Lockscreen rotation - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Hi guys! I have never owned a note before and what is bothering me is that the lockscreen is rotating in landscape mode. Is it the same with yours? Have i done something wrong? Any way to disable it? Thanks.

bamse84 said:
Hi guys! I have never owned a note before and what is bothering me is that the lockscreen is rotating in landscape mode. Is it the same with yours? Have i done something wrong? Any way to disable it? Thanks.
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Disable Auto Rotate.

SiNJiN76 said:
Disable Auto Rotate.
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Then it will not rotate anymore like YouTube.. Do you have the same? Your lockscreen is rotating?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate
This allows to set rotation for individual apps.

MKchrias said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate
This allows to set rotation for individual apps.
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Thanks. That was the best.

I use Tasker to make auto rotation on for only few apps.

mk89pwnz said:
I use Tasker to make auto rotation on for only few apps.
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can you link the setup?

gingi999 said:
can you link the setup?
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It's very simple
Code:
Profile: AUTO ROTATE ON/OFF (24)
Application: Chrome, YouTube, „TeamViewer“... (select which apps trigger this profile)
Enter: ROTATION ON (17)
A1: Display AutoRotate [ Set:on ]
No need for exit task, Tasker will turn off auto rotate automaticaly.

I couldn't even get the lock screen to rotate for the life of me. I'm kinda of jealous. Are using a different launcher or the stock Samsung touchwiz?
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mk89pwnz said:
It's very simple
Code:
Profile: AUTO ROTATE ON/OFF (24)
Application: Chrome, YouTube, „TeamViewer“... (select which apps trigger this profile)
Enter: ROTATION ON (17)
A1: Display AutoRotate [ Set:on ]
No need for exit task, Tasker will turn off auto rotate automaticaly.
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Brilliant, thanks. I didnt know you could force it on tasker.

Jamonguyen said:
I couldn't even get the lock screen to rotate for the life of me. I'm kinda of jealous. Are using a different launcher or the stock Samsung touchwiz?
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My lockscreen rotates with Nova launcher btw Go NINERS!!!

Jamonguyen said:
I couldn't even get the lock screen to rotate for the life of me. I'm kinda of jealous. Are using a different launcher or the stock Samsung touchwiz?
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Yup my lock screen doesn't rotate either, none of my Notes ever did that stock.

shouren04 said:
Yup my lock screen doesn't rotate either, none of my Notes ever did that stock.
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Ditto

dallen5 said:
My lockscreen rotates with Nova launcher btw Go NINERS!!!
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just done mine its what I was after

Read this topic guys:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/lockscreen-rotation-t3724696
Changing the DPI will allow the lockscreen to rotate too. Doesn't matter the launcher.

Related

Disable screen rotation for some application

I need a way to disable screen rotation for some application, how can i do that? The app. is iphone today (dll version).
stbozhanov said:
I need a way to disable screen rotation for some application, how can i do that? The app. is iphone today (dll version).
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...when slide the keyboard.
Does the program not have an ignore rotation in settings? Just reading thread seen this.
# Fixed the ignore screen rotation option
But then maybe that's only regards a phone with gyrator?
stylez said:
Does the program not have an ignore rotation in settings? Just reading thread seen this.
# Fixed the ignore screen rotation option
But then maybe that's only regards a phone with gyrator?
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I'm using the last version /1.5.3/...and yes, it has this option, but there is some bug. If you know the today plugin- "Motohome" .. it hasn't landscape mode..and my idea is the same...i want to disable the landscape of Iphone today or Manila.

