How to find out if there is a gyroscope in a Xiaomi smartphone: proven methods

The gyroscope in Xiaomi is not just an additional sensor, but a key element responsible for the accuracy of determining the position of the device in space. AR-applications, games with tilt control (for example, Asphalt 9 or PUBG Mobile, and features like video stabilization or panoramic photography, but not all Xiaomi models have this sensor — especially for low-end lines like the Redmi A or the Redmi A. POCO C.

If you plan to use your smartphone for gaming, virtual reality or professional photography, checking for a gyroscope becomes critical. In this article, we will discuss 5 reliable ways to determine whether your Xiaomi gyroscope is in place, from standard settings to specialized tests and even disassembling the case (for advanced users), and you will learn which Xiaomi models are precisely equipped with this sensor and which are not by default.

1. Verification through smartphone settings (without applications)

The quickest way is to look at the sensor menus through the standard settings, but there's a caveat: some MIUI firmware may have hidden or incorrect gyroscope information, and here's how to do it correctly:

Open Settings → About Phone → The MIUI version and tap it 5-7 times until the notification “You’ve become a developer” appears.

1. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → For developers.
2. Scroll down to the Debugging block and find Sensors (or Sensor Status in global firmware).
3. On the active sensor list, look for a Gyroscope, and if you don't have one, the sensor isn't physically present.

⚠️ Note: On some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 with custom firmware), the gyroscope may appear as a Gyro Sensor or Rotation Vector. If you only see an Accelerometer, it's not a gyroscope!

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If there is no “For Developers” item even after activation, try resetting the application settings to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three Points → Resetting.

2.Using the standard "Tests" application (hidden MIUI function)

MIUI firmware has a hidden Test app (or MIUI Test) that allows you to check all sensors, including the gyroscope, to open it:

1. Dial the dialer code: ##6484##
2. If the code doesn’t work, try the alternative: ##4636## (the test menu will open where you need to select Sensor Test).
3. In the sensor list, find the Gyroscope and tilt the phone. If the X, Y, Z values change, the sensor works.

🔹 What do the numbers mean? The gyroscope values are measured in rad/s (radians per second). When you rotate the phone around the X axis (left-right), the first digits should change, the second digits around Y (forward-back) and the third digits around Z (rotation in the plane of the screen) If all the values are static (0.00) there is no gyroscope.

3. Third-party applications for sensor testing

If standard methods fail, Google Play apps will come to the rescue, and they will not only show the presence of a gyroscope, but also test its accuracy.-3 tested:

• 📱 CPU-Z — Sensors displays all active sensors, including the gyroscope.
• 🎯 Sensor Box for Android – Shows Real-Time Values of a Gyroscope + visualize 3D-model.
• 🔧 AndroSensor – the most detailed application with graphs of changes along the axes X/Y/Z. Suitable for diagnosing malfunctions.

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, GPU-Z) They can show the gyroscope as "supportable" even if it's not physically available. It's an error of reading data from the accelerometer. Trust only those utilities that display dynamic values when tilting.

4. Check through ADB (for advanced users)

If you're familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can get sensor data directly from the system, and this is a method that works for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights.

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer and activate USB Debugging in the developer settings.
3. In the command line, type: adb shell dumpsys sensorservice Look for the Gyroscope Sensor line in the output.
4. For real-time testing, use: Adb shell getevent -l Tilt the phone - if the gyro is available, events with the code 00000004 will appear (for most Xiaomi models).

📌 Important: On some devices (for example, POCO F3) The gyroscope can be displayed in ADB how BMI160 or ICM-42688 — These are the names of the chips responsible for the sensor.

Physical inspection (disassembly of the hull)

This is an extreme method that is only worth using if you are confident in your skills or planning a repair. The gyroscope in Xiaomi is usually soldered into the main board next to the accelerometer and compass. Here's how to identify it:

• 🔍 Look for a chip with a label. BMI160, ICM-426xx or LSM6DSx (Popular models of gyroscopes in smartphones).
• 📏 The size of the chip is about 2×2 mm, usually black or gray.
• 🛠️ On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro) the gyroscope is integrated into a single chip with an accelerometer (6-axis sensor).

⚠️ Note: Disassembly of the Xiaomi smartphone without experience can lead to damage to the plumes or loss of tightness (relevant for models with protection) IP53/IP68). If you are not sure, contact the service center.

Make a backup copy of the data

Prepare plastic mediators for opening

Disconnect the battery (if possible)

Use an antistatic bracelet

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6. List of Xiaomi models with (and without) a gyroscope

To save time, we have compiled a table of popular Xiaomi models with a gyroscope, which is relevant for the global and Chinese versions (some regional versions may not have sensors).

🔹 If your smartphone is not in the table, check its characteristics on the official Xiaomi website (Section Specifications). → Sensors) or GSMArena Note the wording: "Gyro: Yes" means the sensor, and "Gyro: No" or the absence of a mention means the sensor is not there.

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The gyroscope is not available in all Redmi A and POCO C models, as well as in some Redmi Note budget smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 10 4G).

FAQ: Frequent questions about gyroscope in Xiaomi