iPhone 12 screen will not rotate

My iPhone 12Pro photo and Apple TV screen does not rotate when I change the phone from the vertical to horizontal position. It did previously.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 21, 2025 7:26 AM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2025 8:09 AM

Do any apps rotate? Have you tried a Forced Restart --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (CA)


Also, your tag line suggests you're still on iOS 18.1.1. Update your iPhone to the current iOS 18.2.1 and see if that helps in any way.


If, as you say, Rotation Lock is not turned on, you Force Restart and still no apps rotate, that could be a hardware issue with the Accelerometer in your iPhone and an appointment to have your phone checked at your Apple Store Genius Bar would be your next move --> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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Jan 21, 2025 8:09 AM in response to Sr apple student

Do any apps rotate? Have you tried a Forced Restart --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (CA)


Also, your tag line suggests you're still on iOS 18.1.1. Update your iPhone to the current iOS 18.2.1 and see if that helps in any way.


If, as you say, Rotation Lock is not turned on, you Force Restart and still no apps rotate, that could be a hardware issue with the Accelerometer in your iPhone and an appointment to have your phone checked at your Apple Store Genius Bar would be your next move --> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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