AutoRotate Switch Apk

AutoRotate Switch Apk

Latest version 1.7
02 May 2013

Older Versions

Apk Infos

Version1.7
Rating3.7/5, based on 3,445 votes
Size‎16.3 KB
Requires AndroidAndroid 1.5+ (Cupcake)
Author's NotesSwitch Auto-rotate on/off quickly (support long-press search button too)

About AutoRotate Switch APK

AutoRotate Switch APK Download for Android
AutoRotate Switch APK Download for Android

Description

The 1st non-widget AutoRotate app that got 100k-500k downloads! Thanks all users!

Switch Auto-rotate feature on/off quickly. Put it as a shortcut in the home screen or long-press search button to run it.

Tired of lying on the bed and your device changes to landscape mode?
Don't you find it inconvenient to change the "Auto-rotate screen settings" using the setting menu?

This app aims to solve these issues.
You could now long-press search key / tap the shortcut to switch the auto-rotate feature.

To reduce memory usage, this app is not a widget (so the icon cannot show the rotate settings) & it'll kill itself after it runs.

Limitations:
• Long-pressing search button to toggle function could not work on Defy, Droid 2 & device without search key
• Some apps (e.g. Battery Graph) do not follow the auto-rotate screen settings in Settings->Display (which can be changed by this app), thus it could not work for those apps.
• "Lock orientation" (Lock landscape) is not possible as Google only allows portrait lock on others' app by design officially.

This app is recommended by Lifehacker
http://lifehacker.com/#!5621959

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Latest updates

What's new in version 1.7

v1.7:
• Rewrite core codes to make it work much faster.
• Fix launching problem in some devices (e.g. Evo)

v1.6:
• Additional way to launch:
Long-pressing Search Button (not work on Defy & device without search button)
• 0.5s faster than v1.5
• Screenshots captured in Android 2.3 Gingerbread

How to install AutoRotate Switch APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download AutoRotate Switch APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

  • Go to your phone Settings page
  • Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
  • Check the Unknown Sources box
  • Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

  • Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
  • Tap the APK file you downloaded (kennethcheng.com.autorotate-v1.7-ApkClean.apk)
  • Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

1.7 (10)16.3 KB

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User's Reivew

5 ★Wonderful app, it solves me the trouble digging into my HTC Incredible S verbose Settings menu to set my screen on portrait. Useful while lying down.
5 ★This is exactly what I wanted for my Kyocera Echo. So far so great. I'll come back for the "donation" version after a few days of testing.
1 ★When you turn auto-rotate off, it automatically flips the orientation to landscape and locks it there. I want to keep it locked in portrait mode!!
5 ★I don't use the homepage shortcut at all. Since I got a search button it just replaces voice search which i never use anyway.. Since you have to hold it down you don't accidentally bump it.. And I still get to keep my Google search shortcut from a regular press. Also the app is only 16k !! I think this is the smallest app I have on the entire phone..
5 ★Simple app (hold search button to toggle) that takes up little memory (app download is 16KB, on my phone it says 28KB). Functions well too, without any bloat. Prevents rotation of the screen while browsing phone lying down. Great app!
4 ★For those who don't have more updated controls and all the quick settings like screen rotation, this app's widget is a one press option that I'm really glad installed.
5 ★Brilliant for stick android, moto g or any other phone/ tablet that doesn't have an easily accessible auto rotate button. Sits with your other apps and just tap it to toggle auto rotate. Thanks!!
3 ★Jelly Bean on a Nexus 7 only allows portrait mode for the home screens. Alas, this widget does not overcome this new limitation. Not originally intended to, I guess, but still not of use to N7 users like me.
5 ★I don't see any reason to rate this anything lower than five stars. Always works every time I press my search key. "It just works" - Steve Jobs lol.
5 ★Best auto-rotate switch. Long press of search button brings it up. Low memory use. Quits after running. Very easy. Love it!
4 ★Works htc wildfire froyo, but undisclosed permissions, access to sd card and phone state and identity, why?? Please explain.Left over from earlier os?
5 ★Auto rotate can be so annoying, but sometimes I need it. This app is perfect