Tablet screen rotates into portrait mode when posting in Facebook

[Ruxton28]

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? 

[MarathonMax]

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. 

[Marhakim]

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.

[FR48]

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!

[Marhakim]

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

[Billymac26]

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

[SandyM4]

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?

[Kenf73]

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👊