Screen Rotate, Split Screen and Screen Mirroring on Android: Your Ultimate Guide.

June 30, 2025

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Screen management is one way to unlock the full potential of your Android-powered device. Whether you’re sharing holiday snaps on your TV, reading in comfort, or multitasking like a pro, split screen, rotation and screen mirroring on Android make it easy to view exactly what you want to see. Find out how to mirror, rotate and split your screen on Android-powered devices with our step by step guide.

Screen mirroring on Android.

Screen mirroring helps you wirelessly project your Android-powered device’s display onto another screen, such as a Smart TV. This allows you to share content from your screen with others or enjoy your favourite apps and content on a bigger screen.

Why mirror your screen?

Screen mirroring helps you do more with Android, whether you’re at work or at home. You can:

  • Share photos and videos with friends and family on a larger screen.
  • Give presentations
  • Game on a TV
  • Watch streaming services on a bigger display

How to mirror your screen on Android.

There are several ways to mirror your screen to another device. Learn how to mirror your Android-powered phone to your smart TV below:

  1. Make sure your Android-powered device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the Quick Settings panel.
  3. Look for the Screen Mirroring icon. This could be called Screen Mirror, Screen Cast or Smart View.
  4. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
  5. Follow any on-screen instructions.

If the option is not available in the Quick Settings panel, you might need to find it in the Settings menu under Connected Devices or Display.

Screen mirroring using Google TV Streamer:

  1. Make sure your Android-powered device and Google TV Streamer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open the app you want to cast.
  3. Tap the cast icon
  4. Select your Google TV Streamer from the list of devices.
  5. Your content will start playing on your TV.

To stop casting your screen:

  1. Swipe down from the top of your screen.
  2. Find the Cast notification and tap Disconnect.

Resolve screen mirroring issues.

If you’re having trouble with screen mirroring, try these solutions:

  • Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
  • Check for compatibility issues between your device and the mirroring receiver. Both devices may need to be compatible with the Miracast wireless standard
  • Restart both devices
  • Update the firmware of your TV or Android-powered device

Master how to rotate your screen on Android.

Screen rotation on Android allows the display to automatically adjust its orientation based on how you hold your device. It seamlessly switches between portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) modes for the best viewing experience, no matter what you’re doing.

How screen rotation can enhance your view.

Screen rotation can be useful when you’re:

  • Watching videos: Enjoy a more immersive view by rotating to landscape mode.
  • Reading: Switch to portrait mode for comfortable reading and easier scrolling.
  • Viewing photos: See landscape photos bigger on your screen.
  • Playing games: Some games are best played in landscape mode for the best control.

How to activate screen rotation on Android-powered devices.

Here’s how to enable or disable screen rotation on most Android-powered devices so your screen automatically rotates when you move your device:

  1. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
  2. Look for the Auto-rotate or Rotation icon.
  3. Tap the icon to toggle between Auto-rotate, Rotate and Locked modes. Locked mode will lock your screen in either portrait or landscape orientation.

Solving screen rotation problems.

If your screen rotation isn’t working as expected, try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure auto-rotate is enabled in Quick Settings or Accessibility.
    To change your accessibility settings, follow these steps:
    1. Open your device's Settings app.
    2. Select Accessibility.
    3. Select Auto-rotate screen.
  • Check for app-specific rotation settings, as some apps may override the system settings
  • Restart your device

Note: If you use TalkBack, you might want to disable Auto-rotate if it interrupts spoken feedback when the screen rotates.

Multitask with split screen on Android.

The split screen feature on Android allows you to run two apps simultaneously, side-by-side. This lets you multitask efficiently and get more done on your device. You might want to split your screen when you:

  • Take notes while watching a video
  • Compare information from two different websites
  • Send messages while browsing social media
  • Read an email while viewing an attachment

How do you split your screen on Android?

You can sometimes use more than one app at once on your Android-powered device. Here’s how to activate split screen in a few steps:

  1. Open the first app you want to use in split screen.
  2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to open the Recent Apps view.
  3. Tap the app icon at the top of the app preview.
  4. Select Split Screen.
  5. Choose the second app you want to use from the Recent Apps view or app drawer.
  6. The second app will appear in the bottom half of the screen.
  7. To stop using split screen, drag the divider bar between the apps up or down.

Note: Some of these steps might only work on Android 9.0 and up. Here’s how to check your Android version.

Troubleshooting split screen settings.

If split screen isn’t working for you, try these steps:

  • Turn on the Swipe up on Home Button setting. To do this:
    1. Open Settings.
    2. Navigate to Gestures.
    3. Select Swipe up on Home Button.
  • Ensure the apps you are trying to use support split screen mode. Not all apps are compatible
  • Restart your device
  • Check for software updates

With these tips, you can experiment with mirroring, rotation and split screen to enhance your viewing experiences and take full control of your Android screen.