Google Phone App Rolls Out ‘Keep Portrait Mode’ Call Setting On Android
Keep portrait mode setting prevents unwanted screen rotation during calls on Android. Here's how it works and why Google enabled it by default.
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Google Phone App Rolls Out ‘Keep Portrait Mode’ Call Setting On Android
Keep Portrait Mode Now Default for Google Phone Calls Google has quietly solved one of Android's most frustrating call experiences. The Phone by Google app now includes a "Keep portrait mode on calls" setting enabled by default, stopping your screen from flipping to landscape when you tilt your device mid-conversation. After months of beta testing and direct user feedback, version 206 of the app rolls out this fix globally—addressing complaints about accidental rotations while walking, commuting, or simply holding your phone at a natural angle. If you've ever fumbled with a sideways interface during an important call, this update delivers immediate relief without requiring system-wide auto-rotate toggles. Credit: Google Why Unwanted Rotation Ruined Mobile Calls Picture this: you're taking a work call while pacing your home office. Your elbow brushes against your phone at just the wrong angle, and suddenly the entire interface flips sideways. The caller's name and…
