However, as of now, this feature isn’t working along the expected lines in the landscape mode. Numerous users have voiced their concern that YouTube videos are no longer auto-rotating when played in full screen. So when you play a video and click on the full-screen button, the video will auto-rotate once in the clockwise direction and that’s just about it. When you rotate your device 180 degrees, the video will no longer rotate now.
While it is definitely quite an infuriating issue, there does exist a few nifty workarounds that shall help you rectify this bug. So without further ado, let’s check them out.
Fix Auto Rotate not working for Full-Screen Videos in the YouTube App
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Delete YouTube Data
It could well be the case of the app’s data or its stored cached files getting corrupted or outdated, So you should consider deleting this data (which will also delete its cache) so that it could recreate a fresh instance of the same from its servers. Here’s how it could be done:
FIX 2: Downgrade YouTube an Earlier Build
In some instances, the developer might roll out a buggy update that might conflict with the app’s normal functionality. So in such cases, you could downgrade to the earlier stable build. In this regard, there exist two different methods- via the app’s settings menu and using ADB Command. The benefit of the first method is that is non-technical and doesn’t require a PC. However, this method doesn’t allow you to downgrade to a specific version. On the other hand, if you perform a downgrade via ADB, then you could easily downgrade it to any version of your choice. But as you might have guessed, this method requires a PC and might be a tad technical for newcomers. Anyways, we have listed both the methods below you may refer to the one that is in sync with your requirement.
Downgrade YouTube from App’s Settings Menu
Downgrade YouTube via ADB Commands
If the issue is much more deep-rooted, then you will have to completely remove the app from your device. But since YouTube is treated as a system app, you wouldn’t be able to uninstall it from the Settings menu. Instead, you will have to take the help of ADB commands to get the job done. In this regard, you may either refer to our detailed guide on How to Uninstall YouTube App from Android via ADB Command or check out the below shorter instructions: That’s it. These were the two different methods that shall help you fix the issue of auto-rotate not working for full-screen videos in the YouTube app. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
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