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Phone screen does not rotate

Question:

How can I fix my Galaxy phone or tablet's screen rotation issues?

 

Answer:

 

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.

Check if Auto rotate is enabled (this setting makes the screen rotate when you turn your device).

Tap the Rotate icon until you reach Auto rotate (if it's not enabled, this could cause the problem).

Reboot your device (if the screen still doesn't rotate, try restarting your phone or tablet).

Remember, some apps and websites might not rotate even with Auto rotate enabled.

 

Terms:

 

Portrait - A position where the screen is upright (up and down)

Landscape - A position where the screen is sideways (left to right)

Auto rotate - A feature that automatically changes the screen orientation according to how you hold your device

Rotate icon - A button that controls whether the screen rotates or stays locked in one position

 
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