Google Maps is a lifesaver for directions. While driving. But you don't want to take your hands off the wheel and adjust the settings on your phone while moving it around to get the best view—there's an auto-rotate toggle for that. But what if the app doesn't respond, and Google Maps doesn't auto-rotate on your device? Here's how to fix the issue of Google Maps not auto-rotating on iPhone and Android.
We want to show you how to fix the problem with the Google Maps app on iPhone and Android. We've compiled a list of eight effective methods to help you. But first, let's understand more about the problem and why it occurs on Google Maps in the first place.
Why is Google Maps showing the wrong direction on my smartphone?
Here are some reasons why Google Maps may not rotate automatically on your smartphone:
- I accidentally disabled auto-rotate.
- There is a bug in the Google Maps app that prevents it from auto-rotating.
- There is an error on your device that affects the auto-rotate function.
- The sensors on your device that are responsible for automatically changing direction are damaged.
In the next section of the article, we will explain the above reasons and help you solve the problem.
Google Maps Won't Rotate: How to Fix It
Here are eight ways to fix the problem and use Google Maps with the correct direction on your smartphone.
1. Double-check the auto-rotate option on your smartphone.
You may have accidentally disabled the auto-rotate switch on your smartphone – so make sure it's enabled before trying to fix your Google Maps orientation.
Open Control Center on your device and enable the toggle for Auto Rotate on Android. However, on iPhone, you need to disable Orientation Lock to enable auto-rotation of apps.
If you have any problems with this, you can read the guide we published previously:
2. Restart Google Maps
Closing the Google Maps app stops all processes, including errors that were preventing it from auto-rotating. Once you restart the app, these errors are unlikely to reappear. Here's how to restart Google Maps on your device.
Step 1: Open the box Switch apps On your iPhone or Android device.
Step 2: Swipe up toClear Google Maps.
Step 3: Open Google Maps From your app library again.
3. Restart your phone
If you notice that Google Maps isn't the only app that can't auto-rotate and you're experiencing the issue in other apps as well, there may be a problem with your device. Try restarting it to try to clear the bug causing the problem.
Restart iPhone
Step 1: First, you need to Shut down your device.
- On iPhone X and later: Press and hold the volume down button and the side button.
- On iPhone SE 7nd or 8rd generation, XNUMXth, and XNUMXth: Press and hold the side button.
- On iPhone SE (5st generation), 5s, 5c, or XNUMX: Press and hold the power button on top.
Step 3: Next, turn on your device by pressing the button. energy.
Restart your Android device
Almost all Android devices display the power on/off menu when you long-press the power button. You can use the Restart option to restart your device.
4. Update Google Maps
If Google Maps isn't automatically rotating for many users, Google will likely consider the complaints and release an update to fix the bug. Therefore, make sure you're always using the latest version of the Google Maps app. Here's how to update the app.
Step 1: Open an app Google Maps On the Play Store or App Store from your iPhone using the link below.
Google Maps update on the App Store for iPhone
Google Maps update on the Play Store for Android
Step 2: Click on an option Update To download and install the latest version of the app.
5. Clear the cache on Google Maps
Cache is temporary app data stored in your device's local storage. This helps the app load items quickly.
However, when cache files accumulate, some may become corrupted and cause errors. Therefore, Google Maps may be affected by the cache, and clearing it may help you use the app with auto-rotation without problems.
Step 1: Open an app Settings.
Step 2: Click on Applications.
Step 3: Select an application Google Maps from the list.
Step 4: Click on Storage usage.
Step 5: Click on Clear cache To delete cache files for Google Maps.
6. Reinstall Google Maps
However, if Google Maps isn't rotating automatically and you can't fix it no matter what, try uninstalling the app and reinstalling it. Here's how.
Reinstall Google Maps on iPhone
Step 1: Long press on an app Google Maps and click remove the app.
Step 2: Locate Delete the app once again.
Step 3: do itDownload and install Google Maps from the App Store.
Install Google Maps on the App Store for iPhone
Reinstall Google Maps on Android
Since Google Maps is a system app on Android, it cannot be uninstalled. However, you can undo all updates made to the app, uninstall them, and then reinstall the latest version. This is somewhat equivalent to reinstalling the app.
Step 1: Open the application page Google Maps On the Play Store using the link below.
Open Google Maps on the Play Store
Step 2: Click on uninstall.
Step 3: Click on uninstall For confirmation.
Step 4: Now, press Update To install the latest version of the application.
7. Update the device
If many users are experiencing the inability to auto-rotate apps system-wide on Android or iOS, you'll soon receive an update to fix the issue. Be sure to check for updates on your smartphone.
iPhone update
Step 1: Open an app Settings.
Step 2: Click on general.
Step 3: Click on upgrade software.
Step 4: If you're already using the latest update, your iPhone will show that you are. If not, you'll be given the option to update your iPhone.
Update your Android device
Step 1: Open an app Settings.
Step 2: Click on About the device.
Step 3: Click on Software release.
Step 4: Make sure your software version is up to date. If it isn't, you'll be given an option to update the software.
8. Reset the device
As a last resort, you can try resetting your smartphone. This will restore all settings to their defaults, thus fixing any misconfigurations that were preventing Google Maps and other apps from auto-rotating.
Reset iPhone
Step 1: Open an app Settings.
Step 2: Click on general.
Step 3: Click on “Transfer or reset iPhone.”
Step 4: Click on Reset.
Step 5: Now, press “Reset all settings” To reset your iPhone.
Note: If prompted, enter your password to confirm.
Reset Android device
Step 1: Open an app Settings.
Step 2: Locate Additional settings.
Step 3: Click on Backup and reset.
Step 4: Click on Reset the phone.
Step 5: Locate “Reset all settings.”
That's all you need to do if Google Maps doesn't rotate automatically on your iPhone or Android smartphone. If you have any other questions, check out the FAQ section below.
common questions:
Q1. Why doesn't the Recent button work on Google Maps?
The answer: Try restarting Google Maps, or try clearing the app cache to fix the issue. (On Android)
Q2. How can you lock Google Maps to landscape orientation?
Answer: When using Google Maps in landscape mode, turn off the auto-rotate button to prevent it from returning to portrait mode.
Use Google Maps in your preferred direction
We hope this article helps you resolve the issue of Google Maps not rotating automatically. We've noticed that such issues occur frequently on Google Maps, and the app definitely needs a significant amount of improvement. Let's hope the experience improves in future updates!
