The auto-turning of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that automatically changes the orientation of the image when you turn the device. However, in some situations it does not work correctly: the screen rotates at an uncomfortable moment, the sensor is delayed or refuses to respond to the turn, especially when reading books, watching videos in bed or using instant messengers.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn off autorotation on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark devices, from standard methods through the notification bar to hidden settings for power users. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14 firmware and Android 11-14 versions, including the latest updates from 2026. You’ll learn how to completely block screen rotation, configure exceptions for individual applications, or even calibrate the gyroscope sensor if it doesn’t work properly.
1. Quick shutdown via notification panel
The easiest way to block auto-turn is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13, regardless of the MIUI version.
To turn off the auto turn:
- Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
- Swipe down again to deploy the full Quick Settings panel.
- Find the "Autoporate" icon (usually depicted as a circular-arrow phone) and click on it. If there is no icon, click on the pencil ("Edit") and add it to the panel.
When you press the icon, it turns gray, which means that the autorotation is completely turned off until the next manual switch is turned on. Note that on some models (for example, Black Shark 5), the icon may be called "Orientation Lock".
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If the notification panel doesn't respond to the swipe, check if the "Double tap to wake up" gesture is activated in the screen settings, and it may conflict with the curtain unfolding.
2. disabling autorotation in system settings
If you prefer to configure your device through the settings menu, you can turn off autorotation in the Screen section, which is suitable for users who want to not only temporarily block the turn, but also configure exceptions for individual applications.
Instructions:
- Open the Settings app (cog icon).
- Go to the Screen section.
- Select Autoturn (on some firmware - Screen orientation).
- Move the slider to the "off" position.
Additional options are available in the same menu:
- 🔄 Allows a turn in landscape mode – allows you to rotate the screen only left / right, but not upside down.
- 📱 Application exceptions – you can disable autorotating for specific programs (for example, YouTube or TikTok).
- 🔧 Sensor calibration – if the screen rotates spontaneously, you can reset the gyroscope settings here.
What if the "Steer" item is not in the settings?
3. Turn-blocking for individual applications
Sometimes the autorotation only interferes with certain programs, such as Chrome when reading articles or Instagram when viewing stories, instead of completely disabling the function, you can configure exceptions.
This can be done in two ways:
Method 1: Through the MIUI settings
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the app you want (like Google Chrome).
- Then, go to the other permissions, and then to the other permissions.
- Find the "Switch" item and turn it off.
Method 2: With the help of third-party utilities
If the built-in MIUI settings don’t allow you to flexibly control your turn, install the Rotation Control app (available on Google Play).
- 📱 Set up orientation for each application separately.
- 🔒 Block the turn even when the auto turn is turned on in the system.
- 🔄 Forced to establish portrait or landscape regime.
4. disabling autorotation through ADB (for experienced)
If standard methods do not work (for example, on custom firmware or after resetting settings), you can turn off autorotation using the help of ADB-This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and basic knowledge of working with the terminal.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB drivers, and open the command line.
- Enter the command to turn off autorotation: adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 0
- To turn back, use: adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 1
Install Xiaomi drivers for your model
Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings
Download the ADB Tools platform from Google’s official website
Connect the phone to the original USB-cable (not all cables support data transmission)-->
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other settings through settings put unless you are sure of their purpose.
5. Auto-turn problems and their solutions
If the autorotation is not working correctly — the screen is not rotating at all, it is triggered with a delay or turns in the wrong direction — the problem can be in the gyroscope sensor or software failure. Let's consider the typical malfunctions and how to fix them.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The screen doesn't turn at all. | Autoturn turned off in settings or sensor failure | Check the settings, restart the phone, calibrate the sensor |
| The screen rotates spontaneously. | Sensor connector contamination or software glitch | Clean the connector, reset the sensor settings, update MIUI |
| The turn only works in some applications. | Orientation settings in the application itself | Check the app permissions or use Rotation Control |
| The screen is turning with a delay | Low Sensitivity of Sensor or Background Processes | Increase sensitivity in settings, close unnecessary applications |
If none of these methods worked, try resetting the sensor settings:
- Open Settings → About the phone → All specs.
- Press 5 times on Sensors (last item on the list).
- In the menu that opens, select Reset sensors and confirm the action.
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If the problem persists after the sensors are reset, the gyroscope may be defective, in which case only the service center will help - self-repair can damage the board.
6. Autoturn on Xiaomi tablets (Pad 5/6)
On the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 6 tablets, the auto-turn setting has its own peculiarities. Due to the large screen and frequent use in horizontal mode (for example, for watching movies), the feature works differently than on smartphones.
To turn off the autoturn on the tablet:
- Deploy the notification panel and find the icon "Orientation" (on tablets it is separate, not combined with autoturn).
- Click on it and select Portrait or Auto.
- For flexible settings, go to Settings → Display → Autoturn and set up exceptions for applications.
The tablet also has a "Separate Screen" feature, which can conflict with autorotation, if the screen is not rotating in multitasking mode:
- 🔄 Turn off the separate screen before turning.
- 📱 Reboot your tablet – sometimes it helps to reset the glitches of multi-windows.
- 🔧 Update. MIUI Pad to the latest version (old builds had orientation bugs).
7. Alternative ways of managing orientation
If you don't like the built-in MIUI, you can use third-party solutions to make your screen turn more flexible.
Application Set Orientation
This utility allows:
- 🔒 Forced to install portrait/landscape mode for any application.
- 📱 Create schedule rules (e.g., block a turn at night).
- 🔄 Adjust the sensitivity of the gyroscope sensor.
Root access or developer mode enabled is required.
Hand-turn gesture (for some models)
The flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) have a hidden gesture:
- Activate Settings → Additional → Special features → Hand-turn gesture.
- Now, to turn the screen, just put your palm on the display and turn the phone.
This is convenient if the gyroscope sensor is not working properly.