Hidden Menu | Device Test | Full Access | Root Not Required

Well this one isn't so difficult but I though I'd share for those that have not worked it out yet.
The LG Device Test "HiddenMenu" is apparently on all shipping phones and it's simply disabled via removing the menu entry.
To activate you need to create a shortcut to this hidden menu. You can do this with most replacement launchers and apps like BetterCut.
Example using LauncherPro (others will use a similar method):
Long press on home screen
Select Shortcuts
Select Activities
Scroll down to and expand com.lge.hiddenmenu
Select HiddenMenu (first entry)
Enter Shortcut name
Click on shortcut to launch
Hit 'Thanks' below
Also now Logcat app:
As above
Scroll down to and expand LG Debug
Select LG Debug (first entry)
Enter Shortcut name
Click on shortcut to launch
Hit 'Thanks' below
Enjoy the vast amount of options and tests in there, and be careful as some are destructive.
Perhaps Useful:
Dim Capacitive Buttons: Device Test | Touch LED Brightness
Turn on Camera LED: Device Test | Camera Test | Torch Flashlight Preview
Wtf I just dimmed my touch buttons nice.
The brightess of the buttons was to bright for using the phone as a ebook reader at night the setting stays avyive even after exiting the test.
Btw is the thanks button only displayed on the site and not in tge xda app?
Thanx!
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I don't see com.lge.hiddenmenu in my list I'm using AWD
Pretty nice, dont know what im going to use it for but usefull nontheless
DenZj said:
Wtf I just dimmed my touch buttons nice.
The brightess of the buttons was to bright for using the phone as a ebook reader at night the setting stays avyive even after exiting the test.
Btw is the thanks button only displayed on the site and not in tge xda app?
Thanx!
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
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Yeah got it to work.
What option did you dimme the buttons??
DenZj said:
Wtf I just dimmed my touch buttons nice.
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Yeah, that's mean...
xmoo said:
Yeah got it to work.
What option did you dimme the buttons??
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Device Test | Touch LED Brightness - all the way at the bottom.
Does not withstand a reboot.
djmcnz said:
Device Test | Touch LED Brightness - all the way at the bottom.
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Thx buttons pressed!!
The phone is getting better and better.
Only thing for me left to do is Root, No adds and delete couple of apps.
And try to fix the Lock screen lag when you power on screen.
xmoo said:
And try to fix the Lock screen lag when you power on screen.
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If you find a fix plz share!!
That is the only thing right now that is frustrating me about the phone.
xmoo said:
And try to fix the Lock screen lag when you power on screen.
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domazdk said:
If you find a fix plz share!!
That is the only thing right now that is frustrating me about the phone.
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What specifically is that? I use WidgetLocker and don't experience lag... does it taker a while with the stock one to become responsive? I can't recall that.
djmcnz said:
Example using LauncherPro (others will use a similar method):
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For a noob like me, which free apps can I use for launch this service?
I'm also frustrated about the lack of dim option as standard in the phone.
djmcnz said:
What specifically is that? I use WidgetLocker and don't experience lag... does it taker a while with the stock one to become responsive? I can't recall that.
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Sometimes it goes to homescreen and then the lockscreen, when it's been idle for some time.
It also happens with widget locker for me.
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domazdk said:
Sometimes it goes to homescreen and then the lockscreen, when it's been idle for some time.
It also happens with widget locker for me.
Sent from my LG Optimus 2X
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I experience the same issue, but even more annoying, it keeps displaying unread messages on the lockscreen until i reboot.
I'm using Handcent, guess the lockscreen gets the unread count from the original messaging app. If anyone know of a fix, please do share.
Hi alls. For those experiencing some nagging issues like lag or bugginess, are your phones rooted to Gingerbread or...? Thanks!
No, rooted stock froyo 2.2.2 in my case.
Gingerbread isn't out yet :-(
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londahl said:
No, rooted stock froyo 2.2.2 in my case.
Gingerbread isn't out yet :-(
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Gulp, I'm new at this... I wonder if after its rooted will these issues be solved? IDK, maybe it's the LG UI?
fen_nyc said:
Gulp, I'm new at this... I wonder if after its rooted will these issues be solved? IDK, maybe it's the LG UI?
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Yeah could be. Did anyone try to delete all the LG apk's and see if the stock lockscreen is the same??
IsonNick said:
For a noob like me, which free apps can I use for launch this service?
I'm also frustrated about the lack of dim option as standard in the phone.
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Probably the free version of Launcher Pro does it I think.
domazdk said:
Sometimes it goes to homescreen and then the lockscreen, when it's been idle for some time.
It also happens with widget locker for me.
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londahl said:
I experience the same issue, but even more annoying, it keeps displaying unread messages on the lockscreen until i reboot.
I'm using Handcent, guess the lockscreen gets the unread count from the original messaging app. If anyone know of a fix, please do share.
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I don't think I get the former, but certainly dodgy behaviour immediately after boot.
I have started getting the message count now when the stock screen flashes up. It seems to count all messages, read or otherwise.
Perhaps somebody can start a confirmed & common bugs thread in General for a good collection of them.
Some more:
I can't use a long complex password to connect to a WiFi-G AP, but a simple password works just fine.
Music controls return to notification shade sometimes after a reboot, box in Music app is still unchecked.
djmcnz said:
I don't think I get the former, but certainly dodgy behaviour immediately after boot.
I have started getting the message count now when the stock screen flashes up. It seems to count all messages, read or otherwise.
Perhaps somebody can start a confirmed & common bugs thread in General for a good collection of them.
Some more:
Music controls return to notification shade sometimes after a reboot, box in Music app is still unchecked.
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No problems with the above and lock screen, I'm using Launcher pro and Pattern lock.
These are bugs i'm experiencing:
[Not realy a bug but a LG feature]Multiple exchange accounts disabled in LGemail app. Resolved by using the Android mail client and freezing LGemail (thanks for that ).
Camera brightness not listening to "auto" brightness, but uses the manual settings. Maybe it`s just me, but can somebody check the brightness of the camera app after setting the brightness to minimal and then check "Auto".

