Galaxy S9: Enable/Disable Screen Rotation

Control whether your Samsung Galaxy S9 screeen rotation flips or locks into place with this tutorial.

Disable Screen Rotation

Use these steps to lock the screen in either portrait or landscape orientation.

1. Rotate the device to display in the orientation you wish to use.
2. Use two fingers to swipe the status bar down from the top of the screen.
3. Tap the “Auto rotate” button to un-highlight the selection and lock the orientation into place.
   

Enable Rotation

Enabling this setting allows the screen to flip as you rotate the screen.

1. Use two fingers to swipe the status bar down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap the “Auto rotate” button to unhighlight it and enable rotation.

FAQ

Why is my screen rotation not working?

Ensure the “Auto rotate” setting is enabled. Sometimes the sensor gets jammed. A few gentile taps to the bottom of the device sometimes clears this issue.

In some cases, a certain app may have control of your screen. Try uninstalling any third-party apps that you suspect may be attempting to control the screen orientation.

If you still have problems, try installing the Ultimate Rotation Control app. Otherwise, your phone may have a hardware issue that is preventing rotation from working properly.