How to Turn Auto-Rotate On or Off on Android

How to Turn Auto-Rotate On or Off on Android

Ever had your phone screen flip when you didn’t want it to? Or maybe you do want it to rotate while watching a video. Either way, turning auto-rotate on or off is super easy on Android.

Here’s how you can do it.

Method 1: Use the Settings App

Open Settings:

To access the Settings menu, open the gear icon by swiping down from the top of your screen.

Tap “Display”:

Your screen settings are organized in this location.

Scroll to find “Auto-rotate screen”:

You might see it under an “Advanced” section—just look around.

Turn it on or off:

Tap the switch. If it's on, your screen will rotate when you turn your phone. If it's off, it stays locked.

Tip: The toggle usually turns blue or green when it’s enabled.

Method 2: Use the Quick Settings Menu

Don’t want to dig into Settings?

  • Just swipe down from the top of your screen.
  • Look for the Auto-rotate icon.
  • Tap it to toggle it on or off.

It’s that quick.

A Few Handy Tips:

If screen rotation drives you crazy, keep it off.

Some apps—especially games or video players—might ignore your auto-rotate setting and force their own view.

Want to stop that? You may need to turn off auto-rotate just for that app, if the app offers this option.

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