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RotationLock on Windows Pc

Developed By: j4velin

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 16 votes

Last Updated: January 09, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.9
Size 50.8 KB
Release Date December 04, 16
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (1)]

What's New:
1.0.9: made "dim screen while locked" optional1.0.8: added option to keep screen on while locked [see more]

Description from Developer:
This app is kind of a lockscreen: It prevents accidental screen touches when the screen is on. It uses the devices rotation sensor to automatically lock or unlock the device: In po... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download RotationLock and install on Windows PC. RotationLock is free Tools app, developed by j4velin. Latest version of RotationLock is 1.0.9, was released on 2016-12-04 (updated on 2024-01-09). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of RotationLock is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 16 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 10 users had rated it 1*.

How to install RotationLock on Windows?

Instruction on how to install RotationLock on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install RotationLock on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install RotationLock using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "RotationLock" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install RotationLock on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "RotationLock" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.9.

Download RotationLock 1.0.9 on Windows PC – 50.8 KB

This app is kind of a lockscreen: It prevents accidental screen touches when the screen is on. It uses the devices rotation sensor to automatically lock or unlock the device: In portrait mode, you can use your device as usual but when tilted for more then 75° (in both directions), it will overlay the current screen with a touch-consuming fullscreen layer.


The intention of this app were augmented reality games: Some of these apps need to run in the foreground and keep the display on while the user keeps moving. However, putting your device in your pocket with the display kept on might trigger all kind of accidental screen touches...

A notification is shown to quickly enable or disable the locking service.

The app is open source - feel free to contribute on the project's GitHub page: https://github.com/j4velin/RotationLock
1.0.9: made "dim screen while locked" optional
1.0.8: added option to keep screen on while locked
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.