How to rotate an app on BlueStacks 5

How will this help?

You can simply rotate your apps by clicking on the "Rotate" icon available in the Side toolbar on BlueStacks 5.

Get the most out of your gameplay by choosing from any of the following options:

  • Rotate - Lets you rotate your app 90 degrees
  • Portrait - Lets you play your app in Portrait mode
  • Landscape - Lets you play your app in Landscape mode

How can I rotate my apps?

1. Select the app that you wish to rotate from your BlueStacks home screen. 

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2. After the app has launched, click on the "Rotate" icon available in the Side toolbar.

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3. Select the option according to your preference, as shown below.

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Rotate an app

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NOTE: The (Ctrl + Shift + 4) keys pressed simultaneously on your keyboard act as a shortcut key for rotating an app.

Portrait mode

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Landscape mode

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NOTE: You can also read this article, to know about how you can switch between different available screen orientations on BlueStacks 5.


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