I can’t rotate the screen

How can I rotate the screen

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Jul 30, 2019 12:41 PM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2019 12:42 PM

If the screen doesn't rotate on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If the screen on your iOS device won't rotate, learn what to do.


  1. Make sure that Portrait Orientation Lock is turned off. To check, open Control Center. If you see , tap it to turn Portrait Orientation Lock off.
  2. Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  3. Try a different app, like Safari or Notes. Some apps or screens only support portrait or landscape mode.

If the screen still won't rotate, contact Apple Support to set up service for your:


If the screen doesn't rotate on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204547

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Jul 30, 2019 12:42 PM in response to biplob225

If the screen doesn't rotate on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If the screen on your iOS device won't rotate, learn what to do.


  1. Make sure that Portrait Orientation Lock is turned off. To check, open Control Center. If you see , tap it to turn Portrait Orientation Lock off.
  2. Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  3. Try a different app, like Safari or Notes. Some apps or screens only support portrait or landscape mode.

If the screen still won't rotate, contact Apple Support to set up service for your:


If the screen doesn't rotate on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204547

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