When viewing X videos the video image is bigger than the screen.

When viewing videos from X on my iPhone 16e the videos are bigger than the screen size. How do I get them to fit. Example below of video playing outside screen frame and when I squeeze the frame whilst it’s playing. This is only a new issue as they fit into the screen previously. Any ideas



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iPhone 16e, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 9, 2025 11:53 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2025 3:00 PM

Thanks for the reply. I had tried a few of them already but I signed out of X and resigned back in and that seems to have sorted it. So thanks again for the reply.

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Sep 9, 2025 11:55 AM in response to DCF62

Hello DCF62!

I have provided a few steps and possibilities below.




1. Close and Reopen the App

This is the simplest and often most effective solution for temporary software glitches. It forces the app to reload all its resources, which can fix rendering issues.

2. Clear the X App's Cache

Corrupted cache files can sometimes interfere with an app's functionality, including how it displays content.

  • Open the X app.
  • Go to Settings and privacy from your profile menu.
  • Select Accessibility, display, and languages.
  • Tap on Data usage.
  • Select Media storage and then Clear media storage.

3. Update the App

Developers release updates to fix bugs, and a new update for the X app may be available to address this specific issue.

4. Reinstall the App

If the above steps don't work, a fresh installation can often resolve more persistent issues by ensuring all app files are correctly downloaded.

Additional Information

The "iPhone 16e" is a new model from Apple. It's likely that a recent X app update didn't properly account for the screen dimensions of this new device, causing the video to display incorrectly. Developers usually push out a fix for these kinds of bugs fairly quickly.

While you can't control the video's aspect ratio within the X app itself, the issue isn't with your phone's settings but with the X app's programming. The solutions above are the most reliable ways to fix app-specific glitches on an iPhone.


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