Hi there! I'm a seasoned Android user and a bit of a photography enthusiast, so I've definitely rotated my fair share of images on Android devices. Rotating a picture on an Android phone is generally a very straightforward process, with a few different methods available depending on what app you're using or how you want to approach it. Here's a breakdown:

## Method 1: Using the Gallery or Photos App

This is the most common and arguably the easiest method:


1. Open your Gallery or Photos app. The name of this app might vary slightly depending on your phone's manufacturer and Android version (e.g., Google Photos, Samsung Gallery). It's the app you typically use to view your pictures.
2. **Locate and open the image you want to rotate.** Browse through your albums or use the search function if needed.

3. Look for the rotate or edit icon. This is usually represented by an icon with either curved arrows forming a square or an icon that looks like a pencil or three dots. Tap on it.

4. Rotate the image. You should see options to rotate the picture 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise. Some apps even offer finer rotation controls or the ability to flip the image horizontally or vertically.

5. Save your changes. Look for a checkmark, "Save," or "Done" button to confirm the rotation.

## Method 2: Rotating During Photo Capture

Many camera apps offer a handy feature to automatically rotate your images based on the orientation of your phone while you're taking the picture:


1. Open your Camera app.
2. **Look for the "Orientation" or "Rotation" setting.** This might be located within the camera settings menu (often represented by a gear icon).

3. Enable "Auto-rotate." This will ensure that your pictures are automatically saved in the correct orientation, even if you hold your phone sideways or upside down.

## Method 3: Using a Third-Party Photo Editing App

For more advanced editing options, consider using a dedicated photo editing app:

1. **Download a photo editor from the Google Play Store.** Popular choices include Snapseed, Adobe Lightroom, and PicsArt.
2. **Open the app and import the image you want to rotate.**
3. **Look for the "Rotate" or "Transform" tool.**

4. Rotate the image to your liking. Most editing apps offer precise control over the rotation angle.

5. Save your edited image.

## Some Additional Tips:

* **Some file managers also allow you to rotate images directly.** So, if you're using a file manager to browse your photos, you might be able to rotate them without opening another app.
* **If you're struggling to find the rotate option, try tapping and holding the image.** This often brings up a context menu with additional actions, which might include rotation.

Let me know if you have any other questions about rotating pictures on Android or any other Android-related queries!
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Open a picture from the gallery and then press the menu button. This menu is only available when previewing a photo by itself. Now, select More from this menu. Editing choices will appear in the new pop-up menu, such as Details, Set as, Crop, Rotate Left, and Rotate Right.read more >>