[Q] Auto Rotate in Album

Hey all
I typically like to use my phone in portrait mode, and only want to rotate when I'm watching videos or when I'm viewing photos.
I have used rotate switches, and whilst they work perfectly, I was wondering if there is a solution to what I want.
Is there a mod/app/rule that we can set up so that the phone enables auto rotation in the Album? even if the screen is locked to portrait?
thanks
sephstyler said:
Hey all
I typically like to use my phone in portrait mode, and only want to rotate when I'm watching videos or when I'm viewing photos.
I have used rotate switches, and whilst they work perfectly, I was wondering if there is a solution to what I want.
Is there a mod/app/rule that we can set up so that the phone enables auto rotation in the Album? even if the screen is locked to portrait?
thanks
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Yep, tbh the album sucks..no settings at all.
Quickpic has this setting...however I just tried quickpic and it's not fullscreen when showing pictures.. black bars
sephstyler said:
Hey all
I typically like to use my phone in portrait mode, and only want to rotate when I'm watching videos or when I'm viewing photos.
I have used rotate switches, and whilst they work perfectly, I was wondering if there is a solution to what I want.
Is there a mod/app/rule that we can set up so that the phone enables auto rotation in the Album? even if the screen is locked to portrait?
thanks
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I use adaptive rotation lock. This has the ability lock apps in different modes.
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guhvanoh said:
I use adaptive rotation lock. This has the ability lock apps in different modes.
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Only the paid version can do that tho
In display settings there is the option to deactivate auto rotate
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sephstyler said:
Hey all
I typically like to use my phone in portrait mode, and only want to rotate when I'm watching videos or when I'm viewing photos.
I have used rotate switches, and whilst they work perfectly, I was wondering if there is a solution to what I want.
Is there a mod/app/rule that we can set up so that the phone enables auto rotation in the Album? even if the screen is locked to portrait?
thanks
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^Yeah even I prefer to keep my phone in portrait mode at all times, so I know that it's kinda annoying to toggle it on/off every time before opening the album app!
Although I couldn't find any solution for the same, there is a simple workaround. Just search for "ScreenRotate Small App" in Play Store. Using this, at least you could save yourself the hassle of navigating through the Settings every time to toggle it on/off!
you can use Tasker and create a rule to turn on auto rotate when you open the gallery (and other) apps and turn off auto rotate when you exit it
kryostorm said:
you can use Tasker and create a rule to turn on auto rotate when you open the gallery (and other) apps and turn off auto rotate when you exit it
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How can we do that?
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lovemyarc said:
How can we do that?
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In the Tasks, you create one for turning on auto-rotate (action -> display -> display rotation -> on) and one for turning off (action -> display -> display rotation -> off). So there's 2 tasks total for this. Then in profiles, create one based on Application context, choose the applications you want and hit back, then pick the Enter task (auto-rotate on). Then long-hold the Enter task that just showed up, and choose Add Exit Task, where you'll pick the auto-rotate off task.
If you still need help (and if I have time later), I can add screenshots of the process.

