How to turn off auto-forwarding videos on X

Unlike Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, X automatically forwards videos after you finish watching the current video. Many people find this auto-forwarding feature on X annoying. If so, you can turn off auto-forwarding on X so you don't get interrupted while watching videos. Here's how to turn off auto-forwarding on X.

How to turn off auto forwarding videos X iPhone

Step 1:

At the X application interface on iPhone, you watch the video as usual. Click on the video to access the expanded viewing interface. Next, in the video playback interface, we click on the gear icon .

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Step 2:

Show options for videos on X. We just need to tap on Auto-switch which is on.

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Immediately the auto-forward video feature on X has been completely disabled . Now we will forward X videos by manual swiping.

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How to turn off auto forward videos X Android

Step 1:

We also open the video on Android X as usual, then click on the 3-dot icon in the top right corner of the interface to edit the video.

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Step 2:

Now you just need to click on the Auto-switch setting to disable this feature on Android X.

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In the future, the X app will no longer automatically forward videos. You can manually swipe up to watch another video or exit the X video viewing screen.

Micah Soto

Update 09 December 2024