Why Doesn't The Screen Automatically Rotate - Huawei P8 GRA-UL00 Faqs

P8 Smartphone FAQs
blocking the proximity sensor is moved away. The screen turns back on when the object
blocking the proximity sensor is moved away.
Do not block the area around the receiver with the phone cover or other objects. When
attaching a screen protective film, ensure that it does not come into contact with the proximity
sensor. Covers that are not very transparent will impair the functioning of the proximity
sensor.

12.19 Why doesn't the screen automatically rotate?

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12.20 Why can't the virtual buttons on the navigation bar
be hidden?
Go to Settings > Navigation bar, and touch
12.21 If I forget the screen unlock pattern or password,
what can I do?
When you set the screen unlock pattern, set a backup numeric password according to the
onscreen instructions. When you forget the screen unlock pattern, you can use the backup
numeric password to unlock the screen.
If you forget the backup unlock password, you can update your phone.
Select the updating mode according to your phone model.
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Issue 01 (2015/03)
Check whether you have enabled the automatic screen rotation function.
Open the notification panel and touch
If this happens when you are using a third-party app, check whether the app is based on
the gravity sensor.
Your phone's tilt sensor may fail to work if certain system files are deleted. Back up
important data and restore your phone to its factory settings or update your phone.
Go to the Huawei Downloads Page and download the software update package. Refer to
the update guide in the package before completing the update.
The figures are for your reference only. The actual screens may vary.
Updating your phone erases all user data from your phone.
Updating using a microSD card:
− Go to the Huawei Downloads Page and download the software update package.
− Copy the dload folder in the software package to a microSD card's root directory.
− Power off the phone and insert the microSD card into your phone.
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to turn on the auto-rotate screen function.
to hide the navigation bar.
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