Samsung Galaxy: How to Force Portrait Apps Into Landscape

Quick summary: Some apps only work in portrait. A hidden Labs setting on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets forces them to show in landscape when you turn the device sideways. You don’t need to download anything.

Step by step

1. Swipe down and tap the gear to open Settings.
2. Scroll down to Advanced features and tap Labs.
3. Tap Landscape view for portrait apps. It forces apps that normally only support portrait to display in landscape when you hold the device horizontally.
4. Turn it on for the apps you want, like ESPN or a security camera app.
5. Choose how each app fills the screen: tap an app to pick Full screen (stretch it to fill the display) or App default (keep the app’s original aspect ratio).

This is especially handy on a Galaxy Z Fold or a Galaxy Tab, where some apps get stretched and others don’t. This setting lets you control it per app.

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