Autoturn screen on Xiaomi does not work: a full analysis of the causes and solutions

Have you taken a Xiaomi smartphone horizontally, but it persists in being vertical? Or does the screen turn randomly to respond to the slightest movement? The autorotation problem is one of the most common problems on Redmi, POCO and Mi devices, and the causes can be in both trivial settings and serious hardware malfunctions. In this article, we will examine all possible scenarios, from a disabled accelerometer sensor to a damaged display plume.

It's important to understand that the diagnostic algorithm depends on the device model and the MIUI version. For example, on Xiaomi 12T Pro with MIUI 14, the path to sensor settings is different from the Redmi Note 10 on MIUI 12.5. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal solutions that work on 90% of the brand's devices. If after reading this article the problem remains, we have a section with rare cases that do not fall under the standard instructions.

1. Check the basic settings of the autoturn

Before you sin on hardware malfunctions, make sure that the autorotation function is simply not turned off in the settings. On Xiaomi, this can happen after updating MIUI or resetting to factory settings. Here's how to check:

1. Open the notification panel (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Find the "Spin" icon (usually a circular-arrow phone) and if it's gray, tap it to activate it.
3. If there is no icon, expand the panel completely (swipe down twice) and check the second swipe.

On some models (e.g. the POCO F4 GT), the autorotation icon may be hidden to return it:

1. Go to Settings → Notification Panel and Status bar → Control the notification panel.
2. Find the "Turn" list and drag it to the active area.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ If the screen doesn't respond to the turn, but the icon is active, try turning it off and turning it back on.

Failure of the accelerometer sensor: how to diagnose

If the basic settings are fine, but the autorotation still doesn't work, the problem may be the accelerometer sensor, which is responsible for determining the position of the device in space, and you can check its performance without special tools:

• 📱 Testing through the Engineering Menu: Open the Phone app and dial ##6484##. Select Test Sensor (on some models, Hardware Test). Check the Accelerometer sensor response when you turn your phone. If the values don't change, the sensor is faulty.

Diagnostic applications:

Sensor Test

Phone Doctor Plus

Google Play

Safe mode check:

"Safe Mode"

If the sensor does not respond in any of the tests, the reasons may be as follows:

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If the accelerometer sensor shows values but the autorotation doesn’t work, try calibrating it through the engineering menu (#6484## → Calibration).

3. Conflict with applications and the MIUI shell

Often, the autorotation stops working because of third-party applications that block sensors or intercept control of the screen.

• 🔒 Rotation Control, Ultimate Rotation Control.
• 🎮 Gaming launchers: Game Turbo, POCO Launcher (can forcefully fix orientation).
• 🛡️ Antiviruses and optimizers: Clean Master, 360 Security (block sensors as suspicious activity").
• 📱 Castom launchers: Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher (may conflict with the MIUI).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ built-in "Game Mode" (Settings) → Special facilities → Game mode can block autorotation even outside games. Turn it off if you're not using it.

Remove newly installed programs |

Turn off game mode |

Check permits for launchers |

Run it in safe mode.-->

Hardware causes: from plume to motherboard

If the software methods didn't work, the problem is the hardware.

• 🔌 Display plume: Rubbed or oxidized over time (typical for Redmi Note) 8/9 after 2-3 years).
• 📱 Accelerometer on the motherboard: Fails when falling or overheating (often on the POCO X3 battery replacement).
• 🔋 Contacts between the board and the sensor: Oxidize due to moisture (even after a slight water intrusion).