If your vivo S50 screen refuses to rotate when you turn the phone sideways, watching videos and browsing can quickly become frustrating. The display may stay stuck in portrait mode even inside apps that normally support landscape. In most cases, this problem is caused by a disabled setting, a sensor glitch, or a temporary system issue.
Here is how you can fix it.
Why Your vivo S50 Auto Rotate Is Not Working
- Auto rotate is turned off in Quick Settings.
- The app you are using does not support landscape mode.
- The screen rotation sensor is temporarily unresponsive.
- Power saving mode is limiting background sensors.
- A minor software bug is affecting the accelerometer.
Turn On Auto Rotate in Quick Settings
If auto rotate is disabled, your screen will stay locked in portrait mode no matter how you hold the device. This is the most common reason the feature stops working.
Swipe down from the top of the screen, and then swipe down again to expand Quick Settings.
Look for Portrait mode, and then tap it to switch to Auto rotate.
Turn your phone sideways and check if the screen rotates.
Check If the App Supports Rotation
Some apps are designed to stay in portrait mode only. Even if auto rotate is enabled, those apps will not rotate.
Open a different app like YouTube, and then rotate your phone sideways.
If it rotates there, the issue is limited to the original app.
Restart Your vivo S50
A simple restart refreshes the motion sensors and background services. It can resolve temporary sensor glitches that prevent screen rotation.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the device to boot up fully before testing auto rotate again.
Turn Off Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode may limit certain background functions to extend battery life. This can interfere with sensor responsiveness.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Power saving mode, and then turn it off.
Try rotating your phone again after disabling it.
Reset All Settings
If none of the steps above work, resetting settings can restore default system behavior without deleting your data. This can fix deeper configuration issues affecting rotation.
Open Settings, and then tap System management.
Tap Backup and reset, and then choose Reset all settings.
Confirm the reset, and wait for the phone to complete the process.
Auto rotate issues on the vivo S50 are usually simple to fix. Once the setting is enabled and the sensors are refreshed, your screen should rotate smoothly again when you tilt the device.
FAQs
Why does auto rotate work in some apps but not others?
Some apps are built to operate only in portrait mode. This is normal and not a phone issue.
Can a damaged sensor cause auto rotate problems?
Yes. If the accelerometer is physically damaged, the screen may never rotate. In that case, professional repair is required.
Does updating the software fix auto rotate issues?
Yes, sometimes. Software updates often include bug fixes that improve sensor performance and overall system stability.
