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Screen rotation does not work on an iPhone, how to turn it on?

03/01/2022 by

In this article, we will tell you how to control (disable or enable) screen rotation in different versions of the iPhone while holding the smartphone in landscape orientation and for what reasons this function may not work.

It should be noted right away that, first of all, support for screen rotation in the iPhone should be implemented by the software developer. That is, not every game or application allows you to use your smartphone in landscape orientation.

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How to disable / enable screen rotation on iPhone

By default, screen rotation in iOS is enabled on all iPhones. The most commonplace way to enable the orientation change lock is the option located in the Control Center. When pressed, the screen will always remain in portrait orientation.

In enlarged Plus versions of older iPhones, in addition to changing the orientation of the application screen, there is also the ability to rotate the iOS desktop (this does not work in Max versions of the iPhone).

Why screen rotation does not work in iPhone (all iPhone models)

The main reason the iPhone screen refuses to work in landscape orientation is because you accidentally pressed the lock switch in Control Center.

Open Control Center and disable Orientation Lock.

An active orientation lock in iPhones equipped with a Touch ID button will be indicated by the corresponding icon in the menu bar.

Unfortunately, this icon is not included in the menu bar on iPhones equipped with the Face ID facial recognition scanner.

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Why iOS desktop rotation doesn’t work on Plus-versions of iPhone

If you suddenly notice that the rotation of the iOS desktop has stopped working in Plus-versions of the iPhone (this does not apply to Max-iPhone models), then the problem probably lies in the mode of displaying icons on the springboard (home screen).

Follow the path: Settings -> Display and brightness -> View…

In addition to Standard display of iOS interface elements is and Increased… In the mode Increased all interface elements, including icons on the springboard, will be slightly larger, and the display rotation feature on the desktop will be disabled. At the same time, in all applications, everything will rotate normally.

In order to reactivate desktop rotation, go to the tab Standard and press Install… The installation process will take a few seconds.

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How to disable / enable screen rotation on iPhone

In the larger Plus versions of older iPhones, in addition to changing the orientation of the application screen, there is also the ability to rotate the iOS desktop (this does not work in Max versions of the iPhone).

Why screen rotation does not work in iPhone (all iPhone models)

The main reason the iPhone screen refuses to work in landscape orientation is accidentally pressing the lock switch in Control Center.

Open Control Center and disable orientation lock.

An active orientation lock in iPhones equipped with a Touch ID button will be indicated by the corresponding icon in the menu bar.

Unfortunately, this icon is not available in the menu bar on iPhones equipped with the Face ID facial recognition scanner.

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Why iOS desktop rotation doesn’t work on Plus-versions of iPhone

Follow the path: Settings -> Display and brightness -> View…

Besides Standard display of iOS interface elements is and Increased… In mode Increased all interface elements, including icons on the springboard, become slightly larger, and the display rotation feature on the desktop will be disabled. At the same time, in all applications, everything will rotate normally.

In order to reactivate desktop rotation, go to the tab Standard and press Install… The installation process will take a few seconds.

Automatic screen rotation (orientation) on iPhone and iPad: how to turn it off

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All iPhone and iPad users are aware of the ability of their devices to automatically switch orientation from portrait to landscape when rotating their device. But sometimes this can turn out to be inappropriate, since the screen changes orientation even with a slight deviation.

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Since we do not always use our gadgets in a strictly upright position, even while lying on our bed while working with the Internet or reading emails, the screen can be rotated without our desire. This is exactly the case when you want to lock the screen orientation in a certain mode. The user does not have to worry about holding their iPhone or iPad at a certain angle.

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How to turn off screen rotation on iPhone and iPad

Screen orientation lock has been available to iOS users for years as an option in “Control Center”… But depending on the model of your device, access to “Control Center” may differ slightly. Please follow the instructions below for your specific device to avoid confusion.

1. If you are using an iPad or a relatively new iPhone with a missing button “Home”such as iPhone X or later, you can go to “Command centre”by swiping down on the right edge of the screen.

If you are using an iPhone or a supported iPod Touch that has a “Home”e.g. iPhone 8 or older to open “Control Center” just swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

2. Click the icon “Blocking”located right below the network settings group as shown in the screenshot below.

3. You will now notice that the icon has turned red. This will ensure that portrait orientation lock is enabled on your iPhone or iPad.

4. If you want to deactivate the lock at the time you want, simply press the orientation lock switch again in “Control Center”…

That’s all there is to it. From now on, you no longer need to hold your iPhone or iPad directly so that it does not switch orientation on its own.

With Portrait Lock turned on, you can even lie on your side and browse Safari or YouTube without switching your device to landscape mode.

No matter which app you are using, you can quickly enable or disable orientation lock in “Control Center”…

Note that you cannot turn on landscape lock on iPhone, but iPad screen orientation can be locked in both portrait and landscape mode. However, this may change at some point after the next software update for iOS and iPadOS. Yet the features of Apple devices often change and evolve over time.

What do you think about locking the screen orientation on iPhone or iPad? Do you often use this option to prevent accidental screen rotation or to switch to portrait mode while lying on your bed. Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments.