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ELI5:would the screen rotation function work in space?

I did try to tweet an astronaut about this but I only got a reaction from someone I don't know and I didn't understand what he was talkin about:    
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@xxxxxxxxxxx @xxxxxxxxx it works, but in a weird way, considering the variability of the coriolis acceleration on #ISS: not useful    
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Can anyone explain this like I'm 5?
gpt
Phones have devices called accelerometers which feel the pull of gravity similar to how we do. Take one of these devices on a bungee jump, and it will record the increased force that you feel at the bottom of the cord.

In orbit, everything is in constant free-fall, so there is very little apparent gravity for people on-board the ISS, but the ISS is spinning slightly, creating something called the coriolis effect. Just like those carnival rides which spin and push you up against the wall, people and objects on the ISS are ever-so-slightly pushed toward the outside of the station's spin. The accelerometers can detect this and the effect can be used to force the screen to rotate. However, the force is so much less than gravity on Earth and astronauts don't really use it very much, it is likely more of an inconsistent annoyance than a useful feature.