Google Pixel 8: How to Fix Screen Rotation Not Working

Checking Auto-Rotate Settings

• 💡 Ensure auto-rotate is enabled by expanding the control center twice and looking for the auto-rotate button.
• 📌 If the button is not visible, tap the pencil icon to customize the control center and drag the auto-rotate option into view.

Troubleshooting Rotation Issues

• 🚀 After confirming auto-rotate is enabled, test it by opening an app that supports both portrait and landscape modes, such as a browser.
• ⚠️ If rotation is still not working, try restarting your Google Pixel 8. This process resets not only the software but also hardware components like the gyroscope, which is crucial for screen rotation.

Understanding App Limitations

• 📱 It's important to note that not all applications support both portrait and landscape modes.
• 🎮 Games like Clash Royale are often locked to portrait mode, while others like Call of Duty Mobile are exclusively in landscape mode.
• ✅ These app-specific limitations can prevent screen rotation even when the phone's auto-rotate feature is functioning correctly.