Sony M5 auto rotation problem

[usman-101]

I usually use phone on auto rotation functions, but from last two weeks, i observed autorotation is bit slow. I have to wait or shake to get requored rotation. Sometimes i locked phone and unlock in required position. Please guide me how to solve

[icstm]

The problem is with whichever app you choose to use. If you check your gyroscope you will see that it picks up fractions on an angle change.

I used to think this was a problem and on my old phone it was due to a mix of CPU usage and me not making a deliberate move between orientation.

[usman-101]

I think M5 don't have gyroscope,... Sometimes while using messenger, i faced such problem of slow rotation

[Uliwooly]

@usman-101

Test it on >>>> safe mode

[icstm]

M5 does have a gyro. Just use one of the hidden menus, or get a "hardware test app" from Google Play. Note: It should NOT request any permissions.

You'll see it has 3-axis gyro and magnetic sensor (forget what they are called)

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

@icstm

There's a simpler way 

Open the phone app > dial *#*#7378423#*#* > wait > service tests > Gyroscope 

[usman-101]

Yep accelerometer is working, safe mode is also working in same manners, but during working, it may be due to load of 54 applications.

[Uliwooly]

@usman-101

Background apps could slow down the phone . 

[Vanee]

Hi !

My question is if xperia m5 has gyroscope, since a while try take photos, watch videos, etc, and it is not possible

help me!

[YoGem]

Xperia M5 has no gyroscope but has a compass and accelerometer. Some apps can simulate the gyro by combining the two but not all apps do so.