How to fix Samsung tablet screen rotation not working

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Screen rotation issues on a Samsung tablet can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to diagnose and fix the problem. Below are some common solutions to get your tablet’s screen rotation working again:

1. Check Auto-Rotate Setting

First, ensure that the auto-rotate feature is enabled:

  1. Quick Settings Panel:
    • Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
    • Look for the “Auto-rotate” icon. If it’s grayed out or says “Portrait” or “Landscape,” tap it to enable auto-rotate.
  2. Settings Menu:
    • Go to Settings.
    • Tap on Display.
    • Make sure the toggle switch next to Auto-rotate screen is turned on.

2. Restart Your Tablet

Sometimes a simple restart can fix minor software glitches:

  • Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears.
  • Tap on Restart.

3. Check for System Updates

Outdated software can cause functionality issues. Ensure your tablet’s software is up to date:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Software update.
  3. Tap on Download and install.

4. Calibrate the Accelerometer

Your tablet’s accelerometer sensor may need recalibration:

  1. Download a third-party app like “Accelerometer Calibration” from the Google Play Store.
  2. Follow the app’s instructions to calibrate the sensor.

5. Clear Cache Partition

Clearing the cache partition can resolve software issues:

  1. Turn off your tablet.
  2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears, then release both buttons.
  3. Use the volume buttons to navigate to Wipe cache partition and press the Power button to select it.
  4. Once the process is complete, select Reboot system now.

6. Safe Mode

Booting into Safe Mode can help determine if a third-party app is causing the issue:

  1. Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears.
  2. Tap and hold the Power off option until the Safe mode prompt appears.
  3. Tap Safe mode to restart in Safe Mode.

Check if auto-rotate works in Safe Mode. If it does, the problem is likely caused by a third-party app. Restart the tablet to exit Safe Mode and consider uninstalling recently installed apps.

7. Check Sensor Functionality

You can use diagnostic tools to check the functionality of the sensors:

  1. Samsung Members App:
    • Open the Samsung Members app.
    • Tap on Get help.
    • Select Interactive checks and then Sensors.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to test the sensors.
  2. Hidden Diagnostic Menu:
    • Open the phone app and dial *#0*# to access the hidden diagnostic menu.
    • Tap on Sensor and test the accelerometer.

8. Factory Reset

If none of the above solutions work, performing a factory reset may resolve the issue. Note that this will erase all data on your tablet, so make sure to back up important files:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap on General management.
  3. Tap on Reset.
  4. Select Factory data reset.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your tablet.

9. Hardware Issue

If your screen rotation still doesn’t work after trying all the software solutions, there may be a hardware issue with the accelerometer or gyroscope sensors. In this case, contacting Samsung Support or visiting an authorized service center for professional assistance is recommended.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix the issue causing the screen rotation problem on your Samsung tablet.