroscope sensor is triggered falsely. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the auto-turn, from standard settings to hidden commands for advanced users.

MIUI is a feature that often moves or hides options in new firmware versions. So the instructions that are relevant to MIUI 12 may not work on MIUI 14 or HyperOS. We have collected methods that are tested on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other current devices from 2022-2026. If your smartphone is older, some menu items may not be called the same — but the logic remains the same.

1. Standard shutdown via notification panel

The quickest way is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all versions of MIUI and does not require any additional manipulation.

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔄 Find the Autoporot icon (usually looks like a circular-arrow phone).
• 🔘 Slap it once – the icon will go out, and the function will turn off.

If the icon is not in the main panel, expand it completely (swipe down twice) and find the button in the extended menu. On some models (for example, the POCO F4 GT), the autorotation can be hidden behind the button More (three dots) – click it to see all available switches.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the notification panel may look different. If the autorotate icon is missing even after you deploy, move on to the next way.

2. Disconnection in system settings

If fast access doesn’t work or you want to completely disable autorotation for all apps, do the following:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Display section (on some models – Screen).
3. Find the Autoturn screen and move the slider to the off position.

On MIUI 13+ firmware, the path may differ: Settings → Additional settings → Special features → Autoturn. If you don’t find an option, search for settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen) and type in the “autoturn” request.

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3. Disconnection for individual applications

MIUI has a hidden feature that allows you to block autorotation only for specific programs, which is convenient if you want the screen to rotate in games, but stay fixed in messengers.

• 🎮 Open the application you want to turn off autorotation for (such as Telegram or Chrome).
• 🔧 Swipe down to open the notification panel, and hold the icon "Turn" with your finger 2-3 seconds.
• 🔒 In the window that appears, select Block for this application.

Now the screen won't rotate in this app alone, and the rest will retain the functionality. To return the standard behavior, repeat the actions and select Allow Autorotation.

4.Use of Do Not Disturb mode to block cornering

Little-known life hack: Do Not Disturb (DND) mode can temporarily block auto-turning, useful if you want to lock the screen for a short time (e.g. while reading):

• 🛡️ Activate Do Not Disturb via the notification panel or in Settings → Sounds and vibrations.
• 🔄 Check if the autoturn has turned off (on some models this happens automatically).
• 🔙 To return the function, deactivate the mode DND.

This method does not work on all devices, as it depends on the version of MIUI. On the POCO X3 Pro with MIUI 14, the DND Rotation Lock feature is disabled by default, but it can be activated through Settings → Special Features → Additional settings.

5. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail (for example, due to custom firmware or system failure), you can force the autorotation to turn off using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), this method requires connecting to the computer and enabling the developer mode.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification "You've become a developer!" appears.
2. Activate USB Debugging: Return to Settings → Additional settings → Developer. Turn on the USB Debugging Switch.

adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 0

To return the auto turn, use:

adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. On devices with an unlocked bootloader, the commands ADB They may conflict with custom cores or Magisk modules. If you're not sure what you're doing, skip this method.

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → Memory → Backup. This will help restore the system in case of an error.

6. Check the gyroscope sensor (if the autoturn is not working correctly)

Sometimes the problem isn't the settings, it's the faulty sensor. If the screen is spinning spontaneously or doesn't respond to turns, run a diagnostic.

• 📊 Enter the dialer code in the phone number: ##6484## (It works on most devices. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO).
• 🔍 In the menu that opens, select the Gyroscope sensor test (gyroscope test).
• 📱 Turn the device – the screen should display changes along the X, Y, Z axes. If the values do not change or jump randomly, the sensor is defective.

An alternative way to check is to install the Phone Doctor Plus or CPU-Z app from Google Play. In the Sensors section, check the gyroscope and accelerometer response.

FAQ: Frequent questions about autoturn on Xiaomi

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On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS autorotation, you can turn off at least 5 ways: through the notification panel, display settings, for individual applications, Do Not Disturb or ADB. If standard methods do not work, check the gyroscope sensor for serviceability.