We show you two ways you can access the automatic screen rotate setting on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone.
Option 1 – Quick Menu
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the notification bar.
- Select “Auto rotate” to toggle the rotation setting. It will be green in color when rotation is turned on, gray when turned off.
Note: If you do not see “Auto rotate”, you may have to scroll left or select “Edit” (pencil icon) while the notification bar is open.
Option 2 – Settings
- From the Home screen, select “Apps” and select “Settings“.
- Select “Display and wallpaper“.
- Select “Screen rotation“
- Choose “Rotate screen content” or “Stay in portrait view” as desired.
FAQ
Why don’t I have these options on my Note 5?
It appears some builds do not include the option to lock or unlock screen rotation. In this case, you may want to download and install the Ultimate Rotation Control app to control rotation on your device.
barb says
nothing is working for me!! tried the apop ultimate rotation does not work ~ worked fine day before all stopped! do NOT care to reset my phone! as my last one stopped working.. I believe when they send replacement phones there are issues just to try to get you to buy another!
Mitch Bartlett says
Super. Thanks for the note. I wasn’t sure if that fix was a fluke that just worked for me once. I’m glad it worked out!
Joe says
Thanks Mitch, Options 1 and 2 did not work when I tried them on my wife’s Galaxy Note 5, however, the Ultimate Rotation Control App worked. Thanks for solving this frustrating problem.
Take Care.