This wikiHow teaches you how to disable Auto-rotate on your Samsung Galaxy.

Steps

  1. 1
    Unlock the screen of your Samsung Galaxy. Once your password, pattern, or other security information is verified, you’ll see your home screen.
  2. 2
    Pull down the notification bar. You can do this by swiping down from the top of the home screen.
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  3. 3
    Tap the Auto-rotate icon. It’s the 4th icon at the top of the screen. It looks like a phone surrounded by two curved arrows. Your phone or tablet is now locked in portrait mode.
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Updated: May 25, 2021
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Article SummaryX

1. Unlock the screen.
2. Pull down the notification bar.
3. Tap the Auto-rotate icon.

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