Rotate Upside down - Root

Hi,
Can anyone help me enable Upside down rotation on a rooted Note 8?
In the wireless charging doc i need to put it upside down because of a ring on the back, and it would be great if the lock-screen and everything could rotate accordingly.
dumitrudan608 said:
Hi,
Can anyone help me enable Upside down rotation on a rooted Note 8?
In the wireless charging doc i need to put it upside down because of a ring on the back, and it would be great if the lock-screen and everything could rotate accordingly.
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Use a "rotation" app from playstore to get 180 rotation...
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You should be able to rotate the Note 8 upside down and it should rotate that way.
louforgiveno said:
Use a "rotation" app from playstore to get 180 rotation...
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I tried 2 "rotation control" apps, Android P rotation, Rotation orientation manager. Only the last one allows upside down orientation, and it does not work for the lockscreen, which is what i was looking for.
iceepyon said:
You should be able to rotate the Note 8 upside down and it should rotate that way.
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Is wish it were that easy. They stopped allowing upside down rotation for phones about the same time they got rid of buttons, i guess to not confuse the user, but i would still want to have that choice.
Have you tried Ultimate Rotation Control
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louforgiveno said:
Have you tried Ultimate Rotation Control
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Thanks, it works for the lock-screen but it has some weird interactions. The lock-screen closes in less than 3 seconds, and when you reopen it, it's upside down . It does not work for the AOD.
Do you know of a way to keep the lockscreen on for more time? I have the lock set to 1 minute, but the screen turns from lockscreen to AOD in less than 5 seconds.
dumitrudan608 said:
Thanks, it works for the lock-screen but it has some weird interactions. The lock-screen closes in less than 3 seconds, and when you reopen it, it's upside down . It does not work for the AOD.
Do you know of a way to keep the lockscreen on for more time? I have the lock set to 1 minute, but the screen turns from lockscreen to AOD in less than 5 seconds.
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Yeah, sorry i haven't used that app for a few years, stopped using it when it wouldn't scale landscape home screen correctly.
You could try using the s9 "launcher" maybe it will interact better with the rotation app..... but be aware in my experience message/email etc badges don't show at all (on icons), so definitely not a great solution....but that launcher does have built in rotation.....just not 180 i believe. Also if i remember right the setting in tw settings also enables lock screen rotation...again not 180 but might cooperate better with app.
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dumitrudan608 said:
Thanks, it works for the lock-screen but it has some weird interactions. The lock-screen closes in less than 3 seconds, and when you reopen it, it's upside down . It does not work for the AOD.
Do you know of a way to keep the lockscreen on for more time? I have the lock set to 1 minute, but the screen turns from lockscreen to AOD in less than 5 seconds.
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louforgiveno said:
Have you tried Ultimate Rotation Control
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Nope, the app is a DUD. i bought the payed version and it did not recognize the licence, google reimbursed me. Back to the drawing board.
dumitrudan608 said:
Nope, the app is a DUD. i bought the payed version and it did not recognize the licence, google reimbursed me. Back to the drawing board.
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Only other thing i can think of would be a Smali edit to the stock launcher to allow for 180....you might find something in the TW Mods thread..
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Question Regarding Landscape Mode

Is there a setting that locks the home screens to portrait but still allows the apps to rotate to landscape?
I don't believe there is anything in Android settings, but you could use a 3rd party rotation control app like Ultimate Rotation Control. Set it up so OneUI Home or whatever home launcher you're using is forced into Portrait mode
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Try Settings -> Display -> Home screen
You should then have an option to rotate Home screen to landscape or not.
I hope that helps!View attachment 4916397
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Try Settings -> Display -> Home screen
You should then have an option to rotate Home screen to landscape or not.
I hope that helps!View attachment 4916397
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I didn't even notice that setting, probably because I've been using Nova Launcher forever. That setting gets blacked out when using other launchers. Thanks for clarifying.
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Since Samsung UI has come of age I don't use Nova anymore ... and UI is getting better with each update! It does all that Nova did when I last used it.
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The FlyerFly said:
I don't believe there is anything in Android settings, but you could use a 3rd party rotation control app like Ultimate Rotation Control. Set it up so OneUI Home or whatever home launcher you're using is forced into Portrait mode
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