How to change landscape to portrait on galaxy s9: A step-by-step guide to switching your Galaxy S9 display orientation

If you want to change the orientation from landscape (horizontal) to portrait (vertical) on your Samsung Galaxy S9, it’s a straightforward process. Usually, your phone’s screen orientation is set to auto-rotate by default. Here’s how you can manage and switch between these modes:

1. Swipe Down on the Home Screen: Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the quick settings panel.
2. Find the “Auto Rotate” Icon: Look for an icon that either says “Auto rotate” (with a phone and rotation arrows) or “Portrait” (sometimes just an upright phone icon). If your current setting is locked to landscape or portrait, the icon will display accordingly.
3. Enable/Disable Auto Rotate:If it says “Portrait” or “Landscape,” tap the icon once to enable auto-rotate. Now, your phone will switch between landscape and portrait automatically based on how you hold it.
4. If it’s already enabled (Auto rotate is highlighted), pick up your phone and rotate it upright (vertical) to switch to portrait mode.
5. If you want to lock your screen in portrait mode, tap the icon so it says “Portrait.” This will fix your screen in an upright vertical orientation.
6. For Specific Apps: Some apps, especially video players or games, may lock the orientation. In these cases, look for an in-app setting to change the orientation.

As a designer, screen orientation is not only about convenience but also about maximizing visual comfort and utility. For instance, when creating room layouts or designing interiors on your phone, switching to portrait mode can provide a more immersive and focused workspace, especially for tall spaces or vertical elements.

Tips 1:

If the Auto-rotate toggle doesn't appear, go to Settings > Display > Screen rotation and make sure it's enabled. Also, remember that some apps override system settings and may have their own orientation controls.

FAQ

Q: How do I enable auto-rotate on my Galaxy S9?

A: Swipe down the quick settings panel and tap the “Auto rotate” icon to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.

Q: My phone won’t rotate even when auto-rotate is on. What should I do?

A: Restart your phone, check for software updates, and make sure no accessibility settings are locking orientation. Also, confirm if specific apps are overriding your settings.

Q: Can I lock my Galaxy S9 in portrait mode?

A: Yes. Tap the “Portrait” icon in your quick settings panel to lock the screen in portrait orientation.

Q: Does every app support screen rotation on the Galaxy S9?

A: No, some apps only support fixed orientations and may not rotate even if auto-rotate is enabled.

Q: Where is the auto-rotate setting in Settings menu?

A: You can find it under Settings > Display > Screen rotation or search for “rotate” within the settings search bar.