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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Rotate the screen

Let the picture turn when you hold the tablet sideways.

Huawei · HarmonyOSAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open Control Panel by swiping down

Open Control Panel by swiping down from the edge of the screen.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Tablet screen screen with Control Panel by swiping down highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Control Panel by swiping down

Open Control Panel by swiping down from the edge of the screen.

Example Tablet screen screen with Control Panel by swiping down highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Find rotation

Look for Auto-rotate.

Example Control Panel by swiping down screen with Auto-rotate highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Allow the screen to turn

Set Auto-rotate so automatic rotation is allowed, then close the panel.

Example Rotation control screen with Automatic rotation on highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Turn the tablet sideways

Hold the tablet on its side. Try Safari, Chrome or Settings if one particular app will not rotate.

Some apps only work upright and will not rotate.

Example Landscape view screen with Screen has turned highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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