Screen Orientation Control

This is a tool that control the orientation / rotation of the screen

Screen Orientation Control: Screen Rotation Tool

"Screen Orientation Control" is a versatile Android tool that manages screen orientation independently of an app's default settings. Users can fix their screen in various orientations or enable automatic adjustments based on device sensors. With a user-friendly interface and quick access from the notification area, the app allows customization per application. However, users should be aware of potential conflicts and performance restrictions associated with overlay mechanisms and device compatibility.
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App stats

Version: 7.5.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-28)
Creation date: 2013-04-21
Permissions
Other:
  • update component usage statistics
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

This is a tool app that can change the orientation and rotation of the screen regardless of the attributes of the displayed application.
The screen can be fixed in a specific orientation or, conversely, rotated according to the sensor.
You can change the screen orientation from the notification area. It is also possible to associate a specific application with the screen orientation and switch settings when the application starts.
Not all settings are available because some screen orientations are not supported by some devices.

Because this app forcibly changes the display of the running application, it can become inoperable or, in the worst case, cause a crash.
Please use at your own risk.
Even if a problem occurs, please refrain from making inquiries to the developer of the application as it will be a nuisance.

How this app works

This application displays the UI on a layer above other general applications.
It's transparent, no size and untouchable, so it's invisible to the user, but by changing the screen orientation requirements of this UI, it has a higher priority than apps that are normally visible to the user. The OS recognizes it as a high instruction.

In addition, this application will remain resident in the background to display the UI even after it is closed.
Therefore, the UI that resides in the notification bar is displayed. This is because Android rules need to display something in the notification bar in order to stay in the background.

Due to this mechanism, there are some restrictions.
- Although it can change the display of the notification bar, it cannot hide. I often request that you want to turn off the display, but please note that this is impossible due to the system.
- The system may recognize that it is the cause of battery consumption. In that case, this application may be terminated. If the app quits frequently, you may be able to avoid it by setting power saving, so please check the settings of your device.
- Since it has a UI above other apps, it may be recognized as an app that induces unauthorized operations. Therefore, this application may be detected and a warning may be displayed or operation may be prohibited. This app is not such an app, but please note that it will be an unavoidable problem as long as it uses the same mechanism as the fraudulent app.
- If you use this app together with other apps that display overlays, it may cause functional conflicts and may not function properly.

Settings possible with this application

The following settings are possible
unspecified
- Unspecified orientation from this app. Device will be the original orientation of the displayed app
portrait
- Fixed to portrait
landscape
- Fixed to landscape
rev port
- Fixed to reverse portrait
rev land
- Fixed to reverse landscape
full sensor
- Rotate in all orientations by sensor (system control)
sensor port
- Fixed to portrait, automatically flip upside down by sensor
sensor land
- Fixed to landscape, automatically flip upside down by sensor
lie left
- Rotate it 90 degrees to the left with respect to the sensor. If you lie on left lateral and use it, the top and bottom will match.
lie right
- Rotate it 90 degrees to the right with respect to the sensor. If you lie on right lateral and use it, the top and bottom will match.
headstand
- Rotate 180 degrees with respect to the sensor. If you use this by headstand, the top and bottom will match.
full
- Rotate in all orientations by sensor (app control)
forward
- Rotate in forward orientations by the sensor. Does not rotate in reverse orientations
reverse
- Rotate in reverse orientations by the sensor. Does not rotate in forward orientations

Trouble shooting
- If you can not fix in the opposite direction of the portrait / landscape, try changing the system setting to auto-rotate

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows control over screen orientation for individual apps
  • Simple and effective for forced screen rotation
  • No intrusive ads and does not require extensive permissions
  • Helpful for users with screen issues or specific needs like charging
  • Ability to select specific orientations is appreciated
Cons
  • Sometimes stops working and requires manual restarts
  • Not all apps respond correctly to rotation settings
  • App does not start automatically at launch which can be inconvenient
  • Can interfere with other features like biometric authentication on some devices
  • User interface can be confusing at first
Most mentioned
  • Requires manual intervention to function properly
  • Useful for specific needs and app requirements
  • Offers good control over orientation but has some bugs
User reviews
Works exactly how I need it to! Flips my screen upside down so I no longer damage my charger when laying down, and I can use it in the car while it's charging!
by Bonnietelo Cole, 2024-12-12

Finally a screen rotation which outsmarts Xiaomi Redmi. Constant nag to update is getting OLD. Especially when it refuses to operate until you "update". Prolly spyware. Finally had enough and removed it. You have to turn it on every time for it to operate. Dumb
by Kirby Johnson, 2024-12-10

This is way better than the first one I tried it let's you pick what orientation you want and the notification bar menu doesn't go away after a certain amount of time and that's not locked behind a pay wall
by Ryan Wells, 2024-11-27
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