Ever been using your phone as an actual phone, then held your device awkwardly while on a call and the screen rotates due to your system’s orientation setting? Yeah, apparently you’re not alone. Google is sending out a “fix” to its Phone app right now.
In the latest build of the Phone app, plus needing a server side switch, a new setting inside of the app is specifically for keeping portrait mode enabled when on calls. This setting will prevent accidental auto rotation, which could spare you a brief moment of frustration.
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According to quite a few folks on reddit, this is a very welcomed setting. Props to Google for this one.
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Read the original post: Google Phone App Gets New Toggle for Portrait Mode When on Calls
https://www.droid-life.com/2025/12/11/google-phone-app-gets-new-toggle-for-portrait-mode-when-on-calls/?rand=7
