topic Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook in Tablets

Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Ruxton28 — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:59:18 GMT

I'm in the Facebook app on my Samsung galaxy tab 8. The screen is in landscape mode. As soon as I select 'post' the screen flips into portrait mode. When I click on post the screen flips back to landscape again. Its infuriating. It does not happen in other apps such as email. Any clues please?

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Bigtasty65 — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:37:45 GMT

Not sure if it will work for you as I'm not on Facebook. You could try going into the main settings for the tablet. Scrolling down to Advanced features, tap on that. Then tap on Labs and try turning on the settings in there. I don't know if it will work but it might force Facebook to work as you want. Make sure to switch them off again if it doesn't work or you get undesirable effects.

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

AndrewL — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:08:42 GMT

@Ruxton28 : As a workaround, while you're in Landscape mode, please swipe from the top of the screen to the bottom, then again to enlarge the Quick Panel, and tap the Auto Rotate symbol so it changes to a grey padlock. This will lock the tablet in Landscape mode, and should prevent further occurrences of the issue.

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Members_3wfVVQF — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:28:48 GMT

this seems to work thanks

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Members_3wfVVQF — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:29:15 GMT

This did not work for me, thanks

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Marhakim — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 01:19:54 GMT

On your tablet, go to Settings->Advanced Features->Labs->Landscape view for Portrait apps->Facebook->Full Screen=ON

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Ochie — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:59:43 GMT

I just wanted to drop by and say that this worked for me. I wanted to prevent Firefox running Youtube to automatically switch to Portrait when watching videos that are innately portrait.

So this looks more like a Desktop experience now. Thanks!

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

LarryCrnobrnja — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:25:18 GMT

That helped. Thank you.

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Aussie_Pete — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:51:15 GMT

I just love it when a community question gets the correct answer.

Thank you - your help solved my problem

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Members_D1yhBOA — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:11:21 GMT

THANK YOU! This has been so frustrating. Your solution helped

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

MarathonMax — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:17:39 GMT

That worked for me. But I did not have to use that setting prior from a week ago. Is it a FB app update that screwed things? I deleted the app and reinstalled but did not change the situation / bug.

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Marhakim — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:01:13 GMT

I'm not sure if it a FB app update that messed up the app screen rotation. Likely depends on the device you're using. Glad my response has helped many. Have a good day.

Re: Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

FR48 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:48:17 GMT

Sorry, didn't work on my Samsung galaxy A8 tablet - still switched to portrait as soon as I opened the Facebook app - I even checked the Quick Panel, which still showed the grey padlock, in spite of having switched to portrait!

Re: Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Marhakim — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:20:40 GMT

I've tried on A9+, can use FB in landscape and portrait.

Try the following, on your tablet, go to Settings->Advanced Features->Labs->Landscape view for Portrait apps->Facebook->Full Screen=ON

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Billymac26 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:26:35 GMT

hi would you have any tips for tab s3 as there is no Labs tab in advanced settings, thank you

Re: Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

SandyM4 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:02:04 GMT

Having the same issue on Tab A. Facebook only working in portrait. The advance setting on Tab A 5 years old does not have an option for Lab?

Re: Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

Kenf73 — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:35:33 GMT

Now you go to display > Aspect Ratio > Facebook > Full Screen or at least that work for me and your 2023 post guided me to find that solution. Thanks!👊

Samsung Galaxy S10 Tablet

July 30, 2025👊