How to turn on the screen on the Xiaomi phone: 5 ways + problem solving

Autoturn screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature that automatically adapts the orientation of the image when the device changes position. However, many users are faced with the fact that this option suddenly stops working or completely disabled by default. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to enable autorotation, including hidden MIUI settings, and also explain why the feature may not work on your Redmi, POCO or Mi.

Xiaomi’s smartphone features are that the manufacturer often changes the layout of options depending on the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 14, the path to autorotation settings is different from HyperOS, and on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5) the function can be blocked for individual applications. We took into account all these nuances and prepared a universal guide that will be suitable for both old Android 10 devices and the latest flagships of 2026.

1. Quick turn on autoturn through the notification panel

The easiest way to activate autorotation is to use a notification curtain, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the firmware version.

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the “Spin” icon (usually it looks like a phone with a circular arrow or an Auto-rotate label).
3. Tap the icon once – if it lights up, the function is enabled.

If the icon is not in the main panel, try to expand it completely (swipe down twice) or click on the pencil icon (✏️) It's a quick-to-ready version. MIUI Autoturn can be hidden – it must be added manually by dragging it from the list of available options.

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On some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the auto-rotation icon may not be in the default curtain, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

Note that if the autorotation icon is grey and inactive, it may mean that the feature is blocked for the current app (for example, on YouTube or TikTok), which we will explain in detail in the section on exceptions.

2. Enabling autorotation through system settings

If fast access doesn't work or you prefer to configure everything through the menu, use this method. The path to settings may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI or HyperOS, but the general logic remains:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen (or Display in English).
3. Find the Auto-rotate screen and activate the switch.

On some devices (such as the POCO X5 Pro or Redmi K50), the option may be in a different way:

Settings → Additional settings → Special features → Autoturn screen

If you do not find the Autoturn item in the Screen section, try searching by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner). Enter the autoturn or auto-rotate request - the system will tell you where the desired option is.

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3.Why autoturn doesn't work: 7 common reasons

Even if you turn on the autorotor, it may not work, and here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

• 🔄 The function is locked for the application. Some programs (for example, Instagram or WhatsApp) forcefully fix the vertical orientation. Solution: unlock autorotation in the application settings (for this in the next section).
• 📱 If the phone doesn't respond to turns at all, check the sensor with a test (instruction below).
• 🔒 Do Not Disturb or Saving Charge modes: These modes may turn off some features, including autorotating.
• 🔄 Firmware failure after update MIUI Or HyperOS settings might reset. Try restarting the device.
• 🛠️ Third-party launchers.If you use an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher), it can block autoturn.Go back to Xiaomi's standard launcher.
• 🔧 Developer settings. If you previously enabled the option to turn off autorotation in the developer menu, the feature will not work.
• 📦 Conflict with the optimizer MIUI. The Security app can restrict background sensor activity. Clear the cache of this app.

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If none of the items fit, move on to the next section – there we will tell you how to check the sensors and reset the settings.

4. Unlock autorotation for individual applications

Many Xiaomi users find that autorotating works in some applications (e.g. Gallery) but doesn’t work in others (e.g. Chrome or VK), which is because MIUI allows you to customize exceptions for each program separately.

To unlock autorotation for a particular application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select a program that doesn’t work autorotating (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the Permissions or Additional settings.
4. Find the Autoturn screen option and turn it on.

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 or POCO F4 GT), the path may look like this:

Settings → Special features → Autoturn → Exceptions for applications

If there is no autorotation option in the application settings, try the following:

• 🔄 Reinstall the app – sometimes it resets the restrictions.
• 📥 Update the program to the latest version on Google Play.
• 🛠️ Use a third-party application for forced auto-turn (e.g. Rotation Control from Play Market).

Verification of the accelerometer sensor and calibration

If the autorotation doesn't work in any application, the problem may lie in the accelerometer, the sensor that detects the position of the phone in space, to check whether it works:

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##6484##
2. Select the Manual Test (Manual Test) option.
3. Find the Accelerometer Sensor in the list and tap it.
4. Turn the phone in different directions – the values on the screen should change along the X, Y and Z axes.

If the values don't change or if the zeros show, the sensor is defective.

• 🔧 Try calibrating the sensor through the engineering menu (combination ##4636##, then go to Sensor Test).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes it helps to reset sensor errors.
• 🛠️ If nothing helps, contact the service center – you may need to replace the sensor module.

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If the accelerometer sensor doesn't respond to turns, the autorotation of the screen won't work, in which case the problem is hardware and it can't be solved software.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 11T Pro or Redmi K40), the sensor test may be hidden.

1. Install the Sensor Test or CPU-Z app from the Play Market.
2. Open the Sensors tab and check the accelerometer's response to movements.

6. Resetting settings and hidden functions for autoturn

If standard methods didn't work, try more radical ways, one of which is resetting your screen settings, and it won't delete your data, but it will return all the display settings to factory settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
2. Select Reset Screen Settings (or Reset Display Settings).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Another way is to use the developer mode.

1. Activate the developer menu: go to Settings → About phone and 7 times tap on the item MIUI version.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
3. Find the option to turn off the auto-rotate and make sure it is turned off.

On some firmware (for example, HyperOS on Xiaomi 14) can help to force the turn on autoturn through ADB.

adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 1


adb shell settings put system user_rotation 0

These commands unlock the autorotation at the system level, and only use them if other methods have failed.

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Before resetting or working with ADB, back up important data, which can in rare cases cause the system to run unsettled.

Comparison of methods of turning on different versions of MIUI

If your version of MIUI or HyperOS isn't listed in the table, try the universal methods: checking through the curtain of notifications and screen settings. They work on 90% of Xiaomi devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about autoturn on Xiaomi