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iPhone won’t switch from vertical to horizontal automatically

iPhone automatic switching of the vertical screen to horizontal screen stopped, now just at displays vertical aspect

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 2:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2023 2:37 AM

Some apps don't support rotation, so your screen may not rotate even if Portrait Orientation Lock is turned off.


Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch

  1. Swipe down from the top right-hand corner of your screen to open Control Centre.
  2. Tap the Portrait Orientation Lock button to make sure that it's off.
  3. Turn your iPhone sideways.


Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Aug 13, 2023 2:37 AM in response to exon33

Some apps don't support rotation, so your screen may not rotate even if Portrait Orientation Lock is turned off.


Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch

  1. Swipe down from the top right-hand corner of your screen to open Control Centre.
  2. Tap the Portrait Orientation Lock button to make sure that it's off.
  3. Turn your iPhone sideways.


Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

iPhone won’t switch from vertical to horizontal automatically

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