Force Screen Orientation

Name: Force Screen Orientation
Rating: 3.4666667 (165 reviews)
Author: iUtilities

By: iUtilities App

Force landscape or portrait mode for phones with faulty orientation sensors.

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-01-09

Overview

Removed

Downloads

41,446

Data as of 2026-01-09

Rating:

3.47

(165)

Version:

1.0

Last updated: 2018-10-01

Features & Capabilities

Force Screen Orientation is a Chrome extension designed to help users fix screen rotation issues on smartphones or tablets with faulty orientation sensors. It enables you to force the device to switch between various screen orientations including Auto-rotate, Portrait, Reverse Portrait, Landscape, and Reverse Landscape. This is particularly useful for applications that are designed specifically for portrait mode but need to be viewed in landscape, or vice versa.

With an easy-to-use interface, the extension offers the option to lock the chosen screen orientation for consistent viewing experience. Additionally, a convenient widget is available for quick toggling of screen orientation directly from the home screen. Perfect for users facing Android OS rotation problems or those wanting precise control over their device’s display orientation.

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Version:

1.0 Last updated: 2018-10-01

Creation date:

2018-08-12

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-01-09

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Developed by:

iUtilities

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iutilities.force_orientation

Email:

up*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.mxget.com/

User Reviews

Users appreciate Force Screen Orientation for effectively enabling screen rotation, especially when hardware sensors fail, and for its compatibility with various devices. It is praised for ease of use and unique features like upside-down orientation. However, several users report issues with ads, an outdated interface, and limitations with certain apps where lock orientation doesn't work. Additionally, some experience compatibility problems on newer Android versions, affecting app functionality after upgrading devices.

Pros

Effectively allows screen rotation especially useful when device's rotation sensor is broken.
Easy to use and straightforward interface for rotating screen orientation.
Compatible with various devices including rooted phones and specific models like Poco F1 and Onyx Boox Max2.
Helps users rotate screen in ways that default settings do not allow, such as upside down or reverse portrait.
Considered one of the best apps for screen rotation by several users.

Cons

Lock Orientation feature does not work for certain apps like Instagram or Minecraft.
App contains numerous ads which some users find intrusive or consider a downside.
User interface appears outdated and could be improved according to some users.
Some incompatibility issues with newer Android versions leading to app not working after phone upgrades.