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How Do I Lock Orientation in Android Programmatically?

Alexander Ross • • 5 min read
How Do I Lock Orientation in Android Programmatically?
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How do I lock orientation on Android?

If you don’t want the screen to switch between portrait and landscape when you move the device, you can lock the screen orientation. To do this, swipe down from the right side of the top panel. Hold the device in the orientation in which you want it locked. On the drop-down menu, touch the “Auto Rotate” button.

How do I stop my Android screen from rotating?

How to stop the screen rotating in Android 10

  1. To access the Accessibility features on your Android device open the Settings app.
  2. In the Settings app, select Accessibility from the list.
  3. Now scroll down to the Interaction controls section and select Auto-rotate screen to set the toggle switch to Off.
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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.